Learn How to Sign with TUTORING
Sign Your Ticket to Success with Personalized ASL Tutoring!
Unlock the full potential of American Sign Language with our highly certified Deaf and hearing instructors. Whether you’re starting your ASL journey or aiming to master specific skills, our personalized tutoring services cater to all skill levels. From beginners exploring the basics to advanced learners preparing for specialized ASL certifications, our flexible and tailored approach ensures that every session meets your individual needs and goals. Experience the best in ASL education, designed just for you.
What to Expect
Custom Sessions
Tailored to meet your current skill level and goals. Whether you're learning basic ASL or seeking advanced grammar and cultural insights, our plans adjust to your needs.
Skill Development
Strengthen your receptive and expressive ASL skills through structured practice sessions. Receive real-time feedback to refine your signing accuracy and fluency.
Cultural Immersion
Gain a deeper understanding of Deaf culture with rich, integrated content that enriches your learning experience and connects you more deeply with the community.
ASL Tutoring Overview
Sample Session
Whether you opt for a one-time session or plan for ongoing meetings, each session is customized to meet your specific learning goals.
Together with your tutor, you will decide the focus areas based on what you most need to work on. Your sessions could range from immersive voice-off chats that mimic real-life interactions, to structured exercises aimed at refining your sentence structure.
You may also engage in a variety of practice activities designed to solidify your skills, or enjoy the creative challenge of collaborating on signing songs.
These diverse and dynamic sessions are designed to enhance your comprehension and fluency in ASL, providing a rich, interactive learning experience.
Types of lessons
Perfect for newcomers. Start your ASL journey with the basics, including the ABCs, numbers, and essential signs, to build a solid foundation.
Whether it’s expanding your vocabulary or mastering advanced syntax, receive the focused attention and guidance you need to succeed.
Participate in voice-off practice sessions that challenge and refine both your receptive and expressive ASL skills, vital for fluent communication.
Work on translating your favorite songs into ASL. Learn how to convey song lyrics and musicality through sign language, enhancing your ability to express artistry and emotion.
Ideal for students currently enrolled in formal ASL courses. Our targeted tutoring helps you excel by preparing you thoroughly for upcoming quizzes and exams.
Receive customized support designed to prepare you for ASL interpreting and teaching certification exams. Our sessions enhance your knowledge and equip you with effective test-taking strategies.
Our Tutors
Every team member of Learn How to Sign has at least 20 years of experience in their respective field. Darla and Sarah also offer tutoring services for an additional fee. You can read more about that here.
Darla Lane
ASL Interpreter
Darla Lane brings over two decades of interpreting experience and a portfolio of high-level certifications to her teaching. Darla teaches lessons within Accelerated and Mini-Intensives. She specializes in preparing students for interpreting certifications and advanced ASL exams. Darla also loves translating songs into ASL. Her detailed and focused approach is invaluable for students who are serious about achieving professional proficiency in ASL.
Sarah Martindale
ASL Teacher
Sarah Martindale is a dedicated Deaf educator with a Master’s degree in School Counseling and extensive experience in the classroom. Many might know Sarah from our YouTube channel and teacher on culture within the Intensives and Accelerated program. She brings profound insights into both ASL education and Deaf culture. Her tutoring sessions are designed to provide learners with a deep, culturally enriched understanding of American Sign Language, making them ideal for those who wish to engage fully with the language and its community.
(Currently Sarah is the only one able to book. Darla will be available starting in June. To book click “Book Now” and create an account with TutorCruncher (our Tutoring Platform) Once you have created your account you’ll be able to see available times and book a tutoring session. If you have any questions fill out the form at the bottom of this page)
Why These Teachers Are Right for You
Sarah and Darla bring a combined wealth of knowledge and expertise in ASL instruction and Deaf culture to our tutoring services. Their extensive backgrounds in education and interpreting equip them to provide an enriching and supportive learning environment. They are deeply committed to fostering both language acquisition and cultural appreciation, ensuring a holistic approach to learning American Sign Language.
Their personalized teaching methods are tailored to meet the individual goals of each student, guaranteeing that your learning experience is not only educational but also aligned with your personal or professional aspirations. Choose Sarah and Darla for a learning journey marked by professionalism and dedication to your ASL journey.
Become a Tutor
We’re just getting started with tutoring at Learn How to Sign. If you’re qualified and interested in joining our team of tutors, click the link and apply.
Booking a Tutor
We’re so excited about this new offering and can’t wait to get you paired up with one of our tutors.
How much does it cost? $25 per 30 minute session
To get started you’ll need to create an account on our tutoring platform (TutorCruncher). We created a visual guide to assist with this process.
If have any questions fill out the form below and we’ll get in contact with you ASAP.