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The Best English Tutors in Portsmouth, RI

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Lauren S.

85/hour

Near Portsmouth, RI

Ivy League-caliber Writing Tutor: College Essays and More!

5.0 (28)

95 hours tutoring

Lauren taught in the Nonfiction Writing Program at Brown University for 9 years, and currently teaches in the English department at Johnson & Wales University. She has also taught creative writing and composition at University of Connecticut, Rhode Island College, Rutgers University, and Emerson College. She...

Sam H.

65/hour

Near Portsmouth, RI

Experienced (and fun!) Math, SAT, and Music Theory tutor

5.0 (38)

106 hours tutoring

I'm Sam H.! I graduated magna cum laude from Yale University with degrees in both math and music. There's nothing I love more than helping people learn! While I've tutored everything from calculus to history to writing to SAT prep to physics, I worked tirelessly on a music theory tutoring program at Yale, which has since...

Helpful and pleasant tutor

I was struggling with a fundamental of a basic music theory class and was frantically searching for tutors, Sam was very quick to respond and never failed to respond to a message with immense punctuality. When I started going over... - Nikita, 2 lessons with Sam

Kathie R.

100/hour

Near Portsmouth, RI

Are you looking for tailored tutoring and a seamless experience?

5.0 (8)

24 hours tutoring

I have professionally scored the TOEIC tests, and I have also taught TOEFL to English as a Second Language students at the college level.

Kathryn S.

95/hour

Near Portsmouth, RI

Friendly, fun, and experienced tutor for test prep, math, etc.

5.0 (48)

129 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Kathryn. I graduated summa cum laude from Brown University with a BA in Political Science and East Asian Studies in 2018. After graduation, I was a middle school English teacher in Japan for three years. For the last two years, I have been tutoring 5th-12th grade students both freelance and through a...

Patrick B.

65/hour

Near Portsmouth, RI

Math, Science, and SAT Tutor - 25 years teaching!

5.0 (100)

532 hours tutoring

I have a degree in Applied Mathematics from Southern New Hampshire University and have been a tutor for 20 years, specializing in standardized tests, high school and college math, high school science, college physics, and tutoring many other subjects including Excel, Word, computer programming, and literary...

Knowlegable and patient tutor

I have met with Patrick for help in college Calculus 2 and very happy I did so. Patrick is extremely knowledgeable and patient in reviewing and explaining the material with me and also clarifying material that I needed help under... - Helena, 40 lessons with Patrick

Dr. Nancy M. C.

65/hour

Near Portsmouth, RI

Dr. Nancy Marie C.

4.9 (161)

408 hours tutoring

My qualifications for tutoring the English language stems from my 33 years as an educator, where I have instructed English as a second language to Early Childhood, Secondary and Higher education students in need of proficiency skills and basic skills and foundations in Language Arts.

Great Tutor

Dr. Nancy is fabulous! She works well with my daughter and has the ability to challenge her when her school was not challenging her. Dr. Nancy treats my daughter with respect and keeps her highly engaged during all lessons. She is... - Sarada, 87 lessons with Dr. Nancy M.

Lauren G.

65/hour

Near Portsmouth, RI

Executive Function Coach, Tutor grades 1-8, HS Humanities

5.0 (8)

24 hours tutoring

Certified teacher

Margo S.

65/hour

Near Portsmouth, RI

English & Writing Specialist

5.0 (6)

23 hours tutoring

Ph.D., Harvard University in English and American literature and language

Erica M.

60/hour

Near Portsmouth, RI

MA in English Linguistics and Professional Writer and Editor

5.0 (104)

460 hours tutoring

Response time: 8 minutes

My M.A. in linguistics gives me a thorough understanding of the inner workings of the English language, which is solidified by my years studying the intricate grammar of Latin and Ancient Greek. I spent three years working as an editor for the world's largest online linguistics journal, The LINGUIST List,...

the best !!

Erica has helped me so much with my writing - she has helped me outline my ideas and build structure for my papers and patiently helped me with edits and improving my drafts. She has also been so kind and supportive in a stressful... - Julia, 5 lessons with Erica

Bailey D.

70/hour

Portsmouth, RI

Med Student, Fulbright Scholar, Ivy League Apps/Science/Language Tutor

5.0 (6)

51 hours tutoring

I am a dual Medicine (MD)-Public Health (MPH) student at UMiami, having completed my undergraduate studies at Brown University. I am currently in Ireland on a Fulbright award, so I am only available virtually this year. Due to my experiences with trial & error in my own learning and interests in Pediatrics and...

great teacher!

Super helpful! Helped me get a great grade on my pharm exam So patient and knowledgeable! Definitely recommend for tutoring - Jackie, 21 lessons with Bailey

Adam W.

150/hour

Near Portsmouth, RI

Economics Professor and Experienced Tutor

5.0 (322)

1,065 hours tutoring

Hello. My name is Adam Witham, and I am a university economics professor. I have tutored for universities and privately since 2015. I hold a B.A. in Mathematical Economics and Applied Mathematics, M.A. in Economics, and my Ph.D. in Economics. In 2020, I was identified as a Top 10% tutor with Wyzant. I have background...

Highly knowledgeable and patient instructor

He teaches me Intermediate Microeconomics, making it look just like a piece of cake. He is great, humble, amazing, the right instructor that every student in economics should ever go to. - Jean, 19 lessons with Adam

Juniper S.

65/hour

Near Portsmouth, RI

Brown Grad | Test Prep, Writing, And AP/IB Help

5.0 (2)

5 hours tutoring

I Studied American Culture and History at Brown University, and received a balanced education encompassing Math, Sciences, and Music in addition to the English and History coursework related to my degree. As a result, I feel comfortable tutoring most subjects at the high school level, especially material for AP...

Joseph S.

50/hour

Near Portsmouth, RI

English Wyzant Top 50 Tutor-M.Ed - 20 years experience

5.0 (1229)

5,500 hours tutoring

Response time: 47 minutes

I was an English-Education Major at the University of Rhode Island, student taught English at Pilgrim High School, and taught Language Arts/Reading at the middle school level for 10 years. I have taught quite a few students for WyzAnt in English with a focus on writing, punctuation, spelling, and...

First session a huge success!

My son just had his first lesson with Joe. When I asked him a bit afterward if he thought Joe would be able to help him improve his writing, he replied with a huge "YES!" and a smile that I don't often see as big as it was. Joe'... - Lisa, 39 lessons with Joseph

Carolyn M.

50/hour

Near Portsmouth, RI

Experienced Spanish tutor with Bachelors degree in Spanish

4.9 (52)

80 hours tutoring

...volunteered in Peru; all to continue improving my Spanish language skills and to improve my knowledge of Spanish culture. After college, I spent time teaching English in Barcelona, and upon returning to Massachusetts worked as the Educational Specialist for a non-profit organization that specializes in working with children...

Great, Patient Tutor

We have had several lessons now, and Carolyn has been great with my teenager. He has even said that he enjoys learning from her and would like to keep working with her (which is a big compliment from him!). Carolyn came in towar... - Chelsea, 9 lessons with Carolyn

Deborah D.

100/hour

Near Portsmouth, RI

3rd year medical student

5.0 (18)

48 hours tutoring

I took the ACT when I applied to college and scored very high. In addition I was an English tutor during undergrad/

Knowledgeable and Patient tutor

Deborah D. showed patience when it came to me learning about PCR sample, she explained it in a way that I could understand. I highly recommend Deborah if you require any tutoring for Biology, she is patient and kind and would help... - Ammishaddai, 2 lessons with Deborah

Lanyi S.

150/hour

Near Portsmouth, RI

Ivy League student - college application essays & SAT preparation

4.9 (24)

145 hours tutoring

I am a current student at Brown University studying computer science and business economics. I want to help maximize your college admissions success! I support my students through college essay editing, college counseling, and tutoring for SATs and AP classes. I have done extensive research on what makes a successful...

Emily G.

120/hour

Near Portsmouth, RI

Orton-Gillingham Dyslexia Tutor

4.8 (73)

83 hours tutoring

I received my BA in English and MA in Early Childhood Special Education.

Bernice S.

45/hour

Near Portsmouth, RI

Bernice, Patient Teacher/Tutor

5.0 (3)

108 hours tutoring

Therefore I am looking forward to tutoring these. I received a teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education and have taught and tutored for 4 years. I have tutored ESL, English, History, Spanish and have experience helping with all course work on the elementary and high school levels. Patience is my...

knowledgeable teacher!

Mrs. Bernice was my tutoring for English literature essay. She explained everything that I don’t understand and also help me write the essay. My essay came out excellent and I think it was the best essay that I ever wrote. She was... - Pattarawadee, 3 lessons with Bernice

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Karen T.

60/hour

Internationally Certified ESL Instructor

5.0 (559)

1,939 hours tutoring

Response time: 27 minutes

I have experience working with students from Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America to improve speaking, reading, and writing of English. I put a lot of attention on understanding both written and spoken English to improve...

Kind, patient and professional tutor.

Karen is a wonderful teacher! She is very knowledgable, friendly and knows how to work with kids. She is also very flexible and attentive to the parents' concerns. We are happy to have her as our tutor! - Tatiana, 21 lessons with Karen

Jen H.

100/hour

M.A. TESOL with 3+years of pronunciation tutoring

5.0 (485)

1,009 hours tutoring

I completed a graduate-level course in teaching English pronunciation. I taught English pronunciation to a high school ESL class for a few years. For the past three years or so, I have been tutoring students in English...

After and Beyond

Jen went after and beyond by contacting my daughter's English teacher and finding out what she is missing and areas that she need to improve. She gathered many key words for my daughter to read and get familiar with. I believe my ... - Huan, 124 lessons with Jen

Razi H.

540/hour

Harvard Grad Experienced English Tutor

5.0 (539)

1,902 hours tutoring

Response time: 37 minutes

I have lots of experience teaching English as a second language to all ages and all backgrounds (I quite literally worked with refugees and immigrants from all around the world). At Harvard I took various intensive Writing and...

Four Ivy Leagues

I was accepted to Harvard, Yale, Cornell, and Dartmouth—not just because of Razi’s top-tier college consulting, but because of his unmatched teaching and genuine care. Razi makes sure you understand every suggestion and idea, so y... - C, 24 lessons with Razi

Dane G.

200/hour

English major with creative writing master's

5.0 (1238)

2,598 hours tutoring

Response time: 55 minutes

I majored in English at Fordham University, then went on to Columbia to get my master's in creative writing. I've written creatively for magazines and blogs, and worked as a staff writer, copy editor, and proofreader.

Patient, Enthusiastic, & Prepared Tutor

Our second grader absolutely loved her first lesson with Dane! Not only did Dane thoroughly assess her and determine clear short-term and long-term objectives, but he also made her feel comfortable through playing educational game... - Holly, 45 lessons with Dane

Maggie H.

72/hour

Experienced English Instructor for Adult Learners

5.0 (1252)

3,343 hours tutoring

Response time: 27 minutes

I hold a Masters degree in Adult Education with a specialization in Teaching English as a Second Language. As both a classroom instructor and a university administrator, I have worked with non-native English speaking students from...

My Best Tutor Ever!

If you are looking for a tutor who will exceed your expectations, Maggie is that person. Her vibrant outgoing personality makes tutoring sessions fun and engaging, while her incredible teaching skills, extensive experience, and t... - Zulfia, 54 lessons with Maggie

GiGi R.

75/hour

Freelance Writer & Editor with BA in English & 15+ Years of Experience

5.0 (626)

1,817 hours tutoring

Response time: 9 minutes

I am a freelance writer specializing in content writing, editing, and proofreading. I have degrees in English, Russian, and Russian Literature with minors in French and History. I love to bring my expertise in language, reading, and writing...

LEVEL OF EXPERTISE: Extraordinary

Over the course of my time with GiGi, she has given me deep insight in how I myself can overall improve many of my English papers. On that note, she's an excellent English tutor, as her skill set continues to astonish me. I would... - Andrew, 29 lessons with GiGi

Dana G.

140/hour

Here to Help You Understand, Not Memorize, the English Language

5.0 (105)

355 hours tutoring

While I am always happy to drill specific vocabulary lists with students, most of my vocabulary lessons happen naturally within other sessions. I train my students not just to memorize words, but to learn their multilingual etymological roots....

Great teacher!

We found a right and knowledgeable teacher for our son’s English lesson! She listened well and initiated approach to move forward with his studies at the school. So we exactly wanted someone who can help him to improve his school ... - Sujeewa, 6 lessons with Dana

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Fenny M.

9 English lessons

Elena taught me how to speak, read and write with proper English. She taught how to speak with correct pronunciation, so I can reduce my accent. After Elena taught me everything I need to improve my English. Now, I can speak English more confident and natural than before. Also I can write English with correct grammar. As someone who has gone through her English tutorial. I highly recommend Elena; she has extensive knowledge of teaching English for ESL student.

Chulwan I.

61 English lessons

First of all, Karen always makes me feel at ease. This gives me confidence, so I enjoy speaking English. Even if I use broken English or my pronunciation is repeatedly wrong, she corrects my mistakes kindly. That is a big chance for to me to improve my English without fear. Karen's tolerant attitude encourages me to speak English more. I have also learned to speak English efficiently in class with Karen.

Maria W.

119 English lessons

Moreover, it is also easy to talk with her about any topic. I am so thankful to her because she helped me lose my fear of speaking English and even using awful English grammar. Since I started taking lessons with Ursula, my English skills have improved so much that I now prefer reading English books and watching films in English; I am no longer afraid to speak and write to native English speakers. I highly recommend this tutor!

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