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The Best ESL/ESOL Tutors in Bay Area, CA

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Kenya G. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kenya G.
30/hour

San Francisco, CA

ESL and Academic English Tutor for Professionals, Students & Families

I help international professionals, graduate students, and newly arrived families improve their English for work, study, and daily life. With over eight years of online teaching experience, I specialize in academic writing and editing, business...

4.9 (58)
30/hour
360 hours tutoring

I help international professionals, graduate students, and newly arrived families improve their English for work, study, and daily life. With over eight years of online teaching experience, I specialize in academic writing and editing, business...

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

Petaluma, CA

Experienced German language instructor and native speaker

For more than two decades, I have been passionate about instilling in students a true interest in life-long learning, in learning languages, and in exploring other cultures. Beyond that, I have experienced special satisfaction in developing my...

5.0 (359)
73/hour
1,101 hours tutoring

For more than two decades, I have been passionate about instilling in students a true interest in life-long learning, in learning languages, and in exploring other cultures. Beyond that, I have experienced special satisfaction in developing my...

Linda K. Fremont, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Linda K.
60/hour

Fremont, CA

Specialize in public speaking skills, analytical writing, and ESL

I am a licensed speech therapist and passionate about helping others increase confidence in their speaking, reading, and writing skills. I have a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, with an emphasis in teaching English as a Second...

60/hour
8 hours tutoring

I am a licensed speech therapist and passionate about helping others increase confidence in their speaking, reading, and writing skills. I have a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, with an emphasis in teaching English as a Second...

Ken B. Mountain View, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ken B.
60/hour

Mountain View, CA

English Language (ESL, TOEIC, TOEFL, Business, Casual)

Need help with your day to day English conversational skills? Have you relocated to the U.S. and your spouse is struggling with the English language? Are you Are you studying for the TOEIC or TOEFL exams? If so, I can help. I am the son of...

5.0 (251)
60/hour
280 hours tutoring

Need help with your day to day English conversational skills? Have you relocated to the U.S. and your spouse is struggling with the English language? Are you Are you studying for the TOEIC or TOEFL exams? If so, I can help. I am the son of...

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

Berkeley, CA

Thoughtful & Adaptive Tutor for Spanish & English Writing

Hi language learner! First, congratulations on your journey to learn a new language or further develop that beautiful home language you heard growing up. My native language is Spanish and I reached English fluency as an adolescent; I took high...

5.0 (2)
70/hour
5 hours tutoring
Response time: 59 minutes

Hi language learner! First, congratulations on your journey to learn a new language or further develop that beautiful home language you heard growing up. My native language is Spanish and I reached English fluency as an adolescent; I took high...

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 (873)
70/hour
3,597 hours tutoring
Response time: 23 minutes

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...

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

Oakland, CA

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

I'm in Oakland, CA, USA. My 22+ years in the educational arena--and ongoing professional development--have taught me to help students shift from lower- to higher-order thinking, which is really only coaching them to go from knowing the "what"...

5.0 (200)
81/hour
2,044 hours tutoring

I'm in Oakland, CA, USA. My 22+ years in the educational arena--and ongoing professional development--have taught me to help students shift from lower- to higher-order thinking, which is really only coaching them to go from knowing the "what"...

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

Carmichael, CA

Over twenty years of teaching experience, specializing in Spanish

I hold a Master of Education with a major in Curriculum and Instruction and a concentration in Bilingual education from Arizona State University. I have a BA in Modern Languages (Spanish, French, English) from the university of Caldas in...

5.0 (28)
50/hour
109 hours tutoring
Response time: 49 minutes

I hold a Master of Education with a major in Curriculum and Instruction and a concentration in Bilingual education from Arizona State University. I have a BA in Modern Languages (Spanish, French, English) from the university of Caldas in...

Myls M. Elk Grove, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Myls M.
67/hour

Elk Grove, CA

Data Analytics, Accounting and FP&A Professional

I’m excited to introduce myself as a passionate educator with deep expertise in Microsoft Power BI, data analytics, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A)—with a special focus on the modern data stack powered by Microsoft Fabric. With...

5.0 (5)
67/hour
9 hours tutoring

I’m excited to introduce myself as a passionate educator with deep expertise in Microsoft Power BI, data analytics, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A)—with a special focus on the modern data stack powered by Microsoft Fabric. With...

Jessica W. Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jessica W.
65/hour

Oakland, CA

English made Easy!

My background is in Marketing and Public Relations. After many years I wanted a change. I decided to go to Costa Rica for my TEFL Certification to learn to teach English as a Second Language (ESL). I’ve been teaching now for 10 years. I...

5.0 (5)
65/hour
8 hours tutoring

My background is in Marketing and Public Relations. After many years I wanted a change. I decided to go to Costa Rica for my TEFL Certification to learn to teach English as a Second Language (ESL). I’ve been teaching now for 10 years. I...

Sabine P. Sacramento, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sabine P.
40/hour

Sacramento, CA

Retired Teacher can teach any subject!

Hello, I have a BA in French and a M.Ed. in Special Education. I teach elementary and High School students. My background is varied and I like tutoring and working with adults as well in a variety of subjects. I've pretty much taught them all....

5.0 (2)
40/hour
7 hours tutoring
Response time: 38 minutes

Hello, I have a BA in French and a M.Ed. in Special Education. I teach elementary and High School students. My background is varied and I like tutoring and working with adults as well in a variety of subjects. I've pretty much taught them all....

Elizabeth H. Antioch, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Elizabeth H.
50/hour

Antioch, CA

Fun and Patient Math Tutor

My experience and style: ESL: Teacher of English and Spanish as a Second Language Math: Elementary, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry I have been teaching professionally for over 9 years. I have been teaching as a volunteer for over 20...

4.7 (123)
50/hour
605 hours tutoring

My experience and style: ESL: Teacher of English and Spanish as a Second Language Math: Elementary, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry I have been teaching professionally for over 9 years. I have been teaching as a volunteer for over 20...

Nicholas A. Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nicholas A.
40/hour

Berkeley, CA

Tutor specializing in ESL and Japanese

Hi! My name is Nick, and I'm a language tutor who believes that the key to fluency and confidence in a second language comes from consistent and meaningful practice in a low-stress environment. I know firsthand how frustrating speaking a new...

4.9 (17)
40/hour
59 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutes

Hi! My name is Nick, and I'm a language tutor who believes that the key to fluency and confidence in a second language comes from consistent and meaningful practice in a low-stress environment. I know firsthand how frustrating speaking a new...

Kim L. Carmichael, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kim L.
40/hour

Carmichael, CA

ESL Speaking, Public Speaking Coach, Grammar and Writing

After more than 20 years teaching English all over the world, I still like helping people write and speak better English! Really. I've got grandmother-type patience and try to make learning fun. We shouldn't be afraid of learning; it should be...

5.0 (72)
40/hour
208 hours tutoring

After more than 20 years teaching English all over the world, I still like helping people write and speak better English! Really. I've got grandmother-type patience and try to make learning fun. We shouldn't be afraid of learning; it should be...

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
1,723 hours tutoring

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...

GLENN T. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
GLENN T.
100/hour

San Francisco, CA

Creative, comprehensive financial consultant for English, math

I have an expertise in education and financial solutions. In my previous experience, I have also worked in South Florida mentoring in a Florida high school where I also conducted testing for ESL students, and reading comprehension and math...

4.7 (254)
100/hour
829 hours tutoring

I have an expertise in education and financial solutions. In my previous experience, I have also worked in South Florida mentoring in a Florida high school where I also conducted testing for ESL students, and reading comprehension and math...

Jenna W. San Ramon, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jenna W.
90/hour

San Ramon, CA

Encouraging and Patient Tutor for Japanese, ESL, and English

Nice to meet you. I’m Jenna, a teacher/tutor with over a decade of experience. I'm an educational coach offering tutoring sessions for English, ESL, Japanese, and writing. I hold a bachelors degree in Asian Studies with a focus in Japanese...

5.0 (146)
90/hour
383 hours tutoring

Nice to meet you. I’m Jenna, a teacher/tutor with over a decade of experience. I'm an educational coach offering tutoring sessions for English, ESL, Japanese, and writing. I hold a bachelors degree in Asian Studies with a focus in Japanese...

Katherine L. Sacramento, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Katherine L.
50/hour

Sacramento, CA

Gifted English & History Teacher and Professional Proofreader

I have 15+ total years of classroom teaching experience at the middle school, high school, and college level, as well as the adult level. I also have three years of tutoring experience. I have taught English Language Arts (ELA), English as a...

5.0 (4)
50/hour
8 hours tutoring

I have 15+ total years of classroom teaching experience at the middle school, high school, and college level, as well as the adult level. I also have three years of tutoring experience. I have taught English Language Arts (ELA), English as a...

Naomi K. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Naomi K.
100/hour

San Francisco, CA

Native Japanese & English Speaker w/ 20+ years teaching experience!

Kon'nichiwa! I specialize in teaching Japanese language and culture. I am a native speaker of Japanese and English and have over 20 years of experience teaching students of all ages and levels in private and group lessons, in corporate settings,...

4.9 (38)
100/hour
140 hours tutoring

Kon'nichiwa! I specialize in teaching Japanese language and culture. I am a native speaker of Japanese and English and have over 20 years of experience teaching students of all ages and levels in private and group lessons, in corporate settings,...

Cecily G. Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Cecily G.
60/hour

Berkeley, CA

Creative ESL and English tutor

I have many years of experience teaching young people and adults, and have a passion for motivating and engaging youth and adults one-in-one in inspiring learning experiences. Few things are as meaningful and energizing to me as encouraging...

4.9 (94)
60/hour
537 hours tutoring

I have many years of experience teaching young people and adults, and have a passion for motivating and engaging youth and adults one-in-one in inspiring learning experiences. Few things are as meaningful and energizing to me as encouraging...

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

Concord, CA

Effective English Tutor for Essay Writing & Literary Analysis

I have a Single Subject Teaching Credential in English, a B.A. in British & American Literature. As a writer, I've created content for profit and non-profit companies, have published poetry in the Library of Congress and been assistant editor...

4.8 (104)
45/hour
343 hours tutoring

I have a Single Subject Teaching Credential in English, a B.A. in British & American Literature. As a writer, I've created content for profit and non-profit companies, have published poetry in the Library of Congress and been assistant editor...

Ariel B. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ariel B.
60/hour

San Francisco, CA

Experienced tutor specializing in Test prep and Reading/writing

Hello! My name is Ariel. I graduated with a Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and am currently completing a premedical program at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. I am passionate about helping students reach their goals....

5.0 (3)
60/hour
11 hours tutoring

Hello! My name is Ariel. I graduated with a Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and am currently completing a premedical program at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. I am passionate about helping students reach their goals....

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

Wilton, CA

Experienced French and English (ESL) Tutor!

Hello! Bonjour! My name is Erica and I'm here to help you learn French and English! Read on to find out more about me... I have a Masters in French from San Francisco State University, and a Bachelors degree in French and Global Studies from...

5.0 (792)
55/hour
1,425 hours tutoring

Hello! Bonjour! My name is Erica and I'm here to help you learn French and English! Read on to find out more about me... I have a Masters in French from San Francisco State University, and a Bachelors degree in French and Global Studies from...

Aaron S. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aaron S.
150/hour

San Francisco, CA

Amazing High School Math/AP/SAT/TOEFL Tutor and College Consultant

I realize this may sound weird considering how stressful it is for most people, but the college admissions process was some of the best fun I had in my life. I loved every aspect of it, from pulling all nighters for my Honors/AP classes to...

5.0 (49)
150/hour
130 hours tutoring
Response time: 41 minutes

I realize this may sound weird considering how stressful it is for most people, but the college admissions process was some of the best fun I had in my life. I loved every aspect of it, from pulling all nighters for my Honors/AP classes to...

Guillaume F. Walnut Creek, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Guillaume F.
65/hour

Walnut Creek, CA

Exceptional college/HS English tutor for native and ELL students

My 20+ years’ experience includes 5 years as a college teacher, two in high school, and 10+ inside college classrooms as an embedded tutor, receiving heartfelt praise from students of all backgrounds. I have helped struggling writers produce...

5.0 (15)
65/hour
28 hours tutoring

My 20+ years’ experience includes 5 years as a college teacher, two in high school, and 10+ inside college classrooms as an embedded tutor, receiving heartfelt praise from students of all backgrounds. I have helped struggling writers produce...

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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.
El G.

27 lessons

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.
Jhon S.

10 lessons

Hello, Mrs. Bruce I write to you because, I am a little bit concern with my husband classes. Despite he likes the conversation with you, I noticed he feel like more stressful, I think if you change the subject of your conversation no related to his work. Please consider it for one of your upcoming classes. Also, ask his feedback he feel something is missing. Thanks. Andreina I have a friend who wants to have ESL/ESOL lesson. DO you have time?
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