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The Best TOEFL Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

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Jocelyn L.

120/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Jocelyn --- ESL, English, & Dance Tutor --- 12+ Years Experience

5.0 (8)

20 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

Gloria S.

180/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

5 Star Rated CFP ®, FINRA License, GMAT/TOFEL Tutor

5.0 (18)

46 hours tutoring

...entity . Love teaching and helping people go through the tasks more smoothly and successfully by sharing my experience. Help with CFP®, S6/S63/S65, GMAT/TOEFL exam preparation. The past students highly rated me and commented that I'm knowledgeable and patient, as I know how they think, how they get confused thus how...

Roberta Ginleiz G.

50/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Experienced tutor in modern languages

5.0 (24)

87 hours tutoring

I’m a professional in Higher Education seeking to continue my career by supporting students in their learning journey. Born in Rome, Italy, I was raised bilingual with Italian and Mandarin. Awarded an MA summa cum laude in Oriental Studies, I pursued a further MA in Translation in London, UK. There I lived the past 5...

Richard K.

80/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

Linda W.

60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

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

5.0 (200)

808 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

Deborah P.

100/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

The TOEFL is tough, so try my tutoring!

5.0 (1735)

3,659 hours tutoring

Response time: 9 minutes

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

Erin H.

100/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

K-12 Credentialed teacher. College Apps, Essay Writing, and French.

5.0 (25)

114 hours tutoring

I have been teaching and tutoring for 12 years. While I like being in the classroom, I really prefer the one-on-one or small group environment. I have taught French, English, AP prep, and SAT/ACT/CAHSEE prep. Writing is my favorite subject to tutor and I think it is such a crucial form of expression. I lived and studied...

Jeff L.

150/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

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

5.0 (58)

263 hours tutoring

Response time: 30 minutes

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

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

LAURA C.

90/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, 123 lessons with LAURA

Chhavi P.

55/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Study with me!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...

Responsible and Wise tutor

Chhavi has been nothing less than perfect. She is patient and helps my daughter with grammar while also building off of her ideas when helping her creating her college essay. Ms.Chhavi is great when communicating to me what my da... - Miriam, 2 lessons with Chhavi

Karin M.

64/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Experienced Test Prep and English Expert

5.0 (25)

250 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...

Jason M.

55/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Incredibly Expert Tutor with 20 Years of Experience

4.9 (634)

2,584 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, 27 lessons with Jason

Chernyeh Y.

50/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Patient National Tutoring Association Certified Tutor

5.0 (3)

10 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 1 of only 3 NTA advanced level certified tutors in Illinois. I have over 10 years of tutoring experience. Since September...

Alegbra 2

Chernyeh was so helpful!!! My daughter is finally understanding math so much better. One of the best tutors we have had!!!!! I would highly recommend Chernyeh for math tutoring - Madyson, 4 lessons with Chernyeh

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Christoph D.

80/hour

Highly Experienced TOEFL Prep Tutor

5.0 (668)

3,329 hours tutoring

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...

The best. Period.

I was given the opportunity to begin learning Hindi as a part of my work. I started with zero experience in Hindi. After looking through many Wyzant tutors, I settled on Christoph. Where do I start? He could not be better. He... - Matthew, 37 lessons with Christoph

Steve E.

48/hour

Experienced, Certified K-12 Teacher for History and English subjects

5.0 (99)

1,048 hours tutoring

Toefl teacher, have tips and strategies.

Engaging and knowledgeable tutor!

Steve has been helping my 13-year-old son this summer prepare for the transition into AP English in 8th grade. I wanted my son to have a structured path to succeed with his AP assignments, and Steve provided exactly that. He built... - Natalia, 24 lessons with Steve

Harry C.

80/hour

Brown Ph.D. in philosophy with several years' teaching experience

5.0 (110)

324 hours tutoring

Do you have an upcoming paper or presentation that's giving you stress? Or perhaps you'd simply like to brush up on philosophy, public speaking, or study skills? If so, I'd be glad to help! My formal education is primarily in philosophy; I...

Fantastic Tutor!

Harry truly helped me a lot with my philosophy class. Being from a stem background myself, many of the concepts in philosophy were difficult for my to grasp. Harry makes everything understandable by putting it into easy to underst... - Krithik, 8 lessons with Harry

Peter Z.

85/hour

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

5.0 (613)

1,278 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

Judy V.

90/hour

UBE Bar Exam, French, ESL, Job Interview Preparation, LSAT, and SAT

5.0 (1705)

15,167 hours tutoring

I am a licensed attorney who attended law school at the Sorbonne University, Paris, and practiced in Belgium before moving to North Carolina, where I have been practicing since 2003. I am also licensed to practice in the United Kingdom. I have...

Great tutor that knows the exam inside and out! Ditch the commercial courses for Judy!

The first half of my bar prep journey was extremely stressful. On top of studying during a global pandemic, my commercial bar prep course gave me no guidance on what to focus on and failed to provide me with a productive schedule.... - Nick, 59 lessons with Judy

Kate K.

45/hour

Experienced teacher of college and adult English language learners

5.0 (256)

1,409 hours tutoring

With more than 20 years of adult ESL teaching experience, I have the tools and methods to help you. We will get you ready for the reading, listening, speaking, and writing sections of the TOEFL test. I will assess your capabilities to...

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

I truly couldn't have passed my Linguistics class without Dr. Kate. When I was struggling and facing failure, she provided the guidance I needed to grasp the subject. Dr. Kate assisted me not only with the essay's structure and fo... - Evelise, 12 lessons with Kate

Alexander C.

70/hour

AP Economics, TOEFL, IELTS, ESL, Chinese (Mandarin), SAT Prep

5.0 (92)

570 hours tutoring

Response time: 11 minutes

Most courses were taught to high school students, and designed with regard to the best possible preparation for specific English tests such at TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, SSAT, and higher level subject tests such as AP US History, and AP Economics...

Steven F.

60/hour

Former university professor, expert in TOEFL preparation

5.0 (705)

3,000 hours tutoring

After nearly 20 years as a university professor, I now teach at a private school and as a private tutor. Since 2007, I have taught TOEFL to hundreds of students from all over the world. I am an experienced and expert English teacher,...

Excellent communication with students!

Steven helps increase my knowledge and understanding of the topic by guiding me through the learning process by asking and commenting on my understanding at the most appropriate times. His timely and unique questions help drive my... - Joseph F., 15 lessons with Steven

Jeffrey N.

125/hour

Yale/Cambridge/Berkeley Graduate for Counseling and Writing

5.0 (303)

684 hours tutoring

[I appreciate all inquiries and respond promptly to inquiries, but not mass emails to multiple tutors.] Dr. Jeffrey was a university lecturer and tutor from 2003-2017. He has helped students of all ages, including secondary school, college,...

Exceptional Writing Tutor and Editor

I had an outstanding experience working with Jeffrey. He is not only professional and easy to work with, but also deeply knowledgeable in his field. His guidance as an editor and writing coach was invaluable—he made the entire pro... - Michael Joseph, 3 lessons with Jeffrey

Jia L.

240/hour

Calc AB/BC, SAT Math, ACT Math, IB Math HL, Alg I/II, Trig, Pre-calc

5.0 (2071)

13,084 hours tutoring

Response time: 11 minutes

In 2015, I graduated as a double major in Applied Mathematics and Quantitative Economics with double minors in Statistics and Education. In high school, I passed 8 AP exams and received 5's on Calc AB, Calc BC, Statistics, and Chinese. I have...

Kristine H.

125/hour

Master TEFL TESOL | 20+ years experience | ESL ESOL TOEFL speaking

Response time: 31 minutes

My Master TEFL degree offers ESL ESOL students the very best preparation to ace the TOEFL exam. My specialty is the speaking portion of the exam and I have expertise in all areas applicable to foreign students studying and working in the US.

Transformative Public Speaking Coaching with Kristine: Highly Recommended!

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kristine for public speaking coaching, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Kristine has an expertise for breaking down challenging topics into simple, easy-to-understand terms, which m... - Paul, 8 lessons with Kristine

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Joohee K.

35 TOEFL lessons

She explained a basic structure of TOEFL writing and trained me how I can increase credibility, logic and all little details including grammar issues. I found myself becoming more comfortable writing essay. She is really patient, passionate and perceptive teacher. I felt stuck and frustrated very often, but she has been really persistent and lightened up the mood. I feel very lucky that I can have Chris as my first teacher and I would wholeheartedly recommend Chris to anyone learning TOEFL!

Toshiko H.

12 TOEFL lessons

I took his TOEFL lesson and it was a great experience to learn from him. Before his lesson, I didn't know how to tackle TOEFL study. He taught me how to study, how to score up with many logics and techniques. Especially he taught me how to write TOEFL essay with these logics using some templates. I did homework before every lesson, 3 essays, 3 speaking, 1 listening, and 1 reading, which made my skill much better than before. He also pointed my weak point, grammar.

Haejin J.

5 TOEFL lessons

I have recently received my TOEFL score and I was more than happy to see the result! My previous TOEFL scores on SPK & WRT were 20&20, however after taking 5 lessons with tutor Laura, they rose to 23&25. I wanted to thank Laura for helping me achieve a score I had desired. Laura has a lot of useful materials to provide on TOEFL prep and always well prepares for the lesson. I highly recommend her for those who are preparing for TOEFL. :)

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