Rebecca Alburn
Assistant Professor of Education
Education
- ESOL Teaching Certification – Corban University
- M.Ed – Western Oregon University
- B.S. Language Arts Education – Corban University
About Professor Alburn
Professor Alburn has been an educator in the Salem-Keizer School District for 17 years, and a member of Corban’s faculty since 2017. During her years as a middle school educator, she taught language arts, specializing in intervention classes for struggling readers. Along with her teaching duties, she taught and coordinated the AVID program for her school and led numerous after school clubs and activities.
Married to her husband, Jacob, since 2004, together they enjoy raising their four children. In her free time, Rebecca loves exploring nature, volunteering at her local church, and cheering on her kids at their sporting events.
Recently Taught Courses
Introduction to Education
Explore the foundations of American education through a Christian lens. Study educational philosophy, history, governance, and licensure while completing civil rights and professional ethics certification. Ideal for freshmen pursuing teacher education, this course sets the stage for future classroom impact.
Developing Learner
Examine child and adolescent development across all domains—cognitive, social, emotional, spiritual, and more. Discover how learning theories shape practice and develop strategies to support the growth of diverse learners from preschool through high school.
Teaching Exceptional Learners
Prepare to support students with a wide range of learning needs in secondary classrooms. Explore legislation, characteristics of exceptionalities, and practical, inclusive strategies that foster success for all learners.
Instructional Alignment I & II
Learn to plan, teach, and assess with excellence. From building lesson objectives to designing instruction and integrating biblical principles, this two-semester course guides you through the full curriculum development process with hands-on classroom practice.
I firmly believe that teaching is a ministry and calling from the Lord. I find great joy in mentoring new teachers, and Corban is an incredible place to ‘pass the torch’ to future educators who will, in turn, be a light to their students.
Rebecca Alburn
Fellow Faculty
