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The Best ESL/ESOL Tutors in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

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David E.

71/hour

Albany, NY

PhD with 20+ years teaching - elite degrees/tutoring!

5.0 (18)

55 hours tutoring

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I studied philosophy as well as premed while in Chicago. I also have a degree from Northwestern University in Secondary Science as well as a masters in adolescent education from the College of...

Great Tutor

David was very easy going which made me comfortable. He is very knowledgable and takes the time to understand my individual learning style. I also appreciated his direct approach in figuring out if he was a good fit and would be a... - Caitlin

Sherri B.

52/hour

Albany, NY

TEAS 7, HESI A2, ASVAB, MA and NA

5.0 (373)

461 hours tutoring

Response time: 52 minutes

My experience with teaching & tutoring started in 1972. Teaching 5th grade was my first assignment & then I pursued my degree in deaf education and taught deaf students and sign language for many years. I can help adults who are preparing for...

Such a passionate tutor

Sherri made me feel like I was in safe learning environment. She made it easy for me to grasp the concepts of what we were going over and made sure I was comfortable with the pace we were going in. I really appreciate the passion ... - Claudia , 31 lessons with Sherri

Alicia R.

50/hour

Selkirk, NY

Elementary Tutor

4.8 (24)

203 hours tutoring

I am the owner/operator of my own Educational Services business and I was a certified teacher and a homeschool teacher in Orange County. I currently reside in Ulster County and tutor part-time and on weekends. I have experience as a full-time...

Elizabeth B.

100/hour

Albany, NY

Award-winning English Teacher and Writing Coach

4.9 (945)

4,671 hours tutoring

I have a Ph.D. in English literature and have taught college, high school, and middle school. In 2008, I won the College Board Bob Costas Award for Excellence in Teaching Writing for my work on a student publication. My book, "History According to...

Great tutor, very fun to be with

Ms. B is a master at literature and linguistics, and she knows precisely what strategies to teach in order to make taking tests far easier. Furthermore, unlike many other tutors, she is able to make sessions fun and something to l... - Michael, 6 lessons with Elizabeth

Patricia A.

40/hour

Clifton Park, NY

Experienced French/Spanish/Reading/Phonics Tutor all ages

5.0 (56)

168 hours tutoring

My curriculum vitae: Bachelor’s degree in French; Computer Science minor (Mathematics heavy) Master’s degree in Secondary French Additional coursework in Spanish; graduate methods grades 1-6; reading NY state certification: grades 1-12,...

Marilyn S.

45/hour

Clifton Park, NY

Helping students succeed

4.5 (76)

282 hours tutoring

I'm a sociologist and researcher with a Master's in sociology from the State University of New York at Albany. My undergraduate coursework also focused on psychology and English. As a graduate assistant, I specialized in helping statistics...

Excellent tutor

She helped my project make sense. Wish I had found her earlier! She did a good job of finding the areas I needed to fix and helping me create a plan for my future research. - Laurie, 2 lessons with Marilyn

Rita R.

40/hour

Cohoes, NY

Certified K-6 Teacher with Tutoring Experience

4.9 (171)

443 hours tutoring

My favorite part of any day is when one of my students says something like "I get it" or "now it makes sense" or "and then when this goes here...". I enjoy being a classroom teacher but I also believe that not everyone understands everything the...

Anne C.

70/hour

Slingerlands, NY

ESL/ESOL - Learn to speak and write English & pass tests

4.9 (735)

3,133 hours tutoring

I have a Master's degree in Education/English as a Second Language from State University of New York at Albany and taught ESL at the Hebrew Academy of the Capital District and The Doane Stuart School for three years. I also taught ESL to adults...

Very patient and knowledgeable tutor

Anne taught me a variety of different skills needed to take the GRE. We went over verbal and quantitative strategies. For example, for verbal we focused on word structures and breaking down sentences to understand the meaning of t... - Ashley, 6 lessons with Anne

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James C.

60/hour

Experienced Teacher - Special Needs/Accelerated/English for All Ages

4.9 (221)

1,726 hours tutoring

(En español a continuación) My main professional interests are teaching and language. I have degrees in linguistics and special education. I know Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Luganda, and American Sign Language. I have taught English in...

Intuitive, informed, attentive, and adaptable tutor!

James tutored our 2nd grader in math for 15 lessons in the Spring/Summer of 2nd grade, and covered many topics from addition and subtraction, through data collection and multiplication. Long story short, James is great and we h... - Mike, 14 lessons with James

Meredith K.

40/hour

Creative Experienced Art and ESOL Teacher

5.0 (993)

1,826 hours tutoring

Response time: 39 minutes

I have a Master's in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) and Bachelor's degree in art education. I am a certified New York State ESL teacher. I have taught for 6 1/2 years in public schools as an ESL teacher working with students ages...

Meredith K is an amazing teacher!

My daughter start few weeks ago to take some drawing class with Meredith. I am impressed the improvements she has in just few classes. She loves her drawing class and Meredith is an amazing teacher! Highly recommended her! - Ianica , 78 lessons with Meredith

Judy V.

90/hour

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

5.0 (1702)

14,841 hours tutoring

Response time: 49 minutes

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

Heather C.

55/hour

Certified & Experienced ESL/ESOL and Korean Language Instructor

5.0 (156)

508 hours tutoring

Hello, I’m Heather! I am a bilingual Korean and English tutor with over 20 years of teaching experience. I was born and raised in South Korea and studied English in British Columbia, Canada, for three years starting in 1997. After returning to...

Excellent, experienced, professional

I needed preparation in Korean in order to study in SK and had the privilege of being tutored for 15+ sessions by Miss Heather. She’s experienced in teaching and makes many great micro adjustments to better fit your learning pace... - Samuel, 16 lessons with Heather

Taylor C.

60/hour

Specialized: Improving Executive Function/Students w/Special Need

5.0 (114)

675 hours tutoring

Response time: 23 minutes

I was an Assistant Teacher at a non-public Special Education school from 2016 to 2022. I specialize in English, Reading, Science, Art, Remedial Math, Algebra and Test Prep. Other specialties include help with Executive functioning, planning,...

Knowledgeabel and patient tutor.

Ms. Taylor teaches my daughter reading and writing. She meets her where she is, always checks for understanding, and understands that different people learn and interpret information differently. Some of her key qualities are her ... - Angela, 47 lessons with Taylor

Maggie H.

70/hour

Effective ESL Instructor and Accent Reduction Coach for Adults

5.0 (1208)

3,021 hours tutoring

Response time: 14 minutes

If you are eager to express yourself in English with fluency, accuracy, clarity, and confidence, I would love to help you. Mastering the English language is tough, but it can be great fun. Time spent working towards your English language goals is...

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

Teresa A.

59/hour

19+ Years Experienced TOEFL, IELTS, Accuplacer, and ESL Specialist

5.0 (569)

2,753 hours tutoring

Response time: 34 minutes

I have worked for over 19 years as an English as a Second Language (ESL/EFL) and TOEFL/IELTS preparation teacher. During this time I have taught all levels of grammar (beginner to proficiency), conversation skills, reading comprehension, writing...

THE BEST!!!

She is very knowledgeable,patient,flexible. Her methods of teaching includes a personal attention to detail, figuring out the errors and working personally over each and every thing. There is no better word rather than the best! ... - KC, 21 lessons with Teresa

Ursula G.

75/hour

German (native speaker) & English (ESL/EFL) Language Tutor/Coach

HOMESCHOOLERS ARE WELCOME (both individuals and groups)! SPECIAL GROUP RATES ARE AVAILABLE! I am a German native familiar with various languages and cultures, and I understand your difficulties when learning another language. I have lived in...

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

Kristine W.

65/hour

Teacher specializing in academic writing, proofreading, and APA format

5.0 (200)

1,061 hours tutoring

Response time: 34 minutes

Hello! I'm a kindhearted individual who loves making people feel empowered through writing. I have my bachelor's in English and two master's degrees: an MAT in TESL and an MA in Latin American Studies. I recently completed on-the-ground fieldwork...

AMAZING

Kristine has been an incredible help to me with my writing. She is incredibly knowledgeable about APA guidelines, a very patient teacher, and very detailed in her work. She responds quickly to requests, and is timely in return of ... - Charlie, 25 lessons with Kristine

Danielle P.

100/hour

Experienced French Professor, Novelist, French & English Tutor

5.0 (725)

3,282 hours tutoring

Response time: 49 minutes

Bonjour! My name is Danielle, and I am a French professor with a B.A. in French from Georgetown University and a Master's in French language and civilization from New York University in Paris. I've also studied at the Sorbonne in Paris and at the...

Ideal educator and a brilliant tutor.

Hands down, the best tutor we've ever hired. So, so pleased at the progress my daughter has made with Danielle both in classwork and for her IB French HL test. She's the perfect blend of patience, professionalism and instructiona... - Sarah, 45 lessons with Danielle

Kate K.

45/hour

Experienced ESL/ESOL Teacher of Adults & College Students

5.0 (251)

1,367 hours tutoring

I would love to help you improve your English, whether you are a beginner or a very advanced learner. During our first meeting, we will talk about your goals, I will identify your current ability, and we will start a learning plan. I have been...

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, 10 lessons with Kate

Marianne B.

165/hour

ESL/ESOL Instructor of English as a Second Language

5.0 (1783)

6,523 hours tutoring

ESL/ESOL Qualifications I have five years experience tutoring international students at DePaul University's Multicultural Center for Writing and Reading. I tutored English language learners from a multitude of countries using...

Spectacular college essay tutor/coach

Marianne helped my daughter tremendously, to brainstorm, edit and craft her college personal statement and supplemental essays. Her feedback was extensive and detailed. Marianne was helpful in keeping my daughter, a notorious proc... - Inoka, 10 lessons with Marianne

Mana G.

100/hour

ESL/ESOL Teacher 15+ Years Experience Teaching Business Professionals

5.0 (209)

420 hours tutoring

Response time: 1 minute

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.

Knowledgeable and Thorough – Mana Helped Me Master Case Analysis

Mana is beyond exceptional! Her deep knowledge and thorough preparation were clear from the start. Even though she didn’t know ahead of time that I had prepared 20 questions, she answered all of them thoughtfully and to my satisfa... - Sheryl

Will R.

40/hour

Expert and Patient ESL and Spanish Tutor

4.9 (1260)

3,347 hours tutoring

Response time: 2 minutes

I was very fortunate to grow up learning both English and Spanish at the same time. I attended a bilingual program elementary, middle and high school in South America. When I graduated, I realized that teaching was one of my passions. Therefore, I...

The Best Spanish Tutor!!

Will is an excellent tutor, I've been taking lessons with him almost weekly for almost a year and my Spanish has immensely improved. I see improvements in my speaking/vocabulary after each lesson. Will is incredibly kind, knowledg... - Melanie, 48 lessons with Will

Kristine H.

117/hour

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

Response time: 54 minutes

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...

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

Vijayalakshmi L.

60/hour

Computer Science Professor for AP Computer Science A, DBMS & SQL, Java

5.0 (237)

1,332 hours tutoring

I am Vijayalakshmi, but you can call me Viji. I am an adjunct computer science professor in a leading community college in Indiana. I completed my Masters of Computer Applications in 2005. I have 6 years of experience in online tutoring and 12...

Excellent Teacher!

Vijji is teaching computer science to my son. My son had to switch schools and he missed few concepts in his transition, Very happy to find Vijji and she is excellent and very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend students looking ... - Julia, 4 lessons with Vijayalakshmi

Madeline V.

60/hour

ESL/ESOL Online Instructor

Response time: 18 minutes

I am TEFL certified and an IELTS Specialist (TOEFL) with a Degree in Early Childhood Education. With over 6 years of experience, I teach both children and adults. As an ‘edutainer,’ I ensure that my students have fun in every class. I’ve...

Comprehensive Creative Caring Tutor!

Madeline gave me a STRONG foundation in the use of the Design features in Power Point, while simultaneously helping me to transform the very drab slides that I had created on my own. She also shared links to websites that contain... - Lolita, 4 lessons with Madeline

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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.

Jhon S.

10 lessons

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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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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