Kimberly B.

Rates: My rates vary depending on the project. UpWork allows me to set only one hourly rate. Please see below for rates for common services, and feel free to contact me with questions. I am happy to negotiate to fit your needs. -Written work, such as resume editing or lesson plan development: $80 per hour -One-on-one communications coaching session: $120 per 50-minute session or $65 per 25-minute session -Group communications coaching session (3 to 5 people): $150 per hour + at least one hour of prep, billed at $80 per hour -Communication workshop (5+ people): $250 per hour + at least two hours of prep, billed at $80 per hour All of my services begin with a free 15-minute consultation to get to know you and your needs. Please note that my rates reflect the standard pricing for professionals with comparable expertise and credentials in the United States. Hello! I believe that effective communication is the key to success in all areas of life, and I empower my clients to find and use their confident voices. My experience includes working as a professional educator for over a decade, teaching various courses in Communication Studies and English Language Arts. I hold graduate degrees in Communication and Teaching, and I have had the privilege of teaching communication skills to countless students at both the secondary and postsecondary levels. Besides teaching, I also regularly provide communications coaching in the form of one-on-one sessions or group workshops. I have coached individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including business executives, music artists, and education professionals. My coaching sessions focus on getting to know you and your needs, then tailoring each session to strengthen your communication skills through practice, feedback, and practical guidance. Whether you're working on public speaking, interpersonal communication, confidence, or preparing for a specific event, I help you build clear, authentic, and effective communication strategies that fit your goals. Tasks I can help with: -Communications coaching, specializing in confidence development -Communications skills workshops -Keynote speaking on communication topics, such as confidence, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills -Public speaking coaching -Podcast, radio, and/or magazine interview preparation -Improving English language fluency -Career coaching and job interview preparation -Confidence and executive presence development -Presentation creation & editing -Academic research & citations -Creating & proofreading resumes, cover letters, CVs, academic papers, dissertations, etc. -Speech writing & editing -Curriculum development, including creating & reviewing lesson plans -Textbook review & editing -Emotional Intelligence development & coaching -Leadership Consulting My Expertise: I hold a Master of Arts in Speech Communication, with specializations in rhetoric and interpersonal communication, from Oregon State University, and a Master of Arts in Teaching, with endorsements in English Language Arts and Special Education, from Central Washington University.