Bruce Finkbone
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Bruce Finkbone
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
American Sign Language (ASL)
Speaks
English
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Other
Experienced teacher of American Sign Language at the college level for almost 30 years
Teaches
American Sign Language (ASL)
Speaks
English
Native
Other
Experienced teacher of American Sign Language at the college level for almost 30 years
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From United StatesLiving in Other, Mexico (06:34 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 21, 2025InterestsReadingFoodTravel
Hello. My name is Bruce. I am from the United States but I am currently living in Mexico with my husband. I am hard-of-hearing. In the US, I was a certified Sign Language interpreter for forty years. I interpreted primarily in the academic settings (kindergarten through post-graduate college). I also interpreted in legal, medical, religious, theatrical, and community settings.Me as a Teacher
I was a college instructor in the Atlanta, Georgia area for nearly 30 years. I taught beginning, intermediate, and advanced level ASL courses as well as a variety of interpreting courses. I have also taught English to Deaf students as well as students who can hear.My lessons & teaching style
I like to give sufficient background information to allow students to come to their own conclusions. The method that I prefer is to teach only in the target language (ASL). I always reserve time at the end of lessons to clarify misunderstandings, answer questions, etc. in English.My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Homework Assignments
- Video files
Certificates
Georgia Educator Interpreter License - The State of Georgia - 2023This allowed me to interpret in Georgia public schools.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
1984 - 2006
instructorI taught beginning, intermediate and advanced American Sign Language as well as various interpreting courses. A majority of the certified Sign Language interpreters in the Atlanta area are my former students.
Education
1975 - 1979
Bachelor’s - Special Education - Speech Path & Audiology
Work Experience
1984 - 2006
instructor
5.0
Rating
2
Students
2
Lessons
100%
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100%
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American Sign Language (ASL) Lessons
Intermediate American Sign Language (ASL)
B1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 45% off
Beginning American Sign Language (ASL)
A1Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
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Advanced American Sign Language (ASL)
C1Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 45% off
Advanced Beginning American Sign Language (ASL)
A2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 45% off
Advanced Intermediate American Sign Language (ASL)
B2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 45% off
Advanced American Sign Language II (ASL)
C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 45% off
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2 Reviews
Ijana Loss
1 American Sign Language (ASL) lesson
Bruce did a great job of quickly figuring out exactly the level I needed us to sign at and sticking with signing the entire time! I felt super confident signing with him but also stretched in my abilities just enough that I feel like I leveled up a ton during the lesson. Great teacher if you want someone who will challenge you but not intimidate you!
Apr 17, 2025
Eric Sterling
1 American Sign Language (ASL) lesson
I had a good first lesson with Bruce, he is knowledgeable, and I would take another class with him.
Apr 10, 2025
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