Kristen Danek

Kristen Danek is a Lecturer at the University of Michigan's English Language Institute (ELI) in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. Since 2014, she has taught academic English communication skills to international graduate students, including oral communication, discussion skills, pronunciation, and professional speaking. Her professional interests focus on English for Specific Purposes, oral assessment, and curriculum development.

• Lecturer at ELI since 2014
• 30-year global career in English teaching and curriculum design
• Former coordinator of ELI's English for Business Studies program

Education:

• BS in Education (French and English), Central Michigan University
• MA in TESOL, Michigan State University

Kristen has contributed to the ELI curriculum committee and has worked with diverse populations across NGOs, government agencies, and universities worldwide. Her experience includes roles as a U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist and testing for the Department of Defense and NATO.