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Teaches online

Teaches Beginner, Intermediate

Age: 13+

Speaks American Sign Language (ASL), English

Teaching since 2006

B.A. Economics

Gain an understanding of ASL from a deaf college graduate with 16+ years of experience

Hi, my name is Alan. I am a college graduate who is deaf and fluent in ASL, but can also speak and lipread well. In the past, I volunteered to teach a sign language class to a group of hearing students at a local public library on Tuesday evenings for several years. I have been teaching/tutoring ASL privately and publicly for over 16 years. I would love to help you learn ASL and interact with deaf people using the expressive and receptive skills that I have mastered throughout my life. I am a very patient teacher who would like to see you become successful in conversing in ASL. I am available to provide you with my tutoring service in the mornings, afternoons or evenings during the week. Please contact me if you are interested

Instructor details

Subject

Location:

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Thursday

5 PM-7 PM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

60 minutes

$35

About Alan B.

5.0

(29)

Hi, my name is Alan. I am a college graduate who is deaf and fluent in ASL, but can also speak and lipread well. I have been teaching/tutoring ASL privately for 16+ years with individuals on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting at various locations around the Bay area. I have also been tutoring online for 10+ years. In addition, I had volunteered to teach a sign language class to a group of hearing students at a public library weekly for several years. I would love to help you learn ASL and interact with deaf people using the expressive and receptive skills that I have mastered throughout my life. I am a very patient teacher who would like to see you become successful in conversing in ASL. I am available to provide you with my tutoring service in the mornings, afternoons or evenings during the week. Please contact me if you are interested.

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29 Reviews

Liz

Teacher's studio

Alan is the best! He is patient and offers great feedback. He has met me where I am in my ASL journey and tailored our sessions to my needs. We have very interesting conversations and I learn something new every time. I would highly recommend Alan to anyone who is looking to learn ASL! Thank you, Alan!

Posted May 2, 2023

Chrysteena

Teacher's studio

Alan is a great instructor! He comes prepared with topics, but doesn't mind tangential conversations based on questions I have. He's got a great sense of humor and manages to help me understand everything he's signing even if he has to repeat, fingerspell, or sign it differently. He's so patient.

Posted Jun 4, 2022

Rowan

Online

In my first lesson I've already learned so much! I've tried teaching myself ASL in the past, but still images aren't even close to a real-time teacher. He's super nice and makes it easy to learn. Thank you!!

Posted Apr 15, 2022

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Experience

Tutor

Feb, 2013 - Present

Online Tutoring Company

Work one-on-one with various students online and at various locations locally in ASL.

Volunteer Teacher

May, 2007 - Dec, 2015

Private Class

Provided ASL teaching to a small group of hearing adults.

Volunteer Teacher Assistant/Tutor

Aug, 2006 - May, 2007

Deaf Literacy Center

Assisted a teacher in teaching ASL to a class of hearing adults weekly. Tutored one-on-one with hearing adults in ASL. Helped deaf adults individually in English, reading and basic computer skills.

Education

B.A. Economics

Aug, 1980 - Dec, 1984

Lafayette College

Languages

English

Native Proficiency