The Best Vocabulary Tutors in Washington, DC

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

As a literature major and published writer, I understand the challenges that writing can present. I am passionate about helping students improve their communication skills and achieve their goals -- whether that means perfecting personal statements, polishing assignments, or composing essays for college applications. I...See Molly'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

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 specialize in the college admissions process, college essays, and the SAT. In high school, I graduated as an IB Diploma recipient with a 4.52 GPA. As for test scores, I scored in the 99+ percentile on the SAT with a perfect score in Critical Reading. I was accepted to Harvard (attended), Yale, Princeton, University...See Olivia'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'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 an energetic educator and successful businessperson who has been teaching, mentoring others, and applying my writing and speaking skills most of my life. I attended college to be a high school English and Speech teacher. After graduating, I taught both and served as a judge for high school Speech tournaments....See Susan's full profile

I have lived in Latin American countries for a year, grew up speaking Spanish, and studied Spanish at a university level. As a writer, I also have strong writing and language skills in English, to support tutoring in vocabulary for SAT or English and reading skills. Further, I am a certified Early childhood...See Alyssha's full profile

I am happy to provide lessons on any grammatical or technical questions you may have, and I have a wealth of resources available, including digital presentations, grammar games, vocabulary sets, worksheets and creative assignments. I look forward to helping you learn and apply your skills confidently!See Chiann's full profile

I taught French at a high school level for one year. I have a great passion for the language and its culture and arts. I studied French throughout high school and at university, with continued independent study. I was a theatre major in college and have been a professional actress. Additionally, I taught technical...See Amy'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

John is a certified CELTA ESL Teacher with 140+ hours in training to teach English as a second language. John believes in motivating students to reach their fullest potential. John has a B.A. in International Studies and Minor in Modern Languages from Virginia Military Institute and a M.J.A. in Justice Administration...See John'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 an education advocate and humanities academic--I can tutor you in the skill sets in which I have post-graduate education and experience: research, critical reading analysis, writing. Former elementary through high school public schools substitute teacher, arts magnet high civics teacher and book bus library...See Aaron's full profile

Hello! My name is Phoenix, and I am looking to tutor students in different areas of English, including language, proofreading, lit, and writing. I'm open to students of all ages. I've always had a love for reading, writing, and words in general. Throughout school, I loved reading for fun and had a passion for creative...See Phoenix'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

Learning a new language requires memorizing a lot of words and grammar rules. I use a lot of memorization techniques to help you remember grammar rules and vocabulary. I understand that most students have NO TIME. So I have developed shortcut methods for learning French vocabulary, French grammar and French...See MARIE's full profile

Hello, I'm Sheena and I love bringing joy and motivation to learning. It is so gratifying to see students grow and respond to the encouragement. I have over 10 years of project management, system design, and finance experience. I am a current Doctorate in Health Informatics candidate at the UTHealth School of Biomedical...See Sheena's full profile

I am also a Certified Reading Teacher in Maryland. I have taught reading to elementary age students during guided reading group time, where I teach specific reading strategies, work on vocabulary, fluency as well as comprehension during oral and written practice. See Teresa's full profile

Hello Potential Student! It is my duty and destiny to help people learn and understand a variety of subjects! You WILL NOT be disappointed! I am a Highly Qualified Tutor with over 20 years experience tutoring. I have over 5 years experience teaching at the college level and 7 years in the public and private...See Orisha'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

I am a social worker with over 20 years' experience working with children. I have enjoyed tutoring in both the home setting and the after school classroom. Regardless of the subject, I find the most effective way to achieve positive results is to first determine what type of learner a child is, whether visual or...See Latrese's full profile