The Best ESL/ESOL Tutors in Oakland, CA

My interest in becoming a Spanish teacher is driving my passion for helping Spanish learners succeed, and I would like to assist students with all the tools and knowledge I possess. Many students are not aware of how important and effective learning a second language is, and my job is to share this vital information with...See Ignacio'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

I have 100 hours TESOL/TEFL/TESL teacher training certification completed May 2013, two years experience teaching English lessons to grades 1-6 in Japanese elementary schools, two years teaching weekly English conversation lessons to adults in Japan, and one year experience ESL tutoring and after-school instruction with...See Nicholas's full profile

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 taught English abroad for two years and have also tutored ESL in the U.S. I have two TEFL/TESOL/TESL certificates, one from Oxford Seminars and another from the Chinese government. I took the course "Grammar Fundamentals for ESL Teachers" at UC Berkeley Extension and also received the top score on module 1 of the TKT...See Cecily'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

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

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

- Design and deliver targeted instruction to support English language development across listening, speaking, reading, and writing. - Implement scaffolding strategies (e.g., sentence frames, visuals, structured discourse) to support multilingual learners at varying proficiency levels. - Differentiate instruction to meet...See Marite's full profile

California Adult Education credential: English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), and Social Studies. I work as an Intermediate/Advanced ESL instructor in a local school. English is my first language, but I learned another language (Brazilian Portuguese) through immersion and study. I can relate to...See Menaka'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 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

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 assignments and everyday language usage in conversation. See RD's full profile

I am a licensed ESL teacher with training in the science of reading to address the needs of neurodiverse learners with reading challenges. I have worked in language education for over ten years and I love working with students interested in improving or accelerating their journey of acquiring a new language. See Evelina'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

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

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 speak Spanish fluently, but also am able to use some Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Russian, and Mandarin to communicate with students. I have also developed curriculum for the following levels of ESL/ESOL; Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced.See Bob'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 taught English learners and led English learner school programs for 21 years, ensuring we provided the proper teaching and tutoring to meet state testing and job skills needs in middle and high schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and New Orleans. I served English learners as the English/ESL department chair for 3...See Stephen'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

I get to know more about my students so that I can learn what matters most to them. My teaching strategy, therefore, understands what it is you wish to learn in English. For instance, you may not be interested in understanding the grammatical conditions for future perfect; instead, you would much rather know how to order...See Nima's full profile

I can also help students develop comprehension and critical thinking strategies, do better in their classes, develop greater confidence in their abilities, and enjoy reading and writing more. ESL Students: Please also see my ESL/ESOL subject profile. See Marie's full profile

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 literature, and I work both as a freelance tutor and a teacher at an after...See Jenna's full profile