Best Vocabulary Tutors
Are you looking for a vocabulary tutor near you? You aren’t the only parent or student that is! Students are learning more and more at earlier ages. English has the largest vocabulary of any of the 2,700 languages spoken on Earth. The Oxford English Dictionary approximately 171,000 +/- words but over 600,000 words and word phrases. That’s where a private vocabulary tutor can assist! They can work with you or your child in several areas and at the student’s level.
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Christina S. Sterling VA.
Humanities Teacher: 4th Grade through Adult
My teacher handed me the Iliad when I was fourteen, and I hated it. Eight years and two full tours of the Great Books later, I had learned to like the Western Canon but not how to understand or study it. I still felt like a person at a feast with a stuffy nose. Then I got hired to write Literature class plans and suddenly there was no more "try." What happened next was stranger than fiction, but that's a story I'll save for later. For now, can you relate to my experience? Maybe they kee... Read more
American History, Vocabulary, Grammar, European History, Reading, Writing, Geography, English
Mariam M. Leesburg VA.
Online Experienced K-12 Tutor Specializing in Core Subjects
*I am currently only tutoring online* Hi, my name is Mariam! I recently graduated from High School with an Advanced Studies Diploma along with a Governor's Seal, a Board of Education Seal, a Board of Education's Career and Technical Education Seal, and the Board of Education's Advanced Mathematics and Technology Seal as a result of my Certification in both Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. I have a year of experience from tutoring a middle school student in a fast-paced advanced math class. I ... Read more
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Vocabulary, Geometry, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Prealgebra, Reading
Sabrina G. Reston VA.
Licensed Teacher, Phi Beta Kappa Member, and Scientific Researcher
Hi, my name is Sabrina and I am a licensed teacher with extensive experience in academia, scientific research, and written communication. I have tutored students in over 100 different subjects with students representing 50 universities and 40 K-12 school districts. New students and diverse subject matters power my love for teaching. Please reach out to me if I meet your subject needs (see below) or if you want to learn more about me. Academic Background & Qualifications: I graduated from Mou... Read more
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, American History, Biology, Chemistry, Vocabulary, Grammar, Microsoft Excel
Claire S. Leesburg VA.
Patient French teacher and tutor with extensive experience
Bonjour! French is a beautiful language that I enjoy sharing with others! I love to tutor because I know how much is accomplished by working one on one. Tailoring the lessons according to the needs of the individual learner, I carefully select resources to develop his or her French speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Having grown up in a French-speaking home, I developed basic communication skills from an early age. Later, I minored in French as an undergraduate at Fordham ... Read more
Vocabulary, Grammar, French, Reading, English, Spelling
Ananya R. Ashburn VA.
Elementary Tutor
Hi, my name is Ananya R. and I am a senior in high school. I am the valedictorian of my class with the highest GPA, and I currently take college classes. I am a native English-speaker, and I have multiple years of experience working with younger students. Your first lesson will be completely free, and please contact me for more information! I am looking forward to working with you!... Read more
Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Study Skills, Writing, English, ESL/ESOL, Spelling
David S. Ashburn VA.
English, ESL, Spanish, reading, and writing tutor
I have taught hundreds of students in both group and individual settings. In these classes, I have helped students improve their understanding of English, Spanish, math, the SAT, and the ACT. I first started tutoring as a teenager helping my parents with the students struggling in the classes they taught. Through college, I tutored fellow classmates to passing grades in both English and Spanish. To this day, I continue on that course as a tutor and a full-time ESL professor at a privat... Read more
Algebra 1, Vocabulary, Grammar, Prealgebra, Reading, Spanish, Writing, English
Amie B. Poolesville MD.
Patient, friendly, experienced
I figured out a long time ago that a good teacher makes all the difference in learning. The teachers that made the subject enjoyable, and were really interested in making sure I understood the material, were the most effective. As a longtime K-12 homeschool instructor, I have always guided my students to a strong foundation in math, science, and language arts. With individual instruction, I have the opportunity to really engage a student's interest before providing a chance for them to pra... Read more
Vocabulary, Grammar, Prealgebra, Reading, Writing, English, Literature, Proofreading
Marina M. Leesburg VA.
Part-time tutor
I have been teaching in Virginia for 26 years. I have experience in Elementary, special education, ELL and high school. I enjoy working with small groups and individually with students. I would love to work with your child to help him/her succeed in school. Teaching is my passion. My approach to teaching/tutoring is to first form a relationship of trust with the student. Then, I focus on the student's strengths and see what strategies work best for him or her. I believe in a lot of hand... Read more
Vocabulary, Reading, Writing, ESL/ESOL
Nathan V. Leesburg VA.
Love to learn? Me too!
As someone who spent a lot of time as a student after high school I know what it takes to succeed in academic life after high school. I graduated magna cum laude from undergrad and have a master's degree and a law degree. I have been practicing law for 11 years and I am looking to help others get where they want to go academically in the way that others helped me in the same way. I have taught at the University of Virginia School of law from 2005-2015, I have tutored undergraduate students... Read more
Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Writing, Literature, Proofreading
Lisa P. Ashburn VA.
Experienced Tutor (MA degree) for French, English & GED Prep
Hello! My name is Lisa and I am excited about the possibility of becoming your tutor! I graduated from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor in 1996 with a BA in French. While an undergraduate, I studied at the Universite de Provence (France) for one year. I consider myself conversationally fluent in French. I hold a Master's degree in International Affairs from George Washington University. The focus of my degree is Education for Disadvantaged Youth. Professional Background: After rec... Read more
Vocabulary, French, Reading, English, Literature, Study Skills
- Determining the meaning of a word based on its use
- Learning to sort familiar words into categories based on their meaning (for example, colors, shapes, etc.)
- Recognizing base words and their inflections (for example, cook, cooks, cooked, cooking)
- Identify the words that make up a contraction
- Understand compound words
- Identify common synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms
- Use knowledge of the root of a word to determine its meaning
- Analyze words for roots and affixes, including Greek and Latin roots
Depending upon the student’s grade and level, a vocabulary tutor can assist in class prep, homework, study and test review & preparation. It doesn’t take long for a student to feel more comfortable and confident in their vocabulary skills and abilities.We make it simple to get started! To begin improving your grades today, check out our tutor listings and just send them a message to learn more and see if there’s a fit. We make it easy and fast to get help. You also are not billed for the 1st hour if there’s not a fit. But with our tools, reviews and confidential conversations with tutors before starting, we’re sure you can find a private ttor that will help you reach your goals beginning now!
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