Students are able to learn and integrate these skills effectively online. Ms. West teaches and demonstrates a skill, then has students practice, then gives more information, students apply it, and so on. They work together as a whole and in small groups in Zoom “breakout rooms,” that Laurece can enter to help students individually. Active participation in these workshops makes it more fun, students pay attention and it allows them to integrate the skills thoroughly.
Laurece is a voice and performance coach for Professional Singing and Career Invigorating Speaking™. She solves voice, speaking and communication challenges for coaches and clients to achieve their goals. Laurece helps people clearly find and know their inner voice and wisdom and communicate from that place.
As a comedy and interplay improv actor, Laurece performed with Off the Deep End Ensemble and The Pit Comedy Improv Company. She co-directed Impromptu Players, serving Ronald McDonald Houses, UNC Psych Wards, and Senior Centers. Laurece and Cholena Erikson are in the comedy improv duo “Lo and Cho”.
Laurece loves being a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and performer.
ARTS-CURRICULUM INTEGRATION: (CAREER READINESS) (LANGUAGE ARTS) (MUSIC) (THEATRE) (STORYTELLING) (IMPROV) (PUBLIC SPEAKING)
Workshop [Virtual Option] Speak with Ease and Confidence™
GRADES: Kindergarten-12
Students often feel uncomfortable speaking in front of others, in class, making presentations and expressing their thoughts and feelings. This workshop creates more ease for students nervous speaking under pressure, through solid skills and innovative methods to free word flow, express and release stress, build self-esteem nd confidence, and develop powerful body language. It gives them tools to practice speaking intelligently and authentically. These are essential skills for college and job bound students with upcoming interviews.
Max Participants: 30
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Special Requirements: Large open space for movement and distance between pairs of speakers. Could be a classroom with chairs moved to the side.
Fee: $187.50 per hour plus $12 for materials per workshop
Workshop [Virtual Option] Ace Your Interviews!™
GRADES: 8- 12
For college or job bound students, this workshop is introductory preparation for the rigors of competing for coveted positions. It gives an interactive survey of essential communication skills, powerful body language, exercises to free word flow, techniques to maximize confidence, negotiation skills, the mindset of success and how to clarify unique strengths to stand out and shine in interviews. Audio recording on phones is encouraged for later practice. Bring some ease and joy to this wonderful life passage.
Max Participants: 30
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Special Requirements:
Open classroom with tables and chairs
Fee: $187.50 per hour plus $12 for materials per workshop
Residency [Virtual Option] Powerful Presentations
GRADES: K – 12
Students will work on developing the skills to give a great presentation in front of the class. Each will choose a subject of their choice for giving a 50minute talk. We’ll work on their speaking voice, eliminating filler words, easing nervousness, dynamic body language delivering a clear message, and connecting with and engaging their audience. Students will share something they feel passionate about, receiving cheering support and experience the joy of entertaining their audience.
Max Participants: 30
Duration: Minimum 4 sessions needed for residency; 45-60 minute sessions
Special Requirements: Stage or large space to move and practice; could be a large classroom with desks at the perimeter
Fee: $235 per hour per class