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Fun Speaking Drills and Prompts: Public Speaking, Articulation, ESL and Fluency
Class experience
For the past 20 years I have been working as an actor, director, educator, and business coach. I have found that the tools actors use to warm up and show up for a performance are also vital life skills. These are fun, actor based drills that help speakers relax, slow down, and play the role of a confident and fluent public speaker. Students will also learn basic public speaking terminology and expectations. Each weekly session will include: Vocal Warm-ups Rhythm Drills: Syllable Stress,...
1. Understand the vocal instrument and the preparation process 2. Use presentation aids to enhance your speeches as needed; 3. Outline your speeches in a logical and thorough fashion; 4. Conduct meaningful research on a variety of topics; 5. Analyze your audience and design speeches to reflect your analysis; 6. Evaluate speeches based on a variety of verbal and non-verbal criteria; 7. Listen effectively, regardless of your interest in the subject matter; 8. Understand and explain the communication process and terminology; 9. Have fun and be respectful!
Masters of Theatre and Communications, Indiana State University BFA Performance, Indian University of PA Adjunct Faculty, Communication and Theatre, Columbus State Community College: 2010 to Present • Taught courses in Theatre, Acting, Communication, and Public Speaking • Tutored students in writing, outlining, and presenting speeches Facilitator, ImprovEdge: September 2016 to Present • Facilitated workshops and coached executives • Presented speeches and keynote addresses Teaching Artist, Columbus Children’s Theatre: 2005 to 2010 • Created and delivered a wide variety of classes for children ages 5-17 Director of Teacher Training, Lanartco Language Institute NY, NY: 2002 to 2006 • Coached week long, quarterly, and weekly sessions with high level executives at AXA, Boehringer Ingelheim, Cisco Systems, Cushman, UBS and many more. • Managed teacher training, developed curriculum, and wrote training manuals • Led ESL based language training for non-native business professionals Adjunct Faculty, Dutchess Community College (SUNY): 2004 • Developed and taught public speaking courses specifically for education majors
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Sonda Staley teaches public speaking, fluency, and beginning to advanced acting classes in monologues, open scenes, scene study, understanding and playing Shakespeare, and character development. Sonda's background as an educator and...
Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 111 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-6 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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