The Best Vocabulary Tutors in Kansas City, KS

Kansas City, KS

15 year ELA teacher with ELL endorsement

I have taught secondary ELA since 2000. I have currently received my ESOL endorsement and am working towards a SPED degree. I use realistic vocabulary building skills that allow for easy differentiation based on the student's educational background and/or needs. See Kirk's full profile

Kansas City, KS

Test Prep and College Admissions Expert

As a first generation college graduate, I am proud of my academic achievements: Bachelors and Masters degrees in English Education from Missouri State, multiple articles published in top-tier research journals such as Literacy Research and Instruction and the Journal of Social Studies Research, and conference... See Megan's full profile

Kansas City, KS

Experienced Tutor, Physician

I first discovered my love for teaching during a teaching assistantship for an introductory chemistry course at Arizona State University. My favorite part of working with students is figuring out creative ways to explain problems and solutions! I've had the opportunity to perfect my skills during the two years I tutored... See Madeleine's full profile

Near Kansas City, KS

Educational Consultant/Tutor: Certified 5-12 ELA and 5-8 Math

My name is Jaclyn, and I am here to help with all of your educational needs! I have been working with students, pre-school through college, for the last 21 years. In the past, I taught pre-school, specializing in working with 3-5 year-olds on milestones such as colors, shapes, numbers, letters, and phonics. For 7 years,... See Jaclyn's full profile

Near Kansas City, KS

Language Arts tutor

I use the IXL format in tutoring every aspect of language arts, including Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar. See Patrick's full profile

Kansas City, KS

ELAR(English, Language Arts, Reading)/Writing, and Spanish bilingual

I have over 100 hours of tutoring in multiple language arts subjects (English, reading, writing) as well as tutoring in Spanish, English as a Second Language (ESL) with individuals from 6 to 60 years of age. I began tutoring through Wyzant in 2011 after working as a 7th/8th grade English, Language Arts, Reading (ELAR)... See Jerrod's full profile

Kansas City, KS

Patient, Qualified Tutor with LOTS of Experience

I am the oldest of nine children in a home that emphasized lifelong learning. So, I had a lot of opportunities as I grew up to tutor my siblings, the youngest of which is almost 12. My educational experience includes private schooling, Montessori schooling, religious schooling, and traditional public schooling, so I also... See Rachel's full profile

Vocabulary Building for Adults and College Students with a Word Nerd

My experience as a technical writer consultant helped me expand my vocabulary in every which way for assignments in a variety of global corporations. As an avid reader, my vocabulary expands with every new book. See Kate's full profile

Columbia grad for dyslexia remediation, phonics, and reading fluency

I specialize in one-on-one tutoring to help students read, write, and comprehend more effectively. I love working with students of all ages and levels to help boost their reading, writing, and comprehension skills--but more importantly, to teach... See Dane's full profile

Extensive experience with the Wordly Wise program and word roots.

Vocabulary and word origins are an important part of any student’s education. I have extensive resources and experience in this area. I emphasize the connection between a rich vocabulary and both reading and writing success. See Linda's full profile

Writing, Reading, and Philosophy Tutor

Growing up, I had an interest in learning about the world. As a teenager, I discovered the richness and open-ended possibility contained in the field of philosophy, which studies large-scale questions that are often not covered in other subjects.... See Robert's full profile

Upbeat and Meticulous English & Vocab. Teacher with Master's Degree

The ability to communicate effectively is fundamental to success for everyone from middle school to the professional world. A broad vocabulary is a central part of this, but can be a particular challenge for students with delayed reading,... See Brandy's full profile

Vocabulary Tutor

I teach children in preschool through fifth grade vocabulary. I have been tutoring or teaching for 30 years. I can supplement vocabulary instruction with spelling, grammar, and reading lessons. See Tammy's full profile

Teacher specializing in academic writing, proofreading, and APA format

Hello! I'm a kindhearted individual who loves making people feel empowered through writing. I have my bachelor's in English and two master's degrees: an MAT in TESL and an MA in Latin American Studies. I recently completed on-the-ground fieldwork... See Kristine's full profile

Experienced ESL Teacher with 19+ Years in Vocabulary Acquisition

With over 19 years of experience in teaching ESL (16 years at a language institute in Los Angeles and 3 years online), I have successfully taught all levels of vocabulary acquisition, grammar, reading, writing, and communication skills... See Teresa's full profile

Writing Fundamentals-Trained Teacher for 30 Years

Once the fundamentals are mastered, then we can begin to develop the more sophisticated writing skills such as finding our voice, organizing our thoughts to most effectively convey our message, choosing vocabulary effectively and... See Margaret's full profile

Vocabulary Believer, Vocabulary Teacher

I have always believed in the power of words, and love sharing vocabulary-building techniques with others. Enhancing your vocabulary can boost your reading comprehension and your speaking and writing ability. Determining the meaning of a... See Valerie's full profile

Dedicated, Experienced Private Tutor for Reading Comprehension

I can develop a customized work plan for each student in the following areas: ***READING*** - Reading Comprehension - Critical Thinking skills (Main idea, fact, and opinion) - Vocabulary Development - Word recognition - Decoding and Phonics... See Erum's full profile

German tutor for comprehension and communication

I have been tutoring German on and off for eighteen years, and English for fifteen years. I have ten years of experience teaching at the university level. My private pupils have ranged from elementary and high school students to college students,... See Rachel's full profile

GWU Grad for SAT, ACT Test Prep, English, Reading, Writing

I use various methods of teaching vocabulary when I tutor and I tailor each session to the individual's specific needs. For example, I may use context clues, multiple meanings of words, teaching word roots and decoding skills to teach... See Colleen's full profile

Vocabulary expansion with the help of an experienced ESL Instructor

I have years of experience helping students grow their vocabulary and master commonly used idiomatic expressions. A robust vocabulary is an important component of self-expression -- in the workplace, in school, and in the company of... See Maggie's full profile

Creating lifelong learners, Grades K-6

Hi, I would LOVE the opportunity to work with your child! I am passionate about education and the importance of children developing a life long love of learning and the ability to learn independently. I recently retired from a 30 year teaching... See Beth's full profile

Patient and Caring Reading and Writing Interventionist

Hello! I am a former Preschool/PreK teacher and administrator, and I typically work with elementary students. I specialize in reading and writing intervention along with math. I also work with preschool students to prepare for kindergarten. I... See Kelli's full profile

LSAT, Law School Admissions, Essay Writing, Literature, Proofreading

I am a law school graduate, holding a Doctor of Jurisprudence with an additional Certificate of Concentration in International Law and Business Law. My legal education includes advanced coursework in international business transactions, business... See Amanda's full profile

Here to Help You Understand, Not Memorize, the English Language

While I am always happy to drill specific vocabulary lists with students, most of my vocabulary lessons happen naturally within other sessions. I train my students not just to memorize words, but to learn their multilingual... See Dana's full profile