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Karen Washington
Trainer, Education Consultant,ESL Instructor, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Services
Location: Westerville, NY United States
Joined: Jun 24th, 2008

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What did attending an HBCU do for you?

Education (request update)

Howard University class of 1983

Undergrad Major: African-American Studies

Claim To Fame:

Howard University Dance Ensemble Howard University Student Association(Political Action Committee)

Most Memorable Moment:

The first day of orientation and meeting my college roomate Graduation, May 14, 1983 Meeting Dr. Betty Shabazz Hearing all of the following people speak: Kwame Toure Dick Gregory Angela Davis Ruby Dee/Ossie Davis and so many others..........

The Ohio State University class of

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Experience

I currently work with Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Services as Trainer, Education Consultant,ESL Instructor
I have 20 years of experience working in the Teaching / K-12 Education industry.

Trainer | Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Services
From January 2010 to Current • 16 year(s)
Develop and deliver high-impact training using online learning and multimedia tools; create PowerPoint presentations, onsite classes, teleconferences, and webinars.

Front Desk Manager | Comfort Inn & Suites
From January 2009 to December 2010 • 1 year(s)
Ensured seamless front desk operations for 400+ room establishment, processed reservations and transactions, handled guest complaints.

Telesales Greeter | Adecco
From January 2009 to December 2009 • 0 year(s)
Courteously answered approximately 320 phone calls each day, addressed customer inquiries and routed calls.

Volunteer Teacher, Higher Education Department | International Foundation for Education and Self-Help (IFESH)
From January 2008 to December 2009 • 1 year(s)
Conducted workshops on classroom management, learning styles, and information/communication technology.

Administrative Coordinator | McGraw-Hill
From January 2008 to December 2008 • 0 year(s)
Proofread and edited textbook implementation modules, video workshops, and online materials.

Education Consultant | SMART Technologies Inc.
From January 2006 to December 2008 • 2 year(s)
Provided pre/post sale support to school and district administrators during their adoption of SMART instructional software.

ESL Instructor / Program Manager | Columbus State Community College
From January 2005 to December 2006 • 1 year(s)
Monitored and accelerated student progress, generated comprehensive lesson plans, taught English as a Second Language.

Educational Consultant | Ohio Department of Education
From January 2002 to December 2005 • 3 year(s)
Determined state licensure eligibility for teachers, counselors, and administrators, delivered informative presentations.

Instructor / Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs | Capital University
From January 2001 to December 2002 • 1 year(s)
Mentored students and advised student organizations, developed diversity programs and taught Cultural Pluralism.

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