Public Speaking Courses in Basking Ridge

Public Speaking 101: The Essential Skills

Using videos, worksheets and exercises, we will focus on verbal communication, non-verbal communication (hand gestures, body language, facial expressions, eye contact, posture, etc.), pace, volume, tone and pitch. Students will also learn how to: prepare/calm down before speaking, organize their thoughts, generate conversation starters, speak extemporaneously and present speeches/TED Talks/etc. 

$625* per student (group lessons)

$920* per student (1:1 lessons)

*early-bird pricing is offered each semester: $575 & $825 (1:1)

Public Speaking 201: Mastering the Two-Minute Speech

This is your student's chance to meticulously practice the essential skills learned in Public Speaking 101. They will first get to choose a children's story to bring to life via performance. Later, they will choose one, two-minute speech -- or they are welcome to bring a speech from real life (ie: a student council speech, school presentation, etc.) -- to work on for the remaining weeks. We will also continue with exercises that we worked on in Public Speaking 101. Students will receive detailed, real-time feedback and will also be recorded so they can learn not just from me but also from self-reflection.

$625* per student (group lessons)

$920* per student (1:1 lessons)

*early-bird pricing is offered each semester: $575 & $825 (1:1)

Public Speaking 301: Creating an Original Oratory

This eight-week course is an intense culmination of everything we’ve learned in PS 101 and PS 201. We will: identify an engaging topic, brainstorm and research ideas, and organize our thoughts. Then, we’ll write, practice, and deliver our speech. This class focuses on repetition as a means for memorizing content*, eliminating bad habits and implementing successful ones.

*Memorization is not expected nor required for this class.

$625* per student (group lessons)

$920* per student (1:1 lessons)

*early-bird pricing is offered each semester: $575 & $825 (1:1)

Does your child have something specific they're preparing for, like a speech or a college interview? Let me know how I can help and we'll make it happen in 1:1 lessons! $110/session, virtually or in-person in Basking Ridge.

Please note that if your student is a forensics competitor and they are looking for help with any materials that will be used to compete against Ridge Forensics students in grades 9-12, I am unable to assist because I am a coach for the Ridge Forensics Team.