About Karen Jensen

Karen Jensen is a retired National Board Certified Teacher with over 30 years of elementary classroom experience. She earned an M.A. in Education, M.A. in Educational Leadership, and Gifted Certification. She tutors all ages in reading, writing, and math. 

During her years of classroom teaching, she also created and facilitated experiences such as Young Authors’ Club, Young Explorers’ Math and Science Club, Building Club, Homework Club, and Young Stars Drama Club.

In addition, she taught Early Childhood courses at Elgin Community College and Waubonsee Community College. Ms. Jensen  has presented at *NAEYC on such topics as “Conducting the Orchestra of Multi-Age Primary” and “A Child’s First Writing.” She is a former professional development provider in Literacy for the Illinois State Board of Education and Illinois Migrant Council. In this capacity, she trained teachers through workshops, classes, and conferences with follow-through in their classrooms throughout Illinois. She mentored new educators and National Board of Professional Teaching Standards Certification candidates.

Ms. Jensen has facilitated Parent Education Groups, Parent and Toddler classes, and nature exploration. She created and taught classes and workshops for school-aged children at Fermilab and Kishwaukee Community College summer day camps. She is currently a member of the Environmental Education Association of Illinois, the Plain Dirt Gardeners, and a Naturalist Certification candidate through Kane County Certified Naturalists.

*National Association for the Education of Young Children