What's included
6 live meetings
3 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
as neededClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Unleash the power of young voices! This interactive class cultivates essential communication skills through engaging activities and age-appropriate exercises. Focusing on building confidence, articulation, and stage presence, learners will be empowered to express themselves with clarity and enthusiasm. This class nurtures a positive and supportive environment, laying the foundation for effective public speaking. We will introduce fundamental public speaking techniques such as vocal modulation, body language, and eye contact enhancing overall presentation skills. WEEK 1: Introductions, skill building games, impromptu speaking WEEK 2: skill building games, clarity games, tone exercises, body language exercises, active listening exercises WEEK 3: role play, overcoming nervousness, confidence building WEEK 4: skill building games, interactive storytelling, expressive faces. speaking clearly and using gestures WEEK 5: story reading, discussion building games, comprehension check, critical thinking exercise, building upon the material WEEK 6: skill building games, what is respect, fun practice, manners, recap
Learning Goals
Introduce fundamental public speaking techniques such as vocal modulation, body language, and eye contact enhancing overall presentation skills.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in English from Drew University
Master's Degree from Kean University
Bachelor's Degree in English from William Paterson University
I have been working with kids and teens for the past twenty years as the artistic director of a youth theater program, and a camp director. Currently, I teach library, music, art, theater, and holocaust studies.
Academically, I hold a bachelor's in English, a master's in Liberal Studies with a certificate in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, and a Doctorate in Literary Studies.
I tutor all ages in a variety of subjects, with a focus on the humanities.
I run semester long graduate dissertation writing classes at Drew University, mentoring graduate students through the dissertation process.
Lastly, I have several published pieces including articles, my own dissertation, and two children's books.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$14
weekly or $84 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-6 learners per class