The Best ESL/ESOL Tutors in Berkeley, CA

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 who appreciates how hard English is to learn and to speak colloquially.See James's full profile

I earned my CELTA certification in 2018 at British Council in Kyiv, Ukraine.See Aaron's full profile

Dr. Jeffrey W. has taught writing-intensive courses at UC Berkeley and UC Davis since 2003. He is a highly ranked university lecturer with experience coaching Google executives in conversational and business English. He has developed and taught ESL and writing programs for TAL Education, the largest educational company...See Jeffrey's full profile

My name is Anna. I love tutoring nursing and give knowledge to my students and see them succeeding. I am Knowledgeable Professional Nursing Tutor who is highly experienced with assisting nursing students in preparing for NCLEX exams, anatomy, nursing subjects, pharmacology. I am exceptionally dedicated and have strong...See Anna's full profile

I am a native Japanese and English speaker, with formal education and bilingual work experience in both Japan and the US. I've taught English/ESL in Japan and the US, and have extensive experience working, communicating, and educating non-native speakers of English. I've worked cross-culturally between Japan and the...See Naomi's full profile

Hi, I'm Sam! I completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science in 2015 and have worked as a software engineer with a focus on full-stack web development for over 6 years since then. I also have over a year of experience teaching web development skills for a coding bootcamp. I love teaching and helping students learn...See Samantha's full profile

I have helped students improve their grades and test scores for over 20 years, tutoring students in suburban private schools, urban public schools, Ivy League universities and everywhere in between. In addition to tutoring, I have taught high school math and science full-time for 25 years. Before grad school at...See Fred's full profile

"You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives." ~Clay P. Bedford I earned a Ph.D. doing Genetics research at the University of Utah. Knowledge is always fascinating to me: a concept is not just a concept,...See Heng's full profile

I have a strong background in teaching ESOL, having taught and mentored over 100 students. I have worked one on one in tutoring students attempting to improve their English writing and speaking skills. I have a background in writing and have traveled extensively. I look forward to improving your English language skills.See GLENN's full profile

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 two of whimsy), and partnership. Be ready to exert extra mental effort. I...See Kenisha's full profile

I have always been passionate about languages, and my native English is no exception. I studied English up to the highest AP level in high school and considered pursuing a BA in English. Studying foreign languages at the university level instead has provided me with a greater understanding of language acquisition, a...See Karsen's full profile

Hi there! My name is Meghan and I am a recent Summa Cum Laude graduate from the University of California Davis where I completed a triple major in Science and Technology Studies, Theatre and Dance, and Art Studio. During my time at UC Davis and my time at my previous community college, I worked as a writing tutor and...See Meghan's full profile

I taught my first ESL class in 1997 to a student from the United Arab Emirates. I have background in Linguistics and one of my strength is to be able to identify a student's particular skills or difficulties and customize a plan to help him/her improve. I hace also taught English as a Berlitz Instructor and have taught...See Hinda's full profile

I am an experienced tutor with a PhD from UC Berkeley and a wide array of teaching and tutoring experience. I'm also a professional writer and editor who has published widely in national publications like CNN, Politico, NPR and the LA Times. I can help your student prepare their college application essays, including...See Rebecca's full profile

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 their first successful pieces, as well as unlocking the hidden potential of...See Guillaume's full profile

When I lived in Rome (1997-99) I gave English lessons to several students. I have a Ph.D. in Greek and Roman History / Classics from UC Berkeley. I often edit friends' papers to improve the grammar before publication. My professor friends want to publish their articles in perfect English. so they ask me for...See Gaius's full profile

I have twelve years of experience teaching programming, test prep, statistics, finance, and business courses. I have authored five textbooks on Python Statistics, Python Machine Learning, Python Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, and Software Development. I tutored an undergraduate Business Statistics course for...See Bernard's full profile

*Please note: Rates listed are my lowest available rates for K–12 tutoring and do not include lesson planning or additional practice material. For full rate details, please message me for my complete fee list. Hi! My name is Miss Alicia, and I’m passionate about helping students gain confidence and clarity in...See Alicia's full profile

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 conversation, and real life situations such as role playing. I help students...See Sara's full profile

I have been an ESL tutor since working with immigrants during college at Santa Clara University back in 2005. I have since tutored at least 30 students from countries of origin as varied as Mexico, Japan, France, India, China, Korea, South Africa, Spain, and more. I enjoy working with immigrants and foreign exchange...See Richard's full profile

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 developments. See Ward's full profile

Years ago, I was an ESL student. I learned English to enter the university and to quickly assimilate to the US culture. I understand the challenges of learning a new language. Therefore, I decided to tutor International students at schools/ universities and assist ESL teachers with the curriculum. I also tutor ESL to...See Noelle's full profile

I am a native English speaker with a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA). I have extensive experience coaching relocated business professionals, gradate students, and non-native English adult speakers wishing to improve their speaking and daily language, lexicon, pronunciation, listening, public...See Mona's full profile

ESl, French and Spanish certification See Christine's full profile

I’ve been a private tutor for many years and also work onsite as a tutor at a college prep high school in San Francisco, CA. I provide academic support for all subjects K-12 and assist college students with math and writing. I’m also highly experienced with test prep for the SSAT, HSPT, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, CBEST,...See Jason's full profile