Serving Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia

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Public speaking skills are very important, yet often overlooked. Instruction in public speaking is a value-added component that better prepares students for success in school and later in the workplace. Instruction in public speaking also provides students with the confidence they need to reach their academic potential and resist peer pressures that can lead to underachievement and bad decision-making.

I have developed an effective approach that facilitates the learning process among my students. I focus on one or two skill sets each session. For first timers I conduct five sessions. Each session lasts one hour. This allows the students to digest what could be an overwhelming amount of information into manageable bites. I promote a supportive and non-judgmental environment where students can be comfortable expressing their views. As a result, they quickly find their comfort zone, relax, and demonstrate an eagerness to participate and learn.

As of December 2007, I have taught using this method in 12 eight-week sessions that were conducted at the Tucker Road Community Center in Prince Georges County Maryland. The results have been sterling. Students have overcome shyness, elevated their self-esteem, boosted their confidence and improved their oral and writing skills.

I contract with schools, churches, educational organizations, associations and other groups. I also contract with individual parents, but the cost of individual classes can be challenging. Additionally, the results are less predictable because many of the benefits come from group interaction.

Contact me (wordpower@scarletmaith.com). I can help your children make the most of their abilities.