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Kimmi Kraus
American Sign Language (ASL)
Native
English
Native
Sign Language
Native
German

From United States

Living in Philadelphia, United States

CODA with 15 years of tutoring experience! Hello! My name is Kimmi and I enjoy studying and teaching language. I love to study and languages is my topic of choice. You can always find me with a book in hand or my nose to my phone reading the latest linguistic news out there. I am fluent in English and American Sign Language. I am a CODA [child of a Deaf adult], so I grew up using ASL in my day to day conversations. While languages can be challenging, I think that exercising your mind is one of the best ways to better yourself and the world around you. The better you learn to communicate, the more people you can meet. Language enriches our lives in many ways and branching out our social circles is just one gift that language gives us. I graduated from a four year program with an A.A.S in Deaf Studies. I tutored students at my college but I had been a tutor before that in my community. I have taught at my local E.L.K.S lodge and I have worked in an elementary school in Deaf classrooms. When I take on new students, I do like to take the first lesson with them to get to know them and ask them questions about their desire to learn sign language. This gives me the ability to figure out the best way to cater to each student individually. Having worked with children as well as adults, I am able to teach beginners as well as work with those who have more advanced skill. My lessons are dependent upon each student. For students who are taking a class, I am able to help explain things that they are having trouble understanding i...
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490 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
American Sign Language - General
A1-C2
Language Essentials
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American Sign Language - Linguistics
A1-C2
Language Essentials
316 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
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Brianna A.
20 American Sign Language (ASL) lessons
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I had always been interested in learning ASL but I had never taken a class before. After seeing Kimmi's profile, I decided to book a class with her. We jumped right in from the very first class and by the end of the class, I had learned a ton. I learned so much and enjoyed the class so much that I purchased a package of 20 classes. Kimmi's demeanor is great and she's a very effective teacher. I'm so excited to keep learning with Kimmi and highly recommend her!
Student Sonja Kueppers
Sonja Kueppers
1 American Sign Language (ASL) lesson
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Kimmi did an amazing job explaining elements of the linguistics of ASL to my Introduction to Linguistics class. None of us wanted the lesson to end! Highly recommended!
itjgasanchez
14 American Sign Language (ASL) lessons
Kimmi is super knowledgeable and helps you understand what confuses you. I appreciate the way we go over specific lessons in great detail, as well as practicing vocabulary as a warm-up. I can't wait to continue learning ASL with her!
Student Rocky
Rocky
5 American Sign Language (ASL) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Kimmi is absolutely amazing! She blew me away! I felt so comfortable and enjoyed the class so much that I booked my next one as soon as our session ended lol. She’s extremely knowledgeable and took her time explaining everything. She even had a whole lesson plan for me! I have so much confidence now in my journey to becoming fluent in ASL. Thank you so much Kimmi for your care and attention! 11/10 recommend guys!
Student Lucy
Lucy
43 American Sign Language (ASL) lessons
Great lesson and fun discussion!
Patty Colebank
22 American Sign Language (ASL) lessons
Kimmi makes the lessons easy to understand, and the class fun.