Dan C.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 18+

Speaks American Sign Language, English

Teaching since 1975

M.A. in Deaf Education

Learn ASL from a veteran instructor, no voice, total immersion, all levels, even sign song

I have a PASSION for ASL and use the latest materials and techniques. All lessons are worked out between student, family and myself. Meeting the students' needs are upmost to success.

Instructor details

Subject

Location:

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday

9:30 AM-12 PM

1 PM-5 PM

Tuesday

9:30 AM-12 PM

1 PM-5 PM

Wednesday

9:30 AM-12 PM

1 PM-5 PM

Friday

9:30 AM-12 PM

1 PM-5 PM

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

Pricing

30 minutes

$35

45 minutes

$45

60 minutes

$55

About Dan C.

5.0

(9)

I love teaching ASL so much, it is my passion. I am a fun and humorous ASL teacher. I feel you will love how fast you learn ASL. My background includes having deaf parents and deaf daughters so I have been using ASL all of my life as it's my first language. I am a CODA (child of deaf parents). I have taught K-12 deaf students for over 30 years. My favorite subject is teaching American Sign Language (all levels), sign song, conversational, creative, and interpreting which I taught at the local college for over 20 years. I have lifetime teaching credentials for k-12 and community college. I used to interpret for the deaf free-lance and at work for 40 years. I have taught over 3000 students over my many years of teaching, it is my love. Presently, I sign songs on weekends and perform mime in the local theater group. I have many videos of my performances on my YouTube channel.

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9 Reviews

Madelaine

Online

Dan has been absolutely amazing! From the very first lesson, he has been nothing but kind, patient and funny throughout all our sessions. Every lesson he incorporates games and anecdotes making it so much fun to learn! He is very knowledgeable not only in ASL, but also in interpreting, which is great for my studies; I plan on having lessons with him throughout my studies for further help and practice. He is super passionate about teaching ASL and goes out of his way to send you resources, links and information to further help your learning and practice of the language. Truly one of a kind! I highly recommend him for learning any level of ASL!

Posted Jul 23, 2020

Kristine

Online

Dan is awesome to work with. I've had five 30 minute sessions so far, and now have switched to 60 minutes - I've even paid in advance for 20 lessons because I know I'll be continuing with him long term. Love that he's very detail oriented and corrects me when I sign less than perfect.

Posted Jul 18, 2019

Beth Frost

Online

A great instructor! Very patient and encouraging, and a great resource for real-world knowledge and experience. Very valuable insight, analogies, and guidance. Would definitely recommend!

Posted Jun 20, 2018

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Experience

Interpreter for the Deaf

Sep, 1972 - Present

freelance

Having Deaf parents, I have been a freelance interpreter for most of my life. I currently interpret meetings, medical, and various other interpreting settings.

ASL Instructor

Jan, 1976 - Jun, 1999

RCC and Mt. SAC

I taught all levels of American Sign Language at these two community colleges for over 20 years, using the latest techniques and lessons that included humor.

Teacher of the Deaf

Sep, 1975 - Jul, 2012

CSDR and RCOE

I have taught the deaf using my native language ASL for over 30 years.

Education

M.A. in Deaf Education

Jun, 1970 - Aug, 1975

CSUN

Certifications

Community College Instructor Credential for Life

Sep, 1980

California Teacher Licensing

Teacher, K-12 for life, state of California

Sep, 1980

California Teacher Licensing

Awards

Teacher of the Year

May, 1983

State of California, Dept. of Education

Affiliations

National Education Association

Sep, 1975

The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.

Languages

English

Native Proficiency