Outschool
Open currency, time zone, and language settings
Log In

American Sign Language Club for Beginners

In this ongoing ASL course, students will explore a new topic each week, learn new signs, practice holding conversations in ASL, and improve their social skills. (This class is inclusive, autism, and ADHD friendly.)
Bilingual Bridges
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(805)
Popular
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per week
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

Beginner Level
*These classes are available to beginner level learners. They are inclusive, autism, special education, and ESL friendly.*

Looking for weekly online ASL classes for your children? You've come to the right place! This is an interactive American Sign Language (ASL) course that's designed to bring students together once a week so they can explore high interest topics, learn new signs, and practice holding conversations in ASL. 

Your children will learn how to communicate using their face and hands, paying specific attention to hand shapes, movement, palm orientation, and facial expressions. Our certified ASL tutors will incorporate drawings, props, flashcards, toys, and other objects into lessons to help support students' understanding of new ASL vocabulary. Not only will your children's sign language vocabulary improve each week, but they will also gain confidence holding conversations in ASL, improve social skills with peers, and have fun in an immersive, welcoming learning environment!

There will be new, beginner level topics every week. No prior knowledge of ASL is required to take this course! It is designed so that students are able to join at any point without feeling confused, overwhelmed, or left out.
Learning Goals
Students will learn ASL vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills.
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
If supplies are needed prior to a class, the teacher will post in the classroom at least 24 hours in advance. (Examples may be: paper, crayons, toys, pictures, etc)
Language of Instruction
American Sign Language
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
4.9
805reviews
Popular
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Giulia Bormolini
Arizona Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ashlee Krugh
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Arpitha Kadiyam
Indiana Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Mariana Adae
Indiana Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Mariana Adae
California Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Alvaro Cajen
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Sophie Minieri
New York Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Martin Orrego
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Martha Robles
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Demi Alimena
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Marynia Rivera
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Ulises Alvarez-Flores
Master's Degree in English from Amity University, India
Arpitha Kadiyam
Master's Degree in Education from Nebrija University
Ana Reyes
Master's Degree in Education from UNED
Maria Menendez
Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Queens College
Martin Orrego
Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Inter American University Of Puerto Rico
Marynia Rivera
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from University of Lethbridge
Kimberly Knapp
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Amity University, India
Arpitha Kadiyam
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Cesar Vallejo University
Ana Reyes
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Superior Normal SCHOOL OF JALISCO
Alvaro Cajen
Bachelor's Degree in Education from I.S.P.E.I Sara C Eccleston
Sophie Minieri
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from University of Oviedo (Spain)
Maria Menendez
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Universidad de Guanajuato
Maggie Jimenez
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Queens Community College
Martin Orrego
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Universidad de Colima
Ulises Alvarez-Flores
**MARK**
My name is Mark and I teach ESL, American Sign Language, literacy, and Business English to all ages. I have taught for over 12 years in public and private schools here in the state of Maine, as well as the past five years online. 

I hold an MBA in Business Administration, BS in Marketing/Management, BS in Early Childhood Education, and teaching licenses for K-12 Special Education in the state of Maine. I also am a certified Special Olympics coach and have been a Little League, YMCA basketball, and Boy Scout volunteer for the past 15 years.

My approach to teaching is student-centered, interactive, humorous, with a focus of long-term growth. I want my students to feel like each lesson is engaging, different, and a new experience for them. My background as an executive manager coupled with managing and leading thousands of employees, has helped me understand where students are now and what the best approach is to lead them to their goals. 

A random fact about me is that my grandmother taught in a one room schoolhouse here in rural Maine (included in her class were her six younger brothers).  She has been my inspiration to create that type of atmosphere in my brick and mortar and online classrooms.

We'll be a great fit if you are willing to try your best, understand that mistakes are an important part of learning, and apply your learning outside of the classroom. This is our classroom and I want you to be a partner in what our lessons look and feel like!

-------------------------------------------

**MABEL** 
I teach American Sign Language (ASL) o Deaf/Hard-of-hearing students whose second language is English, ages 7-17. I have been teaching for 24 years. I hold a Ph.D. in Educational Education with Specialization in Technology, a Master's in Literacy & Reading, Bachelors in Deaf Education (K-12), Physical Education/Health (K-12), Dance (K-12), American Sign Language Interpreter, and American Sign Language Endorsement (K-12).

My approach to teaching is to remain with a teachable heart. Remaining with a teachable heart begins with humility. It begins with realizing that we're are not perfect and need each other. We as teachers are here to help by meeting the student where they are and differentiating the instruction to their needs.

What got me into teaching was wanting to help others learn wherever I can. I fell into teaching when I was in high school, helping a fellow classmate who did not understand something the material, and I was able to help him.

A random fact about me is I love Marvel heroes/heroines, anything ASL, and I could crochet all day and be very content. We'll be a great fit if we simply take one moment at a time, stay calm, take responsibility for our actions/learning, and have fun learning.

Reviews

Live Group Class
Share

$14

weekly
1x per week
30 min

Completed by 391 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
2-8 learners per class

About
Support
SafetyPrivacyCA PrivacyLearner PrivacyManage Data PreferencesTerms
Financial Assistance
Get The App
Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play
© 2024 Outschool