American Sign Language
About
I have been teaching ASL to high school students for 5 years. I have a YouTube page. Type in my name: Josh Sherk.
I enjoy engaging with clients over ASL and the ability to talk about anything.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I personalize the learning by asking what they want at the end and we achieve it step by step, dialogue by dialogue until students are satisfied.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a master's degree in Deaf education. I have been teaching for 10+ years. I am in my second year of teaching ASL to high school students.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
To be determined by client and myself during first meetings.
How did you get started teaching?
It was my goal to be a teacher since I was in high school. I realized I enjoyed helping the teacher out and getting my classmates to do their work easier with my guidance.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked in wide-ranging K-12 positions including mainstream schools, Deaf school, and itinerant positions.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Watching my students in the classroom get better and are able to communicate with each other in ASL is a blessing and a great joy of mine these days.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Start out with a trial for a few classes and see if the relationship is a good fit, then follow your intuition if you feel like it's a rewarding experience.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What is my outcome?
How will you help me be successful?
Where can I apply this in the real world?
What can I do to stay motivated?