Study foreign languages has been a great help for increasing my vocabulary. I studied French in high school and I am now studying both Greek and Latin. In addition, I've spent time as an SAT tutor where I taught students vocabulary and tips for memorizing vocabulary.See Danielle's full profile

I have extensive experience building students' vocabulary. I prep students for all sorts of standardized exams that assess vocabulary, from ISEE to SHSAT to the SAT and beyond. I work with all ages to build their ability to learn, understand, and have access to academic, sensory and descriptive...See Michael's full profile

With me as your vocabulary guide, amaze even yourself as you take on new skills of using, recognizing, enjoying, correctly placing, and doing much more with all kinds of words. Become a true "worder."See Howard's full profile

Perhaps the best way to master reading is to become a "reader." I ask students to read aloud. I then ask questions about what they read, to ensure comprehension, and I go over new vocabulary words. See Olya's full profile

Hi, I'm Mike! I'm an Ivy League-educated academic coach. For fifteen years I have worked one-on-one with students as a college admissions counselor, architecture tutor, executive functioning coach, and subject tutor. My approach is to develop an encouraging, supportive mentorship with my students. *College and Grad...See Michael's full profile

I have coached many of my dance students in ESL over these years, because I've always enjoyed languages and of course, teaching. I'm available to tutor students in grammar, reading, writing, vocabulary and pronunciation. My specialty is pronunciation. Having a musical background, I have a keen ear and a...See Barbara's full profile

I'm Laura! I have a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, a Master's degree in Journalism, and a teaching certificate in TESL/TESOL/TEFL. I've been a published writer since I was 13 and have always loved the English language and its many idiosyncracies. What's most important in any class, though, is the teacher. A good...See Laura's full profile

Hi, I'm Iain, and I'm currently an undergraduate student at New York University. As a writing tutor, my proficiencies encompass a wide breadth, ranging from literary analysis and creative writing to historical evaluations and the dreaded SAT. These skills stem from years of experience, from being a professional editor...See Iain's full profile

As a PhD student, I've gone over all the ins and outs of building vocabulary. No matter what level you're at, I can help you find strategies that work for you.See Patrick's full profile

I love expanding my vocabulary! I've really enjoyed learning new vocabulary in school and in preparation for standardized tests like the SAT and GRE. I also have experience translating my expertise to helping students improve their own writing and reading comprehension skills. I have had a rigorous...See Annie's full profile

I have been tutoring for the past 7 years, K-12 students. I love helping kids become more organized and create a study schedule that works for them. One's intelligence is not set in stone or defined by an IQ score. With hard work and the right approach, students can achieve all they wish. I have always been an...See Megan's full profile

Julie is a high-achieving student at Princeton University who tutors college application preparation (Common App essays, supplements, etc.), writing, English, public speaking, and Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation. She is experienced at tutoring people of all levels and ages. From adults learning English as a second language,...See Julie's full profile

Hello, I'm Ellie! I graduated from New York University with a bachelor's degree in Teaching E.L.A. for grades 7-12 with a minor in creative writing. I then completed a master's at Teachers College Columbia in TESOL for grades K-12. As a teacher, I am very patient, and I create individualized lessons to support students...See Ellie's full profile

I have always had a knack for vocabulary and a passion for the written word. This affinity helped me achieve a perfect score on the verbal section of the GRE. More importantly, I have a gift for imparting my understanding of words to others. My approach is example based and interactive. I pride myself on helping...See Craig's full profile

Hi, I'm Kate! I graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor's degree in Communication and a minor in Sales. I am looking forward to helping you grow your career and lock down the role at the company of your dreams. I am highly qualified to help you develop your career, as I have successfully developed...See Kate's full profile

Over the past 8 years, I have taught and tutored in various subjects. I really enjoy working with my students to help you learn the material in a way that is understandable and fun. I am currently near the end of my graduate school training to be a PA (physician assistant/associate). In a few months, I will have a M.S....See Liz's full profile

Hi, I'm Kaitlyn! I'm currently a 3rd year medical student at Mount Sinai and graduated the Columbia University Premed Program with a 4.0 GPA. At Columbia, I served as a chemistry TA and lead tutor at our Academic Resource Center, where I won 2 tutoring awards - the first for my development of our tutoring resources, and...See Kaitlyn's full profile

Vocabulary is a basic tool of a professional writer -- as basic as a hammer is to a carpenter. Many years of writing for publication, as well as editing the work of others, have given me a broad vocabulary that is essential for language fluency. See Patricia's full profile

Hello! I became a teacher in order to help children become successful with their learning. I taught Kindergarten for a year and then switched to second grade for 10 years. I enjoyed hearing children's ideas about a subject, and then seeing their smiles when they began to understand a subject. I want children to...See Sonja's full profile

I have an undergraduate degree in English from the University of Cambridge, and an MA and a PhD in Literature from the University of Texas-Austin. I am also pursuing an MA in Jewish Studies and an MA in History. I have over ten years experience working as a tutor for literature and writing (across subjects). As an...See Charlotte's full profile

I lived there for almost eight years and consider myself almost fluent in Spanish. I teach academic writing, which includes paragraph structure, punctuation, self-editing techniques and grammar. I also teach oral communication, vocabulary building, reading, pronunciation and accent reduction. I have taught...See Bonnie's full profile

Hi there! I'm Dylan, a Columbia University graduate with a B.A. Magna Cum Laude in East Asian Languages and Cultures. In high school, I worked as a school-employed tutor for the Math, Science and English Language departments, and received excellent feedback from the students I taught. My favorite part of tutoring is...See Dylan's full profile

In supporting my students I used the official ISEE prep book as well as other resources. We worked on math skills (both quantitative reasoning and mathematics achievement) reading comprehension and vocabulary. Throughout we worked on strategies for the test, working from each student's strengths. With each...See Beth's full profile

I help students craft absolutely phenomenal and impactful essays that “wow” the admissions committee. I ensure that the message conveyed in the essay is clear, persuasive, and riveting, and that sentence structure, grammar, and vocabulary are impeccable. You can’t just present yourself as an excellent...See Dennis's full profile

Hi, I'm Morgan! I graduated Cum Laude from a college in the Northeast and hold a Master's Degree in Education. I'm passionate about working with people who are motivated to learn and after spending nearly a decade as a youth worker, high school teacher, and college success coach, I am comfortable supporting people of all...See Morgan's full profile