About

ABOUT

Kirsten holds a master’s in linguistics (with a TESOL focus) from the University of Colorado Boulder and a bachelor’s in international relations from the University of Delaware.

Kirsten has over 15 years of experience teaching, developing and designing curricula, and working with e-learning tools. Her scope consists of a variety of ESL/EFL levels and contexts, including IEP, ESP, Adult Literacy, STEM, Business, Workplace, Test Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, and U.S. Naturalization Interview and Test). She has taught in person, online, remote, and hybrid. As a teacherpreneuer, Kirsten teaches privately and creates language teaching and learning lessons and materials. Furthermore, she is passionate about using best practices in EdTech to create engaging, effective, innovative, inclusive, and transformative learning experiences.

Additionally, she has experience working in and with non-profit organizations, for-profit companies, and governmental entities.

Originally from Pennsylvania, she has lived and worked in the United States, Germany, and Chile, and is now based in the digital world. She is a life-long learner and loves traveling, cooking, and outdoor activities.

RECENT PRESENTATIONS

TESOL International Convention & Language Expo, Pittsburgh, PA
Engaging Icebreakers and Brain Breaks to Build Community
March 2022

CoTESOL 2021 Fall Convention
Beyond the Text: Connecting Learners with Readings
November 2021

La Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca In-Service and Pre-Service Professional Development
Technology Tips for Differentiating Language Instruction
September 2021

12th Annual PSLLTC, Ontario, Canada
Enhancing Student Speech Monitoring and Self-Reflection with the Use of AI
June 2021

ALTEC Workshop, University of Colorado Boulder
Canvas Studio: A Language Teacher’s Friend
March 2021

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