Karen Benson Larson Email & Phone Number

Richmond High School

San Francisco Bay Area

Inspire new volunteer WriterCoaches by sharing methods and strategies for working with middle- and high-school students on their writing. Particular emphasis is placed on class interaction, role-play practice, and development of strong listening skills and flexibility.

San Francisco Bay Area

Foster connection and one-on-one relationships by managing 80 WriterCoach Connection community volunteers working with students during their 11th grade English classes at Richmond High School, CA. (Fall 2012 - May 2018)Previously coordinated program at Fremont High School in the Fruitvale District in Oakland, CA. (Fall 2009 - Spring 2014) Started a new location of the WriterCoach Connection program as Site Coordinator at Albany Middle School, CA (2006 - 2009). Began as a volunteer WriterCoach at Albany High School (CA) in 2005.

Oakland, California

Responsible for recruiting community volunteers for WriterCoach Connection in Oakland.

San Francisco Bay Area

Developed new business from middle market companies with sales from$1MM to $25MM; analyzed and managed existing relationships with $15MM in outstanding credit.