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The Best ESL/ESOL Tutors in Durham, NC

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Katherine P.

85/hour

Durham, NC

UNC Chapel Hill Grad Student for Chemistry and Biology Tutoring

5.0 (11)

47 hours tutoring

Hi all! My name is Katherine and I graduated magna cum laude in Biology, concentrating in molecular genetics. I currently am a graduate student of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Applied Epidemiology. As a tutor, I do my best to simplify complex ideas and help my students feel more confident (and...

Supportive and Knowledgeable Chemistry Tutor

Katherine has been an incredible tutor for my son. She’s not only knowledgeable in Chemistry but also has a wonderful way of explaining complex concepts in a way that’s clear and engaging. Her patience, positivity, and professiona... - Marga, 11 lessons with Katherine

Sparrow G.

70/hour

Durham, NC

English Composition Instructor and Self-Proclaimed "Grammar Nerd"

5.0 (5)

44 hours tutoring

Response time: 6 minutes

After taking Language Pedagogy coursework (EngComp403 Language Pedagogy: Form, Meaning, and Function) with Dr. Jeremy Kelley, an acclaimed ESL educator, I worked with Dr. Kelley through on-the-job training, observation, and additional coursework on how best to support ESL students in their English coursework at the...

Helped me find strcuture and momentum for my PhD dissertation

Sparrow has been a huge help in getting the ball rolling on my PhD thesis in computational physics/molecular simulation. I’m a STEM person and writing projects have always felt intimidating to me, and I was stalling before I start... - Yasmene, 4 lessons with Sparrow

Emily P.

24/hour

Durham, NC

Patient, Flexible Tutor with 7+ Years Experience

Hello! I am a patient college graduate who has earned my TESOL certificate, and I would be so excited to have the chance to tutor you! I have been tutoring high school and college students in English, including writing, literature, grammar, and style for about 7 years, as well as some experience with conversational ESL....

Essay revisions Great A++

Awesome she has a lot of patience . Also got me to think out of the box and used my own ideas to work out the revision on the paper and introduction. Although I was all over the place she was patient with me and got it done. - Gilberto, 10 lessons with Emily

Lisa S.

45/hour

Durham, NC

Patient and Experienced Tutor Specializing in English and ESL

5.0 (11)

36 hours tutoring

I am the ESL/ESOL Lead Teacher for a literacy council.

Max O.

229/hour

Durham, NC

MD/MBA; Spanish-speaking Fulbright Scholar

5.0 (144)

304 hours tutoring

Response time: 12 minutes

I spent a year as a Fulbright Scholar in Colombia teaching English, and am familiar with all types and styles of learning. I work with individuals from A1-C2, and am fluent in Spanish as well. I look forward to working together.

FANTASTIC TUTOR!

Working with Max was one of the best decisions I made in preparing for my fellowship interviews. The value I gained from our mock interview sessions was truly exceptional. Max’s structured approach and insightful feedback complete... - Michael, 2 lessons with Max

Anita J.

85/hour

Durham, NC

Highly Experienced ESL/Writing/IELTS/Grammar English & Farsi Teacher

4.9 (66)

229 hours tutoring

My name is Anita, and I have been passionately teaching English for over 30 years. I embrace diversity and cultural learning. I speak Persian (Farsi), English, Arabic, and French. I hold a BA in French and an MA in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language, along with certificates in time management, study skills,...

I would highly recommend Anita to anyone who needs help on writing!

Having Anita as my tutor is the best decision I've ever made to fundamentally revamp my English writing. She is extremely experienced, forthright, proactive, meticulous, and dependable. Most essentially, she tailors the curriculum... - Carol, 13 lessons with Anita

Barbara I.

45/hour

Durham, NC

Nationally Board Certified Educational Consultant, tutor Pre K - adult

4.7 (11)

41 hours tutoring

Does your family know or speak another language besides English? Let me make learning English as a Second Language (ESL) or English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) enjoyable and rewarding for you! I am an ESL teacher with Durham Public Schools and am North Carolina and Nationally Board Certified. I have also...

Tomeka P.

70/hour

Durham, NC

ESL/ESOL Tutor | Experienced in Helping Non-Native Speakers

4.9 (242)

1,131 hours tutoring

With years of experience teaching English as a Second Language, I specialize in helping non-native speakers improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. My approach is tailored to each student’s needs, focusing on building confidence and fluency in real-world conversations. Whether you're preparing...

5 Star Tutor

Tomeka is a five-star tutor and I'm glad that I found her. She is very knowledgeable in law and helpful for students like me who is entering a world of law, which can be intimidating. - Bre, 3 lessons with Tomeka

Rebecca M.

150/hour

Near Durham, NC

Application Coach | Writing Consultant | Duke Grad & UNC Med Student

5.0 (26)

64 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Rebecca! Thanks for visiting my profile 😊 A little about me- I’m passionate about helping students find clarity and confidence in their writing, especially when it comes to personal statements for college, graduate school, and medical school applications. During my time as a Duke Writing Consultant, I...

Exceptional College Application Support—Rebecca Goes Above and Beyond!

I can't say enough amazing things about Rebecca—she is the perfect tutor for navigating the college application process! Rebecca was incredibly supportive and truly went above and beyond. I procrastinated on my supplemental essays... - Lyla, 6 lessons with Rebecca

Byrd N.

75/hour

Near Durham, NC

Fourth-year medical student who is excited to share knowledge!

4.9 (36)

151 hours tutoring

I taught English (as a second language) in the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua between 2009-2012. I love working with languages and helping students understand the nuances of English.

Aaron C.

50/hour

Near Durham, NC

ACT 35 | UNC CS & Biostatistics | Math & ACT Tutor

5.0 (15)

25 hours tutoring

I am a computer science and biostatistics undergraduate student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where I attend on a full scholarship. During high school, I scored a 35 on the ACT on my first attempt and received admissions offers from Carnegie Mellon University and Georgia Institute of Technology. I...

Ginny S.

50/hour

Near Durham, NC

Patient and knowledgeable Success Tutor and Career Coach

4.8 (68)

305 hours tutoring

I have a conversational grasp of English as a Second Language as well as grammar, workplace vocabulary, idioms and accent enhancement (Whatever you need - I will customize). I taught ESL for four years as Literacy Coordinator at Hewlett-Packard and English Second Language instructor at San Diego Community College. I...

Very friendly & very knowledgeable and patient

Ginny tutored my son first time yesterday and my son was very happy and very impressed with her tutoring in poetry. She helped with poetry characters. She is a awesome english tutor. I would HIGHLY recommend her as a tutor! - Sujatha, 4 lessons with Ginny

Judy V.

90/hour

Near Durham, NC

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

5.0 (1756)

16,548 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 experience in the French, Belgian, and U.S. legal systems, and would be happy...

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

Kelly Z.

50/hour

Near Durham, NC

Passionate and Experienced Spanish and ESL Teacher and Tutor

5.0 (106)

162 hours tutoring

Hello! ¡Hola! I’m currently an ESL/EFL teacher with 6 years of teaching experience including teaching Spanish and English in the classroom as well as one-on-one lessons and private tutoring. I have taught students of all ages from 5 years old to 60 years old. I have a high proficiency in Spanish as I have studied the...

Humairia I.

50/hour

Near Durham, NC

Patient and effective tutor for ACT, TOEFL, ESL, Writing, Study Skills

4.8 (35)

69 hours tutoring

Hello future student/parent! My name is Humairia. My students also call me Miss Areefa (my middle name) sometimes. Thank you for visiting my profile and being interested in learning more about me. You can say I have quite a unique background with qualifications in both media-arts and science. I earned my 1st BA in...

Beth M.

90/hour

Near Durham, NC

Former teacher experienced in working with non-native speakers

4.9 (1784)

6,852 hours tutoring

Response time: 18 minutes

I am certified by the PRAXIS exam to teach ESL in NC. I speak Spanish fluently so I know what it's like to learn a new language. I have detailed knowledge of English grammar, so I can explain how sentences are constructed. I love helping people learn about English, American customs, and social conventions. Another...

Awesome Tutor

Beth has been such a huge help, not only to myself but to both of my kids. She has been an invaluable resource helping my daughter with her AP Spanish and AP Calculus, as well as my son with chemistry. She is extremely patient, ... - Kris, 94 lessons with Beth

Olga B.

40/hour

Near Durham, NC

Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teacher

5.0 (117)

240 hours tutoring

Experienced English language teacher adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests, prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. Used to work with international students...

Best of Best!!!

Olga is an excellent teacher who consistently goes beyond my expectations. If you want to learn Russian quickly and correctly I cannot recommend Olga too highly!!! - August , 7 lessons with Olga

Hyunki H.

40/hour

Near Durham, NC

Guaranteed help from an experienced and caring tutor

5.0 (9)

17 hours tutoring

Hi, my name is Jay and I graduated from Rutgers University in 1993. I majored in Economics and minored in Computer Science. My profession is a web developer. I have an ability and passion for teaching and tutoring students especially in math. I have tutored students in the past and I get great satisfaction from...

Michelle O.

64/hour

Near Durham, NC

Certified Teacher in Many Areas Looking to Tutor

5.0 (1669)

6,368 hours tutoring

I am a certified teacher in several different areas: elementary education, special education, middle school and high school English, and middle school and high school social studies. I would also be comfortable in tutoring people for the reading portion of the ACTs and selected Praxis tests. I have extensive experience...

Brett K.

60/hour

Near Durham, NC

Native American English Speaker Lived Overseas (Asia) 10+ years

5.0 (7)

10 hours tutoring

Native American English accent useful for international / overseas students looking to practice their reading, writing, and speaking skills for the TEOFL / IELTS. Both exams are used for admissions into American universities and/or visa applications (F, M and J-1 visas). I have taught English at overseas institutions...

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Ursula G.

80/hour

Experienced ESL/TESOL Tutor /Coach

5.0 (2205)

9,689 hours tutoring

I have been living in the US for 22 years but had to learn English as a Second Language just like you. Having been born in Germany, I am familiar with students' difficulties when learning English as a Foreign or as a Second Language. Apart from...

Thrilled to be working with Ursula!

I have taken German lessons from the Goethe Institute and university courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Ursula far surpasses any teacher I have worked with! It's not just the fact that she genuinely cares for her stu... - Rachel, 269 lessons with Ursula

Tamera Michele G.

85/hour

Interior Designer * ESL * AutoCAD * InDesign

5.0 (201)

1,010 hours tutoring

Response time: 54 minutes

TEFL certification #VKL006466 Sept 2020

Sheila F.

45/hour

Speak English with Confidence

5.0 (426)

976 hours tutoring

I have my Master of Arts in Teaching English and my TESOL certification. I love working with non-native speakers of all ages and abilities on their reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills.

flexible and helpful

Sheila is a patient and flexible teacher. She tailors the class to my needs and focuses on my weaknesses to help me to eliminate them. I'm lucky to have a great teacher like Sheila. - Hanaa, 59 lessons with Sheila

Jenny C.

45/hour

TESOL-Certified ESL Coach | Specializing in Fluency & Business English

5.0 (155)

715 hours tutoring

Response time: 22 minutes

Bachelor's Degree - Speech Communication TESOL Certificate to teach English as a Second Language

Thank you, Jenny! =)

Jenny is an amazing and patient teacher! She is one of the greatest teachers in my life, and I'm lucky that she is my teacher. I really like how she corrects my grammatical errors and when I tend to say "never mind" out of habit, ... - Anonymous, 37 lessons with Jenny

Nadia P.

60/hour

Native speaker of Russian and certified TESOL/TEFL instructor

5.0 (129)

305 hours tutoring

Response time: 30 minutes

Certified TESOL/TEFL instructor

Great English tutor

Nadia is an excellent tutor—very knowledgeable, patient, and supportive. She always explains things clearly and takes the time to make sure I understand. Her lessons are well-structured, and she adjusts them to my needs, which has... - Will, 3 lessons with Nadia

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Christine A.

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Very thorough. She makes classes interesting. Native speaker. She Brings in real life expressions that are useful when traveling. Recommend highly. Patient. Attentive. On time.

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