Why You Want Karim for Your Event
- In her role as Bilingual Educational Specialist, Karim helps develop educational resources for Hispanic families to start and continue with their homeschooling journey.
- Karim is an expert in foreign language learning. She is the founder of Spanish Educational Solutions, A K–12 online program designed to help homeschool families teach and learn Spanish effectively at home. She also has a podcast, Becoming Bilingual: The Art of Speaking Spanish.
- As HSLDA’s Outreach Coordinator to the Hispanic Community, Karim helps national, state, and local organizations as they seek to reach and serve the Hispanic homeschooling community. In addition, she offers strategic advice to leaders and groups about how to reach and serve the Hispanic community.
- Karim and her husband homeschooled their three children from preschool to college.
Travels from
Washington, D.C.
Honorarium
HSLDA educational specialists are happy to offer their speaking services and expertise in support of the homeschooling community. In return for speaking at your event, we request that hosts cover all travel and related expenses and, if applicable, provide a complimentary exhibit booth/table for HSLDA. Honorariums are greatly appreciated but not required.
Sessions
Though our sessions are presented in person, virtual sessions are available for smaller events. If you are interested in a virtual session, please include that on your booking request.
HOMESCHOOLING
Homeschooling: How to Start with Confidence and Finish Successfully
In this workshop, we’ll address the most common concerns parents face when considering homeschooling: what it is, how it differs from traditional education, how to get started, how to build an effective routine, and how to evaluate progress to finish strong. You’ll gain practical tools to transform your home into a positive and effective learning environment.
Bilingual Education for Homeschool Families: How to Start and Keep Your Family’s Bilingual Legacy
Teaching a second language at home can feel overwhelming, but it’s also one of the most rewarding and enriching gifts you can give your children. In this workshop, we’ll explore how you can begin and keep your family’s language legacy alive. You’ll learn about bilingual instructional models and discover how to create a rich bilingual environment where your children can thrive academically while staying connected to both languages and cultures. Whether you're just starting out or looking to strengthen your current approach, this session will equip you with the tools to build and preserve a lasting legacy through language and heritage.
Guide to Choosing and Structuring Curriculum from Kindergarten to High School
One of the biggest concerns for Hispanic parents is how to choose the right curriculum for their children. In this workshop, we’ll explore the key subjects and skills children should develop throughout the school year. We’ll also discuss how to adapt the curriculum if English is your second language or if you want to provide a bilingual education. You’ll learn how to plan your educational content, set clear goals based on your family’s needs, and nurture the values and skills your children need for a successful future.
Preparing Your High Schooler for the Future: From Homeschool to Adult Life
Preparing teens for life after homeschooling requires strategic planning. As parents, we must equip them with academic knowledge, practical abilities, and emotional maturity. In this workshop, we'll cover principles of academic planning, development of essential skills, and successful transition to college, vocational training, or the workforce. Discover practical strategies that will prepare your high schooler not only to graduate, but to flourish in their next stage.
SPANISH OUTREACH
Homeschooling and the Hispanic Community
This workshop is designed to help leaders and organizations looking to reach and serve Hispanic families. Karim will help you understand the unique needs and differences of this community. From a bird's-eye view, you will explore how the homeschooling movement has impacted these families, why they are choosing to homeschool, the unique challenges parents and children face, and how leaders and organizations can support multicultural environments.
Meet and Greet Hispanic Homeschooling Families
If your organization wants to create a space where Hispanic families can gather and meet with other Hispanic families and leaders to connect, Karim can support your leaders in facilitating a meet-and-greet reception. She will help you create a space where families and leaders can talk and connect with your organization and other parents, as well as obtain resources for a more significant impact in the Hispanic community.
