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The Best ESL/ESOL Tutors in Portland, OR

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Judy S. Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Judy S.
100/hour

Portland, OR

Tutor w/MA for QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Computers, basic Excel

Hello! My name is Judy, and I love teaching QuickBooks, QuickBooks desktop version, and computer skills for those who may not have learned the basics. I have a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree in adult education. I am a bookkeeper and have had a full-time bookkeeping business for...

4.9 (761)
100/hour
3,173 hours tutoring

Hello! My name is Judy, and I love teaching QuickBooks, QuickBooks desktop version, and computer skills for those who may not have learned the basics. I have a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree in adult education. I am a bookkeeper and have had a full-time bookkeeping business for...

Jesse B. Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jesse B.
75/hour

Portland, OR

Empowering English / Test Prep Coach | 20+ yrs, all ages

Want to boost your test scores or English skills? I’m here to help. With over 20 years of experience as an educator, I’ve empowered learners of all ages—from preschoolers to professionals—from many different language and cultural backgrounds. My approach is grounded in research on how people learn, and I tailor...

5.0 (135)
75/hour
206 hours tutoring

Want to boost your test scores or English skills? I’m here to help. With over 20 years of experience as an educator, I’ve empowered learners of all ages—from preschoolers to professionals—from many different language and cultural backgrounds. My approach is grounded in research on how people learn, and I tailor...

Hyo A. Near Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hyo A.
105/hour

Near Portland, OR

Friendly and Knowledgeable Tutor with 15+ Years of Experience

I have gone through ESL/ESOL process since I came from Korea when I was 8 years old, so I know what it's like not to learn a second language. Because I can empathize with them, I have had passion to help those to learn English as a second language whether they are kids or adults. For each student, I...

5.0 (406)
105/hour
1,803 hours tutoring

I have gone through ESL/ESOL process since I came from Korea when I was 8 years old, so I know what it's like not to learn a second language. Because I can empathize with them, I have had passion to help those to learn English as a second language whether they are kids or adults. For each student, I...

Bryan H. Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Bryan H.
120/hour

Portland, OR

College Professor, Linguist, Speech & Written Language Specialist

My Teaching and Education I am currently teaching Research, Rhetoric, and English Composition at Clark College. I have previously taught Research, Rhetoric, English Composition, and Literature at University of Portland, San Jose State University, Foothill College, and San Francisco State University. I have a Master's...

5.0 (480)
120/hour
1,620 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

My Teaching and Education I am currently teaching Research, Rhetoric, and English Composition at Clark College. I have previously taught Research, Rhetoric, English Composition, and Literature at University of Portland, San Jose State University, Foothill College, and San Francisco State University. I have a Master's...

David B. Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
David B.
35/hour

Portland, OR

English & History Professor Here to Help

Hi there! My name is David, and I'm here to help you achieve your educational goals! I've been an adjunct English professor for the University of California since 2011 and have also taught history at the high school level. Whether you need help with writing, test prep, or just looking to succeed in your studies,...

4.1 (13)
35/hour
29 hours tutoring

Hi there! My name is David, and I'm here to help you achieve your educational goals! I've been an adjunct English professor for the University of California since 2011 and have also taught history at the high school level. Whether you need help with writing, test prep, or just looking to succeed in your studies,...

Michael S. Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael S.
30/hour

Portland, OR

Capable and patient tutor for all ages and abilities

Hi, my name is Mike! During the school year I work for a nonprofit that supports students with learning, attention, and behavior challenges, so I do this part time during the school year and full time in the summer. During the school year, I mostly focus on reading mentoring with the assistive technology my work...

5.0 (4)
30/hour
13 hours tutoring

Hi, my name is Mike! During the school year I work for a nonprofit that supports students with learning, attention, and behavior challenges, so I do this part time during the school year and full time in the summer. During the school year, I mostly focus on reading mentoring with the assistive technology my work...

Malea B. Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Malea B.
60/hour

Portland, OR

Focused ESL conversation practice and pronunciation coach

While teaching at Long Island Business Institute in Queens, NY, over 80% of my students qualified as ESL/ESOL. Most spoke Mandarin or Spanish, but other languages were represented as well. I also have worked with Russian and Ukrainian students. I work with ESL students primarily in pronunciation and...

5.0 (286)
60/hour
1,190 hours tutoring

While teaching at Long Island Business Institute in Queens, NY, over 80% of my students qualified as ESL/ESOL. Most spoke Mandarin or Spanish, but other languages were represented as well. I also have worked with Russian and Ukrainian students. I work with ESL students primarily in pronunciation and...

Kylie K. Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kylie K.
100/hour

Portland, OR

Test Prep and Academic Tutor with 14 Years of Experience!

I have worked as an academic, test prep, and college admissions tutor for nearly fifteen years now, helping students prepare for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, HSPT, and SSAT, as well as AP exams and standard coursework. I have been so amazed and inspired by the work ethic and determination of all of my students. I've seen them...

5.0 (2)
100/hour
22 hours tutoring

I have worked as an academic, test prep, and college admissions tutor for nearly fifteen years now, helping students prepare for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, HSPT, and SSAT, as well as AP exams and standard coursework. I have been so amazed and inspired by the work ethic and determination of all of my students. I've seen them...

Erica B. Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Erica B.
34/hour

Portland, OR

Multiple Subjects K-6 Teacher Specializing in Art and ESL

My passion for teaching art to children has always been a part of my life. As a tutor, I ensure that students feel welcome immediately when we enter the meeting place whether virtually or in-person. My approaches include utilizing adaptive teaching methods, having a student-led learning environment, and focusing on...

5.0 (4)
34/hour
12 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

My passion for teaching art to children has always been a part of my life. As a tutor, I ensure that students feel welcome immediately when we enter the meeting place whether virtually or in-person. My approaches include utilizing adaptive teaching methods, having a student-led learning environment, and focusing on...

Verna G. Near Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Verna G.
40/hour

Near Portland, OR

TESOL Certified Pronunciation/Conversation ESL/ESOL Tutor

Hi I am Verna, Do you struggle in learning to read and spell English? Does your lack of writing and spelling skills hold you back in your job? I hold a TESOL Certificate from Portland State University. I specialize in speaking and conversation. I tutor people of all ages and skills. In addition I am a Certified...

5.0 (522)
40/hour
1,055 hours tutoring

Hi I am Verna, Do you struggle in learning to read and spell English? Does your lack of writing and spelling skills hold you back in your job? I hold a TESOL Certificate from Portland State University. I specialize in speaking and conversation. I tutor people of all ages and skills. In addition I am a Certified...

Heather B. Near Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Heather B.
40/hour

Near Portland, OR

Experienced Spanish Teacher - Custom Lesson Designed for YOUR needs

I am a certified Spanish and ESL teacher with a strong record of helping students build confidence, improve grades, and develop real communication skills. I have taught Spanish I–IV, Spanish for Native Speakers, and K–12 ESL, and I tutor learners from elementary school through adults. I have also designed...

5.0 (192)
40/hour
368 hours tutoring
Response time: 24 minutesNote that average response time is based on Heather’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

I am a certified Spanish and ESL teacher with a strong record of helping students build confidence, improve grades, and develop real communication skills. I have taught Spanish I–IV, Spanish for Native Speakers, and K–12 ESL, and I tutor learners from elementary school through adults. I have also designed...

Aric A. Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aric A.
250/hour

Portland, OR

Dedicated to Helping You Excel

I am a 3rd year MD student at Oregon Health & Science University. Prior to medical school, I was a high school AP biology and AP chemistry teacher for 7 years with extensive experience working with ESOL students. During this time my students excelled on the AP exams with over 80% passing. I have a Master of Education...

5.0 (228)
250/hour
1,593 hours tutoring

I am a 3rd year MD student at Oregon Health & Science University. Prior to medical school, I was a high school AP biology and AP chemistry teacher for 7 years with extensive experience working with ESOL students. During this time my students excelled on the AP exams with over 80% passing. I have a Master of Education...

Allen L. Near Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Allen L.
90/hour

Near Portland, OR

Allen - American Accent Coach

Hello. My name is Allen. I would like to be your accent modification and English coach. I have a B.S. in Human Development, over 25 years of instructional experience, and 5 years of ESL/PESL experience. During the last 5 years, I taught 17,000 lessons and 3,700 students. Students like yourself, often struggle with...

5.0 (20)
90/hour
76 hours tutoring

Hello. My name is Allen. I would like to be your accent modification and English coach. I have a B.S. in Human Development, over 25 years of instructional experience, and 5 years of ESL/PESL experience. During the last 5 years, I taught 17,000 lessons and 3,700 students. Students like yourself, often struggle with...

Hilary B. Near Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hilary B.
80/hour

Near Portland, OR

PhD Candidate specializing in History, Essay Writing, Test Prep

I am a historian, PhD candidate, and former college instructor. I teach because I love helping students develop important skills, knowledge, confidence, and a genuine love of learning. I help students at all levels with history, English, essay writing, and other humanities and social studies topics. Specific college...

5.0 (38)
80/hour
162 hours tutoring

I am a historian, PhD candidate, and former college instructor. I teach because I love helping students develop important skills, knowledge, confidence, and a genuine love of learning. I help students at all levels with history, English, essay writing, and other humanities and social studies topics. Specific college...

Marie R. Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Marie R.
40/hour

Portland, OR

Experienced and Effective Spanish, English Lit, and ESL Tutor

I have tutored numerous ESL/ESOL/native speakers to increase their vocabulary and communication skills. I truly enjoy helping learners increase their confidence and knowledge and feel ready to take on their professional, social, and academic goals.

5.0 (137)
40/hour
362 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 hourNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have tutored numerous ESL/ESOL/native speakers to increase their vocabulary and communication skills. I truly enjoy helping learners increase their confidence and knowledge and feel ready to take on their professional, social, and academic goals.

Julie H. Near Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Julie H.
75/hour

Near Portland, OR

Teacher with PhD and lots of experience

I have a PhD and lots of experience teaching English. I have taught literature and writing to students from 1st grade through college. I like to make learning fun, and my method of teaching writing is particularly effective. I help students with their essays for lots of classes from middle school through grad school...

4.9 (696)
75/hour
3,759 hours tutoring

I have a PhD and lots of experience teaching English. I have taught literature and writing to students from 1st grade through college. I like to make learning fun, and my method of teaching writing is particularly effective. I help students with their essays for lots of classes from middle school through grad school...

Meghan D. Portland, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Meghan D.
60/hour

Portland, OR

Master's in French Studies, Educated in France, Dynamic and Patient

Bonjour! I'm a French instructor at Portland Community College with over 10 years of experience tutoring students of all ages and levels, and I'm genuinely passionate about supporting students as they learn French. As a language learner myself, I can attest to the advantage of taking lessons with a non-native...

5.0 (12)
60/hour
34 hours tutoring

Bonjour! I'm a French instructor at Portland Community College with over 10 years of experience tutoring students of all ages and levels, and I'm genuinely passionate about supporting students as they learn French. As a language learner myself, I can attest to the advantage of taking lessons with a non-native...

Kelsey A. Near Portland, OR, available for in-person tutoring
Kelsey A.
40/hour

Near Portland, OR

Experienced Teacher & Tutor

Then I taught literacy to 1st-5th graders at the Boys & Girls Club. I have a Masters in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. I have significant experience in teaching ESL/EFL/ESOL including grammar, reading, vocabulary and writing. I'm excited to work with students of any...

5.0 (6)
40/hour
51 hours tutoring

Then I taught literacy to 1st-5th graders at the Boys & Girls Club. I have a Masters in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. I have significant experience in teaching ESL/EFL/ESOL including grammar, reading, vocabulary and writing. I'm excited to work with students of any...

John P. Near Portland, OR, available for in-person tutoring
John P.
60/hour

Near Portland, OR

Tutor to Exceed your Needs

I spent 5 years teaching elementary school in Southern California and a half year in China and Thailand. I possess a Business Administration degree, with a major in Accounting and minor in Marketing Management. I have worked in financial management positions for over 18 years. My rates are reasonable and are...

4.7 (11)
60/hour
37 hours tutoring

I spent 5 years teaching elementary school in Southern California and a half year in China and Thailand. I possess a Business Administration degree, with a major in Accounting and minor in Marketing Management. I have worked in financial management positions for over 18 years. My rates are reasonable and are...

Daniel S. Near Portland, OR, available for in-person tutoring
Daniel S.
30/hour

Near Portland, OR

ESL / language teacher

Hello! My name is Dan. I'm an ESL teacher. I have a Masters Degree in Elementary Education with an ESL endorsement, and a Bachelors Degree in Spanish. I've taught second through fourth grade ESL and fourth grade in a bilingual classroom. I've volunteered as an English tutor at the International Refugee Center of...

5.0 (1)
30/hour
34 hours tutoring

Hello! My name is Dan. I'm an ESL teacher. I have a Masters Degree in Elementary Education with an ESL endorsement, and a Bachelors Degree in Spanish. I've taught second through fourth grade ESL and fourth grade in a bilingual classroom. I've volunteered as an English tutor at the International Refugee Center of...

Reed G. Portland, OR, available for in-person tutoring
Reed G.
45/hour

Portland, OR

Experienced French and ESL tutor

I have been teaching French and English ever since my days in the Peace Corps in Africa, where I taught French and English as a Second Language. I graduated from Georgetown University in Washington DC with a BSL in French and Linguistics. After my Peace Corps service, I earned a Masters of Arts in Teaching in French and...

5.0 (5)
45/hour
6 hours tutoring

I have been teaching French and English ever since my days in the Peace Corps in Africa, where I taught French and English as a Second Language. I graduated from Georgetown University in Washington DC with a BSL in French and Linguistics. After my Peace Corps service, I earned a Masters of Arts in Teaching in French and...

Here are even more great ESL/ESOL tutors who offer online lessons.

Here are even more great ESL/ESOL tutors who offer online lessons.

Near Portland, OR Tutoring
Mana G.
100/hour

ESL/ESOL Teacher 15+ Years Experience Teaching Business Professionals

I have a Teaching certification in EFL (English as a foreign language), and I also specialize in teaching business professionals who would like to train and learn to speak English in their work environment.

5.0 (237)
100/hour
475 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minuteNote that average response time is based on Mana’s active hours, which are 10:00 am - 4:00 am UTC.

I have a Teaching certification in EFL (English as a foreign language), and I also specialize in teaching business professionals who would like to train and learn to speak English in their work environment.

Near Portland, OR Tutoring
Christoph D.
80/hour

Highly Experienced Language Tutor — ESL, Hindi, Urdu, TOEFL, IELTS

Online tutoring isn't a second job for me—it's what I do! I invest 100% in my teaching, allowing me to cater the experience to each student's unique needs. I have more than 15 thousand hours of experience teaching English, Hindi, and Urdu....

5.0 (668)
80/hour
3,363 hours tutoring

Online tutoring isn't a second job for me—it's what I do! I invest 100% in my teaching, allowing me to cater the experience to each student's unique needs. I have more than 15 thousand hours of experience teaching English, Hindi, and Urdu....

Near Portland, OR Tutoring
Jen H.
100/hour

Experienced English Pronunciation Coach and ESL Teacher

I’ve been teaching American English pronunciation lessons on Wyzant since Jan. 2022. I carefully analyze my students' English pronunciation, then teach them to adjust the way they place their lips, tongues, etc. to improve their accents. We also...

5.0 (456)
100/hour
960 hours tutoring

I’ve been teaching American English pronunciation lessons on Wyzant since Jan. 2022. I carefully analyze my students' English pronunciation, then teach them to adjust the way they place their lips, tongues, etc. to improve their accents. We also...

Near Portland, OR Tutoring
Kristine H.
91/hour

Masters ESL ESOL | 20+ yrs Experience | Accent Reduction Expert

I am certified to teach the American Accent to ESL/ESOL students. 20+ years experience with non-native speakers. I have taught in public schools and at the university-level this Accent Reduction (speech therapy) course and have over...

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91/hour
793 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am certified to teach the American Accent to ESL/ESOL students. 20+ years experience with non-native speakers. I have taught in public schools and at the university-level this Accent Reduction (speech therapy) course and have over...

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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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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.
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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.
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