The Best Vocabulary Tutors in Washington, DC

Presently I am a full-time Middle School Social Studies and Religion Teacher at Holy Family Catholic School in Dale City, VA. I teach 6th, 7th, and 8th grade and am a 7th grade homeroom teacher. This is my eighth year at this school. Previously, I was working full-time as a Long-term Substitute Theology Teacher at the...See Sean's full profile

My name is Adam D. and I received a PhD in Archaeology at UCLA. Prior to graduate school, I completed my BA from Boston University (Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa). I have helped a diverse group of students with common application essays, PIQs, and supplements that resulted in them getting accepted to Ivy League...See Adam's full profile

Hello! Thank you so much for stopping by my profile and taking the time to learn about my background. Here’s a fun fact: our brains weren’t originally designed to read. Even though reading, especially in English, can be quite a challenge, it’s something we often take for granted. Language is all about sounds...See Jessie's full profile

In teaching these skills, vocabulary is a main component that I have always paid much attention. More important than vocabulary is how to manipulate them and use them in different contexts to express different meanings. This can be supported by reading passages on different topics and specialized...See Saudi's full profile

As an art historian with a Master’s degree and a deep commitment to education, I bring advanced subject matter expertise and a passion for teaching to my tutoring practice. I have several years of experience teaching and tutoring students across a wide level of abilities. From high school learners needing structured...See Terra's full profile

I'm Mike! I graduated cum laude with Bachelor's degrees in both English and philosophy, with a minor concentration in linguistics. I then went on to earn a Master's degree and then a Phd in philosophy. I'm now a college professor. I've been teaching since 2015. I've taught classes on writing, philosophy, classics,...See Michael's full profile

I have experience tutoring Latino students in English, Reading, and Vocabulary. I passed the Praxis-1 exams for both Reading and Writing. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Children's Literature.See David's full profile

I'm Makayla! I am a graduate of Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine. I obtained my Master of Public Health degree with an emphasis in Food Systems & Health/ Epidemiology. As a public health practitioner & consultant, I try to bring what I learned in the classroom into my tutoring approaches. I utilize a...See Makayla's full profile

I’ve had the pleasure of informally helping numerous students apply to and get into their top schools, including Brown University, University of Michigan, and Boston University. I’m excited to expand my reach to a broader subset of students. As a Brown University and Harvard Law School graduate, I’m...See Basundhara's full profile

I have an MEd from George Mason University. I have been an educator for more than 18yrs in the DC areas. I have worked with all ages and backgrounds as an ESL teacher, homebound educator & tutor of a variety of subjects. I enjoy teaching organizational & study skills to my students, along with the content matter. I have...See Heather's full profile

When assisting students with reading, I determine their knowledge of phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension (e.g. ability to summarize, identify the author's argument and supporting points, etc.). I tailor my approach based on the particular area a student is struggling in. See Shaina's full profile

In my teaching methodology, I prioritize a structured yet interactive approach, ensuring that learners are actively engaged throughout the process. I cover all essential language skills; listening, reading, writing, and speaking ; while also focusing on aspects such as pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary...See YOUSSEF's full profile

Having a broad and accurate skill in vocabulary is important for success at all educational levels as it is in the world of work. Unfortunately, a lot of 'vocabulary building' is not very helpful because it teaches new vocabulary words in a mechanical, artificial way, for example, by...See Alan's full profile

Which language is spoken at home principally? 4. Do any of the student’s friends have extensive vocabularies? We can’t teach children new words in a vacuum, without context. Words have denotations and connotations, equally important. This is why students are forever asking about new vocabulary,...See Robert's full profile

Learning more vocabulary helps you succeed in many dimensions of life. I can help you "fast-forward" your vocabulary acquisition by direct instruction and through reading good books and articles. You'll enjoy a larger vocabulary and all the associated benefits. See Christine's full profile

I began tutoring as a graduate student, working as a Writing Center tutor at my university, and also for private tutoring companies, helping students with everything from improving their vocabulary for the SAT, to tackling ESL concerns, to penning the most compelling college essays. During my doctoral studies, I...See Jennifer's full profile

I had a 7-year career as an early childhood special educator, early childhood classroom teacher, and teacher leader/instructional coach with Denver Public Schools. In 2019, I left public education to support families who are engaging in alternative forms of homeschooling through coaching and tutoring. I have experience...See Kaitlin's full profile

Due to my educational background and my language background, I have a very large vocabulary and know word usage.See Laurie's full profile

Now retired from MCPS, I co taught both general and special education students in a variety of subjects. I am highly skilled in organizational techniques, work-study habits, self monitoring skills, as well as creating targeted teaching materials or modifying standard materials to fit your child's objectives. My...See Nancy's full profile

I’m Jeffrey Spencer, a former global marketing executive turned business English teacher, executive coach, and leadership communication trainer. I’ve led major marketing teams at some of the world’s most respected companies—including Pepsi, Citigroup, Barclays, and JPMorgan Chase. Today, I bring that...See Jeffrey's full profile

I am a graduate of the University of Mary Washington who majored in Spanish. I have worked as a translator for FEMA, as a teacher in a Spanish preschool and as an ESL instructor. I have also spent a lot of time working with kids as a camp counselor and I know how to make Spanish make sense to a wide variety of learning...See Ian's full profile

I am a professional writer, editor, book publisher and photographer in Northern Virginia and have extensive experience working with students in many subject areas: SAT prep (all subjects), PSAT prep (all subjects), ACT, SSAT, GED, test-taking skills, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Geometry, Algebra I, Photography,...See Carl's full profile

I'm a research psychologist and Ph.D. statistician. I'm easy to work with, and have a sense of humor! I've used SPSS statistical software for a number of years, writing specialized programs, and even own my own copy. I've been a luncheon speaker at a SPSS users group. I've worked on a great many applied research and...See Milton's full profile

I am a firm believer in individualized learning styles, and the underlying premise that no subject is inherently difficult, so long as it is presented in a digestible way. This means recognizing and offering multiple approaches to problem-solving. I am deeply passionate about the process of learning, and find it...See Justin's full profile

My name is Catie and I am a data analytics professional with a Masters of Data Analytics Engineering. I have a passion for teaching students of all ages. I served as a TA in college and have taught for many years, both as a tutor and in my professional career. I believe in the true definition of teaching, which is to...See Catie's full profile