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The Best TOEFL Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

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George I.

90/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

University of Chicago PhD student, Yale Grad for STEM Tutoring

5.0 (10)

14 hours tutoring

I am a PhD candidate at the University of Chicago, with a B.S. in Math & Physics from Yale and en-route M.S in Physics from UChicago. I am pursuing my College Teaching Certificate from UChicago, and I have TAed physics at UChicago. I have been studying mathematics and physics since 2016, and I have tutored 1-on-1 for...

Great explainer! will set your physics straight!

My daughter was struggling throughout her first semester and when she asked for help 2 weeks before finals, I requested George to teach her the concepts and help her think systematically while approaching problems. Despite his bus... - Riaz, 5 lessons with George

Deborah P.

100/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

The TOEFL is tough, so try my tutoring!

5.0 (1745)

3,715 hours tutoring

I have indeed experience tutoring the TOEFL. Be prepared to dedicate a lot of time to it, assuming that your objective is a high score. My last TOEFL student worked exceedingly hard. We spent many hours together, with a focus on the spoken portion, which is tremendously difficult, since it is timed, and you...

A MIRACLE IN THE MAKING

My daughter was in need of a tutor but was adamant about receiving professional help. As a parent, I felt that my personal opinion wasn’t sufficient in reviewing her college bound essay. So, I turned to Wyzant to hire the best. I... - Robert

Jocelyn L.

120/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Experienced English, Spanish Foundations, and Dance Tutor

5.0 (9)

21 hours tutoring

I am an educator of English as well as Spanish and Latin dance. I have my masters in Secondary education with certificates in ESL, Bilingual, and middle grades education. My studies and 12+ years of experience teaching English internationally and in the Chicagoland area and suburbs have provided me with invaluable...

Great empathy and great teacher!

Jocelyn was quick and accurate in assessing the level of my English comprehension and did an outstanding job. No doubt that she will be my tutor in the future. - Urs, 2 lessons with Jocelyn

Jason M.

60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Incredibly Expert Tutor with 20 Years of Experience

4.9 (692)

2,804 hours tutoring

I've worked as a full-time, professional tutor for the last 20 years. In the field of test prep, my areas of specialty include GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams in U.S. History, European History, World History, Human Geography, and Language. I have helped nearly 3000 students improve their scores on these exams. I...

Smart, knowledgeable, efficient and effective

Jason is helping our daughter prepare for the SAT. He is laser- focused on her weaknesses, and she really likes working with him. She finds his advice and strategies incredibly helpful! - Silvia, 40 lessons with Jason

Chernyeh Y.

60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Patient National Tutoring Association Certified Tutor

5.0 (5)

71 hours tutoring

Hi! I am a National Tutoring Association (NTA) certified professional advanced level tutor, and a Purdue University graduate, with a Bachelor's degree in Management and Information Systems. I am the only NTA advanced level certified tutor in Illinois. I have over 10 years of tutoring experience. Since September 2015,...

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Chernyeh helped my son with his pre-calculus class. He explained topics that were unclear well, and helped my son work through difficult sample problems. I highly recommend Chernyeh. - Ron

LAURA C.

95/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Patient and Highly Effective Spanish Tutor, Native Speaker

I am a Spanish native speaker and a former Spanish college professor with over 18 years of experience teaching the language to children and adults and I also prepare students to perform highly on the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam. I am a qualified and highly effective instructor. I teach all levels of Spanish as...

Fantastic AP Spanish tutor

This is what my son (high school sophomore) had to say about Laura after spending a year with her preparing for the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam: I cannot recommend Laura highly enough. I was initially struggling to adj... - Kerry, 147 lessons with LAURA

Tino B.

35/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Retired eng. with years of professional experience in Canada and USA

5.0 (17)

60 hours tutoring

As a TOEFL examinee myself one time (many years ago) and after living in north america for decades in professional settings where English is the only communication route, I feel more than qualified to help you in the TOEFL exam. I have used English in different contexts, including writing, speaking,...

Sarah O.

60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

English and Latin Tutor, CPS selective enrollment school teacher

5.0 (89)

347 hours tutoring

Hello! I am offering lessons in English and Latin. I am a certified teacher with 21 years of teaching experience in independent, alternative, and public schools. I have a bachelor's degree from Duke University in English and Classical Languages and a master's degree in English Education from the University of...

Chhavi P.

55/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Study with CJ!Top-rated SAT/ACT, Writing, History, and Test Prep Tutor

4.9 (159)

471 hours tutoring

The TOEFL or Test of English as a Foreign Language tests proficiency in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. I am an experienced English as a Second Language tutor, and understand the needs and specific training that TOEFL test takers require. My tutoring experience with students from India, South...

Amazing teacher!

Chhavi has been a great tutor. She's been helping me with my toefl preparation. She's given me some great tips on test strategy and has been consistently patient and attentive during our sessions. I would definitely recommend. She... - Kiran, 9 lessons with Chhavi

Linda W.

60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Ivy League MA; college app. essay help; HS/AP English and French tutor

5.0 (250)

937 hours tutoring

Following a career as a journalist, I began teaching in 2011 and switched to subbing and tutoring in 2018. I specialize in French (all levels) and English (literature, writing, ACT/SAT/GMAT prep, and college essays), but I also enjoy editing/proofreading research papers and teaching Italian and German. I am patient and...

College essay proofreading

Not only did Ms. Linda offer detailed critique on the content and structure of my essay, but she also taught me new strategies for writing and editing that will benefit me in the future. Her attention to detail and genuine interes... - Gregor, 2 lessons with Linda

Jeff L.

160/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

A teacher, writer, and storyteller who can bring out your best work.

5.0 (66)

293 hours tutoring

Hi! I've been a language and writing instructor at the City Colleges of Chicago for 31 years, helping students build their craft as writers and prepare undergraduate and graduate school application essays that highlight their strengths, passions and creativity. I've tutored a variety of students from undergraduates to...

Awesome experience

Jeff is incredibly talented and has been a huge help ! i wished we would have found him sooner - he is very professional and knowledgeable with the college essay process. He is super hands on, connects well with my son and has mad... - Kimberly

Richard K.

75/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Expert Tutor with Advanced Training in Math and Science (Chem., Phys.)

4.9 (375)

1,434 hours tutoring

I can help you come to grips with challenges in physics, chemistry, math and related subjects (see list of subjects). I am available to tutor students at all levels, up to and including grad. school. I have experience tutoring elementary and high school, ACT, SAT, college, MCAT, and graduate school. Whether you are...

Excellent tutor who delivers impressive results!

Richard has been tutoring my son in high school algebra for about four months and has demonstrated that he is very proficient with the subject matter and, most importantly, he is able to communicate the information effectively to ... - Eileen, 167 lessons with Richard

James B.

20/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

TEFL certified teacher

5.0 (294)

1,180 hours tutoring

Response time: 17 minutes

My name is James Scott and I have been an ESL teacher for the past 10 years. I lived in the Czech Republic and taught students of all ages and all levels. Most of my classes (on average 25 hours a week) were with children, but I taught adults at night and during the morning for private lessons. I’ve taught 3-hour...

Karin M.

70/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Experienced Test Prep and English Expert

5.0 (25)

257 hours tutoring

I teach all parts of standardized test prep, specializing in critical reading and annotation strategies, grammar fundamentals, and effective essay writing for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, ISEE, HSPT, AP, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, TOEFL, and more. I teach and lecture at universities and learning institutions, where I also instruct...

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Christoph D.

85/hour

Highly Experienced TOEFL Prep Tutor

5.0 (673)

3,440 hours tutoring

Response time: 7 minutes

I've worked with several students who have successfully achieved their target scores on the TOEFL to become professionally certified or to gain university admissions. I've taught hundreds of TOEFL prep classes in-person and...

A class with Christoph? Absolutely worth it.

I had already taken the TOEFL test twice when I reached out to Christoph. In my first try I got a score of 95 and in the second I got a score of 105. To be qualified to apply for my school of preference in the States I had to get ... - Ragnhildur, 8 lessons with Christoph

Will R.

30/hour

Experienced and patient TOEFL tutor

Response time: 1 minute

I have 20+ years of successful experience preparing students for the TOEFL.

The Best Spanish Tutor!!

Will is an excellent tutor, I've been taking lessons with him almost weekly for almost a year and my Spanish has immensely improved. I see improvements in my speaking/vocabulary after each lesson. Will is incredibly kind, knowledg... - Melanie, 48 lessons with Will

Teresa A.

62/hour

Experienced TOEFL Teacher with 19+ Years of Expertise

5.0 (614)

3,427 hours tutoring

Response time: 7 minutes

I have been teaching TOEFL test preparation classes for 19 years both in a classroom setting and online . I teach all sections of the TOEFL exam- speaking, listening, reading and writing and have had much success in increasing...

Very helpful

Theresa helped me with my writing and speaking preparation. She has very good tips to apply at the moment to take the exam. She always has the availability to answer my questions. We continue working to achieve my project of past ... - Margarita , 2 lessons with Teresa

Mark B.

50/hour

4.0 Master's Degree in Teaching ESOL!

5.0 (76)

139 hours tutoring

Mark has a M.A. in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County where he graduated with a 4.0. He is a native English speaker from the United States. Currently, he is the Adult Education...

Dianne T.

65/hour

Great success rate with TOEFL students!

Response time: 14 minutes

27 years teaching ESL and successfully preparing students for the TOEFL exam. My students have passed their TOEFL exams, raised their current scores, and gone on to great colleges and universities in the US. I know how to give a...

Proud parents

We were looking for a ESL tutor for our 12 year old boy, that lives in Brazil, for a while until we meet Dianne. You would be flabbergasted if you could watch how quickly and fluently He has been learning the language; watching mo... - Dilson, 109 lessons with Dianne

Sharon C.

50/hour

English Tutor, TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, OET CELPIP. I love to teach.

4.9 (8)

24 hours tutoring

I am a TOEFL prep teacher

Sharon is so nice and a lot of fun. She quickly identifies my weak points and helps me improve. She also encourages me to be confident and patiently corrects the pronunciations I struggle with. She is always incredibly well-prepar... - Sunjin, 4 lessons with Sharon

Keith G.

60/hour

Certified international TOEFL teacher since 2017.

5.0 (74)

442 hours tutoring

Response time: 10 minutes

Certified TOEFL educator since 2016. I’ve taught in person and online courses to students of all ages, across the entire world. I’ve tutored one-on-one students since 2020 and have helped dozens of them prepare for the IELTS and...

10/10 Tutor!

Keith has been helping me with my research methods class in grad school and he has been absolutely phenomenal! I could not recommend him enough. He answers all of my questions and has plenty of time to help, when I reach out. He e... - LoReina, 7 lessons with Keith

Benjamin T.

40/hour

TOEFL Expert

5.0 (220)

507 hours tutoring

I have everything you need (don't worry about material). I have my own approach, templates, advice, strategies and more that will help you with both TOEFL and general English too!

Benjamin is a wonderful teacher!

He tutored my 6th and 5th grade kids for the TOEFL test. His guidance was very polite, accurate and easy to understand. It also motivated the children. Thanks to his guidance, my kids were also able to set their goal for the ne... - Kaori, 27 lessons with Benjamin

John K.

64/hour

TOEFL Master with 25+ Years of Results

5.0 (1785)

5,911 hours tutoring

TOEFL is a specialty of mine. Students will understand how the TOEFL tests work, what TOEFL looks for in the written and speaking sections, how to find answers in the reading section quickly an accurately, and how to use...

Knowledgeable and straightforward tutor

John is very experienced in the Toefl test. He is very straightforward and really knows the test. I really recommend him if you are considering take the Toefl test - Vanessa, 2 lessons with John

Renata U.

100/hour

TOEFL Expert

5.0 (478)

1,341 hours tutoring

Response time: 37 minutes

These are the two parts most students actually need a tutor for, whereas the reading and listening parts can be tackled as a self-study task with a little bit of guidance by a tutor. I specialize in TOEFL preparation courses. I am a...

Great tutor!

I have been working with Renate to get ready for the TOEFL exam. Renata is an excellent tutor with comprehensive knowledge and great teaching practices. She provided me with techniques specific for TOEFL based on deep knowledge of... - Sigal, 7 lessons with Renata

Peter Z.

125/hour

MBA in finance from NYU with 10+ years of Teaching Experience

5.0 (784)

1,722 hours tutoring

I scored near perfect score on TOEFL years ago, and got full-scholarship to study in the US. Over the last 10 years, I have taught many students and helped them achieve great results. Will customize materials to adapt to students'...

Peter is an outstanding tutor!

Peter is an outstanding tutor! He helped my daughter improve her math score for the SAT significantly! In just a few weeks her score went from a 710 to a 780 thanks to Peter! He has a clear strategy and approach that includes his ... - Laurent, 12 lessons with Peter

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Haya K.

3 TOEFL lessons

He helps me with the TOEFL test, especially reading section, and he was cooperative and helpful. I hope to complete more lessons with him.

Mrugesh D.

5 TOEFL lessons

She has been very helpful for practicing the "Speaking" section of TOEFL iBT. She also provides enough tests and study material for practicing the subject matter. Though it was online tutoring I never faced any problems in communicating with her. She is always very prompt in answering your queries and always eager to help. Her guidance has been of immense help in TOEFL preparation and in understanding the English language as a whole. Victoria, Thank you very much !!

Joohee K.

35 TOEFL lessons

She gave several sets of practice tests, kept track on how I was doing on Reading and Listening, and explained what I needed more. Also, she has vast amount of TOEFL questions and topics. During 6 months, I believe we cover all different types of topics, and she explained further information whenever I had a difficulty understanding (from American culture to even some evolution themes as long as those are related to TOEFL).

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