Krista Duffy
About
[4.88 rating over 86 reviews from another lesson platform]
Hi, I'm Krista. I am a professional sign language instructor as well as Certified Baby Sign Language instructor with over 15 years experience teaching everyone of all ages this beautiful language from the comfort of their own home through on-line lessons via zoom as well as online group lessons. Both my grandmother and great grandmother were both deaf so I always wanted to learn to sign in order to better communicate with them. I graduated from the University Of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sign Language and have been teaching ever since.
Reviews from Another Lesson Platform
So kind! I always look forward to her lessons
Very nice and professional! I am excited for more lessons!
Krista was welcoming and encouraging. Her sense of humor helped me feel comfortable. Krista was patient when I had connection issues and did an excellent job at reviewing and practicing signs with me. I'm looking forward to lessons moving forward!
Krista was patient and kind. I learned my new signs on my first lesson. I plan to continue with Krista.
Krista is great!!
Awesome experience! Krista is definitely an awesome teacher and I can’t wait to learn some more!
Krista is an amazing instructor! I love working with her. She is very friendly and open, and her desire to teach makes her easy to learn from. She is constantly checking to make sure that I understand everything before she moves on.
Awesome teacher, thank you!
My daughter LOVED it! Krista was able to get my daughter's attention and keep her engaged through the whole lesson.
Krista is upbeat and knows her stuff. I learned a lot and enjoyed my classes.
Just had my first lesson with Krista. I feel so much more confident with learning ASL now. It was fun and personable, and several signs that I have struggled to keep straight on my own are starting to stick and make sense! Can't wait for my next lesson. :)
I really like doing sign language with you and I like doing it with you
I enjoyed my class very much. Looking forward to next week.
I adore Krista! She’s an awesome instructor! Looking forward to our classes!
Great, helpful and understanding teacher
Krista is very patient and knowledgeable. She makes an effort to put you at ease and to meet your specific needs. I really enjoyed my lesson!
Krista was very patient and flexible with out family. I'd recommend her to anyone seeking to learn ASL. She's very knowledgable and can follow the conversation where it flows naturally.
Krista is so good!! Not only does she teach ASL in a way that makes sense, she is also very positive and encouraging. There have been many times when I have doubted myself or felt anxious about my ability, and she is the first one to encourage me to keep going and that my best is good enough. I think I will be using her for a long time coming, hopefully I can become fluent at some point! I would highly suggest if you're looking to learn ASL, you book with her. I started from complete beginner and have been with her for a few months.
Listened. Encouraging
Great !
Krista is great, very understanding and goes at your pace. I would very much recommend her :)
Patient and willing to go over concepts.
Krista is very kind and knowledgeable. Overall our experience was Great! I am looking forward to our future lessons and obtaining new skills. Thank you!
Great and vary sweet lady, shes fun to talk / sign with cant wait to learn from her more!
She took her time, reviewed what we went over & asked me questions too. She explained signs and gave me tips and tricks to help me out. We had some exchanges in ASL. Great first class!
I really like the class, gr8 teacher, very understanding and patient. Looking frwd to the rest.... Amen
Great experience. Krista is so kind, friendly, patient, and encouraging. She goes at your pace so you don't feel rushed or overwhelmed. I'm very happy with the lessons thus far.
Krista is awesome. She's very professional but also leaves room to be silly and to have a good time while learning! We've covered so much in such a small amount of time and I'm really happy with my progress.
Great teacher, patient and so fun ! I loved my first class !
Krista took the time to learn what my level was and changed her teaching methods effortlessly to accommodate not only my level but also my learning style. Can't wait for the next lesson!
Great first lesson! She is patient, and she teaches at an appropriate speed.
Krista is the best . She makes the class so interesting . I am excited to do the lessons
Krista is a very effective instructor. i enjoy my lessons and recommend her to anyone who wishes to learn sign language. Best instructor ever,
Krsta was very patient and demonstrated her knowledge in an easy to understand method. I am happy she is my instructor.
We had a great lesson. Good thorough instruction, taped for review and study before the next lesson. Couldn't be happier.
The lesson was great ! my daughter loved it!
Has been an excellent experience for my 14 year old daughter. We'd tried out two other instructors previously, but Krista was a better fit all around. My daughter looked forward to her lessons and was fully engaged during them. Krista had great communication, an easy manner, and crammed a lot of knowledge into each lesson.
Great instructor! She was very receptive to my questions and requests on what to learn next. Has some intriguing insight on certain signs. She also made me feel very confident in my learning! I look forward to my next lesson with her!
Even though my microphone wasn't working, Krista was excellent in communication with me. I was excited about how much we covered. I'm looking forward to our next session.
i love this teacher.
Krista and I agreed on 30 minute lessons every week in august and yet the reciepts for my lessons that we recieved in december, say that we have been charged for hour long lessons the entire time. The lessons only lasted 30 minutes and she would always day goodbye after 25 minutes. When I tried to talk with her about this discrepancy she refused to resolve it and I was left feeling that she had been dishonest eith me. Indo not recommend taking lessons with her. I am very sorry to write this but it was truly and awful experience and I hope it doesnt happen to anyone else.
Great teacher very helpful.
We have had the privilege of taking 9 classes with Krista and we can already communicate in sentences. She is very patient, willing to repeat, great at explaining how to form a sign and very encouraging. Krista will adjust the lesson to where you are without judgement. It is evident she has a lot of experince and is passoinate about her teaching. We look forward to every lesson. We would highly recommend Krista if you are interested in learning ASL!
Krista is a terrific teacher and mentor. Knowledgeable, patient and energetic. I look forward to experiencing and learning ASL as my guide in the coming months.
Great Lesson! I really enjoyed my lesson. She was able to find what level I am and build from there, since I've already have a little bit of knowledge in ASL. She was very helpful in teaching me new signs that I would use in my work environment and how to use in the correct way. I look forward to the next lesson!"
Very happy so far! Today was my first ASL lesson with Krista. I can't wait to see how it goes on my next session. She has patience for people that have no experience with ASL.
"Knowledgeable and patient Krista was very supportive and good at working with beginners. She was patient and willing to work with the small amount of ASL that l knew. I️ am excited for my next lesson. "
Really fun! Myself and my daughter loved it. It's great when your instructor has a passion for what they are teaching.
I had to learn a lot of topics in a very short time. She helped me accomplish this by having great conversations using all the vocab she has taught me. She is a great teacher and I recommend her to everyone.
You have taught me so much and soon I can speak a different language. I would want to learn muck more. - Connor
Excellent teacher! Very patient and helpful. Looking forward to many more lessons with her.
Great teacher!! Very patient!!
Krista is amazing!
Krista is a so patient and very encouraging. I have learned so much in a small amount of time. Glad I decided to take the lessons
Krista is the best!!! I enjoyed my first class!
Krista is fabulous! This was my first lesson with Krista and even though we had a few computer glitches....all on MY end....I still learned a lot and she worked with me in such a kind and positive manner, so appreciated! Very excited to begin this journey with such a positive energy, knowledgeable tutor!
Excellent Knowledge Of ASL! Great Tutor! Krista is a very patient tutor, and gets excited when we successfully learn the different signs. She is full of encouragement and praise! She sincerely wants me to succeed in learning ASL. Thank you Krista!
Krista was great for my 8 year old daughter who showed a desire to learn sign language. She immediately showed me her name spelled out in sign language. Great job Krista!
Krista's professionalism and personal attention to detail shined through as I learned American Sign Language. She has a deep love for the language and provides individual personal attention to make sure you learn the most during each lesson while having a lot of fun. I would recommend her whether you have a child wanting or needing to learn or for yourself as a beginner, intermediate or advanced language learner in ASL. Thank you Krista for a great experience!
We went over new vocabulary and she can be just as concise and comprehensive as you need her to be. She's also very encouraging and kind. Thank you so much Krista!
Krista has been patient and encouraging. We have skyped for our lessons and she is very reliable. She has never changed times or forgotten a lesson. She is happy to teach me whatever I am wanting to learn and provides examples for what we discuss. I am learning much from her and am enjoying the experience.
I've been tutoring with her for a few weeks now, and I have to say she is a great tutor! She is very patient and accommodating, and when I struggle with a certain vocabulary term, she is there to break down each motion of the sign to help me understand what the motions are. My grades have improved and I am very grateful that I found such an awesome tutor.
Having Krista as my tutor was one of the best decisions I ever made. Krista is impeccable in the way she prepares you to be successful, she points out the little pitfalls you might encounter so you're not surprised if and when you're faced with any difficulty during the lesson. I've found Krista to be a very positive and nurturing teacher, who sincerely cares about her students. Because of my positive experience with Krista, I look forward to further success in my studies.
"I took sign language courses about a year and a half ago. I decided to take up the language because I have an uncle who is deaf. I took private classes from the comfort of my home via skype. Krista was my teacher and she was absolutely amazing. We worked together to meet my goals. I would not hesitate to take courses again. I definately recommend classes to anyone interested. It is very important to learn sign language especially if you work for the community. I am a teacher and my students love that I can teach them signs. Krista and I made a plan of what I needed to know, as well as things that I wanted to know. She is a great instructor and the company is fabulous! " -Jessica S.
"Good Evening- I would like to provide some feedback: My tutoring session was with Krista Duffy. I am more than pleased with her assistance. Krista has a very positive attitude and great energy. She was completely attentive to what I needed even though I was slightly ill-prepared for our first session. However, with her help, I realised what I need assistance with and will have another great session next time. She made me feel completely comfortable and gave me a renewed confidence with using Sign Language. Her signs are very clear and spot-on. I appreciate the fact that she has a formal education in Sign Language as well. I am grateful that she has knowledge of Deaf Culture that I can actually use in everyday existence and put to good use. I will continue to use her services as I book more sessions as soon as I am done writing this email! Thank you for providing such a valuable resource," Keith Heerey
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Teaching Style
I gear each lesson to help my students learn to sign in a fun and educational way. I have a passion for helping students learn in such a way that best fits their individual needsI find that when you gear each lesson towards your student's individual learning style, it not only helps put their mind at ease but it helps them learn faster as well.
Curriculum
I always recommend my students to start with the basics and when they feel ready continue with more intermediate and advanced signs.
The student text I would recommend is one that I learned from which is the Signing Naturally units 1-6 and 7-12 Series from Dawn Sign Press.
Credentials & Affiliations
Sign Language Teacher
Private business
October 2014 - Present
Teaching sign language to students
Private business
Tutoring Services
May 2014 - Present
Teaching sign language to children
Sign Language Teacher
ASL Classroom
December 2013 - August 2014
Teaching sign language to students
Independent Sign Language Professional
Self Employed
May 2013 - Present
Providing sign language services to those in need.
Sign Language Teacher
GAP Program
January 2011 - January 2012
Teaching American Sign Language to adults in the local area.
Education
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American Sign Language
University Of New Hampshire
December 2009 - December 2012
American Sign Language Immersion
Northeastern University
December 2009 - December 2010
Baby Signing Time Instructor
Signing Time Academy
May 2014
Affiliations
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
December 2009
The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID), a national membership organization, plays a leading role in advocating for excellence in the delivery of interpretation and transliteration services between people who use sign language and people who use spoken language. In collaboration with the Deaf community, RID supports our members and encourages the growth of the profession through the establishment of a national standard for qualified sign language interpreters and transliterators, ongoing professional development and adherence to a code of professional conduct.
American Sign Language Teachers Association
December 2009
American Sign Language Teachers Association is a national professional organization of American Sign Language and Deaf studies teachers. Our mission is to perpetuate, preserve, and promote American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture through excellence in teaching. This includes teaching ASL as a heritage or first language, as a second language, and as part of Deaf Studies
