This is individual, live tutoring for students currently enrolled in the Beginner Foundations "American Sign Language Made Easy" course.
If you'd like additional support, have questions, want to get feedback on your "performance challenge", or simply have a silent, signed conversation to practice what you've learned, sign up today for a 45-minute session.
You'll get to choose from a time slot to meet with Meredith directly. All you need is Zoom or Skype account.
Hi, I'm Meredith!
I am a NY State certified instructor of ASL with an M.A. in Teaching ASL as a Foreign Language from Columbia University's Teacher's College, and B.A. in Linguistics with a focus and certificate on sign languages from the University of Pennsylvania. I am passionate about Deaf Studies and ASL! I've spent ten years teaching (high school and college/graduate courses), tutoring (all ages), and offering private lessons. I'm excited to bring my lessons online via the beginner course, and now offer extra support and practice to students like you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a session?
Each coaching session is 45 minutes long.
What do I need to participate?
You need a web-connected device with either Zoom or Skype, and a strong internet connection. That's it! Ideally, you'd also have a spot to position yourself where you are well-lit (natural light is best, but anywhere that you'll be properly visible on screen) and where you can set the device far enough back such that the frame includes your full signing space.
Are there any prerequisites?
The only prerequisite is that you're already enrolled in Meredith's Beginner Foundations course. You might just be starting, or you might have already finished.
What will we do?
This time is yours! You can ask questions about what you learned in the course, go over a quiz, sign your performance challenge for feedback, or even just have a basic, voice-off, ASL practice conversation. I do suggest that you think about how you'd like to spend the time together so we can use our time best for your needs!
Will we only sign, or also speak?
These sessions will be voice-off; we will begin by only signing. On a case-by-case basis, we may go voice-on depending on your needs. Please follow the instructor's lead, and only sign until Meredith expressly indicates that it's voice-on time.
Can I get a refund?
If you need to reschedule or cancel at least 24 hours before of the appointment, contact [email protected] to get a full refund.
Within 24 hours, you may contact us to reschedule at no cost, or to cancel for a partial refund.
If your coaching has already taken place, your purchase will not be refunded. If you're unsatisfied with your coaching for any reason, reach out to us to see what we can do.
How do I schedule my appointment?
Upon purchasing coaching, you'll receive further instructions on how to book a time for your appointment.
Can I purchase coaching more than once?
Absolutely! If you find yourself in need of coaching more than once, simply purchase a new coaching session.
Other students say...
"I really enjoyed going over the material with Meredith and practicing. I think the Zoom meetings are a great way to get more practice, clarification, and feedback from Meredith! Overall, I would recommend this to the other students."
"This experience was the most helpful and realistic approach to learning and practicing ASL coupled with the online lessons. I have been studying ASL at different times and this experience is paramount to better understanding and gaining confidence to sign. As most of us, I believe, do not have deaf or hard of hearing friends or family close enough to practice and keep our signing skills and vocabulary fresh in our memories, this is an absolutely necessary addition to learning proper signing technique."
"This was the most comfortable I have felt in practicing my signing. Meredith's easy going personality and encouraging manner was even more of a push to practice and confirmation that if I practice I can succeed."