Practice English with Karen

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Karen

North American Accent
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Expertise: Conversation Practice · Pronunciation · Accent Reduction

Works with: True Beginner · Beginner · Intermediate · Upper Intermediate · Advanced
Familiar with: Grammar · Reading · Listening · Vocabulary · English for Business · English for Interviewing · English for Travel · Human Resources · Education · IELTS · Other
Expertise: Conversation Practice · Pronunciation · Accent Reduction

Works with: True Beginner · Beginner · Intermediate · Upper Intermediate · Advanced
Familiar with: Grammar · Reading · Listening · Vocabulary · English for Business · English for Interviewing · English for Travel · Human Resources · Education · IELTS · Other

Hello!

Hello! My name is Karen and I am from New Jersey, located in the United States of America. I am a former mayor of a township, having served over ten years in that capacity. I have extensive experience in American government, specifically in state and municipal government. I worked on political campaigns for various elected officials. Additionally, I was an academic advisor and taught English at a community college in New Jersey for many years. I thoroughly enjoyed working with college students and helping them to matriculate and graduate from college. As an advisor, I assisted students in selecting courses to enroll in and made certain that they maintained academic success. As a college instructor, I taught English classes and instructed students in basic college English courses. I administered tests, assigned writing assignments, graded papers, and turned in academic grades every semester.

I enjoy teaching and tutoring students because I get satisfaction when students get an understanding of the material being presented. I have worked at the collegiate level and currently tutor elementary students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, walking, and spending time with my family. I also like attending festivals and music concerts with friends. Whenever I get the opportunity, I travel to destinations that I haven't had the pleasure of going to.

About

Student Preferences

Open to new students

Languages

English (Native: USA Accent)

Industry familiarity

👥 Human Resources
🏫 Education
Government

Interests

🌍 Travel
🎨 Art
🏅 Sports
📜 History
Geopolitical issues

Specialties

Teaching Style

I utilize an engaging and interactive approach to teaching. I prefer for students to get involved once material is presented to ascertain if they are retaining information. Equally, I like to pause during various sections to make certain that everyone is on the same, if not a closely similar, level of understanding.

Preferred Levels

True Beginner
Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced

Language Skills Focus

Conversation Practice
Pronunciation
Accent Reduction
Grammar
Reading
Listening
Vocabulary
English for Business
English for Interviewing
English for Travel

Standardized Test Familiarity

IELTS

Expertise

Other