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George T. Studio City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
George T.
$75/hour

Studio City, CA

Great Multi-lingual Tutor--Fundamentals, Language, History, Religion

15 years exp tutoring and teaching mostly Chinese adults and children. Have systematic and scientific approach to mastery fundamentals of the language. Developed a comprehensive system for learning phonics and spelling patterns. Have a...

5.0 (65)
$75/hour
217 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

15 years exp tutoring and teaching mostly Chinese adults and children. Have systematic and scientific approach to mastery fundamentals of the language. Developed a comprehensive system for learning phonics and spelling patterns. Have a...

Sara B. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sara B.
$70/hour

San Francisco, CA

Fun ESL/ESOL expert helps you improve both spoken & written English

My success with teaching ESL to students ages 5-85 spans 20+ years, with students originating from 30+ countries and 4 continents. My approach is to use the right textbook (based on a student's current English level) as well as engaging English...

4.9 (1009)
$70/hour
3,999 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutesNote that average response time is based on Sara’s active hours, which are 7:00 am - 7:00 am UTC.

My success with teaching ESL to students ages 5-85 spans 20+ years, with students originating from 30+ countries and 4 continents. My approach is to use the right textbook (based on a student's current English level) as well as engaging English...

Laura A. Hacienda Heights, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Laura A.
$65/hour

Hacienda Heights, CA

Experienced ESL and Japanese Language Tutor

I have 30 years of teaching English as a second language including pronunciation, fluency, ear training, reading and writing from basic to advanced, specializing in adults and professionals. I teach both classes in person and online and customize...

5.0 (47)
$65/hour
104 hours tutoring

I have 30 years of teaching English as a second language including pronunciation, fluency, ear training, reading and writing from basic to advanced, specializing in adults and professionals. I teach both classes in person and online and customize...

Dalal B. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dalal B.
$175/hour

Los Angeles, CA

ESL/ESOL

I am ESL/ESOL certified and have 13 years of experience teaching/tutoring English.

5.0 (206)
$175/hour
704 hours tutoring
Response time: 35 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am ESL/ESOL certified and have 13 years of experience teaching/tutoring English.

Josh M. Sherman Oaks, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Josh M.
$200/hour

Sherman Oaks, CA

Learning Specialist, Writing Coach, 15+ Years Exp., Wyzant Top Tutor

Josh is very passionate about helping students succeed. He has extensive experience tutoring and teaching online and at many private schools and homeschooling organizations in the Los Angeles area for the past 15 years, including, Bridges Academy,...

5.0 (206)
$200/hour
1,080 hours tutoring
Response time: 15 minutesNote that average response time is based on Josh’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

Josh is very passionate about helping students succeed. He has extensive experience tutoring and teaching online and at many private schools and homeschooling organizations in the Los Angeles area for the past 15 years, including, Bridges Academy,...

Meagan M. San Diego, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Meagan M.
$100/hour

San Diego, CA

Tufts Grad | Tutor for College App Essays, Test Prep & Homework Help

I’ve taught ESL and English for ten years.

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5.0 (46)
$100/hour
302 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I’ve taught ESL and English for ten years.

Edna A. Sunnyvale, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Edna A.
$50/hour

Sunnyvale, CA

Experienced and Effective Modern and Biblical Hebrew and ESL

My objectives are to teach Biblical and Modern Hebrew and literature as well as reading comprehension, writing, grammar and ESL and basic computer skills . I enjoy teaching. I am an interesting and exciting teacher. I have excellent people skills...

5.0 (51)
$50/hour
91 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response time is based on Edna’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 1:00 am UTC.

My objectives are to teach Biblical and Modern Hebrew and literature as well as reading comprehension, writing, grammar and ESL and basic computer skills . I enjoy teaching. I am an interesting and exciting teacher. I have excellent people skills...

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...

Gozde F. Thousand Oaks, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gozde F.
$35/hour

Thousand Oaks, CA

Gozde - English and English as a Second Language Teacher

I have been teaching English as a Second Language (ESL/ESOL) at various language schools and colleges for twenty-four years. I have a Teacher Excellence Award in ESL. My educational background (bachelor's and master's) is...

4.8 (24)
$35/hour
57 hours tutoring

I have been teaching English as a Second Language (ESL/ESOL) at various language schools and colleges for twenty-four years. I have a Teacher Excellence Award in ESL. My educational background (bachelor's and master's) is...

Carol A. Visalia, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carol A.
$150/hour

Visalia, CA

Experienced, Credentialed Reading, ESL and Pronunciation Teacher

I have a California teaching credential with a specialization in teaching ESL. I recently tutored a 15 year old boy specifically in conversational English for two months while I was in Colombia.

5.0 (13)
$150/hour
87 hours tutoring

I have a California teaching credential with a specialization in teaching ESL. I recently tutored a 15 year old boy specifically in conversational English for two months while I was in Colombia.

Ward S. Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ward S.
$150/hour

Berkeley, CA

Cal State East Bay Bilingual Training

For the past year, I was a member of Cal State East Bay's Biliteracy and Content Area Integrated Preparation (BCAIP), which, in short, shifts the idea that I teach English to I teach bilingualism. In other words, I try to support both language...

5.0 (43)
$150/hour
103 hours tutoring
Response time: 50 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ward’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

For the past year, I was a member of Cal State East Bay's Biliteracy and Content Area Integrated Preparation (BCAIP), which, in short, shifts the idea that I teach English to I teach bilingualism. In other words, I try to support both language...

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
3,172 hours tutoring
Response time: 58 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...

CHRISTOPHER P. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
CHRISTOPHER P.
$40/hour

San Jose, CA

English Language and Literature Tutor

I have five years of experience teaching English as a second language to high school children, and one year of giving tuition in it at adult level. My interaction with second language English speakers from nations such as Namibia and South Africa...

4.9 (21)
$40/hour
102 hours tutoring

I have five years of experience teaching English as a second language to high school children, and one year of giving tuition in it at adult level. My interaction with second language English speakers from nations such as Namibia and South Africa...

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
1,213 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...

Kenisha C. Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kenisha C.
$49/hour

Oakland, CA

English Lessons, Writing, Reading, Algebra, SAT/HSPT/GRE/CBEST/CSETENG

I’m based in Oakland, CA. With 22+ years in education, I help students move from knowing the “what” to understanding the “how” and “why.” There’s no magic — just structured thinking, intentional practice (with a sprinkle or...

5.0 (220)
$49/hour
2,186 hours tutoring

I’m based in Oakland, CA. With 22+ years in education, I help students move from knowing the “what” to understanding the “how” and “why.” There’s no magic — just structured thinking, intentional practice (with a sprinkle or...

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...

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.

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...

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
1,372 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...

Drew G. Tehachapi, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Drew G.
$50/hour

Tehachapi, CA

Experienced English Teacher Specializing in Communication

Throughout my time in Asia, I tutored adults and secondary students. I taught classes ranging from TOEFL preparation to corporate communication classes at companies such as Mitsubishi and Fujitsu. As a high school teacher, I helped students...

5.0 (4)
$50/hour
13 hours tutoring

Throughout my time in Asia, I tutored adults and secondary students. I taught classes ranging from TOEFL preparation to corporate communication classes at companies such as Mitsubishi and Fujitsu. As a high school teacher, I helped students...

Kelly B. San Diego, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kelly B.
$100/hour

San Diego, CA

Helpful ESL/ESOL tutor for adults and children

I have tutored English for Chinese students age 4 to 14 for over 3 years. I have helped international students and professionals prepare for interviews and write application essays for graduate and professional programs. I taught conversational...

5.0 (160)
$100/hour
610 hours tutoring

I have tutored English for Chinese students age 4 to 14 for over 3 years. I have helped international students and professionals prepare for interviews and write application essays for graduate and professional programs. I taught conversational...

James P. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
James P.
$65/hour

San Francisco, CA

Writing Teacher, Linguist, and History of World Thought

Learning a second language is part knowledge and part comfort level with taking risks--in making mistakes and yet just keeping going. My knowledge of world languages, my expertise at grammar, punctuation, and spelling in English make me someone...

5.0 (1149)
$65/hour
4,119 hours tutoring

Learning a second language is part knowledge and part comfort level with taking risks--in making mistakes and yet just keeping going. My knowledge of world languages, my expertise at grammar, punctuation, and spelling in English make me someone...

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...

BEATRIZ V. Carmichael, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
BEATRIZ V.
$55/hour

Carmichael, CA

English as a second language Instructor

I have taught English as a second language from elementary through high school in Colombia and in the United States. I also taught English grammar and English-Spanish translation at the university.

5.0 (31)
$55/hour
119 hours tutoring

I have taught English as a second language from elementary through high school in Colombia and in the United States. I also taught English grammar and English-Spanish translation at the university.

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.

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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.
Maria Lucia M.

44 lessons

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.
Jhon S.

10 lessons

Bruce is very professional English teacher. In my ESL/ESOL lesson he always tried to encourage me to practice with him subjects related to my work that way I have been improve my communication skills.
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