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Deaf adults: Grow your reading skills and English fluency with an online tutor who uses\u00a0<\/strong>American\u00a0Sign Language (ASL)! A customized instructional plan will be designed to fit your goals and schedule. Your introductory session is free, with no obligation. Christine Wixtrom, M.S. Education:\u00a0Teaching\u00a0English to\u00a0Speakers of\u00a0Other\u00a0Languages, 40+ years in education Contact:\u00a0chrisgivesclarity@gmail.com<\/a><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Deaf adults: Grow your reading skills and English fluency with an online tutor who uses\u00a0American\u00a0Sign Language (ASL)! A customized instructional plan will be designed to fit your goals and schedule. Your introductory session is free, with no obligation. Christine Wixtrom,…<\/p>\n

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