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RD H. Concord, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
RD H.
$45/hour

Concord, CA

Credentialed English Teacher

I am a credentialed English teacher. I have also volunteered for Opportunity Junction's adult ESL workshops that provided written and conversational support for intermediate level ESL adults. I offered vocabulary worksheets, short essay...

4.8 (108)
$45/hour
377 hours tutoring
Response time: 30 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am a credentialed English teacher. I have also volunteered for Opportunity Junction's adult ESL workshops that provided written and conversational support for intermediate level ESL adults. I offered vocabulary worksheets, short essay...

Charles K. La Palma, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Charles K.
$50/hour

La Palma, CA

ESL, IELTS, TOEFL tutor

I am currently employed as an ESL instructor at a private postsecondary school and also as a IELTS test speaking and writing rater. I have over 20 years experience in ESL (All levels and subjects), TOEFL, and IELTS. I graduated from California...

4.9 (18)
$50/hour
42 hours tutoring

I am currently employed as an ESL instructor at a private postsecondary school and also as a IELTS test speaking and writing rater. I have over 20 years experience in ESL (All levels and subjects), TOEFL, and IELTS. I graduated from California...

Matthew K. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Matthew K.
$100/hour

Los Angeles, CA

6+ years experience as ESL/EFL/TESOL teacher

I began teaching English in college as a volunteer for a Literacy Council that certified me in ESL instruction. I led an ESL course for Hispanic adults for one year using my Spanish ability to help me teach. I am also fluent in French and...

5.0 (331)
$100/hour
1,947 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response time is based on Matthew’s active hours, which are 10:00 pm - 1:00 pm UTC.

I began teaching English in college as a volunteer for a Literacy Council that certified me in ESL instruction. I led an ESL course for Hispanic adults for one year using my Spanish ability to help me teach. I am also fluent in French and...

Jacquelyn L. Sacramento, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jacquelyn L.
$40/hour

Sacramento, CA

Experienced READING and MATH (Elementary Math through Algebra 2)

4+ years experience working for a prestigious education company, specializing in reading, comprehension, and math instruction (proficient in Seeing Stars, Visualizing and Verbalizing, and On Cloud Nine). 10+ years experience tutoring other...

4.8 (123)
$40/hour
687 hours tutoring

4+ years experience working for a prestigious education company, specializing in reading, comprehension, and math instruction (proficient in Seeing Stars, Visualizing and Verbalizing, and On Cloud Nine). 10+ years experience tutoring other...

Helen M. Patterson, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Helen M.
$25/hour

Patterson, CA

Helping Students achieve goals

Hi! I have tutored 4th graders through Americorp in Language arts, math, spelling, and reading, and I was in the child development field for 15 years. I'm trilingual in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. I have Bachelor Degree in Arts. I currently...

4.9 (320)
$25/hour
1,732 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Hi! I have tutored 4th graders through Americorp in Language arts, math, spelling, and reading, and I was in the child development field for 15 years. I'm trilingual in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. I have Bachelor Degree in Arts. I currently...

Maddy D. Culver City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Maddy D.
$65/hour

Culver City, CA

Gentle, engaging, patient language tutor (French, ESL, Spanish)

Hi! I'm Maddy (French, ESL, beginner / intermediate Spanish). I've always been a language lover and started learning French at an early age. Although I grew up in the UK, I had extended family based in France with whom I often went to stay,...

4.9 (52)
$65/hour
195 hours tutoring

Hi! I'm Maddy (French, ESL, beginner / intermediate Spanish). I've always been a language lover and started learning French at an early age. Although I grew up in the UK, I had extended family based in France with whom I often went to stay,...

Autumn G. San Diego, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Autumn G.
$50/hour

San Diego, CA

Master's in English with 8+ Years of Teaching Experience

I have tutored and taught English to non-native speakers for many years. My goal is to help students be more confident so that they can become more fluent in English.

4.9 (62)
$50/hour
144 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 minutesNote that average response time is based on Autumn’s active hours, which are 10:00 pm - 1:00 pm UTC.

I have tutored and taught English to non-native speakers for many years. My goal is to help students be more confident so that they can become more fluent in English.

Sherry W. Newbury Park, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sherry W.
$40/hour

Newbury Park, CA

Top Quality English Language Acquisition/Accent Reduction

I was a sought after ESL/ESOL teacher for many years in San Diego County and have taught ESL I - III and Project Write to over 25 different language backgrounds. I was blessed with the latest and most effective teaching techniques as...

5.0 (1590)
$40/hour
4,391 hours tutoring

I was a sought after ESL/ESOL teacher for many years in San Diego County and have taught ESL I - III and Project Write to over 25 different language backgrounds. I was blessed with the latest and most effective teaching techniques as...

Jeeyoung L. Riverside, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeeyoung L.
$150/hour

Riverside, CA

ESL/ESOL

I have a Leadership PhD and six master's degrees including one in English. I have taught ESL grammar, speaking, and lab at the university level. I've also taught American students in College Writing.

5.0 (66)
$150/hour
170 hours tutoring

I have a Leadership PhD and six master's degrees including one in English. I have taught ESL grammar, speaking, and lab at the university level. I've also taught American students in College Writing.

Hiro M. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hiro M.
$50/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Experienced Japanese and ESL teacher

I have a master's degree in TESL. I have taught ESL at LA unified school district, adult education division, for 15 years. I teach communication based teaching method in speaking and writing. reading and listening are passive acts, but speaking...

5.0 (447)
$50/hour
2,105 hours tutoring

I have a master's degree in TESL. I have taught ESL at LA unified school district, adult education division, for 15 years. I teach communication based teaching method in speaking and writing. reading and listening are passive acts, but speaking...

Evelina N. Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Evelina N.
$70/hour

Berkeley, CA

Experienced ESL Instructor

I am a licensed ESL teacher with training in the science of reading to address the needs of neurodiverse learners with reading challenges. I have worked in language education for over ten years and I love working with students interested in...

5.0 (2)
$70/hour
5 hours tutoring

I am a licensed ESL teacher with training in the science of reading to address the needs of neurodiverse learners with reading challenges. I have worked in language education for over ten years and I love working with students interested in...

Teresa A. Manhattan Beach, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Teresa A.
$62/hour

Manhattan Beach, CA

Expert ESL Instructor with 19+ Years of Experience in All Levels

With over 19 years of experience (16 years at a language institute in Los Angeles and 4 years online), I have successfully taught all levels of grammar, reading, writing, and communication skills courses as well as classes focused on phrasal verbs...

5.0 (600)
$62/hour
3,170 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutesNote that average response time is based on Teresa’s active hours, which are 7:00 am - 7:00 am UTC.

With over 19 years of experience (16 years at a language institute in Los Angeles and 4 years online), I have successfully taught all levels of grammar, reading, writing, and communication skills courses as well as classes focused on phrasal verbs...

Kawther H. Burbank, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kawther H.
$30/hour

Burbank, CA

MA. Degree in translation and BA in English language

Eighteen years of teaching English as a second language outside the USA and five years inside the USA.

4.8 (50)
$30/hour
149 hours tutoring

Eighteen years of teaching English as a second language outside the USA and five years inside the USA.

Erica F. Wilton, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Erica F.
$60/hour

Wilton, CA

Experienced French and English (ESL) Tutor!

I have tutored multiple students in ESL from all types of backgrounds, cultures, and language levels. Three years ago, I taught English in Paris, France to groups of middle school and high school students. I created all of my own lesson plans and...

5.0 (896)
$60/hour
1,590 hours tutoring

I have tutored multiple students in ESL from all types of backgrounds, cultures, and language levels. Three years ago, I taught English in Paris, France to groups of middle school and high school students. I created all of my own lesson plans and...

Angela A. Downey, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Angela A.
$100/hour

Downey, CA

MA, TESOL, University of Southern California

I currently teach developmental English at Otis College of Art and Design in the Liberal Arts and Sciences department. Through faculty development grants, I have published on topics related to English for Specific Purposes with research into the...

5.0 (121)
$100/hour
681 hours tutoring
Response time: 54 minutesNote that average response time is based on Angela’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

I currently teach developmental English at Otis College of Art and Design in the Liberal Arts and Sciences department. Through faculty development grants, I have published on topics related to English for Specific Purposes with research into the...

Heather R. Lancaster, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Heather R.
$75/hour

Lancaster, CA

Heather R. Math, English, Reading, Writing, SAT

ESL/ESOL certified tutor.

4.5 (6)
$75/hour
29 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

ESL/ESOL certified tutor.

Carol Anne S. Tarzana, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carol Anne S.
$65/hour

Tarzana, CA

MA in Linguistics, ESL/ESOL tutoring experience over 15 years

I have worked with TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) students over the years who needed to improve their English reading, writing, and speaking skills, with great success. While it is sometimes easier to work with...

5.0 (510)
$65/hour
3,728 hours tutoring
Response time: 24 minutesNote that average response time is based on Carol Anne’s active hours, which are 9:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

I have worked with TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) students over the years who needed to improve their English reading, writing, and speaking skills, with great success. While it is sometimes easier to work with...

Nicole H. Westlake Village, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nicole H.
$200/hour

Westlake Village, CA

Psychology PhD, Dissertations, Research Methods, College Essays

I have several years of professional experience in teaching ESL students skills in reading, writing, and speaking in both classroom and one-on-one sessions. In addition, Spanish is my second language. So I welcome Spanish-speaking students who...

5.0 (631)
$200/hour
2,125 hours tutoring

I have several years of professional experience in teaching ESL students skills in reading, writing, and speaking in both classroom and one-on-one sessions. In addition, Spanish is my second language. So I welcome Spanish-speaking students who...

James B. Palmdale, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
James B.
$55/hour

Palmdale, CA

Spanish Tutor - MA in Spanish Literature with BA in Spanish Language

I enjoy learning foreign languages and believe that everyone should speak at least two languages. Myself, I'm a native English speaker and I've studied both Spanish and French. Through these studies, I've come to understand the mechanics of the...

5.0 (411)
$55/hour
1,369 hours tutoring
Response time: 25 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I enjoy learning foreign languages and believe that everyone should speak at least two languages. Myself, I'm a native English speaker and I've studied both Spanish and French. Through these studies, I've come to understand the mechanics of the...

Ian B. Modesto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ian B.
$39/hour

Modesto, CA

Experienced K-12 Tutor, English, Writing, and Math

TEFL certified, 2 years ESL teaching experience, fluent in Spanish

5.0 (3)
$39/hour
22 hours tutoring

TEFL certified, 2 years ESL teaching experience, fluent in Spanish

Lawrence C. San Diego, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lawrence C.
$55/hour

San Diego, CA

ESL English Teacher & Coach with Extensive International Experience

A native of Los Angeles, I have an extensive international business background helping business professionals and others expand their career and personal growth through advanced English communication skills, business language and usage: ESL,...

4.8 (116)
$55/hour
543 hours tutoring

A native of Los Angeles, I have an extensive international business background helping business professionals and others expand their career and personal growth through advanced English communication skills, business language and usage: ESL,...

Ulrich K. Petaluma, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ulrich K.
$73/hour

Petaluma, CA

Experienced German language instructor and native speaker

I have been teaching ESL/TESOL since 1991 in Germany and the U.S. to students of all ages, various backgrounds and countries. My students have come to appreciate my blended conversational approach and the fact that I have my own website which they...

5.0 (362)
$73/hour
1,211 hours tutoring

I have been teaching ESL/TESOL since 1991 in Germany and the U.S. to students of all ages, various backgrounds and countries. My students have come to appreciate my blended conversational approach and the fact that I have my own website which they...

Carol S. Los Banos, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carol S.
$65/hour

Los Banos, CA

Experienced Educator Specializing in ESL and CBEST

I have over 14 years of teaching ESL in the classroom, an MA in TESOL, and tutoring experience with ESL students.

4.9 (20)
$65/hour
105 hours tutoring

I have over 14 years of teaching ESL in the classroom, an MA in TESOL, and tutoring experience with ESL students.

Erfan K. Saratoga, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Erfan K.
$135/hour

Saratoga, CA

Experienced College Level math and Engineering Tutor

I hold a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from Columbia University, and I have passed my Professional Engineer (PE) exam and am an Engineer-in-Training (EIT). My professional experience at Tesla and SpaceX has given me a strong...

5.0 (8)
$135/hour
41 hours tutoring

I hold a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from Columbia University, and I have passed my Professional Engineer (PE) exam and am an Engineer-in-Training (EIT). My professional experience at Tesla and SpaceX has given me a strong...

Robert G. Irvine, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Robert G.
$65/hour

Irvine, CA

Experienced ESL instructor with MA in Teaching Second Languages

I have taught ESL mostly to college students but also to business people and students of all ages and backgrounds. I can help students improve their writing, vocabulary, listening, speaking, and presentation skills. I have worked with students...

5.0 (3)
$65/hour
86 hours tutoring

I have taught ESL mostly to college students but also to business people and students of all ages and backgrounds. I can help students improve their writing, vocabulary, listening, speaking, and presentation skills. I have worked with students...

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Her tutoring for a foreign student on ESL/ESOL were well organized, and is helping my children fit into the class. Also went out of her way to help us arrange a perfect location for the tutoring. Well worth the fees! I am sticking with her for a while.
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I had a great experience as a first time ESL/ESOL student with Moira. She is very patient, understanding, knowledgeable and makes sure she keeps things interesting. She enjoys what she does.
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Marcia is a very good tutor. She has a multi cultural experience, and she also speaks several foreign languages. For this reason, she is an excellent tutor for ESL/ESOL students, but not only for them. With Marcia, every dedicated student will make progress. Studying English as a second language, is not any more a tough obligation, it's become a pleasure.
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