Public Speaking Workshop
Hone Your Public Speaking Skills and Gain Confidence, Poise and Critical Thinking
when:
Monday evenings from August 26-October 28
Ages 9-15: 5:15 pm-6:15 pm
Limit 16 students
Specific class dates: 8/26, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21
Fees:
$445 (no discounts are available for this class)
Parent Testimonials from Fall 2023 Class:
“My daughter is learning a lot and we already see an improvement in her speech delivery!”
“I can actually see growth and see how this class helped him a lot!”
“Thank you for training him in these skills, he wrote an impressive speech for the student council and delivered it well too!”
Description:
Studies show that Public Speaking skills have become one of the most desired skills amongst employers. By learning public speaking at a young age, children can enhance their communication, confidence, and articulation. With more exposure, their comfort level will improve as practicing public speaking can develop children’s self-assurance, pronunciation, and clarity of thought. Most importantly, public speaking skills develop strong critical thinking skills, active listening, enhanced concentration, and leadership development.
Students in this class will work on narrative, informative, and persuasive speaking skills as well as spoken word application. Students’ hard work will culminate in a parent presentation during our last class on October 28th (which will begin at 5PM instead of 5:15PM).
About kyle reynolds
Kyle Reynolds is an award-winning director who joined Kingswood Oxford School in 2018 as Director of Theater amid an accomplished career in theater education and directing. Kyle’s role at KO involves teaching both theater and public speaking classes as well as directing the fall play, choreographer showcase, and winter musical. A true workaholic, Kyle teaches in both Middle School and Upper School, in addition to holding his collegiate professorship at several Connecticut colleges/universities, one of Kyle’s largest passions is public speaking, sales negotiations, and organizational leadership.