...ages, ranging from elementary school to college students through various subjects. I have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed my skills in making successful and individualized learning fun. Math, science and test prep are the subjects I'm particularly passionate about tutoring, as I've always loved those subjects...
Read more
I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.
Read more
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare them for college in the United States. Even though I tutor a wide range of subjects, I enjoy teaching English and standardized...
Read more
...the SAT I actually wasn't satisfied with my score, so I spent 2 months working hard to get my score to where I wanted it to be. The second time I took the exam I saw a 200-point increase. Previously, I have had experience teaching the SSAT and the SAT. The student I tutored in SSAT successfully passed the exam is now attending a private high school abroad. With VarsityTutor's online learning platform, I will...
Read more
...disintegrated. So, we followed the mantra Algebra is not magic, reminding the student in times when she faltered that she can think through a math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs needs. While some learned better through mnemonics...
Read more
...Papers, Speeches, Creative Writing, Graduate Theses, and Personal Statements. I am also available to assist individuals for whom English is their second language. I have a passion for both language and deep Literary Analysis, and am available for English Reading and Writing assistance, as well as general homework help in Humanities and Proofreading. My teaching philosophy highly emphasizes collaboration: we will work together to improve in areas that need strengthening. I also have helped students...
Read more
I have a B.A. in English Language and Literature, and in Cinema and Media Studies from The University of Chicago, and an M.A. in Film Studies from The University of Iowa, where I also spent two years as a T.A., teaching undergraduate courses in film studies and related fields. I firmly believe that self-confidence, far more than ambition or natural aptitude, is the greatest determinant of success in an academic setting. By "confidence" I mean...
Read more
I am currently finishing a Master's Degree program at Georgetown University, in Physiology and Biophysics. While I am schooled in the sciences, I have a passion for the humanities, and love tutoring students in writing, critical thinking, and reading comprehension. My tutoring style is informal, as I believe the best way to motivate students is through conversation, rather than strict lecturing. Instead of asking...
Read more
...most of my summer in Boston taking Organic Chemistry at Harvard. Outside of the classroom, I'm a part of Georgetown's club rugby team and also participate in GUMSHOE, a club that teaches math and science to inner city students. I also enjoy going for runs to the monuments in DC and playing in pickup soccer games! For me, I especially enjoy tutoring mathematics because I think it serves as a foundation for a number of...
Read more
...etc.) and also have a history of success on multiple standardized tests, having scored in at least the 98th percentile on the ISEE, ACT, SAT, and LSAT. While in college, I was president of the Tufts Debate Team for 2 years, have traveled internationally competing in debate tournaments, and tutored extensively on campus. I have years of experience teaching students of all ages in different subjects, and I am excited to work with new clients...
Read more
...Brigham Young University, and am currently an undecided major. I have a passion for tutoring and helping my pupils succeed. I am charismatic, fun, hardworking, spontaneous, and reliable! I am more than a guy with a brain; I have an ability to connect with people on a personal level. As you will see, my various tactics and approaches when it comes to tutoring are as effective as they are unique and engaging.... Students learn, retain, and...
Read more
...of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology....
Read more
...I have 3 years of experience working as a speech therapist with kindergarten through twelfth grade students, and I am passionate about helping students develop and master all aspects of literacy. I am used to working with students in one-on-one and group settings, and I have both classroom and pull-out experience. In a typical day, I help students to address many facets of their language and literacy, including vocabulary, writing, phonemic awareness, verbal organization, sentence...
Read more
...what they are assigned to learn with what they know well already or what they are skilled at, so that they don't feel as if they are approaching their task with no preparation. I would also like to aid in the development of strategies that are applicable to general assignments instead of focusing on learning a subject simply to get a certain grade on a test. I will share my own strategies of time management,...
Read more
...experience leading multinational corporations. I served as a member of the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee for President George H.W. Bush, and the Environmental Technology Export Council for President Clinton. My goal is to inspire students and help them prepare for opportunities in the rapidly growing STEM fields. I am certified to teach Mathematics and Physics in Grades 6-12. I enjoy tutoring students in physics, all types of math, and standardized test preparation. In my...
Read more
As a master's student and former medical student, I know how challenging academics can be. I also know how having a helping hand, a guidance through the confusion, can help one gain confidence in themselves to excel. From tutoring children to post-graduates, I have seen that all students (no matter their age, level of education, strengths, weaknesses, etc.) who are willing to learn can succeed. ... In a typical first session, the student and I usually...
Read more
...able to independently complete a task they weren't able to before. This comes through in my tutoring. I utilize BST (behavior skills training) and a variety of best teaching practices from the field of ABA to help my students quickly master subjects to fluency. I am positive, I am patient, and I am skilled at working with students that need a little extra help or a slightly different approach to master knowledge. I would love...
Read more
I am a current undergraduate (Junior) at the University of Pennsylvania. I am a B.A. candidate in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations. I currently work for my university as a critical writing tutor in the UPenn Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing - this will be my third year tutoring. I love working with my peers to help them improve research papers and personal essays! I have also worked extensively in the...
Read more
I've always harbored dual passions for learning and teaching. Growing up in Kansas City, I participated in competitive math and spelling, going on to tutor middle school MathCounts and serve as my younger sibling's spelling bee coach. These experiences cemented my desire to serve as a mentor for others. With a background in higher-level math, I tutored the subject throughout high school while also serving as captain of the varsity tennis team and teaching private...
Read more
...studied intensive German at the Goethe Institute in Berlin, and received my MSc in Palaeopathology from Durham University in the UK. In addition to this, I am a certified TEFL instructor. I tutor a variety of subjects, but I am the most passionate about reading, writing and history. I am also very passionate about Latin and other languages. I consider myself to be a lifelong learner, and I pursue new subjects with the goal of...
Read more
Our interview process, stringent qualifications, and background screening ensure that only the best Vocabulary tutors work with Varsity Tutors. To assure a successful experience, you're paired with one of these qualified tutors by an expert director - and we stand behind that match with our money-back guarantee.
Receive personally tailored Vocabulary lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
Vocabulary Tutoring FAQ
Expanding a child's vocabulary is one of the most important functions of elementary English education. Learning new words gives students more ways to express themselves while also helping them to prepare for the Common Core standardized exams that begin in third grade. If your child seems to be struggling with their word acquisition, Varsity Tutors can refer you to an experienced vocabulary tutor who can help them pursue their academic goals.
Here are some benefits of elementary school vocabulary tutoring:
Working in a one-on-one learning environment
Study sessions designed around a student's learning style
Standardized test prep
The ability to learn at a child's own pace
The value of a dedicated one-on-one learning environment cannot be overstated. A vocabulary tutor does not have the same time constraints a classroom teacher might, enabling them to build a connection with their pupil. If your child is interested in dinosaurs, all of the example sentences during vocabulary tutoring sessions can pertain to dinosaurs to make sessions more engaging. Sessions can be tailored to a student's individual learning style. Visual learners pick up new vocabulary words best when they can see them, making flashcards an effective technique. Alternatively, hearing words used in a sentence may help it sink into an auditory learner's mind. Either way, students can ask any questions they have and receive a timely response from their tutor. This enables them to seek extra help before they fall behind their peers.
If your young student struggles with test anxiety, their vocabulary knowledge may have little to do with their exam scores. In this scenario, vocabulary tutoring sessions may center on practice exams to give your child a sense of what to expect, removing fear of the unknown from the equation. This may prove especially valuable for the Common Core exams at the end of the school year, which can feel very intimidating. A tutor may also share test-taking tips that a student can fall back on if they don't know an answer.
If you've reached this site by searching for "vocabulary tutoring near me," your search ends here. Varsity Tutors offers a powerful service that connects students of all ages and ability levels with knowledgeable tutors who can help them pursue their academic goals. In addition, our exclusive Live Learning Platform facilitates digital vocabulary tutoring sessions to take the hassle out of the process. Please reach out to us for more information!
4.9/5.0 Satisfaction Rating*
Your Personalized Tutoring Program and Instructor
Identify Needs
Our knowledgeable directors help you choose your tutor with your learning profile and personality in mind.
Customize Learning
Your tutor can customize your lessons and present concepts in engaging easy-to-understand-ways.
Increased Results
You can learn more efficiently and effectively because the teaching style is tailored to you.
Online Convenience
With the flexibility of online tutoring, your tutor can be arranged to meet at a time that suits you.
Recent Vocabulary Tutoring Session Notes
During this session, we worked on the student's English assignment which was to create a 15 line poem. She decided to create a Haiku poem based upon her love for dogs. Brainstorming and creating the poem was an easy task for student as it is a topic she thoroughly enjoys. She required minimal assistance with this assignment.
We finished the student's outline for her final essay that will be an in class essay. She needed to create a strong thesis and find her proof via 4 different pieces of literature they read during the course of the semester. The last few minutes of class were used to review for her Spanish conversation final. We will resume classes at the beginning of the year.
The student and I spent the majority of our session preparing for his upcoming English final. We went through an entire practice sheet that was essentially a practice version of his exam. We developed a good strategy for going through a poem from when he receives it to when he makes his final observations. He has definitely progressed when it comes to analyzing poetry and doing the work necessary to understand it.
We spent 30 minutes reviewing for her Biology final. Discussed the origins of genetic disorders and diseases and how they differ from viral and bacterial diseases. Remaining hour was spent preparing for her English final. Time spent discussing vocabulary literary devices, and To Kill a Mockingbird. Developed examples of concepts such as themes, motifs, climax, plot, etc. from movies and music. Then she applies these concepts to the novel To Kill a Mockingbird.
We spent most of our time today on the student's spelling words. I could really see marked improvement today. He also finished his math homework, and wrote a story using his spelling words.
Finished material for reading (plot chart and Venn diagram); practiced saying and spelling sight words; practiced addition speed facts; practiced vowel sounds.
The student can continue working on summer packet and reading independently at home.