About

We are highly experienced and qualified language instructors with a proven track record of helping bilingual professionals achieve their language goals and excel in their careers. We understand the challenges faced by bilingual professionals. We offer personalized learning plans tailored to individual needs and goals, utilizing programs that include cutting-edge language learning techniques and resources.

Dr. Ginny Torres-Rimbau

Founder & owner of Empowering Bilingual Professionals.

Leadership

With over three decades of experience, Dr. Ginny Torres-Rimbau is the founder and owner of EBP. She is a highly skilled and dedicated consultant in bilingual professional development. Her unwavering commitment lies in equipping bilingual professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to empower their students and employees.

Dr. Ginny Torres-Rimbau firmly believes that bilingualism is a "superpower" that opens doors to endless possibilities. She understands the immense value of fluency in multiple languages and its advantages in today's globalized world. Her deep-rooted conviction drives her to help bilingual professionals harness their linguistic abilities to achieve personal and professional success.

Dr. Torres-Rimbau has successfully guided numerous individuals on their bilingual journeys through her expertise. She recognizes bilingual professionals' unique challenges, particularly in acquiring academic language skills and passing language proficiency tests. Her guidance and support enable her clients to overcome these obstacles, unlocking their full potential and expanding their career opportunities.

Dr. Torres-Rimbau has been an independent consultant for dual language immersion programs since 2005. She also served as the chair of the dual language program at the University of St. Thomas-Houston in 2013. Additionally, she volunteers as an English as a second language teacher at her local church. Before starting her professional journey, she earned a Doctor of Education in bilingual and dual language education from the University of Houston in 1987.

Within the coming years, Dr. Torres-Rimbau intends to continue her involvement in educational projects to train teachers in dual language programs and professionals in learning English. She also plans to engage in more consulting and volunteer work with immigrant populations in her community.

University of St. Thomas professor educates a new generation of bilingual teachers.

By Mayra Moreno, September 25, 2021, ABC Eyewitness News. © 2023 KTRK-TV. It is also featured on Univision.

Collaborators

Dr. Maria Cristina Cruz Wiley

After more than thirty years of experience in different roles such as Science Specialist, Teacher Trainer, Bilingual and ESL Specialist, Curriculum Writer, and Adjunct Professor, Dr. Maria Cristina Cruz Wiley has dedicated several years to work on the development and improvement of language skills. She provides her students with the necessary knowledge and tools to become experts in their field and transmit their acquired knowledge. Dr. Cruz Wiley believes that professionally developed bilingualism is a powerful tool for communication in many fields, which also improves learning, cognitive behavior, and brain function.

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