Public Speaking Courses

I will guide students through crafting and delivering an original TED-style talk. Students will explore how to connect with audiences through storytelling, emotional appeal, and clear structure.

Format & Pricing:

• 2-Weeks (June 29-July 12)

• 2-hour sessions, 3 days a week (MWF-Mornings)

• Min 6 and Max 8 students per group

• Total (12 hours): $400

Support will include:

1. Choosing a meaningful topic

2. Using rhetorical devices such as ethos, pathos, and logos effectively

3. Crafting a speech with clarity and flow

4. Delivering with captivating presence and authenticity

Each student will deliver a polished TED-style talk by the end of the workshop. If there is interest, I will submit an application for students to participate in the TED-Ed Student Talks program.

This workshop will prepare students for National Speech and Debate Association competitions. My lessons will emphasize persuasive communication, rebuttal structure, and delivering effective speeches under time constraints.

Format & Pricing:

• 2-Weeks (July 13-26)

• 2 hour sessions, 3 days a week (MWF-Mornings)

• Min 6 and Max 8 students per group

• Total (12 hours): $400

Students will become familiar with:

1. Conducting extensive research on a variety of complex topics

2. Thinking critically about important issues

3. Considering and analyzing multiple perspectives on a single topic

4. Constructing arguments and rebuttals, persuasive openings and closings

5. Thinking on their feet in live debates with peers while speaking with clarity and impact

6. Different types of debate: Policy, Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum, etc.

At the end of the workshop, students will prepare research on real-world issues and participate in a variety of debate types.

In Model UN (MUN), students act as delegates representing countries around the world. They develop and present speeches on real-life global issues or fantasy worlds. MUN allows students to think on their feet, practice their debate skills in a simulated environment, and learn diplomatic language and negotiation strategies.

I will prepare younger students for participation in high school conferences and help students who are already in their schools’ MUN team hone their skills.

Format & Pricing:

• 2-Weeks (July 13-26)

• 2-hour sessions, 3 days a week (MWF-Evenings)

• Min 6 and Max 8 students per group

• Total (12 hours): $400

Students will become familiar with:

1. Pre-conference prep: creating country profiles, writing position papers and opening speech

2. Using formal speech structure and diplomatic vocabulary

3. Conducting thorough research on country positions and current events

4. During conferences: establishing presence, writing resolutions, collaborating with other delegates

5. Different MUN committee types: UN General Assembly, Economic or Social Councils, Security Council, Non-traditionals, and crisis simulations

At the end of the workshop, students will participate in a mock MUN committee as delegates of countries around the world. They will come prepared with position papers, country profiles, and opening statements, and work diplomatically with other delegates to pass resolutions.

In this introduction to courtroom-style speaking, students take on the roles of prosecution or defense attorneys, witnesses, and other court personnel to practice persuasive argumentation and critical thinking skills. This workshop will prepare students to participate in local or state mock trial competitions through their high school or college.

Format & Pricing:

• 2-Weeks (June 29-July 12)

• 2-hour sessions, 3 days a week (MWF-Evenings)

• Min 6 and Max 8 students per group

• Total (12 hours): $400

Support will include:

1. Understanding roles in a courtroom

2. Building logical, evidence-based arguments

3. Practicing direct and cross-examination

4. Speaking confidently under pressure

At the end of the workshop, students will write their own scripts and perform a mock trial for an audience of their family and friends.

This two-week course is designed for rising 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students looking for an introduction to speech and presentation skills in a focused and supportive environment. I will fill each two-hour class with public speaking tips & tricks, speaking practice, collaborative activities, and targeted feedback. By the end of the intensive, students will have gained valuable tools and confidence to deliver impactful speeches with clarity and presence, whether at school or in real-life situations.

Format & Pricing:

• 2-Weeks (July 28-August 8)

• 2-hour sessions, 5 days a week (M-F Mornings)

• Min 8 and Max 10 students per group

• Total (20 hours): $600

Students will learn to:

1. Understand and adapt to public speaking anxiety and build confidence

2. Use core public speaking strategies such as body language, eye contact, and voice projection

3. Write and deliver different types of speeches (informative, persuasive, narrative)

4. Use strong openings and structured speeches to engage audiences

5. Give and receive constructive peer feedback

6. Excel in both impromptu and prepared speaking

7. Develop intentional listening skills and learn to be respectful audience members

At the end of this two-week intensive, the class as a whole will choose a themed public speaking activity (debate, MUN, mock trial, TED-talk) as a final showcase for family and friends.

This two-week course is designed for rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students looking to improve their speech and presentation skills in a focused and supportive environment. I will fill each two-hour class with public speaking tips & tricks, speaking practice, collaborative activities, and targeted feedback. By the end of the intensive, students will have gained valuable tools and confidence to deliver impactful speeches with clarity and presence, whether at school or in real-life situations.

Format & Pricing:

• 2-Weeks (July 28-August 8)

• 2-hour sessions, 5 days a week (M-F Evenings)

• Min 8 and Max 10 students per group

• Total (20 hours): $600

Students will learn to:

1. Understand and adapt to public speaking anxiety and build confidence

2. Use core public speaking strategies such as body language, eye contact, and voice projection

3. Write and deliver different types of speeches at an advanced level (informative, persuasive, narrative)

4. Use strong openings and structured speeches to engage audiences

5. Give and receive constructive peer feedback

6. Excel in both impromptu and prepared speaking

7. Develop intentional listening skills and learn to be respectful audience members

At the end of this two-week intensive, the class as a whole will choose a themed public speaking activity (debate, MUN, mock trial, TED-talk) as a final showcase for family and friends.

This two-week course is designed for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students looking to take their speech and presentation skills to the next level in a focused and supportive environment. I will fill each two-hour class with public speaking tips & tricks, consistent speaking practice, collaborative activities, and high-level targeted feedback. By the end of the intensive, students will have gained valuable tools and confidence to deliver impactful speeches with clarity and presence, whether at school or in interview settings.

Format & Pricing:

• 2-Weeks (July 28-August 8)

• 2-hour sessions, 5 days a week (M-F Evenings)

• Min 8 and Max 10 students per group

• Total (20 hours): $650

Students will learn to:

1. Understand and adapt to public speaking anxiety and build confidence

2. Master core public speaking strategies such as body language, eye contact, and voice projection

3. Effectively deliver prepared speeches from memory

4. Give engaging impromptu speeches across various formats such as informative, persuasive, and narrative speeches

5. Establish their presence in simulations of real-world presentations/panels and college-style seminars

6. Stand out in scholarship, internship, and college admissions interviews

7. Give and receive constructive peer feedback

8. Improve intentional listening skills and learn to be respectful audience members

At the end of this two-week intensive, the class as a whole will choose a themed public speaking activity (debate, MUN, mock trial, TED-talk, college seminar, informational panel) as a final showcase for family and friends.