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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Laura S. Plano TX.
Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic from Elementary to SAT/ACT Prep
As Valedictorian of my high school class and a Cum Laude graduate of Texas A&M University, I have a record of excellence in education. With a BA degree in English and a minor in accounting, I have a passion for all things English and all things math. For several years, I have honed my tutoring skills in three areas: English, mathematics, and test prep. I am an expert in the English language (reading comprehension, writing, grammar, and phonics), and I love math. For several years, I taught... Read more
Algebra 1, American History, Vocabulary, Grammar, European History, Prealgebra, Reading, Writing
Laurie G. Aliso Viejo CA.
Credentialed Teacher Knowledgeable in K-8 Core & Special Needs
I have over 25 years experience teaching both children and adults in a classroom and privately. My teaching credential is from California State Northridge and I also have a bachelor's degree from George Washington University in East Asian Studies and an Accounting equivalency from UCLA. Special needs, ESL, creative writing, arts, and language are part of my background base as well. No subject area is too small or large to address. Teaching is what I love to do best and I want your learni... Read more
Vocabulary, Grammar, Phonics, Prealgebra, Reading, Study Skills, English, Literature
Robert D. Rochester PA.
Writing, Reading, and Philosophy Tutor
Growing up, I had an interest in learning about the world. As a teenager, I discovered the richness and open-ended possibility contained in the field of philosophy, which studies large-scale questions that are often not covered in other subjects. I believe that the pursuit of knowledge is successful when the process of study stands in harmony with the student?s own nature and disposition, so that learning becomes natural and joyful. I graduated from Cornell University, B.A. Philosophy, Dis... Read more
Algebra 1, Vocabulary, Reading, Writing, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, ACT Reading, ACT English
Sarah F. Saint Simons Island GA.
Patient, Knowledgeable, and Resourceful Law & Bar exam tutor
Hi! My name is Sarah, I graduated from the University of Maryland School of Law and also have a B.A. in English Literature with a minor in Rhetoric from the University of Maryland. I recently passed the Uniform Bar Exam with a 299 and have also passed the 2014 Maryland Bar exam and the MPRE. I have been tutoring law students and Bar exam candidates for many years and am passionate about seeing my students succeed in their law school courses and passing the Bar exam. I have a very flexi... Read more
American History, Vocabulary, Reading, Study Skills, Writing, English, Literature, LSAT
Pamela H. Lexington MA.
Experienced teacher supports student success in skill building
I have 40 years' experience working with students with special needs or needing extra academic support. Within the public school and privately, I have tutored in all subjects at the secondary and elementary level. I worked with private students for years or for the time needed for test preparation or support in a specific subject. I have worked privately doing independent tutoring, in the public school and in private school with students on the autism spectrum, with ADHD, with specific le... Read more
American History, Biology, Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Writing, English, ESL/ESOL
Steven F. Gaithersburg MD.
Professor for English, College Test Prep, LSAT and other subjects.
I am a former university professor and an expert on all aspects of English and the humanities and the social sciences. I taught at the university level for about 20 years and then at a private school for 15. I have tutored at all levels - pre-school, elementary, middle school, high school, undergraduate, graduate and professional - since 2007. I help students in many subjects, and I enjoy helping all ages and levels to learn and accomplish their goals. I have researched and taught all aspe... Read more
Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Writing, English, ESL/ESOL, SAT Reading, SAT Writing
Johnny R. Lisle IL.
K-9th Grade - Over 25 years of Certified Teaching Experience
My name is Johnny R. I am a UIC graduate and a certified teacher who has taught grades kindergarten through 9th grade for over 25 years and have privately tutored students for over the last 20. I feel confident teaching students in an exciting and comprehensive way. I definitely believe in positive re-enforcement to develop self-esteem and motivation to encourage completion of assignments given. I have helped over 300 tutorial students in this time and have a special talent for encouragin... Read more
American History, Vocabulary, Grammar, Prealgebra, Reading, Writing, English, GED
Maria B. Fredericksburg VA.
Patient Elementary Educator & Experienced Tutor
Hi, I'm Maria and I am an elementary educator. I love tutoring because I am able to work on the academic needs of the individual student. I adjust the instruction to the specific needs of the student. I create engaging lessons and use a variety of strategies to support my students. I believe learning should be fun and I create learning games to reinforce skills the student and I are working on. My experience includes working with students with Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), ADD, specifi... Read more
Vocabulary, Grammar, Phonics, Reading, Spelling, Elementary Math, Elementary Science, Elementary (K-6th)
Bob P. Duluth GA.
Enthusiastic Expert in Writing, SAT/ACT, AP Hist/Lit
A former AP/Honors History and Lit teacher, I have extensive experience tutoring HS, MS, and college students (GACE-certified in HS/MS History, Political Science, English, and Geography) and unique real-world experiences and credentials. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa from Washington University and cum laude from Michigan Law School, I was a law professor and law firm partner, specializing in corporate and international transactions law at several of the largest and most prestigious firms in... Read more
Algebra 1, American History, Vocabulary, Grammar, European History, Reading, Writing, Geography
Denise L. Bloomington IN.
Effective Online Tutor for Test Prep & Math/ Science Classes
Each person learns differently. Reading from a text works great for some people. But in my experience, most students understand a subject better when they learn through using real examples, sketches, and visual materials. I have enjoyed helping students "get it" for over 20 years as a teacher, university faculty member, tutor, and director of a nonprofit school and learning center. Now I want to use that experience to help you succeed. I majored in science as an undergrad, and always loved s... Read more
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Vocabulary, Physics, Prealgebra, Writing, Statistics, Anatomy
- 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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