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Murrieta, CA
In narratives, I teach students how to create engaging description, internal monologue, and dialogue and integrate them into an effective narrative structure. In poetry, I teach students how to make poetic choices in areas such as diction,...
In narratives, I teach students how to create engaging description, internal monologue, and dialogue and integrate them into an effective narrative structure. In poetry, I teach students how to make poetic choices in areas such as diction,...

Modesto, CA
In graduate school, part of my Master's degree preparing me for a lifetime of public speaking was a Public Speaking seminar; this included weekly addresses graded and critiqued by the Speech coach on communication skills and diction....
In graduate school, part of my Master's degree preparing me for a lifetime of public speaking was a Public Speaking seminar; this included weekly addresses graded and critiqued by the Speech coach on communication skills and diction....
When my dad brought up the idea of finding an ACT tutor, I was less that pleased. Having taken prep classes before, I expected tutoring to be quite similar: boring and unhelpful. Nevertheless my dad presented me with three onlin... - Keith, 68 lessons with David

Parlier, CA
...grammar and vocabulary. I also studied nutrition communications in graduate school, so I was trained to be attentive to diction and the concept of audience....
...grammar and vocabulary. I also studied nutrition communications in graduate school, so I was trained to be attentive to diction and the concept of audience....
He helped me a lot very much so with my chemistry. He was very patient with me and helped me solve problems easily. I learned how to easily solve problems by the steps he showed me to figure them out. I highly recommend him. He is... - Jennifer, 2 lessons with Abel

Tarzana, CA
I help students learn to recognize the errors in the long passages of the ACT English portion of the exam. They learn how to correct and improve grammar, style, sentence structure, diction, and organization issues. Since I also freelance as...
I help students learn to recognize the errors in the long passages of the ACT English portion of the exam. They learn how to correct and improve grammar, style, sentence structure, diction, and organization issues. Since I also freelance as...
Carol Anne tutored our son in language arts for the HSPT high school entrance exam. In prior practice tests, my son already scored in the 98-99 range for Math and Quantitative sections. However, his Reading/Language Use sections ... - Grace, 7 lessons with Carol Anne

Beverly Hills, CA
I've been working with people for over 14 years. I work with accent modification for the English language; vocal coaching for diction and articulation; vocal abnormalities and speech disfluency replication; vocal accuracy for character...
I've been working with people for over 14 years. I work with accent modification for the English language; vocal coaching for diction and articulation; vocal abnormalities and speech disfluency replication; vocal accuracy for character...

La Jolla, CA
I am a graduate from a T20 USMD school, and have 4+ years of experience in editing personal statements and application materials for college and medical school admissions. I focus on making meaningful edits to structure, narrative, diction,...
I am a graduate from a T20 USMD school, and have 4+ years of experience in editing personal statements and application materials for college and medical school admissions. I focus on making meaningful edits to structure, narrative, diction,...

San Francisco, CA
You don't need to know a lot of fancy words to be good at English, even though some didacts are partial to pupils who pepper their prose with grandiloquent diction. If you choose me I promise you will not be disappointed!
You don't need to know a lot of fancy words to be good at English, even though some didacts are partial to pupils who pepper their prose with grandiloquent diction. If you choose me I promise you will not be disappointed!

San Diego, CA
Piano lessons: I can help you with piano tests (CM) preparations, and/or piano reading, and playing. Singing Lessons: We work on breathe support, extending your vocal range, sight-reading skill, diction, singing on the pitch, and...
Piano lessons: I can help you with piano tests (CM) preparations, and/or piano reading, and playing. Singing Lessons: We work on breathe support, extending your vocal range, sight-reading skill, diction, singing on the pitch, and...
Greatly helped with Japanese homework which involved writing an essay. Appt was made at last minute, so it was very helpful to find a tutor that quickly. - Toni

San Jose, CA
I am a native speaker of the language. Hindi is my mother tongue. I am an expert in conversational Hindi as well as written alphabet, diction and accent training. I can provide expats a working knowledge of Hindi language. For foreign...
I am a native speaker of the language. Hindi is my mother tongue. I am an expert in conversational Hindi as well as written alphabet, diction and accent training. I can provide expats a working knowledge of Hindi language. For foreign...
Prashant tutored my son in AP Calculus AB and AP Physics. Prashant was extremely knowledgeable and prepared for each tutoring session. Tutoring two subjects at once he was very planned as to what needed to be done each session eve... - Sue, 31 lessons with Prashant

Valley Village, CA
I am an English teacher in a local private high school. As part of my curriculum, I teach phonics and overall pronunciation rules to my students. Proper diction is an extremely important communication skill.
I am an English teacher in a local private high school. As part of my curriculum, I teach phonics and overall pronunciation rules to my students. Proper diction is an extremely important communication skill.
Very responsive to what my daughter needed. Saw where she excelled and where she needed more help, and customized her lesson to accommodate that. Good teaching skills and good rapport skills with the student. - Heather

Irvine, CA
... different audience types. I'm putting together different speaking styles with a spatial understanding of vocal tones, diction choice, body language choices etc. I really like playing with different public speaking styles because I was once a stuttering...
... different audience types. I'm putting together different speaking styles with a spatial understanding of vocal tones, diction choice, body language choices etc. I really like playing with different public speaking styles because I was once a stuttering...

At UK, I designed my own major - Voice and Speech for Theatre. While there, I served as a speech, diction, and dialect coach on several productions. Since then, I've conducted seminars as well as private coaching sessions on delivery...
At UK, I designed my own major - Voice and Speech for Theatre. While there, I served as a speech, diction, and dialect coach on several productions. Since then, I've conducted seminars as well as private coaching sessions on delivery...

As the instructor of several college classes (both at Brown University and Oberlin College), I helped many students to improve their grammar, diction, organization, and other aspects of writing.
As the instructor of several college classes (both at Brown University and Oberlin College), I helped many students to improve their grammar, diction, organization, and other aspects of writing.
Harry is truly an exceptional and talented philosophy tutor! His knowledge of philosophy is very impressive; he is familiar not only with major and historically significant philosophers but also with relatively niche contemporary ... - Sunhee, 24 lessons with Harry

In addition, I taught writing skills to students preparing for the SAT and ACT for the past seven years, so my understanding of grammar, mechanics, usage, diction, and essay organization are excellent. I have also helped many students with...
In addition, I taught writing skills to students preparing for the SAT and ACT for the past seven years, so my understanding of grammar, mechanics, usage, diction, and essay organization are excellent. I have also helped many students with...
My daughter worked with James for about a month prior to taking the ACT. He helped her prioritize the areas where she could make the most impact with her scores. She scored a 34 overall and a perfect 35 on math. James also help... - Amy, 6 lessons with James

I first started teaching lyric diction over 10 years ago. I have given seminars and written IPA transcriptions for choirs singing in: Ecclesiastical Latin, Middle English, French, Czech, and Slovak. I have given private lyric...
I first started teaching lyric diction over 10 years ago. I have given seminars and written IPA transcriptions for choirs singing in: Ecclesiastical Latin, Middle English, French, Czech, and Slovak. I have given private lyric...
Miguel pinpointed the nuances of my accent from the very first session and developed a training program that was both systematic and rigorous. Miguel possesses a rare gift in phonetics that seems almost supernatural. Through a web... - Hui, 25 lessons with Miguel

One of the foundations of English Language Arts is speaking, and I've taken classes, in how to make yourself understood clearly, coherently, and easily. I've taught many students diction, voice, and how to communicate ideas with...
One of the foundations of English Language Arts is speaking, and I've taken classes, in how to make yourself understood clearly, coherently, and easily. I've taught many students diction, voice, and how to communicate ideas with...
I just asked my 16 yr old how her first session went and she told me that Michael was "the best English tutor that I've ever had." - Pam, 38 lessons with Michael

I am a professional proofreader for SAT and ACT essays. I excel in identifying both common and difficult-to-spot grammar errors, as well as syntax errors, diction errors, and fluidity concerns. I am equally adept at providing stylistic...
I am a professional proofreader for SAT and ACT essays. I excel in identifying both common and difficult-to-spot grammar errors, as well as syntax errors, diction errors, and fluidity concerns. I am equally adept at providing stylistic...
Matthew keeps us well informed of my niece's progress including in depth explanations of topics covered in each session. She's confident and her test anxiety has reduced significantly feeling more prepared. He's clear in the are... - Laura, 7 lessons with Matthew

I have given more than 100 speeches in various settings for audiences large and small, completed Toastmasters training, and taken Voice and Diction as well as Speechmaking classes in college, both with the top marks in the class. I have...
I have given more than 100 speeches in various settings for audiences large and small, completed Toastmasters training, and taken Voice and Diction as well as Speechmaking classes in college, both with the top marks in the class. I have...
Words cannot describe the overall experience I have had with Rebecca thus far. I am a senior nursing student approaching my last semester and I am confident in saying that Rebecca has changed my nursing school experience. To start... - Madison, 30 lessons with Rebecca

Finally, I teach them to recognize common rhetorical strategies that writers use so that they can recognize the significant nuances in tone and diction that the test questions often target.
Finally, I teach them to recognize common rhetorical strategies that writers use so that they can recognize the significant nuances in tone and diction that the test questions often target.
Ms. B is a master at literature and linguistics, and she knows precisely what strategies to teach in order to make taking tests far easier. Furthermore, unlike many other tutors, she is able to make sessions fun and something to l... - Michael, 6 lessons with Elizabeth

English teacher for 14 years. Excellent with break down of words for meaning, diction and sound. I believe in the power of vocabulary and am passionate about the vital importance of reading.
English teacher for 14 years. Excellent with break down of words for meaning, diction and sound. I believe in the power of vocabulary and am passionate about the vital importance of reading.
My wife usually stays home for the tutoring sessions. This is my first time with Alexandra although my wife has said a lot of nice things about her. Well, my experience with Alexandra is also great. She is very kind and pati... - Frank, 27 lessons with Alexandra

Acting is an incredibly varied umbrella; it starts with basic reading and writing skills, breathing, diction, posture, and script reading to developing mood and storytelling and characterization to arranging blocking in exactly the right...
Acting is an incredibly varied umbrella; it starts with basic reading and writing skills, breathing, diction, posture, and script reading to developing mood and storytelling and characterization to arranging blocking in exactly the right...
Oly K. is a very knowledgeable and caring tutor. My daughter’s confidence level grew when she has been started tutoring by Oly. Her Pre – AP Geometry Score also improved after her few lessons with Oly. She is very skilled in other... - Ishrat, 14 lessons with Oly

ESL/ELL AP/ACT/SAT STUDENTS It's imperative that the student understands phonics as well as the parts of speech, i.e., syntax, tone, diction, use of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions,...
ESL/ELL AP/ACT/SAT STUDENTS It's imperative that the student understands phonics as well as the parts of speech, i.e., syntax, tone, diction, use of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions,...
Thomas is by far the most knowledgeable and outstanding English teacher my son has ever had. Thomas’ expertise in English literature is truly remarkable, and his teaching is both clear and effective. When my son faced challenges w... - Willow, 4 lessons with Thomas

...syntax, and formatting. As a published poet and experienced writing instructor, I also offer guidance on rhythm, tone, and diction, helping writers elevate their style without losing their voice. Whether preparing work for publication, academic submission...
...syntax, and formatting. As a published poet and experienced writing instructor, I also offer guidance on rhythm, tone, and diction, helping writers elevate their style without losing their voice. Whether preparing work for publication, academic submission...
Ann is very kind, gentle spoken, knowledgeable, attentive, and patient tutor for my daughter. My daughter loves English, but struggled to focus on topics and book selections. She has been very caring and even follow up with little... - Masae, 47 lessons with Ann

She tried to poetically match the verbal content of the line reference and the answer choices, rather than noticing that two of the answer choices included slang diction. I pointed out to her that the question tested the understanding of a...
She tried to poetically match the verbal content of the line reference and the answer choices, rather than noticing that two of the answer choices included slang diction. I pointed out to her that the question tested the understanding of a...
My son had a fabulous session with Laura. We chose in person, but she does offer online. She's very knowledgeable, patient, kind and a clear/concise communicator. No minutes were wasted and my son and I both saw the value of the s... - Lisa, 2 lessons with Laura

Through private tutoring over the past 12 years, I have become skilled at helping students prepare for proficiency test essays, correct grammar and diction mistakes, and overcome fears of brainstorming. I enjoy helping students learn and...
Through private tutoring over the past 12 years, I have become skilled at helping students prepare for proficiency test essays, correct grammar and diction mistakes, and overcome fears of brainstorming. I enjoy helping students learn and...
Janelle is wonderful! She's patient and really care about your future. She's knowledgable and have a lot of ideas. Even though you don't have related background, she will help you to figure it out. Highly recommend! - Ting , 2 lessons with Janelle
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