Public Speaking & Speech Competition Practice: Private Tutoring (ESL Friendly)
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Kathy Kelly: Elementary & ESL - TESOL, TEFL
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(168)
Rising Star
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed25 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1 hour per week. Students may view the class recording to practice the concepts that were covered in each class session. The teacher will also suggest specific areas in the public speaking project to practice as homework between class sessions. The teacher will provide written feedback after every class.Grading
The teacher will provide written feedback after EVERY class session to ensure that the learner has adequate information to know what he/she should practice during the week between class sessions.Class Experience
These are one-on-one tutoring classes to help learners gain public speaking skills. Students will practice: *Speaking slowly, clearly, and with proper diction and pronunciation. *Using appropriate eye contact, pauses, gestures, and voice inflection and volume. *Memorizing prepared speeches or expressive reading passages. *Speaking extemporaneously from an outline. *Speaking extemporaneously about a topic with no outline. Students may provide materials for specific speech competitions, or the teacher can provide materials as needed.
Learning Goals
1. The student will be able to choose a topic or published passage for use in a public speaking opportunity, such as a speech competition.2. The student will be able to speak slowly, clearly, and with proper diction and pronunciation.
Other Details
Learning Needs
Since this class is a 1-on-1 tutoring class, it can be individually tailored to support your learner's unique learning needs. I am happy to use a slower speaking speed, gestures, waiting time, and pictures and concrete objects to assist.
Pre-Requisites
There are no prerequisites for this class. Learners at any level may join.
Language of Instruction
English (Level: A1)
Joined June, 2021
5.0
168reviews
Rising Star
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
The teacher has been working with students in the classroom setting since 2002. The teacher has been working as an online educator since 2020. The teacher has helped many students prepare for public speaking opportunities, including: teaching kindergarteners to recite poems for public performances; coaching students in dramatic productions, plays, and musicals; helping middle and high school students prepare public speaking presentations for regional and national competitions.Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$33
per sessionMeets on demand
25 min
Completed by 133 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-18
