Theatre, Drama & Public Speaking with Experienced Coach

From 35.76 C$ /h

I offer classes designed for anyone looking to build confidence, improve communication skills, and explore the world of performance.

Students can choose to focus on one, two, or all three disciplines: Acting, Drama, and/or Public Speaking (depending on their personal interests and goals).

Through a combination of performance techniques, creative exercises, and speaking strategies, you’ll learn how to express yourself clearly, connect with an audience, and bring stories or speeches to life. Whether you're preparing for the stage, developing your presence for public speaking, or simply looking to boost your confidence, my classes offer a flexible, supportive environment to grow your skills.

Location

Online from South Africa

About Me

I'm a passionate and experienced educator with over 10 years of full-time teaching experience in English and Drama across a wide range of grades. I hold a Bachelor of Education, majoring in Languages and Creative Arts, and I love helping students grow in confidence, creativity, and communication.

As a teacher, I'm approachable, supportive, and deeply committed to creating a positive learning environment. I work well with learners of all ages and backgrounds—from shy beginners looking to build confidence in speaking, to aspiring performers or students needing extra academic support in English and Drama. My sessions are engaging, structured, and student-focused, balancing theory with practical application.

Learning with me means feeling heard, encouraged, and inspired to achieve your best. Let’s bring out your voice—on the page, on stage, or wherever your goals take you!

Education

Bachelors of Education from the University of South Africa - UNISA (Major: Languages and Creative Arts)

Level 3 TEFL Certificate

NCS certificate with distinctions in English and Performing Arts

Experience / Qualifications

With over 10 years of experience as a full-time English and Drama teacher, I have worked across a variety of grade levels, helping students develop both their academic skills and creative expression. I have directed several productions, including Sister Act – The Musical, guiding students through the full theatrical process from auditions to final performance. These experiences have deepened my commitment to inspiring confidence, teamwork, and artistic growth in every learner I work with.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Afrikaans

Skills

Public speaking

Acting

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Cami

4.9

(29)

Whether your goal is personal or professional, speaking is a predominantly physical activity, relying on a body, a voice, a breath, a rhythm (diction) and an emotion (the imagination and the sensations, reflecting the involvement of the speaker in his speech.

How to send a clear message? How to make the difference, to make an impression? How to regain self-confidence and control the management of his emotions?

Knowing how to speak in public is now a necessity for the company and in the company. From a personal point of view, this is a vector for better relationships and optimal messages. On the phone, in a meeting, in front of a client or a banker (...), your public speaking must be effective and efficient with clear, simple and powerful messages, creating a match between the message received and the message sent.

Simple and pragmatic tools will be presented and then put into practice for: generating listening ● making an impression ● fostering trust ● generating need ● motivating teams by explaining a strategy ● getting messages across within groups.

Controlled, the method allows:

• improve self-confidence and stress management with the development of the speaker's fluency (verbal-bodily), his public speaking and his sense of repartee and improvisation

• to work on his ease, leadership, his NLP, his charisma, his creativity and to go towards a certain personal development, through a set of scenarios

* improve the characteristics of the spoken voice (timbre, pitch, intention, flow)

Completed by basic exercises (diction, voice, presence, breathing, presentation, time management ...), role plays, improvisations and simulations will be set up.

With the key words: pronunciation, rhetoric, verbal and non-verbal communication, diction / articulation, the sense of repartee, structured speech (...).

The goal is not only to focus on verbal communication but also on nonverbal communication, so as to make the control of his body, his voice (...), a real and lasting strength.

Depending on the interaction between the trainer - coach and the one who consults, there is no single way to operate: each type of session depends on the needs and difficulties of each.

In all cases, it is very often a question, while adapting to your own needs and after having precisely diagnosed your desired objective and the blockages encountered, to combine the theory (the bases of the studied concept, for example NLP / information asymmetry / the "how to say no" / the tools of non-verbal communication or the application of kinaesthesia) and its application (through exercises and direct applications).

For example, are discussed:

- the fundamentals of public speaking: breathing, gaze and body language

- diction and elocution: rhythm and range of your voice - management of your emotions and your emotional overflow (example: stress) - work on the body, to amplify your charisma and ensure consistency between your message and your body ... with the aim of:

* Enhance your presentation and arouse interest by focusing on your strengths, your qualities ... your personality

* Match the content and form of your message

* Improve your charisma, your self-confidence and the benefits of your emotional intelligence

Postgraduate School Training & Ivy league college in the United States, specialized and worked for over 13 years, in Europe and North America, in the field of communication and public speaking in renowned public and private international institutions, involved in forums and conferences, and focused on two areas: training and coaching, with the key words pedagogy and careful methodology.

PLACES
- Locations: Geneva - Lausanne - Friborg - Neuchâtel - Montreux - Basel - Sion - Sierre - Morges - Bienne. But currently and until further notice, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid. These sessions also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they have the advantages of live (example: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (example: loss of travel time) with additional advantages (example: notes that can be re-read on the chat). In this context, the videoconference sessions for which you asked me to seem to suit everyone perfectly, take place very optimally and generate a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). That is why, at your request, I continue to offer this option. Take good care of yourself and yours!

PROGRAM
A la carte program: evaluated and adapted to each need.

Gohar

4.9

(29)

Join My Online Russian Classes – All Levels Welcome! 🇷🇺✨

Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your existing skills, I offer personalized Russian lessons for all levels — from beginner to advanced.
By the end of our lessons, you’ll be able to speak and understand Russian in real-life situations: introducing yourself, making friends, traveling, social interactions, or even having deeper conversations.

My classes include:

Grammar explained clearly and simply

Speaking practice to boost fluency and confidence

Reading and vocabulary development

Real-world topics and useful expressions

A focus on your personal goals and pace

My approach is supportive, patient, and effective — I adapt every class to your level and needs, making sure you progress steadily and enjoy the process.

Let’s start your Russian learning journey together!

Camille

4.9

(29)

Behavioral analysis uses principles of behavior to solve practical everyday problems. Starting from observations, several hypotheses are put forward, without ever judging, to decode and decipher gestures, words, a way of expressing oneself (...). Based on empathy, these methods allow:
- on the one hand, to understand his interlocutor and to adapt to the situation to effectively transmit his messages and convince
- on the other hand, to improve one's own verbal and non-verbal communication with a verified methodology and very specific techniques

Therefore, it is not only a question of learning to 'decode' the other but also of improving one's skills during oral interventions in public, better managing one's personal/professional communication & the conflicts which result from it, mastering the negotiation techniques (...): your objectives in terms of communication can be diverse and the objective of these sessions is precisely to accompany you to better achieve them. So how do you get a clear message across, make a difference & make an impression?

➤ So, how to listen and be listened to, convince and be impactful, challenge and make an impression, enhance your content, address your audience effectively and optimize the quality & clarity of the exchange / message? It is precisely a question of going through, applying and deploying practical and effective techniques of oral presentation, of simple intervention or of 'one to one` exchange, aiming to challenge your audience or interlocutor, by taking care of the substance as well as the form. , all in a professional or personal context. For this, there are various techniques of verbal and non-verbal communication.

➤ Thus, mastered, the practical method allows, through a set of simulations and scenarios based on your daily experience to support pragmatic & concrete techniques, to decode the gestures and behaviors of its interlocutors but also to improve confidence in self, his confidence, his ease by overcoming his embarrassment and mastering his emotion in public. But also to work on his leadership & his charisma, in a context where empathy and emotional intelligence are at the service of communication.

➤ So, in this context, after having precisely defined your objective & gone through the blockages encountered, here are some examples of themes covered through concrete techniques & a targeted methodology:
✓Practical tools to perfect your rhetoric/repartee
✓Decode and use the practical communication tools of great leaders
✓Fundamentals (practices) of eloquence but also of public speaking (intonation, gaze, gestures, elocution, range, emotions, pronunciation, development of one's own style of charisma) to ensure consistency between substance & form
✓Fundamentals of Body Language to support and not interfere with the speech while being convinced & convincing.
✓ Highlighting their speech & promoting their speaking to arouse interest, by building on their strengths.
✓Creation of a coherence between the message emitted & the message received in order to improve its speech and in fact, its professional/personal relations.
✓Management of Q&A sessions & external reactions during an intervention or an oral exchange.
✓Practical tools to put your interlocutor at ease and appear friendly/interested.
✓To succeed in a negotiation/mediation.
✓On the one hand, learning to say 'no' simply in three steps AND on the other hand, getting people to say 'yes'.
✓To turn sentences into positive AND constructive.
✓To manage conflicts (eg 'assertive' communication techniques, eg CNV techniques - Non Violent Communication).
✓To put NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) at the service of communication.
✓To adopt effective, simple, fair and engaging language.
✓To use sentences, turns of phrase & expressions allowing to be precise, simple, effective & challenging.
✓To manage your personal & professional relationships with, for example, the preparation of your ratings.
✓Make your hypersensitivity a strength to tame your abilities.
✓Listening proactively and expressing / conveying ideas / message clearly.
✓ Avoid letting your emotions show through and propose a constructive solution to problems, while drawing on your own relational skills.
✓Be better equipped to recognize and immediately remedy situations that weaken their authority and affect their ability to communicate effectively.
✓Enhance their potential for expression and creativity (often underestimated until now) and 'apparent' sociability
✓Develop not necessarily self-confidence, but the 'appearance' of self-confidence, refine one's listening to respond adequately, open up to the resources of the imagination, free oneself from the rational to then structure one's speech.
✓Relate their communication objectives (project, institution, values, ideas, demands, etc.) to the form of their expression.
✓Learn and put into practice persuasive communication techniques and better understand the perception that others have of oneself. In order to improve his skills of 'self-presentation' and conveyed image.
✓Practical techniques to foster the engagement of the other party.
✓Strengthen the structure of its communication and develop a convincing argument in order to sell its ideas and projects.
(...)

➤ To master the keys to successful public communication, it is advisable to reinforce the impact of one's speeches: by structuring one's interventions and taking into account the circumstances and expectations of the public; by making an impression through storytelling; integrating the psychological and emotional factors of effective oral communication; integrating emotions in the preparation of the message and the arguments; anticipating objections and delicate situations; by preparing and structuring an attractive and convincing presentation framework; by experimenting with the rules of improvisation; by adequately managing difficult situations (...).

➤ In short, each session combines techniques & practical exercises adapted to your daily situations (filmed with your agreement in order to be reviewed, commented on, decoded together live), so that you can apply them immediately, and from the 1st session.

➤ THE TRAINER
Trained in a Grande Ecole post-preparatory European classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has worked for more than 15 years, in Europe and North America, in the field of communication, in renowned international public and private establishments, intervening in forums and conferences, & oriented towards pedagogy and careful methodology.

➤ PLACE, TIMETABLE, PRICES
✓ Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Fribourg-Zurich-Neuchâtel-Lugano-Montreux-Basel-Neuchâtel-Bern-Lucerne-Brussels-Luxembourg-Paris-Lyon. But currently, these sessions continue to be offered by videoconference in the current context and in accordance with general demand which is almost unanimous on this subject.

✓ Indeed, apart from the classic advantages of videoconferencing (time saving related to travel & their unforeseen events, eco-responsibility, increased schedule flexibility, etc.), the quality of the session & the interaction remain identical. In addition, the entire exchange, notes and recommendations are immediately transcribed on the dedicated chat.

✓ To support us among ourselves & to be pleasant to you in this sustainable / particular period and in a spirit of solidarity, the fees are temporarily reduced and will not increase after the start of our sessions.

✓ Languages: French/English.

✓ The progress following these private sessions is perceptible from 1 to 2 sessions (*2024 study).

✓ As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.

CONTACT / PROGRAM

✓ A la carte program: evaluated and adapted to each need.

Marisela

4.9

(29)

Translation and Interpretation Service
Spanish - English and English - Spanish

I will translate any document or interpret any conversation, conference, meeting, etc. from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish.

The price of the translation will vary depending on the word count of the document.

✔ High-quality translations
✔ Satisfaction guaranteed
✔ Spanish to English
✔ English to Spanish

The price of interpretation will vary depending on the hours dedicated.

✔ Effective and guaranteed communication
✔ Native interpreter for both languages
✔ Spanish to English
✔ English to Spanish

Available 7 days a week via Webcam, WhatsApp.

Please don't hesitate to contact me. I'd be happy to help!

Thank you,

marisela

Germán

4.9

(29)

I have 15 years teaching English and I have worked in 5 different countries. I have trained people before taking IELTS or TOEFL tests. I have got experience with it, in the same way, I have the TEFL certification by itoi. Do not hesitate to contact me to improve your writing, reading, and speaking skills for these tests.

Camille

4.9

(29)

✓ Improvisation is the art of composing within the framework of a role play, without being overplayed so as not to lose credibility, by taking pleasure and appearing convinced (because communication does not consist, for example, of having confidence, but of appearing confident). It helps with a wide range of skills (imagination, emotional faculties, physical expressiveness, vocal projection, clarity of speech, interpretation, improvisation, observation, emulation, stage combat...) to make public speaking, communication , the theatricalization enhanced by the stage space and the play of the actor - improviser.

✓ Your inventiveness, singularity, commitment and signature being at the center of this training, it is about giving you the techniques to improvise, create, stage, while showing confidence and conviction to your interlocutors, in the private sphere or of the professional.

✓ So how can you also confront your shyness or lack of (relative) self-confidence by surpassing yourself by moving forward?
➤ Express yourself with your body, your emotions, your ideas to mobilize your abilities and your creative energy
➤ Explore your path to personal expression in complete freedom and security by overcoming your fears of expressing yourself in public
➤ Activate flexibility of mind, particularly by practicing active listening
➤ Develop your creativity and imagination while overcoming your shyness, developing your speaking, listening and responding skills
➤ Anchor lasting resources such as letting go, leaving one's comfort zone thanks to a caring framework and personalized modules/exercises

In application: For example, awareness raising and introduction to the Art of Storytelling have several objectives: Storytelling in public, Composing a repertoire of stories, Organizing a collective show, Games and bringing emotions into play (...). These theoretical training and practical training sessions (story structure, voice, memory, diction, management of stage fright, etc.).

It is a question of going through the history of the tale (origin, different styles of tale, difference between tale and story), the art of telling (work on the voice, the body, the imagination), the tale and the child (importance of the story for the overall development of the child, resource of the imagination, difference between reading and telling) ...: in short, the intention of this course is to make you want even more, to better tell stories

Open to all those interested in the story (parents, teachers, animators, educators ...), these sessions can also be offered to the person of your choice.

With the program, for this example of storytelling art in particular:
✓ Explore and experience the art of storytelling and discover its hidden sides
✓ Express yourself with your body, your emotions, your ideas, play with situations (...)
✓ Mobilize your capacities and creative energy
✓ Open interior spaces of reverie
✓ Explore your path of personal expression in complete freedom and security
✓ Overcome your fear of public speaking
✓ Make room for your imagination, Develop your creativity
✓ Activate flexibility of mind, Practice active listening
✓ Cooperate, create, play down

The art of storytelling therefore allows you to develop your creativity and imagination, because you are both a director and an actor. It also allows you to overcome shyness and develop speaking, listening and responding skills. Each person evolves at their own pace and uses their sense of creativity.

Objective: to anchor sustainable resources such as letting go, creativity, presence or self-confidence. In short, this artistic discipline will accompany you in your personal development and will help you get out of your comfort zone thanks to a benevolent environment and playful exercises.

THE TRAINER
With training from a Grande Ecole post-European preparatory class & an Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has worked for more than 18 years in the field, in international establishments, speaking in forums and conferences.

➤ PLACE, TIMETABLE, PRICES
✓ Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Fribourg-Zurich-Neuchâtel-Lugano-Montreux-Basel-Neuchâtel-Bern-Lucerne-Brussels-Luxembourg-Paris-Lyon. But currently, these sessions continue to be offered by videoconference in the current context and in accordance with general demand which is almost unanimous on this subject.

✓ Indeed, apart from the classic advantages of videoconferencing (time saving related to travel & their unforeseen events, eco-responsibility, increased schedule flexibility, etc.), the quality of the session & the interaction remain identical. In addition, the entire exchange, notes and recommendations are immediately transcribed on the dedicated chat.

✓ To support us among ourselves & to be pleasant to you in this sustainable / particular period and in a spirit of solidarity, the fees are temporarily reduced and will not increase after the start of our sessions.

✓ Languages: French/English.

✓ The progress following these private sessions is perceptible from 1 to 2 sessions (*2024 study).

✓ As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.

CONTACT / PROGRAM
✓ A la carte program: evaluated and adapted to each need.

Hamza

4.9

(29)

In this course, you will embark on a linguistic journey to learn Arabic, one of the world’s oldest and most widely spoken languages, or Darija, a dialect of Arabic spoken in Morocco. Whether you’re a beginner or have some knowledge of Arabic, this course will cater to your needs and pace.

The course will cover the basics of Arabic or Darija, including the alphabet, vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure. You will learn through a variety of interactive methods such as dialogues, exercises, and cultural immersion.

But this course is not just about language learning. It’s about discovering a new world. As you learn Arabic or Darija, you will also explore the rich history, culture, and traditions of the Arab world. This cultural understanding will enrich your language learning experience and give you a deeper appreciation of the Arabic-speaking world.

By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation in Arabic or Darija and a greater understanding of the cultures where these languages are spoken. You will be able to communicate effectively in a variety of situations, opening up a new world of opportunities for travel, work, or personal enrichment.

Hello, my name is Ilyass. I am passionate about teaching English, a discipline I pursued after obtaining my Bachelor's degree in English Studies at university. I have had the opportunity to teach English in various settings, including as a tutor for support classes at the Ocean Connecting Center and online. I have also been a volunteer teacher, leading English language workshops within my university's student club.

My teaching approach:
I offer English lessons tailored to your specific needs. My approach is interactive and personalized, and I strive to make learning as engaging as possible.
Subjects offered:
English Communication:
Public speaking and presentation preparation (structure and expression)
Vocabulary enrichment and fluency on various subjects
Accent reduction and pronunciation improvement
Listening exercises and pronunciation imitation
Learning the North American accent with a methodical approach
Working on homophones and correcting common mistakes
Phonetics, intonation and tonic accent in speaking

General English:
Development of 4 skills: listening, reading, oral and written expression
Vocabulary and themes related to your interests
Grammar tailored to your specific needs
Learning through audiovisual media (films, series, podcasts, etc.)

Other areas:
English grammar
Paragraph Writing and Advanced Composition
Conversation and spoken English
Written comprehension and oral communication skills
Business communication
In-depth reading and public speaking
British and American Culture and Society

I strive to support you in your learning in a personalized way, taking into account your specific goals. Whether you want to improve your communication, grammar, or reading comprehension skills, I am here to help you progress.

Verónica

4.9

(29)

Bonjour! hola! 你好! Hello!

Are you planning to travel to a Spanish-speaking country? Or perhaps you want to enhance your skills to communicate, work, or engage professionally in Spanish? Great news—I’m here to join you on that journey!

I’m a Spanish language professional with extensive experience in teaching and tutoring. My approach focuses on creating engaging, culturally relevant, and interactive lessons tailored to your individual needs or group dynamics.

Using guided discovery methods, I help foster student engagement and encourage autonomy, effective time management, and self-directed learning.

As your fellow traveler in this learning journey, I’ll support you every step of the way—even following up on your progress outside of class as needed.

Let’s work together to make your Spanish learning journey successful and enjoyable!

Asmaa

4.9

(29)

I offer comprehensive and engaging lessons in three main areas:
📌 Arabic language – including grammar, vocabulary, reading, and conversation, tailored for non-native speakers of all ages and levels.
📌 Qur’an recitation and memorization – with proper Tajweed, clear explanation of rules, and supportive guidance for students at different stages.
📌 Islamic studies – covering essential topics such as Aqeedah, Fiqh, Seerah, and Tafsir, delivered in a simplified and authentic manner.

The lessons are interactive, personalized, and designed to suit each student’s goals and pace. I aim to create a supportive environment that makes learning enjoyable and meaningful.

Coach

4.9

(29)

Do you want to speak in public with confidence and clarity?
This course helps you develop your oral communication skills, structure your speeches and manage stress in front of an audience.

We will work together on:
The voice: projection, rhythm, intonation
Posture and gaze: captivate and convince your audience
The Art of Captivating: Techniques for Maintaining Attention
Practical exercises and real-life scenarios

This course is aimed at students, professionals or any women wishing to improve their oral expression in French.

Faten

4.9

(29)

This class focuses on developing essential communication skills for professional success, with a specific emphasis on excelling in interview settings. Participants will learn to articulate ideas clearly, listen actively, and build rapport, fostering confident and impactful interactions.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Mastering Verbal Communication: Develop clarity, conciseness, and persuasive speaking techniques for various professional contexts.
Active Listening & Empathy: Enhance the ability to understand and respond effectively to others, building stronger connections and fostering productive dialogue.
Nonverbal Communication: Recognize and utilize body language, facial expressions, and tone to convey confidence and professionalism.
Crafting Compelling Narratives: Learn to structure responses and tell engaging stories that highlight skills and experiences, particularly in interview scenarios.
Interview Preparation & Techniques: Practice common interview questions, develop effective strategies for answering behavioral questions, and learn how to ask insightful questions.
Feedback & Self-Reflection: Gain skills in giving and receiving constructive feedback, and develop a continuous improvement mindset for communication.
Who Should Attend:
This class is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their communication abilities for career advancement, job seekers preparing for interviews, and anyone looking to improve their interpersonal effectiveness in professional environments.

Antonio

4.9

(29)

The course module is tailored to the student's needs.

A program overview will be presented during the first class.

I will guide you in developing your written and/or oral communication skills, adopting an approach grounded in the science of political communication, international relations, and the social sciences and humanities.

The goal is to teach you how to structure a clear, impactful, and persuasive message, while mastering various persuasion and negotiation techniques.

▪️ Political communication involves the creation and exchange of ideas and opinions among citizens, political leaders, public institutions, and related stakeholders, such as the media. It encompasses all discourse throughout the political process at the local, regional, national, and international levels, as well as how political information can be used for strategic purposes or to achieve political objectives. Those trained in political communication can work in fields such as diplomacy, public and private policy consulting, public relations, journalism, media and digital campaigns, market research, community organizing, lobbying, and other related sectors.

▪️ The techniques taught will allow you to gain confidence in both public speaking and the development of your strategic speeches and narratives.

▪️ But above all, to achieve your goals, it is essential to master the art of public speaking, that is, the ability to express yourself clearly and effectively before an audience. This generally refers to a formal, face-to-face speech in which a speaker addresses a group of people.

▪️ At the student's request, the course can also incorporate skills in marketing, promotion, digital optimization, and SEO, allowing you to acquire:
- An integrated digital marketing strategy, adapted to the context and objectives of your organization;
- The skills necessary to analyze and leverage data in order to make informed, strategic, and innovative decisions;
- A forward-looking vision of marketing, including the use of new digital channels and technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots; and
- The ability to anticipate challenges and seize opportunities offered by disruptive technologies in your digital marketing strategy.

Valérie

4.9

(29)

Are you apprehensive about public speaking? In front of a group, a camera, or for your professional presentations?
You know what to say, but the result isn't up to par?

🎭 As a professional actress, I can help you make your speeches lively, clear, and convincing.
Thanks to the actor's techniques (voice, diction, breathing, gestures, managing stage fright and emotions), each session is personalized and results-oriented.

Whether it's for pitches, presentations, professional videos or public speaking, I help you gain confidence, presence and impact.
Like an athlete before a match, a speaker prepares: with pleasure, energy and efficiency.