With a rich and varied background in education and writing, Lorraine A. Best specializes in teaching English as a second language. Holding a master’s degree in TESOL and a bachelor’s degree in Education with a major in English and Comparative Literature, she has cultivated a profound understanding of language, literature, and human motivation.
Over the past decade, Lorraine has honed her skills as an English teacher, instructor, and tutor across diverse settings, from schools and libraries to online platforms. In addition to her teaching expertise, she has worked as a freelance writer, copywriter, and proofreader, demonstrating a keen eye for detail and a flair for storytelling.
Lorraine’s career spans various roles, including ESL coordinator, language arts director, English language trainer, and administrative positions, reflecting her versatile skill set in writing, editing, and education. With experience in industries such as media relations, promotional marketing, health services, engineering, and public relations, Lorraine brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to her work.
Beyond the classroom, Lorraine is passionate about real estate investments and horse training, pursuits that reflect her love for growth and transformation. Lorraine’s experience as a workshop coordinator and event manager further highlights her organizational and leadership abilities, making her a dynamic and multifaceted professional.
Lorraine’s debut poetry collection, Ethereal Souls Abide, is both a memoir of triumph and a badge of hope for a beautiful future. This compilation of poems lightly traces experiences eliciting the inspiration and mindset that enabled her to escape a cycle of abuse, addiction, and self-sabotaging behavior that had severely crippled her soul. Since beginning her journey to reawaken the divinity within in 2007, Lorraine has rebuilt a life of service and purpose, gaining insights that she now shares with those seeking a more joyful, abundant life. Allow her words to dance into your heart and purify your soul.
In Ethereal Souls Abide, Lorraine invites readers into a world of introspection and exploration, drawing on her extensive background to weave together themes of longing, identity, and personal growth. Through her words, she aims to inspire and empower others to embrace the beauty of communication and self-expression.
