Karen Torigian Kalajian

"Write On!" Where great words flow together!

• K-12

• College-Preparatory

• Undergraduate

• Graduate

I earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication from Michigan State University (1990) and a State of Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate: Michigan Substitute Teacher Permit (2008).

As a marketing and public relations industry professional, I have over 30 years of experience in writing, editing, and public speaking. I worked for major corporations, including Giffels Associates, Inc. and Arthur Andersen LLP.  I participated in many career development workshops and seminars such as the Sandler Sales Training for the Non-Selling Professional and the Weld Coxe Group Marketing Coordinators Training which enhanced both my oral and written communication skills.

In 2007, I began working as a substitute teacher for Professional Educational Services Group. I merged my communication background with teaching and found great satisfaction and success.

I am knowledgeable, professional, and patient. I relate well to my students and I pride myself on making each tutoring session productive, stress-free, educational, and enjoyable.

Relevant Past Experience, Committees, and Affiliations:

• Walled Lake Consolidated School District, Maple Elementary School Media Center Volunteer  2006 – 2011
• Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) 1991 – 2001
• “ESD Technology” Magazine Publication Committee 1993 – 1998
• Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) 1991 – 1999
• Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS)1991 – 1999

• SMPS Speaker, “Proposal Workplans” 1998
• Adcraft Club of Detroit 1996-1998

"Writing is easy.  All you have to do is cross out all the wrong words."

- Mark Twain