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Bobbie M. Woodbridge, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Bobbie M.
45/hour

Woodbridge, VA

Math, Science, Languages -1 FREE Hour Every Week! -ask me about it

Studying for SAT reading requires a comprehensive review of vocabulary and the English language, including grammar, sentence structure, syntax, and diction. The student is also at an advantage of they have read several of the classic novels...

4.8 (176)
45/hour
753 hours tutoring

Studying for SAT reading requires a comprehensive review of vocabulary and the English language, including grammar, sentence structure, syntax, and diction. The student is also at an advantage of they have read several of the classic novels...

Nancy H. Gaithersburg, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nancy H.
100/hour

Gaithersburg, MD

Writing Specialist - 20 Years of Success

I can help with: literature comprehension, gathering evidence, organizing ideas, creating a rough daft, editing, grammar, sentence structure, citations, seamless quotation imbedding, style, diction, tone, and flow. And when all these basics...

5.0 (78)
100/hour
480 hours tutoring
Response time: 23 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I can help with: literature comprehension, gathering evidence, organizing ideas, creating a rough daft, editing, grammar, sentence structure, citations, seamless quotation imbedding, style, diction, tone, and flow. And when all these basics...

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Here are even more great diction tutors who offer online lessons.

Murfreesboro, TN Tutoring
Harry C.
80/hour

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.

5.0 (138)
80/hour
384 hours tutoring

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.

Pewee Valley, KY Tutoring
Patience M.
50/hour

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...

5.0 (12)
50/hour
47 hours tutoring

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...

New York, NY Tutoring
James W.
175/hour

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...

5.0 (1395)
175/hour
6,182 hours tutoring
Response time: 54 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Clearbrook, MN Tutoring
Miguel B.
49/hour

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...

5.0 (698)
49/hour
1,250 hours tutoring

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...

New York, NY Tutoring
Michael N.
125/hour

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...

5.0 (805)
125/hour
3,668 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

New York, NY Tutoring
Andrea P.
45/hour

Native English Speaker with Clear Diction and Great Grammar & Vocab

If you're a business professional or student who needs help building confidence when speaking in public, contact me. I can also help you with accent reduction and interpersonal communication skills. I'm from New York City and have a clear and...

5.0 (109)
45/hour
438 hours tutoring

If you're a business professional or student who needs help building confidence when speaking in public, contact me. I can also help you with accent reduction and interpersonal communication skills. I'm from New York City and have a clear and...

Colorado Springs, CO Tutoring
Rebecca T.
60/hour

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...

4.9 (1422)
60/hour
3,881 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 minutesNote that average response time is based on Rebecca’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

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...

Albany, NY Tutoring
Elizabeth B.
100/hour

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.

4.9 (968)
100/hour
4,808 hours tutoring

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.

Overland Park, KS Tutoring
Shara S.
60/hour

Public Speaking | Build Confidence & Speak with Purpose

...communication. We'll practice at your level and work on the areas that matter most to you, including posture and poise, voice, diction, pacing, eye contact, confidence, managing nervousness, and using visual aids such as PowerPoint or Keynote. Whether you...

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Today
4.8 (731)
60/hour
3,058 hours tutoring
Response time: 25 minutesNote that average response time is based on Shara’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

...communication. We'll practice at your level and work on the areas that matter most to you, including posture and poise, voice, diction, pacing, eye contact, confidence, managing nervousness, and using visual aids such as PowerPoint or Keynote. Whether you...

Salem, NH Tutoring
Mary D.
40/hour

Mary - Teacher/Tutor

Having spent twenty years with little more than words and some ingenuity to influence judges and juries that my cause was correct, I have come to appreciate the punch of the English language and the importance of word choice and diction....

4.8 (15)
40/hour
162 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Having spent twenty years with little more than words and some ingenuity to influence judges and juries that my cause was correct, I have come to appreciate the punch of the English language and the importance of word choice and diction....

Clarksburg, MD Tutoring
Buddy B.
65/hour

Professional Writer

I write for various stakeholder audiences at the technical, business, and personal levels. My proofreading techniques include grammar, spelling, vocabulary, diction, context, citations, and more. I'm very good at discerning various...

4.8 (13)
65/hour
45 hours tutoring

I write for various stakeholder audiences at the technical, business, and personal levels. My proofreading techniques include grammar, spelling, vocabulary, diction, context, citations, and more. I'm very good at discerning various...

Sunland, CA Tutoring
Ms. Tara P.
50/hour

Special Ed Certified — English, Math & Study Skills, Engaging Lessons

I have performed in front of hundreds of people and I am very comfortable teaching Public Speaking. I can help you with diction (how to pronounce), for example if you have an accent I will teach you how to pronounce so you can be easily...

4.8 (55)
50/hour
275 hours tutoring

I have performed in front of hundreds of people and I am very comfortable teaching Public Speaking. I can help you with diction (how to pronounce), for example if you have an accent I will teach you how to pronounce so you can be easily...

Orlando, FL Tutoring
Thomas S.
60/hour

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,...

4.6 (59)
60/hour
132 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutesNote that average response time is based on Thomas’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 12:00 am UTC.

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,...

Bedford, IN Tutoring
Erin C.
40/hour

Certified Language Instructor with 9+ years of collegiate writing

While I teach Spanish professionally, I am also devoted to the correct and polished use of the English language, including grammar, diction, and vocabulary. During undergrad and in graduate school, I enjoyed finding the right wording for my...

5.0 (20)
40/hour
37 hours tutoring

While I teach Spanish professionally, I am also devoted to the correct and polished use of the English language, including grammar, diction, and vocabulary. During undergrad and in graduate school, I enjoyed finding the right wording for my...

Denver, CO Tutoring
Ann K.
80/hour

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...

5.0 (124)
80/hour
1,277 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

...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...

Salem, AL Tutoring
Darren D.
47/hour

Highly experienced teacher and tutor of all ages

Using proven strategies, I can help you learn the language in a fun and relaxed way. If you need help with Reading, I can help you improve your vocabulary, diction, and comprehension while increasing your reading speed. If you need help...

5.0 (6)
47/hour
63 hours tutoring

Using proven strategies, I can help you learn the language in a fun and relaxed way. If you need help with Reading, I can help you improve your vocabulary, diction, and comprehension while increasing your reading speed. If you need help...

Plano, TX Tutoring
Laura S.
85/hour

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...

5.0 (1253)
85/hour
4,788 hours tutoring

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...

Tarzana, CA Tutoring
Olivia W.
80/hour

Nerd For Hire

I went on to receive a perfect score on the writing portion of the SAT and major in a highly writing-intensive field (philosophy) in college. I have a keen eye when it comes to grammar, phrasing, diction, and flow and have been referred to...

5.0 (42)
80/hour
191 hours tutoring

I went on to receive a perfect score on the writing portion of the SAT and major in a highly writing-intensive field (philosophy) in college. I have a keen eye when it comes to grammar, phrasing, diction, and flow and have been referred to...

Columbus, OH Tutoring
Janelle H.
80/hour

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...

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Tomorrow
5.0 (363)
80/hour
992 hours tutoring

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...

Tremont, MS Tutoring
Troy M.
35/hour

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...

5.0 (1052)
35/hour
2,666 hours tutoring
Response time: 57 minutesNote that average response time is based on Troy’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

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...

West Palm Beach, FL Tutoring
Michael K.
40/hour

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...

4.9 (133)
40/hour
482 hours tutoring

...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...

Shakopee, MN Tutoring
Paul H.
72/hour

Boost your ACT English score!

For more than five years I have been helping students improve their scores on the ACT English section, including punctuation, grammar, style, clarity, diction, and conciseness. I've had excellent results working with students on ALL...

4.9 (302)
72/hour
1,189 hours tutoring

For more than five years I have been helping students improve their scores on the ACT English section, including punctuation, grammar, style, clarity, diction, and conciseness. I've had excellent results working with students on ALL...

Missoula, MT Tutoring
Jon A.
45/hour

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.

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4.9 (594)
45/hour
2,735 hours tutoring

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

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David is very nice and extremely easy to speak with, he is great for beginners, and I enjoy his style of teaching. He made it very easy for me to follow along and is very patient. He gave me realistic expectations and timelines that I am really comfortable with
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We also worked on preparation for my job interviews and Marlene helped me with the most difficult aspects of interview dialogs, especially with speaking with the interviewer on the phone. Marlene is also a very nice person. She is very patient with the student so you always feel comfortable and confident at her classes.
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