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Experienced TESOL Instructor | Business English & Fluency Coach
Karen L.

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Hi! I’m Karen, and I’ve spent over 20 years teaching English Literature, Creative Writing, and Academic Composition at the university level. For the past 10 years, I’ve also worked internationally as a TESOL instructor, helping learners build confidence in spoken and written English.

I specialize in:
Essay Writing – organize ideas, improve clarity, and write with impact
Creative Writing – unlock your voice and develop storytelling skills
English Literatures – from classics to...

Hi! I’m Karen, and I’ve spent over 20 years teaching English Literature, Creative Writing, and Academic Composition at the university level. For the past 10 years, I’ve also worked internationally as a TESOL instructor, helping learners build confidence in spoken and written English.

I specialize in:
Essay Writing – organize ideas, improve clarity, and write with impact
Creative Writing – unlock your voice and develop storytelling skills
English Literatures – from classics to contemporary works, I can guide your analysis and understanding
TESOL – improve speaking, writing, and comprehension for real-world English

My lessons are warm, engaging, and tailored to your goals—whether you’re polishing an academic essay or preparing for fluent English conversation.

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Creative Writing

Creative Writing

I have over 20 years of experience teaching Creative Writing and English Literature at the university level. I specialize in helping students develop their storytelling skills, refine their style, and build confidence in writing fiction and personal essays. My approach is supportive and tailored to each writer’s goals, whether they are new to creative writing or looking to polish their work for school or publication.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I primarily taught English 1 or freshmen composition (the essay) for 20 plus years at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, MI. I also tutored for many years in the college's Writing Center helping students write essays from the ground up. We would talk about great hooks to smart research and everything in between.
Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing

I have over 20 years of experience teaching Fiction Writing and English Literature at the university level. I specialize in helping students craft compelling stories, develop strong characters, and refine their narrative style. Whether you’re just beginning your journey as a writer or working on a novel or short story, I can help you build confidence and bring your ideas to life. My lessons are supportive, creative, and tailored to your unique goals as a storyteller.
English
ESL/ESOL
Literature
Writing

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