Delivery skills training

'Let me tell you about Maria. [pause] She moved to Salem five years ago with a dream - to become a teacher who makes a difference in children's lives. [pause for effect] At first, everything was perfect. She found a small apartment just ten minutes from her school. [pause] But then... [slight dramatic pause] everything changed. Rent prices started climbing. After three years, her landlord raised her rent by 30%. [emphasize the percentage] She couldn't afford it anymore. As a result, [slow down] Maria had to move an hour away from the school she loves. Now? [pause] She wakes up at 5 AM every single day. [let that sink in] She's exhausted, but she refuses to give up on her students.'