The Best Vocabulary Tutors in Washington, DC

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

I am an award-winning author, journalist and corporate communications consultant. Bylines include The Wall Street Journal, NPR's magazine and Village Voice Media - among 200-plus published articles. My consulting clients include the World Bank, World Vision International and George Washington University. Helping...See Amy'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 can focus on sentence structure, grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension. I prefer to use the material that is being worked with in class, but can integrate outside material in order to reinforce that which is being taught in class.See Lynda'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

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 professor at a university in Washington, DC. I was lucky to have many excellent and inspiring teachers in high...See Michael'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

I am a former lawyer and a current English language instructor at American University. I teach academic English skills including reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar to International students.See Susan'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

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

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

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

I have taught ESL for 5 years, tutoring students with a variety of native languages, including Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and Croatian. I prefer to teach students who are at least at the intermediate level. I can teach writing, reading, vocabulary, and conversation. I have a degree...See Pamela'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

Children in these grades are trying to learn a lot of the basics, in reading, writing, vocabulary, math, and science. I have tutored all of these subjects and am certified by Wyzant to tutor them. I love working with children and know that a good tutor or a good teacher can make an enormous difference in a...See Donna'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 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

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

Hi, I'm Andrea, a part-time tutor specializing in K-8 reading, writing, and vocabulary, as well as A1-B2 level French and Spanish. I am a trilingual communications professional with over ten years of experience in international relations, writing, and tutoring. I come from a family of educators- my parents...See Andrea'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

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

Hi! I'm Evan, a New York University graduate with a BA in Finance. I volunteered as a tutor for my high school in all types of high school mathematics, including Algebra I and II, Geometry, Calculus AB and BC, and Statistics, and received great reviews from students that I mentored. Beyond classwork, I am also able to...See Evan'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 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