My name is Amy Quinde and I am the owner of PeopleLeap, which offers consultations, workshops, and short-term courses to individuals and individuals within organizations on:
- Intercultural/diversity issues
- Personal/career/organizational development
- English as a Second/Foreign/New language
I am an internationally certified English and ESL instructor as well as a consultant, coach, trainer, and curriculum specialist in the areas of Intercultural/ International/ Diversity Issues, Education & Training, Career Development, and Educational Publishing & Curriculum. I was born and raised in Buffalo, New York in the United States. I hold a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Buffalo and have been teaching English and giving workshops to people of all ages, cultures, and language backgrounds for 10 years. Additionally, I have worked in Spain, Japan, Venezuela, and Ecuador, and have been blessed with the opportunity to travel to many parts of the globe. I also have business experience in journalism, human resources, and marketing at large corporations in New York City. Finally, I am certified to administer and evaluate the career-oriented Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Strong Interest Inventory. I can meet your diverse learning and development needs in virtually any environment, whether it be in-person or internet-based. On a more personal note, my hobbies are reading books, writing in my journal, oil painting, biking, hiking, boating/kayaking, snorkeling, traveling, singing karaoke, salsa dancing, and all kinds of movies and music.
I offer consultation/services in the following areas:
Educational Services:
- Teaching (English, ESL/EFL, ELA, Literature, Reading/Literacy, TOEFL/SAT), online and in person
- Teacher Training and Coaching
- Curriculum Development & Publishing
- Educational Program & Assessment Design
- Tutoring Ages 5-Adult
- Individual Educational Consulting
Business & Organizational Development Services:
- Business English Skills
- Evaluating/Designing/Developing/Delivering Education & Training programs for organizations
- Personality/Career Testing using the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (to improve functioning of people and organizations)
- Personal Career and Group Coaching
- Multicultural/International/Diversity Issues