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I have extensive experience teaching middle and high school students the fundamentals of competitive argumentation and logical reasoning. My background as a middle school social studies teacher allows me to bridge the gap between historical...
I have extensive experience teaching middle and high school students the fundamentals of competitive argumentation and logical reasoning. My background as a middle school social studies teacher allows me to bridge the gap between historical...
Jessica was knowledgeable on history. She knew exactly what she was talking about when it came to history events. She went above what was expected of her. She gave me an outline of notes of what she was talking about so that way I... - Crystal, 12 lessons with Jessica

- In high school, I was a successful policy debater on the national level during the Oceans, China, Education and Surveillance topics. - I taught policy debate for three years at the Washington Urban Debate League summer...
- In high school, I was a successful policy debater on the national level during the Oceans, China, Education and Surveillance topics. - I taught policy debate for three years at the Washington Urban Debate League summer...

I've competed in multiple forms of debate at the national level since high-school, winning numerous regional tournaments and taking a gold medal at Stoa's National Invitational Tournament of Champions. Now, I coach debate...
I've competed in multiple forms of debate at the national level since high-school, winning numerous regional tournaments and taking a gold medal at Stoa's National Invitational Tournament of Champions. Now, I coach debate...
My son really enjoys working with Isaiah. He’s a patient and knowledgeable tutor who makes learning both effective and enjoyable. - Goldie, 10 lessons with Isaiah

At Princeton, I compete for the Princeton Debate Panel, an extremely competitive team across the world. When I was in high school, I competed in Public Forum and won several awards, including a State Championship, a National Speech &...
At Princeton, I compete for the Princeton Debate Panel, an extremely competitive team across the world. When I was in high school, I competed in Public Forum and won several awards, including a State Championship, a National Speech &...
My son is enjoying his in-person classes with Riley. Engaged her for language arts and help with debate/public speaking. Highly recommend!! - Ramnish, 9 lessons with Riley

I bring both competitive and coaching experience to debate instruction, having competed on the UCLA Speech and Debate Team and later serving as Head Debate Coach for high school students in San Francisco. I trained and...
I bring both competitive and coaching experience to debate instruction, having competed on the UCLA Speech and Debate Team and later serving as Head Debate Coach for high school students in San Francisco. I trained and...
I really like Coach Jason’s class. His philosophy is exactly what I believe in—kids should be learning to think for themselves and focus on long-term growth, not just chasing quick wins in competitions. At my child’s current de... - Jia, 24 lessons with Jason

As Captain of my high school Speech and Debate Team, I developed strong skills in argument construction, persuasive speaking, evidence analysis, and strategic rebuttal. In that leadership role, I not only competed but also helped guide and...
As Captain of my high school Speech and Debate Team, I developed strong skills in argument construction, persuasive speaking, evidence analysis, and strategic rebuttal. In that leadership role, I not only competed but also helped guide and...
To those looking to invest in your language abilities in a BIG way – I highly recommend Shanna, as she will be a fit for you and your loved ones. She has an affinity for teaching, no matter what learning style, for both adults and... - Adrienne, 9 lessons with Shanna

I earned a full scholarship to Western Kentucky University, home to the #1 collegiate speech and debate team in the U.S. I competed in both Parliamentary Debate and Lincoln-Douglas Debate, earning multiple top 16 national...
I earned a full scholarship to Western Kentucky University, home to the #1 collegiate speech and debate team in the U.S. I competed in both Parliamentary Debate and Lincoln-Douglas Debate, earning multiple top 16 national...
Adam was a fantastic resource for my interview prep. It was clear from our sessions that his background in public speaking, communication coaching, and speech and debate really came through. His approach of asking insightful quest... - Richard, 2 lessons with Adam

I was a member of UChicago's national debate team for three years and placed at tournaments in Washington DC, North Carolina, and New England. I was also a Training Director during my third and final year on the team, and am familiar...
I was a member of UChicago's national debate team for three years and placed at tournaments in Washington DC, North Carolina, and New England. I was also a Training Director during my third and final year on the team, and am familiar...

I have several years of experience coaching competitive Mock Trial and academic debates/competitive presentations at both the middle school, high school, and college levels. My expertise includes teaching argument structure, logic...
I have several years of experience coaching competitive Mock Trial and academic debates/competitive presentations at both the middle school, high school, and college levels. My expertise includes teaching argument structure, logic...

I've worked as a speech & debate coach since 2004, including 7 years teaching speech and debate as a formal subject. My students have become league champions and competed in elim rounds at national tournaments. Served 6...
I've worked as a speech & debate coach since 2004, including 7 years teaching speech and debate as a formal subject. My students have become league champions and competed in elim rounds at national tournaments. Served 6...
Jonathan is a nice teacher who is knowledgeable, kind, and friendly. He has a nature affinity to communicate with students and has a positive influence for them. He has enrich experience to coach debate, from there students can be... - Nancy, 5 lessons with Jonathan

As a former litigator, I spent years sharpening my debate skills in the courtroom. Now, as a tutor, I teach students to do the same: to identify key issues, research thoroughly, build persuasive arguments, anticipate and address...
As a former litigator, I spent years sharpening my debate skills in the courtroom. Now, as a tutor, I teach students to do the same: to identify key issues, research thoroughly, build persuasive arguments, anticipate and address...
Wendy is an absolute gift to work with. She tutored me on the verbal section of the SSAT and my percentile went from 70% to 98%. I've had other tutors and no one else could bring my score up by that much. Wendy was also able to he... - Lin, 13 lessons with Wendy

In addition to general debate skills, I have taught students in LD Debate, Public Forum Debate, Congressional Debate, Pro Con Challenge, Parliamentary Debate, and World Schools Debate. My students have reached...
In addition to general debate skills, I have taught students in LD Debate, Public Forum Debate, Congressional Debate, Pro Con Challenge, Parliamentary Debate, and World Schools Debate. My students have reached...
Alex has been coaching my daughter for close to a year her Debate school has improved dramatically since the start. Alex is friendly patient and very knowledgeable. In addition he is always very very responsive to scheduling chang... - Yimei, 6 lessons with Alex

I also completed an oral argument assignment in my legal writing course, further developing my public speaking and debate skills. My academic background equips me to help students build confidence and clarity in both formal and informal...
I also completed an oral argument assignment in my legal writing course, further developing my public speaking and debate skills. My academic background equips me to help students build confidence and clarity in both formal and informal...
Makayla is a very compassionate tutor. Makayla has taught me to think critically and she also has helped me expand my vocabulary. If I”m having a difficult time she always displays patience. Makayla is always on time for our sessi... - Cassie, 43 lessons with Makayla

I competed in CX debate for 4 years and was awarded the Golden Gavel award for top speaker in 2009. I have experience as a competitor, coach, and judge. I can help you to gather data to support your arguments, craft canned arguments, and...
I competed in CX debate for 4 years and was awarded the Golden Gavel award for top speaker in 2009. I have experience as a competitor, coach, and judge. I can help you to gather data to support your arguments, craft canned arguments, and...
Erin is extremely kind and understanding in addition to being an amazing teacher. She has assisted me in writing several papers and has helped me improve my writing skills tremendously. - Lauren, 121 lessons with Erin

...and confident delivery. I also bring expertise in logical reasoning, rebuttal strategies, and real-world advocacy, making debate skills practical, engaging, and easy to master....
...and confident delivery. I also bring expertise in logical reasoning, rebuttal strategies, and real-world advocacy, making debate skills practical, engaging, and easy to master....
Lori has been incredibly helpful to me in my law and business class. She explains concepts very clearly and provides great examples to help contextualise things. She helped me very much with a writing assignment. Lori spent time d... - Virginia, 4 lessons with Lori

In high school I had 3 years of public forum debate experience with Richard Montgomery High School's debate team, and was a semi-finalist in the regional Montgomery County public forum debate competition. During my time...
In high school I had 3 years of public forum debate experience with Richard Montgomery High School's debate team, and was a semi-finalist in the regional Montgomery County public forum debate competition. During my time...

I have taught, coached, and judged debate for decades. Although I did Policy, I now specialize in L-D and PF, as well as Congress. Moreover, I coach Extemp and other speech events.
I have taught, coached, and judged debate for decades. Although I did Policy, I now specialize in L-D and PF, as well as Congress. Moreover, I coach Extemp and other speech events.
Great instructor! Bob is excellent with with my son. He is very good at explaining things that are taught for the SAT and really digging into the details or learning proper English skills. I would recommend him for anyone wanting... - Luke, 11 lessons with Bob

I have extensive experience coaching students in debate, public speaking, and argument development. I specialize in teaching persuasive techniques, critical thinking, and how to structure compelling, well-supported arguments. Whether...
I have extensive experience coaching students in debate, public speaking, and argument development. I specialize in teaching persuasive techniques, critical thinking, and how to structure compelling, well-supported arguments. Whether...
This review is way overdue, but I had to share how amazing Dr. Dave is! I worked with him for help on a really difficult statistics assignment in my political science class, and he was an absolute game-changer. I had tried working... - Iva, 2 lessons with David F.

I was captain of Santa Monica College's speech and debate team for one semester before transferring to Columbia. Currently, I coach the LD debate club at a charter high school in South Texas. Debate is my favorite...
I was captain of Santa Monica College's speech and debate team for one semester before transferring to Columbia. Currently, I coach the LD debate club at a charter high school in South Texas. Debate is my favorite...

Most of my experience in debate has been in the public sector and this country has three levels of government (federal, state and local), all of which I have been involved in. Most of my tenure has been in local government, where I...
Most of my experience in debate has been in the public sector and this country has three levels of government (federal, state and local), all of which I have been involved in. Most of my tenure has been in local government, where I...
"Ray provided me with exceptional guidance and simplified every obstacle I encountered during my assignments. He was extremely supportive and instilled a great sense of accomplishment in my work. I highly recommend his services to... - Lina , 8 lessons with Ray

I have been involved in speech and debate for 20 years as a coach and competitor. I have competition experience in high school and college, and have coached successful students/programs in both areas. My main focus is limited prep...
I have been involved in speech and debate for 20 years as a coach and competitor. I have competition experience in high school and college, and have coached successful students/programs in both areas. My main focus is limited prep...
Andrew was able to speak well at the level of my 13 yo daughter. They talked about you strengths and weaknesses with understanding what's the overall goal in mind. He was able to discuss with her what fundamentals will need to be ... - G, 32 lessons with Andrew

With a background as a clinical social worker, I bring a unique understanding of communication dynamics and critical thinking to our sessions. Combined with over four years of dedicated tutoring experience, I'll teach you how to structure...
With a background as a clinical social worker, I bring a unique understanding of communication dynamics and critical thinking to our sessions. Combined with over four years of dedicated tutoring experience, I'll teach you how to structure...
He was the best fit for my daughter-he listen carefully and explain in such crafted style makes the difficult subject very east to understand. I had hundreds of tutors for my daughter almost all are good, but Jeremy exceptionally... - Yeshitila , 10 lessons with Jeremy

I specialize in helping students become stronger public speakers and debaters by focusing on argument structure, clarity, persuasion, and confidence under pressure. My approach draws from both competitive debate experience and...
I specialize in helping students become stronger public speakers and debaters by focusing on argument structure, clarity, persuasion, and confidence under pressure. My approach draws from both competitive debate experience and...

I have taught logic and coached debate for years. I have taught courses on free speech and harm, as well as the ideals of practical debate. I encourage my debaters to offer good-faith arguments and reasonable rebuttals that...
I have taught logic and coached debate for years. I have taught courses on free speech and harm, as well as the ideals of practical debate. I encourage my debaters to offer good-faith arguments and reasonable rebuttals that...

I participated in debate competitions, won local competitions, and tutored debate for 3+ years. I debated in local and regional competitions, and led my debate team to regional debate.
I participated in debate competitions, won local competitions, and tutored debate for 3+ years. I debated in local and regional competitions, and led my debate team to regional debate.
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A debate is a structured, formal discussion where individuals or teams argue opposing viewpoints on a specific topic, using logical reasoning, evidence, and persuasive speaking to influence an audience or judges. Debates can range from informal classroom exercises to formal competitions with rules, moderated arguments, and defined speaking turns. Engaging in debates helps students improve critical thinking, empathy, reasoning, and the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas.
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