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Nicole

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Nicole

BS
Nicole's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Geometry

Nicole's primary expertise is in physics and mathematics — not ASL — but her experience struggling to learn difficult subjects and eventually thriving gives her genuine empathy for the vulnerability that comes with producing a new language in real time. She applies the same structured, step-by-step ...

Education

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

BS

Abby

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Abby

Bachelor's (in progress)
Abby's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Science
Phonics
Essay Editing

Learning ASL is as much about spatial grammar and facial expressions as it is about individual signs — details many beginners overlook. Abby's background in multilingual studies at Vanderbilt sharpens her ability to break down ASL's unique syntax and teach students to communicate with clarity and co...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor's (in progress)

Esther

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Esther

Current Undergrad, Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
Esther's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Studying Politics, Philosophy, and Economics at Penn means Esther spends most of her time analyzing arguments and writing essays, not signing — but her involvement in student theatre gives her a natural comfort with expressive physicality and nonverbal communication that translates well to ASL's vis...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Current Undergrad, Politics, Philosophy, and Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1500
Nicholas

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Nicholas

Masters, French Linguistics and Pedagogy
Nicholas's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Subject Test in French with Listening

Nicholas studied Deaf Studies at Penn alongside his linguistics degree, giving him both cultural depth and structural understanding of ASL as a complete visual-spatial language. He teaches classifiers, non-manual markers, and ASL syntax — which follows its own grammar entirely distinct from English ...

Education

Middlebury College

Masters, French Linguistics and Pedagogy

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors in Linguistics and Deaf Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1570
ACT
33
Jordan

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Jordan

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Jordan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English

While ASL isn't Jordan's primary language specialty, her experience learning multiple languages — she's fluent in English and Spanish and conversational in Polish — gives her a sharp understanding of how visual and structural grammar systems differ from spoken ones. She approaches ASL vocabulary and...

Education

Trinity College Dublin

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Test Scores
ACT
33
Aria

Certified Tutor

Aria

Current Undergrad, English
Aria's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT Reading

Aria teaches American Sign Language with an emphasis on building conversational fluency — receptive comprehension, fingerspelling speed, and the spatial grammar that makes ASL structurally distinct from English. Her approach leans on visual and interactive practice rather than rote vocabulary lists,...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Current Undergrad, English

Leticia

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Leticia

Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
Leticia's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

Leticia lists ASL among her tutoring subjects alongside a heavy STEM course load in biomedical engineering, which means she approaches it with the same structured, methodical learning style she applies to technical material. She breaks down handshapes, fingerspelling drills, and basic sentence const...

Education

Boston University

Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering

Meagen

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Meagen

Bachelor in Arts, English
Meagen's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

Meagen studies American Sign Language alongside her English and Computer Science coursework at Carleton College. She tackles ASL's unique grammar — topic-comment structure, non-manual markers, spatial referencing — as its own linguistic system rather than treating it as a translation exercise from E...

Education

Carleton College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
SAT
1500
ACT
34
Jack

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jack

Associate in Arts, Journalism
Jack's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

Learning ASL means thinking visually — grammar lives in facial expressions, spatial relationships, and the direction of movement, not in word order. Jack teaches sign vocabulary alongside these structural elements so students can hold real conversations instead of just translating English word-for-w...

Education

North Idaho College

Associate in Arts, Journalism

Arianna

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Arianna

Bachelor of Science
Arianna's other Tutor Subjects
8th-12th Grade math
9th-12th Grade Writing
Pre-Algebra
Calculus

ASL relies on spatial grammar, facial markers, and classifiers that have no direct equivalent in English, which means learning it requires a completely different mindset than studying a spoken language. Arianna's analytical approach — honed through her triple-major science background at Dartmouth — ...

Education

Dartmouth College

Bachelor of Science

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Hannah

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +37 Subjects

I am an undergraduate student at Purdue University studying special education. For all four years of high school, I worked with special needs students in an adaptive P.E. class. I have also been an unofficial tutor for many of my friends, fellow classmates, and siblings over the years. I can tutor a wide range of ages and subjects, but I am most passionate about reading, math, and ASL (American Sign Language). I have already taken multiple courses on how to teach elementary/middle school math and reading effectively, and have done very well. My teaching philosophy is to view students as individuals with their own goals and styles of learning. I emphasize the importance of understanding students on an individual basis and adapting my approach to fit their needs. My work in the special education field has taught me that flexibility and patience are key when working with students. In my spare time, I enjoy playing piano and ukulele, cooking, and practicing digital art on my iPad. I am experienced teaching elementary school reading (particularly phonics, sight words, etc)

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Erika

Calculus Tutor • +20 Subjects

I am a kinesthetic learner. I had to learn to adapt and through that process, I have gained the skills to tutor others. My tutoring philosophy is to learn what styles best fit the tutee and modify the information to fit that style. I tutor so I can help others set themselves up for a better life.

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Libby

Calculus Tutor • +31 Subjects

I am up to date on the reformed common core curriculum currently used in public schools as well. Furthermore, I am capable of working with special needs children. I have worked with children on the autism spectrum, children with down syndrome, and Deaf children in behavioral therapy and their class courses.

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Allison

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +39 Subjects

I am able to tutor any subject for the younger grades. I have been in the Gifted and Talented and AP programs my whole life so I am good at challenging work. I look forward to working with you guys! Please let me know if you have any questions! Hobbies: writing, art, books, music, reading

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Andy

12th Grade math Tutor • +55 Subjects

I'm a certified math teacher, professional sous chef, and budding comedian willing to tutor in my spare time! A graduate from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2013, I have a multitude of both professional and private teaching/tutoring experience and skills. The teaching certification program I completed is heavily focused on STEM education and creating well-rounded students for today's technology centered world. Our lesson plans were both hands-on and thoroughly engaging while ensuring efficacy in education. I firmly believe that every student has the potential for "math literacy"; with a little help, anyone can be a math-confident person. I am most comfortable teaching math subjects (from preschool to BC Calculus), but I do have some background in reading/writing tutoring. I currently work as a sous chef four nights a week, but otherwise my schedule is open. I prefer online but am willing to travel up to 20-25 miles if needed. Contact me with any questions; I am here to help.

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Chris

Calculus Tutor • +32 Subjects

I am a recent graduate from New York University with a Bachelor's degree in Linguistics and in French, with a minor in American Sign Language. While a student at NYU, I took advantage of America Reads, a fantastic work-study opportunity where I was able to work as a classroom tutor and student teacher in several classrooms around Manhattan. I was also lucky enough to complete a semester abroad in Paris, where I took courses (taught in French) on culture, politics, and literature taught by professors from partnered universities including Sciences Po and the Sorbonne. Hobbies: art, books, reading, writing, music

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Frequently Asked Questions

Classifier predicates are one of the most challenging aspects of ASL because they require simultaneous use of hand shape, movement, and spatial positioning to convey meaning—something that can't be fully grasped through textbooks alone. A tutor can model these complex constructions in real time, show you how to position objects in signing space, and provide immediate feedback on your hand shapes and movements. With personalized 1-on-1 instruction, you'll practice producing classifiers yourself and learn how native signers adjust them based on context, which is essential for achieving fluency.

In a typical classroom, students spend most time learning grammar rules and vocabulary, with limited time for actual signed conversations. A tutor provides one-on-one dialogue practice where you're signing continuously, making mistakes in a low-pressure environment, and receiving real-time corrections on your signing speed, facial expressions, and non-manual markers. This kind of extended conversation practice is how you develop the fluency to understand natural signing and respond spontaneously—skills that are nearly impossible to build in a group setting.

Many ASL learners struggle with fingerspelling because it requires rapid visual processing and motor memory that develops through repeated exposure and practice. A tutor can fingerspell at various speeds, starting slowly and gradually increasing pace, while teaching you strategies like recognizing letter patterns and anticipating words from context. They can also identify specific letters or combinations you're struggling with and drill those patterns until they become automatic—something that's difficult to practice effectively on your own.

ASL grammar and Deaf culture are deeply intertwined—understanding why signers use certain facial expressions, body shifts, or spatial references requires knowledge of cultural values and communication styles that aren't always obvious from grammar lessons alone. A tutor can explain the cultural context behind linguistic choices, teach you appropriate eye contact and turn-taking norms, and help you understand how Deaf signers use humor, storytelling, and visual communication in ways that differ from spoken English. This cultural competency is essential for authentic communication and respect within the Deaf community.

Non-manual markers—facial expressions, head movements, shoulder raises, and body shifts—are grammatical elements in ASL that convey meaning just as important as hand signs. Many students focus so hard on hand shapes and positions that they neglect these markers, resulting in signing that looks incomplete or unclear to native signers. A tutor can mirror your signing, point out which non-manuals you're missing or overusing, and help you integrate them naturally with your hand signs so your overall communication is grammatically correct and fluent.

Receptive skills—understanding fast, natural signing—require exposure to varied signers, signing speeds, and regional variations that most learners don't encounter outside of Deaf community settings. A tutor can sign at different speeds and styles, repeat or slow down challenging passages, and help you develop strategies for understanding context clues and predicting meaning. Over time, this exposure builds your visual processing speed and helps you recognize common patterns, making it easier to follow conversations with native signers in real-world settings.

ASL vocabulary retention is challenging because signs are three-dimensional and must be remembered with precise hand shapes, positions, movements, and orientations—not just as written words. A tutor can teach vocabulary in thematic groups, use spaced repetition across multiple sessions, and have you produce signs in sentences and conversations rather than isolated lists, which strengthens memory through context. They can also help you understand sign etymology and regional variations, which deepens your understanding and makes vocabulary stick longer.

Beginner tutoring focuses on foundational hand shapes, positions, and basic sentence structure, with lots of repetition and modeling to build muscle memory and confidence. Advanced learners benefit from tutoring that emphasizes nuanced cultural communication, complex narrative signing, specialized vocabulary (like interpreting or technical fields), and exposure to regional and generational variations in signing. A tutor can tailor instruction to your current level, gradually increasing complexity and moving from controlled practice to natural, spontaneous conversation as your skills develop.

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