Amanda Van Nostrand

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Sandra M.

May 14, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

I have been working with Amanda for a short period, but I can see ourselves working together for a while. She’s enthusiastic, patient, and attentive to detail.

Details: Beginner • 26 - 44 years old • Speech content • Verbal delivery • Body language • Connecting with audience • To develop a skillset • To build confidence • Business • Not applicable, just interested as a hobby • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Public Speaking Lessons

Winter K.

May 8, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

She is a very great teacher! I’m a very shy person but she always wait for me to try and practice and she always makes the class exciting and fun.

Details: 18 - 25 years old • Beginner • To build confidence • To continue professional development • Theater • Film • What the teacher recommends • Hone diction and enunciation • 1 person • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet) • My home, venue, etc.

Acting Lessons

Penny J.

Apr 12, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

Amanda is very easy to work with. She had excellent ideas for me to put into practice to improve my communication skills on the videos I have been working on.

Details: 45 - 64 years old • Beginner • To continue professional development • TV commercial • Cold reading • Hone diction and enunciation • 1 person • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Acting Lessons

Carri F.

Mar 30, 2022

Amanda is a natural born teacher. I’ve learned so much from her already. Not only does she have strong speaking and acting skills, she is absolutely hilarious which makes learning and practicing a joy. I’m thrilled I’ve found her.

Morgan J.

May 29, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Amanda is amazing! I’ve learned so much in just the first 3 weeks. I’m so excited to keep working with her.

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No experience • To continue professional development • To prepare for an audition • Film • Classical acting • Method acting • What the teacher recommends • No specific focus • 1 person • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)

Acting Lessons

FAQs

• What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

  I start with a base rate of $80/hour depending on the need of the student. If assistance is needed with script writing/editing then we can discuss an hourly rate in addition to the session rate. If we do meet in real life, I will incorporate a studio fee so we have a neutral space to work. I never want anything to be unaffordable, so don't hesitate to reach out! We'll be able to make something work!

• What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

  I really like having a quick phone call or Zoom meeting just to make sure that we would be a good fit - that's important for the both of us! I want to be sure that I will be able to help you with what you need. From there, we can set up a virtual or a 'real life' session.

• What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

  I studied theatre, film and television at the University of Colorado in Denver. I've studied improv at Upright Citizens Brigade in New York and iO in Chicago. I've produced and hosted numerous sketches and shows, and have been on multiple seasons of Hack My Life on Trutv.