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

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

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

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 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

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

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

I've been teaching reading for nearly 10 years. My expertise is to help students bridge gaps and learning, to improve their vocabulary and writing skills and to develop a passion for reading.See Cassandra'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

I take a proactive and fun approach to tutoring AP US History, AP World History, Political Science, International Relations, Art History, SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, and several other subjects and tests. During my time in the military, I tutored math, Officer Candidate School test preparation, ASVAB review, and physical...See Jenny'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

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 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

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

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 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

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 am an upper-level undergraduate at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, double majoring in Psychology and History with minors in Religious Studies and Anthropology. I have four years of private tutoring experience across all age groups in English, Psychology, History, Elementary Math, and general homework support, as...See Faith'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

My educational journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, and this foundation propelled me into a Doctorate in Biomedical Science, where I gained experience in teaching and research. Throughout my academic career, I was fortunate to gain teaching experience as a graduate school teaching assistant and...See Ireti'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 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

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

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

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