The Best Vocabulary Tutors in Washington, DC

I have excellent reading skills, with 40 years of practice. I have a robust vocabulary and strong grammar, syntax, and comprehension skills, honed by years of proofreading and copy editingSee Sharon's full profile

As an art historian and college professor with 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

SUBJECTS TAUGHT: grades 1 to 10 MATH - including pre-algebra, algebra, geometry ***************************************************************************** LOCATION: virtual sessions MY EXPERIENCE: 13 years+ as a professional tutor *****************************************************************************...See Molly'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

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

Hello! My name is Sarah; thank you for stopping by my profile:) After a two year hiatus due to being abroad, I am excited to be resuming tutoring. I specialize in college applications, essay writing, and homework help. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cornell University in 2023 with a double major in Government and...See Sarah's full profile

I have over 25 years of teaching experience in English on the college, middle and high school levels. I believe that individualized instruction is the best way for students to improve their reading and writing skills. My expertise and patient teaching style will help give you the skills you will need to succeed.See Andrew'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 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

After nearly 20 years as a university professor, I now teach at a private school and as a private tutor. I am an expert in all areas of English language: speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and accent reduction.See Steven'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

Hi everyone! I'm Ben. I have a bachelor's degree in history and political science and a master's degree in government and politics. I tutor middle school, high school, college, and graduate students. I teach AP US History and AP US Government. I also review, proofread, and provide prompt feedback on writing in any form....See Ben'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

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

I am a retired Air Force officer with a PhD in Engineering. I have been tutoring or teaching all levels of math and test preparation for more than 20 years. I have considerable one-on-one experience in an online environment and have a variety of materials and tools at my disposal to make online learning fun! I have...See Erin's full profile

For the past 10+ years, my experience includes small group and one-on-one instruction grades K-6. Using a multi-sensory approach, my experience includes phonemic awareness, decoding, writing, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency and spelling. See Karen's full profile

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

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

Dear Parents and Students, Hello! My name is Caitlin. I am a long-time humanities and special education teacher with a decade of experience working with students who are hitting road blocks at school. In addition to one-on-one tutoring, I also teach humanities full time in Washington, D.C., working primarily with...See Caitlin'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 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

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

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 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