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Oly K.
70/hour

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...

4.9 (101)
70/hour
389 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response time is based on Oly’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.

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...

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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...

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Alexandra M.
60/hour

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.

4.9 (40)
60/hour
354 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutesNote that average response time is based on Alexandra’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

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.

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James W.
170/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...

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5.0 (1397)
170/hour
6,265 hours tutoring

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...

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Michael N.
130/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 (810)
130/hour
3,692 hours tutoring
Response time: 46 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...

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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 (144)
80/hour
404 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.

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Elizabeth B.
60/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 (977)
60/hour
4,832 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.

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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 (707)
49/hour
1,273 hours tutoring
Response time: 43 minutesNote that average response time is based on Miguel’s active hours, which are 6:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

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...

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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 (1428)
60/hour
3,930 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 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...

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Matthew H.
55/hour

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...

5.0 (43)
55/hour
87 hours tutoring

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...

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Janelle H.
90/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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5.0 (366)
90/hour
1,034 hours tutoring
Response time: 58 minutesNote that average response time is based on Janelle’s active hours, which are 10:00 am - 3:00 am UTC.

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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Laura S.
75/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 (1265)
75/hour
4,840 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...

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Ann K.
150/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 (157)
150/hour
1,440 hours tutoring
Response time: 34 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...

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Carol Anne S.
65/hour

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...

5.0 (511)
65/hour
3,745 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response time is based on Carol Anne’s active hours, which are 9:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

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...

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Kari A.
75/hour

English PhD Student with 5 Years of High School Teaching Experience

...writing complexity. By focusing on morphology, the basic building blocks of words, I can help students decode elevated diction. I also provide evidence-based study strategies that align with student motivation....

5.0 (1)
75/hour
2 hours tutoring
Response time: 16 minutesNote that average response time is based on Kari’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.

...writing complexity. By focusing on morphology, the basic building blocks of words, I can help students decode elevated diction. I also provide evidence-based study strategies that align with student motivation....

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Troy M.
40/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 (1056)
40/hour
2,676 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 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...

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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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Tomorrow
4.9 (595)
45/hour
2,758 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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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 (138)
40/hour
515 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...

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Annah S.
40/hour

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...

4.9 (9)
40/hour
22 hours tutoring

... 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...

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Ellen W.
45/hour

Reading/Language Arts, Math, Writing, ESL/ESOL--Innovative Methods

... grammar instruction. Students read variety of stories and reading passages for pronunciation, sentence structure,and diction. ESL need comprehensible input, on-going, specific, and immediate feedback, grouping structures and techniques; building...

4.7 (251)
45/hour
872 hours tutoring

... grammar instruction. Students read variety of stories and reading passages for pronunciation, sentence structure,and diction. ESL need comprehensible input, on-going, specific, and immediate feedback, grouping structures and techniques; building...

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Abel S.
50/hour

Multi-lingual logophile

...grammar and vocabulary. I also studied nutrition communications in graduate school, so I was trained to be attentive to diction and the concept of audience....

5.0 (95)
50/hour
241 hours tutoring

...grammar and vocabulary. I also studied nutrition communications in graduate school, so I was trained to be attentive to diction and the concept of audience....

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MONA S.
50/hour

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.

4.9 (1706)
50/hour
4,784 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutesNote that average response time is based on MONA’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

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.

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Jordan P.
100/hour

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...

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5.0 (45)
100/hour
184 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

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Gregory W.
60/hour

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,...

5.0 (8)
60/hour
12 hours tutoring
Response time: 23 minutesNote that average response time is based on Gregory’s active hours, which are 12:00 am - 11:00 am UTC.

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,...

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Amy G.

5 diction lessons

I felt I really needed someone else’s opinion on my writing. I’m so glad that I chose Miranda to help me with my essays. She helped me to improve my diction, as well as the structure of which I wrote my essays. I appreciate her patience and enthusiasm that she showed me during our writing sessions. I feel that with her assistance, I was able to finish and send these essays on time. I’m confident that because of her assistance, I submitted strong college essays.
James D.

14 diction lessons

The first day we met, she began to set up and show me where my strong and weak points were. Once she established that, the actual learning began. She helps pinpoint the formation of the mouth, tongue, and teeth so that each word can come out right. I have learned a lot from her. As a matter of fact, I have already seen the improvements in my English diction and articulation already. I would recommend her to anyone who needs help in their English language.
Josh B.

22 diction lessons

Jim quickly got down to business and laid out a plan to improve my diction. I look forward to future lessons.
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