The Best diction Tutors in District of Columbia

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... See Nancy'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

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

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

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

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

Received an A in two communication college courses

I would read and edit their speeches and the help them become comfortable in their speeches. I’d have them watch themselves in a mirror as they spoke. We also worked on diction and annunciation and using arms as a way to take up space... See Holly'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

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... See Shara's full profile

MA in English with 20+ Years of Teaching Experience

Learning how to pause, pace ourselves, and use rhetorical devices like repetition can improve confidence. Learning how to pay attention to the sounds of the words we use, our diction, alliteration, and emphasis can help make our speech... See David'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

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

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

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

Experienced tutor for writing, editing, proofreading, Spanish/ESL

I highly suggest purchasing an English/Spanish dictionary (or the student's first language and Spanish) and a nice big 501 Spanish Verbs, which has explanations of Spanish diction, rules and conjugations of many of the most common... See Sally'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Native English Speaker

I tutor vocabulary and linguistics from the perspective of rhetorical analysis -- seeing beyond the literal words spoken to 'read between the lines,' and understand the meaning of word choice, style, diction, and structure used to... See Jordan'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

Winning Interview/20+ year Educator for College & Grad Prep

...outstanding answers 4) communicating your unique qualities 5) reviewing interview etiquette 6) introducing relaxation and diction techniques for interviews Background: My career experience spans writing-intensive industries, including advertising,... See Kathryn's full profile