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Debate & Public Speaking Tutoring / Coaching

Completed by 14 learners
Ages 7-18
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
In our 1:1 speech & debate sessions, you will work with a champion debater/coach to take you to the next level. Our small team of coaches has helped numerous learners advance their skills, win titles, and even earn scholarships!
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:
(1,420 reviews)
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Live video meetings
Meets on demand
55 min

What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
55 mins
per session
Teacher support

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 12
Do you have a child that is participating in speech competitions, debates, or pageants? This is a chance to get one-on-one guidance and support from champion debaters and coaches.

Our coaches have all won numerous titles in their speech and debate careers, and have also coached numerous learners to advance, win, and even earn scholarships and invitations to join Ivy League teams. 


Each tutoring session is tailored to your needs.  


About Our Coaches:

- Tia Speece
Tia Speece has been coaching debate for over 6 years. In high school, she was a state champion and national qualifier in Lincoln Douglas Debate and competed nationally and internationally in World Schools Debate. In college, she competed in British Parliamentary debate, winning several international competitions. She has coached students to become national semi-finalists at NSDA in LD, winners in state championships, and coached the national debate team of the Czech Republic in World Schools, which won many international championships.  Tia loves working with beginners to debate as well as those shooting for major awards!


- Coach Ben 
Coach Ben has taught Speech & Debate professionally for over a decade to students ranging from 4th grade all the way through college. Whether your student is brand new or experienced, Ben has mastered the art of turning anyone into a Rockstar Speaker.
Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, Ben’s classes are tailored to an individual’s needs and progress. Ben can help with learning how to speak with confidence and clarity, how to perfect the art of argumentation, how to research and write more effectively, and more! With enough time, every student can become an elite debater and public speaker. Some of the accomplishments of Ben’s students include earning 1st Place at: Middle School Tournament of Champions, High School Tournament of Champions (x2), Harvard University (x3), Stanford University (x2), Princeton University (x4), Columbia University (x3), Yale University (x2), Georgetown University (x6), and more.


- Ken Tieu
Ken Tieu has 5 years of debate experience, including a dedicated and successful university debate career. He was awarded the Judging Excellence Award from the Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate, and also received the Top Judge Award at the 2023 British Parliamentary Championship, one of the most prestigious tournaments in Canada. His aim as a debate coach is to share his passion for the craft, and to support others in accessing the same incredible opportunities that he’s found through debate.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hilary Garcia, BA Elem. Ed, ESL Certified
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of Alberta
Ken Tieu
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Illinois State University
Garrett Young BA in Theater, TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in English from Drury University
Cassy Cochrun - BA, Professional Writing & Design
Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Purdue University
Ben Carson
Bachelor's Degree in English from Agnes Scott College
Anna Dodds
Bachelor's Degree from Western Kentucky Universityh
Bill Thompson BA Speech Communication
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Grand Canyon University.
Melissa Peterson B.ed. TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in History from Yale University
Marco Muñoz
Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from Yale University
Marco Muñoz
Bachelor's Degree from University of Edinburgh
Tia Speece
Bachelor's Degree from Marshall University
Elizabeth Green, BA, Broadcast Journalism
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from University of Virginia
Arya Royal
Associate's Degree in Education from Eastern Wyoming College
Melissa Peterson B.ed. TEFL
About Our Coaches:

- Tia Speece
Tia Speece has been coaching debate for over 6 years. In high school, she was a state champion and national qualifier in Lincoln Douglas Debate and competed nationally and internationally in World Schools Debate. In college, she competed in British Parliamentary debate, winning several international competitions. She has coached students to become national semi-finalists at NSDA in LD, winners in state championships, and coached the national debate team of the Czech Republic in World Schools, which won many international championships.  Tia loves working with beginners to debate as well as those shooting for major awards!

- Bill Thompson: 
     Bill has coached and instructed speech and debate for more than 30 years with a variety of University, high school, & middle school programs around the country. In the last decade, he has coached 7 high school national finalists and 11 middle school national finalists. He has coached 5 high school national champions and 3 middle school national champions in his career.     
     Bill has an extensive history of building a curriculum to teach speech and debate in both intensive speech and debate camps and classroom settings. Central to his curriculum is a focus on helping learners find their voices and helping them develop skills that allow them to hear and appreciate others' voices.  His classes are designed to meet learners where they are and develop their research, refutation, speech writing, speaking, and overall rhetorical skills.

- Ken Tieu
Ken Tieu has 5 years of debate experience, including a dedicated and successful university debate career. He was awarded the Judging Excellence Award from the Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate, and also received the Top Judge Award at the 2023 British Parliamentary Championship, one of the most prestigious tournaments in Canada. His aim as a debate coach is to share his passion for the craft, and to support others in accessing the same incredible opportunities that he’s found through debate.

Reviews

1285 total ratings, 806 with reviews

Review summary for this teacher
The reviews overwhelmingly praise the teacher's engaging and enthusiastic teaching style, which keeps students motivated and interested throughout the classes. Students greatly enjoy the teacher's classes and find them highly valuable, fun, and informative. The teacher is commended for providing clear explanations, practical guidance, and interactive activities that cater to various learning styles. Many students express a desire to enroll in more classes taught by this teacher.
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This class was AMAZING!!!! So informative, so captivating, so inspiring,... 
Stephanie P.on Jan 15
Very informative class! 
Amber A.on Jan 9
Fantastic class all around!!! Engaging and inspiring. Looking forward to... 
Eon Dec 15, 2024
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Cynthiaon Nov 15, 2024
My sons loved this class and are clamoring for more.
Nicole K.on Oct 24, 2024
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