The Best Vocabulary Tutors in Washington, DC

Presently I am a full-time High School teacher. I teach 10th and 12th grade students. I previously taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Middle School students. Prior to that, I completed my MA in church history at The Catholic University of America; prior to that I received my BA in political science and history from...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

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'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 have honed my english language skills throughout my life. I came to recognize the importance of strong vocabulary skills in my AP Language and Composition high school course. I have improved my vocabulary by studying for standardized tests and being an avid reader. Vocabulary is a life-long skill...See Julia'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 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

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 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

Hello, My name is Rebecca. I am a graduate of Towson University with my Masters in Education. I am a certified biology and chemistry teacher for the secondary level (grades 7-12). I have a lot of experience with tutoring the sciences as well as math. I am currently only booking weekend sessions unless you want online...See Rebecca'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

Hello, my name Sheena and I love bringing joy and motivation to learning. It is so gratifying to see students grow and respond to encouragement. I have over 10 years of project management, system design, and finance experience. I hold a Doctorate in Health Informatics and am an Adjunct Professor at the UTHealth School of...See Sheena'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

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

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

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

I have an M.A. in Jewish Studies from the Rothberg International School of Hebrew University, and a B.A. in Russian Literature from Reed College. I am also a returned Peace Corps Volunteer, who lived for several years in West Africa. I am happy to teach elementary Jewish and world history, and can also give some...See Jacob'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 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

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 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