Vicky Allen
About Vicky Allen
Vicky Allen is an experienced online instructor with a background in teaching English and American Sign Language. She has worked at various educational institutions and developed programs to enhance language learning in diverse settings.
Work at Elevate K-12
Vicky Allen has been serving as an Online Instructor at Elevate K-12 since 2022. In this role, she focuses on delivering high-quality online education to students across the United States. Her experience in online instruction allows her to effectively engage students and facilitate their learning in a virtual environment.
Education and Expertise
Vicky Allen has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from the University of California, Riverside. She also holds two Master of Education degrees, one in Educational/Instructional Technology from the University of Central Florida and another in the Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments from Lewis & Clark College. Additionally, she studied Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language at Anaheim University, where she obtained a TESOL Certificate.
Background
Vicky Allen has extensive teaching experience across various educational institutions. She worked as an English Professor at Yachay Tech University in Ecuador from 2017 to 2018 and served as English Faculty at Higher Colleges of Technology in the United Arab Emirates from 2010 to 2015. Her teaching career also includes roles as an Adjunct Faculty member at both the University of Nevada, Reno and Western Nevada College, as well as a High School Teacher at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.
Achievements
Vicky Allen has secured a grant from the Extensive Reading Foundation to support an after-school English program in Ecuador. She initiated an Extensive Reading program that significantly improved students' reading levels and implemented an Extensive Listening and Speaking program with the support of EnglishCentral. Additionally, she developed an American Sign Language course for K-12 teachers, which provided graduate-level credit through the University of Nevada.
Current Studies
Currently, Vicky Allen is studying American Sign Language (ASL) at the University of North Florida, which she began in 2022. This ongoing education reflects her commitment to enhancing her skills and knowledge in language accessibility and communication for diverse learners.