Our Leadership
Our Instructors
Cultural Sensitivity
Customized Solutions
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About GSS
Global Speech Solutions and the
Compton P-ESL program are the industry leaders in speech
modification and accent reduction services for clients
across the United States and internationally. With over
30 years of experience, our clients quickly develop the
clear and effective communication skills necessary for
success.
Founded by JoAnn Tuttle, M.S. CCC-SLP and Tamara Truax, M.S., TSHH,
Global Speech Solutions offers proven, researched-based methods
that are guaranteed to neutralize foreign and regional
accents.
Our Leadership
 JoAnn Tuttle, M.S. CCC-SLP
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JoAnn Tuttle, M.S. CCC-Sp. is a Foreign Accent Modification specialist and Co-President of Global Speech Solutions. She is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), licensed by the states of New York and New Jersey, and a member of the Corporate Speech Pathology Network (CORSPAN). She holds two Master's Degrees; Communication Disorders, and Educational Administration and Supervision. She has been working in the field of Speech-Language Pathology for over 20 years including as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the public school setting as well as Administrator of the Speech-Language-Hearing Department supervising over 30 Speech-Language Pathologists, Teachers of the Hearing Impaired and Educational Audiologists. She has a practice in Foreign Accent Modification, Articulation, and Language Development. She is an Educational Consultant for students with disabilities and has taught at the University level. She has worked in a New York City Hospital and provided professional training, development, and management throughout her career. She is experienced in coaching individuals and conducting group sessions. Her goal is to help foreign-born individuals to achieve their goals in the work place by improving their English and Communications Skills. |
Tamara Truax, M.S., TSHH
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Tamara Truax, M.S is a foreign accent reduction
consultant and Co-President of Global Speech. She has a
background in Bilingual and Bicultural Education and is
a New York state certified teacher. She holds degrees in
Speech and Language Pathology, Bilingual Education, and
Instructional Technology. Her work experience
encompasses over 10 years as an educator and therapist
within the public school setting, and as a graduate
level professor for a variety of courses. Tamara also has extensive experience
in providing professional development workshops and
maintains a private practice specializing in all areas
of language development. She is experienced in coaching
individuals and conducting group sessions. Her goal is
to provide non-native English speakers the opportunity
to improve their communication skills through an
individualized approach that is sensitive to their
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Photos: Anita Velez
Our InstructorsOur instructors are certified accent
modification specialists who have extensive training in
all areas of phonology and linguistics. They are
experienced in teaching clients with a variety of
backgrounds and will create a personalized program that
offers individualized solutions based on the client’s
need.
Cultural SensitivityAt Global Speech Solutions, we recognize, understand and respect
the varying cultural values of our clients. Our
professional trainers work to build an honest and
trusting relationship that is culturally sensitive and
conducive to learning.
Customized SolutionsGlobal Speech Solutions offers innovative and individualized
programs that are flexible and convenient. Our accent
modification programs are customized to accommodate the
client’s time and location requirements. All of our
programs are based on the user’s individual
communication goals and can be modified to include
job-specific vocabulary and phrases.
Our PromiseGlobal Speech Solutions promises to deliver professional and
sensitive solutions that will have a profound and
lasting effect on your communication skills. Dedicated
participants who complete the recommended training are
guaranteed rapid improvements and measurable results.
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