Personalized Speech and Debate Coaching
In this thirty minute session, the student will bring a speech or debate case or topic to the teacher for personalized instruction on speech or debate case writing and or performance. This is set up for one on one personalized coaching.
Patrick Mesisca
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(49)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
Students will bring a speech or debate case or topic to the session to work on with Mr Mesisca. Students who bring a topic will begin the writing process from scratch during the session. If the student brings a rough draft, Mr Mesisca will help with editing to make it a finished product ready for public presentation. If a student brings a debate case, Mr Mesisca will work with formatting and frame working the case for tournament preparation. If the student does not bring a speech or debate case to the session, Mr Mesisca will work on Impromptu Speech or Spontaneous Argument style debates and each student will have a one on one debate experience with the teacher. This course is an incredible opportunity as Mr Mesisca is trained to work with all levels of speakers and debaters from Novice Beginners to Junior Varsity Intermediate Level to State and National Champion level Varsity speakers and debaters.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their writing skills and Mr Mesisca will work one on one on the speech script or debate case with the student to improve the written work and oral presentation.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
49reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a private school teacher with 25+ years of teaching experience. My expertise and training are in the fields of Speech and Debate and Philosophy. My students have gone on to compete in Speech and Debate at the college level and had fruitful careers in law, politics, journalism and other professional fields showcasing their communication skills.
I have two Masters degrees from Biola University, a lifetime ACSI credential and I am a Diamond level coach for the National Forensic League. In addition to full time high school teaching, I also coach a collegiate debate team at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, Ca.
I believe that the application of knowledge is critical to education. My passion is about developing critical thinking and public communication skills in my students so they gain confidence in their abilities to accurately articulate what they believe and why they believe it.
I have three young children and my wife and I homeschool them. We love baseball, swimming and backyard BBQ. In college I had the opportunity to pitch on the Biola University baseball team and travel around the world for two summers playing baseball for Athletes In Action. My uncle played 15 years in the Big Leagues so I grew up going to the games and watching him hit home runs. I even caught one from the right field section that he hit while he was playing at Angel stadium. That’s something fun and personal that not everyone can share.Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$30
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
