Private Ongoing Critical Thinking, Debate, and Public Speaking Tutoring
This class will offer students the option to get private tutoring with me to increase their critical thinking, debate, and public thinking skills.
Lindsey Dixon M.S., B.S., Professor
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(386)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
Hey, Y'all!
Thank you so much for your interest in private tutoring with me. I've designed these one-on-one sessions to provide a focused environment where students can develop specific skills and achieve personalized learning goals. Debate and critical thinking can be challenging, and larger class settings can sometimes feel overwhelming. These sessions are meant to offer a more tailored approach, ensuring that each student receives the attention they need to succeed.
I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with students on enhancing their critical thinking, public speaking, and confidence through debate. With 13 years of experience in training students, I’ve seen firsthand how transformative this activity can be. As a college professor specializing in argumentation and debate, my full-time commitment is to teaching and coaching in this field. I’ve had the privilege of working with students from middle school to college, both locally and internationally, and I’m eager to help you grow in these areas.
Here’s an outline of what to expect in the course:
1. What will be taught?
-This ongoing class will focus on the needs of each individual student but will be focused on teaching argumentation, persuasion, and public skills through activities and active learning.
2. What topic will we cover?
- Each student will get an age-appropriate topic.
-Some topics might include but are not limited to:
-Sports
-College
-School uniforms
- Music
-Pop culture
3. How is this class structured?
This will be a breakdown of how the class will be organized:
1. I will teach you how to make an argument.
2. I will teach you structured speeches and arguments.
4. How will I teach this class?
- This class will use PowerPoint, videos, lectures, activities, drills, etc. This will be a highly engaging and interactive class throughout the entire 8 weeks.
5. What is my teaching style?
- I have been teaching in college for 15 years and I have been in debate for over 17 so I have learned through experience how to keep debates engaging and empowering for students. I love being positive and upbeat while also offering helpful and meaningful constructive criticism.
6. How much will learners interact with each other?
-This will be a highly interactive class with students practicing public speaking, and argumentation skills while also getting a lot of thoughtful feedback from me.Learning Goals
Critical thinking
Argumentation building
Listening skills
Increase Public Speaking Skills
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
4.9
386reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Communications from Illinois State University
Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Ball State University
Hi, Y'all!
I am the Director of Debate and a principal lecturer, with the privilege of founding the Debate Society, which has grown from its humble beginnings into one of the most respected programs in the country. Our team travels across the United States and around the world for competitions and training, reflecting our commitment to excellence. My passion lies in fully investing in my students, both in the classroom and on the debate team. It is immensely rewarding to witness their growth, learning, and self-challenge through critical thinking.
Over the years, I’ve played a pivotal role in organizing some of the largest debate tournaments in the United States and globally, all aimed at promoting critical thinking, argumentation, and public speaking. Recently, I had the honor of becoming the first woman to host the United States University Debating Championship, the largest debating competition in the country.
Debate covers a vast range of topics, equipping students with the skills to communicate effectively, respectfully, and with well-researched, objective information. I’ve led numerous workshops on navigating complex and sensitive issues such as gender, race, socio-economic disparities, and cultural differences. These challenging topics are vital for students to explore, fostering informed and meaningful discussions.
Below, you’ll find a summary of my current role as a debate coach, along with a list of accomplishments and the various places where I’ve been invited as a trainer to promote and develop debate.
Personal Debate Awards and Accomplishments
Achievement
Convener of United States University Debating Championship Clemson University
This is the largest debate tournament in the country.
The first female to ever convene the national championship.
Chief Adjudicator for the United States University Debating Championship Denver, Colorado.
This is the largest debate tournament in the country. I was elected to assist in
running this prestigious event by my peers at the 2016 National Tournament.
Judged the final of the United States University Debating Championship
Anchorage, Alaska
Atlanta, Georgia
Denver, Colorado
Chief Adjudicator of Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
Chief Adjudicator United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Chief Adjudicator Herstory Womxn
La Verne, California
Chief Adjudicator Huber Debate
Burlington, Vermont
Chief Adjudicator for the Pan American Championships
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Chief Adjudicator for the University of North Georgia
Oakwood, Georgia
Broke as a judge at over 30 tournaments
Breaking at a tournament as a judge means you are recognized as one of the best
judges at the tournament.
Invited Debate Training
North American Debate Academy
Burlington, Vermont
International Debate Academy in Slovenia
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Southern Debate Academy
Clemson, South Carolina.
Jamaican Association for Debating and Empowerment
Kingston, Jamaica
Beihang World Debate Academy,
Beijing, China
Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$45
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
