Karen Lee

Karen Lee

Associate Dean of Instruction - Basic Education for Adults at Lake Washington Institute of Technology

About

Karen Lee is currently the Associate Dean of Instruction for Basic Education for Adults at Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech). In this role, she is responsible for providing instructional and administrative leadership for the following departments: English Language Learning, Adult Basic Education, Adult High School Completion (HS+), and I-BEST.1

Prior to becoming Associate Dean, Lee was a tenured professor in the Basic Education for Adults department at LWTech. She has extensive experience teaching English language skills in grammar, pronunciation, writing, reading, speaking, and listening at all proficiency levels from beginner to advanced.1 Lee has taught at universities, community colleges, and in programs for immigrants and international students both in the United States and overseas.1

In addition to teaching, Lee has experience in program management and administration, including recruiting, marketing, and advising students. She helped grow the I-BEST program at LWTech.1 Lee has also served as an Associate Faculty member at City University of Seattle and Cascadia Community College.1

Education

• Master's degree, TESOL - Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Seattle University1

Professional Experience

• Associate Dean of Instruction - Basic Education for Adults Lake Washington Institute of Technology July 2021 - Present1
• Director of Basic Education for Adults Lake Washington Institute of Technology September 2018 - July 20211
• Professor of Basic Education for Adults Lake Washington Institute of Technology March 2018 - July 20211
• ESL/ABE/I-BEST Tenure-Track Instructor Lake Washington Institute of Technology September 2015 - March 20181
• Associate Faculty City University of Seattle December 2008 - October 20121
• Adjunct Faculty Seattle Central Community College September 2008 - December 20081
• Associate Faculty Cascadia Community College September 2009 - June 20101