Licensed by California State Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board
Meet Paula Joe
"Intelligible pronunciation is an essential component to communicative competence." ~ Morely
Hello! My name is Paula, and I am a native Californian who works as a speech therapist in Orange County, California. I am excited to be in the field of accent reduction where I can draw from my experiences as a speech therapist and an ESL teacher.
I know how important it is to have effective and meaningful communication. Achieving clear, intelligible speech can be a key aspect in helping you overcome communication barriers at your workplace and have smoother conversations in your social circles.
"Learn the music of English, better communication, better pauses, better rhythm. Clear Expressions for me was the clearest choice. It will be for you too. You will know when others completely understand you. You will love that feeling."
~ Tony Lima, businessman
"Thank you so much for all your time, patience and for showing me this new world of sounds that I was not aware of. You did really great!"
~ A. de Abreu - Senior Manager, Latin America Communications
License/Certifications
Education
Background
"Paula is such an amazing teacher. I learned so much from her. She's there to answer your questions and help you out. After a thorough assessment, she tells you what needs work and schedules accordingly. It is such a pleasure working with her."
~ R Rast, College Student
Experience
ESL/EFL instructor, Pasadena City College, Cal State Los Angeles English Language Program, Jilin University, and Jiangxi University. Taught composition, reading, speaking, and listening courses to adults.
Speech Therapist, Speech Pathology Associates. Worked with clients with severe speech disorders, various language delays, and social skill impairments.
Masters in Communication Disorders, California State University Los Angeles
Masters in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages,
Azusa Pacific University
"Paula is an excellent speech therapist and a true professional. In trying to improve my accent and pronunciation in English, I reached out to her. Her initial evaluation was very informative and much more thorough than I expected. And she knows exactly what to focus on. I had a few sessions with her and I have learned a lot about intonation and pronunciation rules that gave me more confidence to practice English. It was a real pleasure working with Paula. I highly recommend her!"
~ Jamila, R.
As a licensed speech therapist, I can identify the specific sound and speech patterns that can be modified to give you optimal speech clarity. My Master's Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and years of teaching ESL/EFL at American and international colleges have given me valuable experience of the various speech challenges non-native English speakers face that prevent them from being fully understood.
I enjoy creating a positive and respectful learning environment for all my clients. It is always rewarding to see my clients build greater self-confidence as they see their efforts produce noticeable differences in the quality of their communication and relationships with those around them.