The Best diction Tutors in Burbank, CA

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Effective Caring Tutor with PhD Math Econ English SAT SPSS SPSS/AMOS

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. See Howard's full profile

Near Burbank, CA

MA in Linguistics, 20+ years as editor, translator and tutor

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 a writer, proofreader, and copy editor, I feel I can really help my... See Carol Anne's full profile

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Fluency & Accent (Dialect) Coach 14+ years

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 impressions; verbal delivery, body language, and connecting with an... See Tyler's full profile

Public Speaking Coach and Audiobook Narrator

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... See Patience's full profile

Brown Ph.D. with extensive writing center experience

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. See Harry's full profile

UCLA Graduate Offers Premium Math, Science, and Piano

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.... See David's full profile

Writing / Editing Specialist - with a PhD!

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... See James's full profile

Lyric Diction Coach

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... See Miguel's full profile

English/Writing/Reading/Study Habits Tutor

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... See Michael's full profile

Effective English Tutor for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and APs

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... See Matthew's full profile

Courage is not the absence of fear, but action in the face of fear

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... See Rebecca's full profile

Award-winning English Teacher and Writing Coach

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. See Elizabeth's full profile

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. See Alexandra's full profile

Teacher Meets Actor, On Stage For Life

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... See Oly's full profile

AP, SAT, College Essays, & English Literature Professor

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,... See Thomas's full profile

Published Poet & Tutor Specializing in Proofreading

...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... See Ann's full profile

SAT Writing and Language Expert

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... See Laura's full profile

English Reading + Writing -- SAT, ACT, TOEFL, College Essays and more!

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... See Janelle's full profile

Patient English, Literature, Reading, Writing, and History Tutor

Grammar skills and extensive diction development lead to proper usage of vocabulary. The extent of vocabulary is directly associated to reading skills and the experience of reading. As a professional writer, I have been asked to aid... See Troy's full profile

Professional Writer

...field of writing instruction. My focus on crafting compelling thesis statements, seamless transitions, and tone-setting diction equips students with the skills necessary to elevate their writing. I excel at quickly identifying and making impactful... See Michael's full profile

Certificated English teacher and professional proofreader

I can help you with subject-verb agreement, singular/plural, possessive nouns/pronouns, word choice, diction, and so much more. See Jon's full profile

Creative Writing MFA + 6 Years of Teaching and Tutoring Experience

... and so I consider myself a “writer’s writer.” I'm well versed in all aspects of writing, including grammar, spelling, diction, tone, and citation. Finally, my favorite style guide is the Chicago Manual of Style, but I also have experience utilizing... See Annah's full profile

Academic Coach & Educator

I have an excellent grammar book that I use as a reference. I am an avid reader and feel that the reading to see good transitions and diction in literature. See MONA's full profile

High school English teacher (20+ years) who teaches creative writing

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,... See Gregory's full profile

Experienced Educator with Expertise in Speaking and Pronunciation

I am also a classically trained singer, so I have had formal training in the physical mechanics of producing American English vowels, consonants, word stress, and prosody, and I have coached music students in the diction of British and... See Denise's full profile