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The Best TOEFL Tutors in San Francisco, CA

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Bernard B.

100/hour

San Francisco, CA

Tutor: Programming, Statistics, Test Prep, Finance, Business

4.9 (212)

845 hours tutoring

I have twelve years of experience teaching programming, test prep, statistics, finance, and business courses. I have authored five textbooks on Python Statistics, Python Machine Learning, Python Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, and Software Development. I tutored an undergraduate Business Statistics course for...

Knowledgeable, flexible, and patient tutor.

Bernard is thorough, knowledgeable, and patient. He is also very flexible. Great tutor! He explains fundamental concepts and helps students work through their problems in an organized manner. - Tommie or Nichole, 17 lessons with Bernard

Jeffrey N.

125/hour

Near San Francisco, CA

Yale/Cambridge/Berkeley Graduate for Counseling and Writing

5.0 (319)

726 hours tutoring

Response time: 59 minutes

Dr. Jeffrey is a university lecturer, Scholastic judge, and published writer. He is currently a Teacher of Special Programs at Berkeley School of Education. He was a Scholastic competition writing judge in 2025 and selected to be one of one of the teaching fellows in the California Writing Project, KQED (National Public...

Exceptional Writing Tutor and Editor

I had an outstanding experience working with Jeffrey. He is not only professional and easy to work with, but also deeply knowledgeable in his field. His guidance as an editor and writing coach was invaluable—he made the entire pro... - Michael Joseph, 3 lessons with Jeffrey

Richard A.

175/hour

San Francisco, CA

Experienced, Results-Oriented - Language, College Admissions, Testing

5.0 (479)

1,744 hours tutoring

Hi prospective students, my name is Ricky, and I have over ten years of experience as a professional tutor. I am passionate about tutoring because it helped me achieve academic success in my own life. I struggled with certain subjects when I was a child, but ended up being valedictorian when I graduated from Woodside...

Ricky is amazing!

Ricky is a spectacular tutor - he immediately established a connection with my daughter (who was initially reticent about tutoring)....gave me a thorough synopsis of their session afterward...and was very flexible and understandin... - SHARON, 15 lessons with Richard

Jessica W.

65/hour

Near San Francisco, CA

English made Easy!

5.0 (5)

8 hours tutoring

My background is in Marketing and Public Relations. After many years I wanted a change. I decided to go to Costa Rica for my TEFL Certification to learn to teach English as a Second Language (ESL). I’ve been teaching now for 10 years. I specialize in Speaking by building confidence in all areas of learning...

Heng X.

80/hour

San Francisco, CA

Everything Math, Science and Chinese

5.0 (561)

1,400 hours tutoring

"You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives." ~Clay P. Bedford I earned a Ph.D. doing Genetics research at the University of Utah. Knowledge is always fascinating to me: a concept is not just a concept,...

Outstanding!!

Heng distinguished herself as a truly first rate teacher. Her academic credentials are outstanding. What is more important is her caring and nurturing style where she seeks out the children's strengths to create a dynamic learni... - David, 41 lessons with Heng

Naomi K.

100/hour

San Francisco, CA

Native Japanese & English Speaker w/ 20+ years teaching experience!

4.9 (38)

140 hours tutoring

Kon'nichiwa! I specialize in teaching Japanese language and culture. I am a native speaker of Japanese and English and have over 20 years of experience teaching students of all ages and levels in private and group lessons, in corporate settings, and in universities. I am a friendly, creative, and versatile instructor and...

Great tutor!

Naomi is a great tutor--she's helpful, patient, and encouraging. I did three sessions with her to prepare for a trip to Japan and she came prepared every time with what she thought we needed to know, and she easily tailored her l... - Max, 3 lessons with Naomi

Jason H.

140/hour

San Francisco, CA

Highly Experienced Tutor

4.9 (61)

145 hours tutoring

I have been preparing students for the TOEFL, Cambridge, TOEIC, and IELTS exams for about 15 years. I have spent the last 13 or so years working at ESL schools in San Francisco, CA and am highly skilled preparing students for English proficiency exams.

Excellent

A great, clear, friendly tutor. I recommend without reservation. Jason is clear, encouraging and flexible about time and location. An excellent guide through frustrating material - Saramanda, 3 lessons with Jason

Marie F.

60/hour

Near San Francisco, CA

CELTA-certified ESL Teacher - Experienced TOEFL Tutor

4.9 (322)

1,612 hours tutoring

I am a Cambridge CELTA certified ESL teacher with more than 5 years of experience in helping students prepare for the TOEFL test. Together, we identify students' areas of strength and areas in need of improvement. We then set goals to strengthen students' English skills according to students'...

The Needs of Her Students are Her Top Priority

Marie is an outstanding tutor who had an excellent rapport with my son. She is very caring and patient and makes sure that the needs of her students are met. When I was looking for a tutor for my son, I was impressed with Marie's ... - Cynthia, 7 lessons with Marie

Ariya M.

45/hour

San Francisco, CA

Berkeley Grad providing Math/English Test Prep

4.7 (29)

105 hours tutoring

Response time: 57 minutes

I graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Applied Mathematics and a concentration in Economics. Ever since high school, I've had a passion for education and tutoring. I was a private tutor for several elementary-high school students to prepare them for their Science Olympiad tournaments at Caltech, the ACT/SAT, the...

Cecily G.

60/hour

Near San Francisco, CA

ESL Teacher with overseas experience

4.9 (94)

537 hours tutoring

Response time: 40 minutes

Two years experience teaching English to adults in China. Two TEFL certificates. Took "Grammar Fundamentals for ESL Teachers" at U.C. Berkeley Extension.

Bob B.

45/hour

Near San Francisco, CA

Experienced Spanish/ESL Instructor

4.9 (61)

168 hours tutoring

Bob has worked with all nationalities while teaching all levels of ESL for several years. He has also worked with students studying for the TOEFL Exam. The TOEFL Exam is recognized around the world as a valid instrument of non-native's knowledge of English. He has helped several people pass this...

Excellent Spanish Tutor

I have found Bob to be an experienced tutor who is not only engaged in the learning process but also invested in his student's success. His efforts have pulled up my student's score a full letter grade. Not only is he an interest... - Yi-Hui, 8 lessons with Bob

Susan S.

60/hour

San Francisco, CA

Getting stuck on English? Let's fix that!

5.0 (86)

207 hours tutoring

TOEFL is a game. Play it to win! Having a good grasp of English is not enough to achieve a high score on the TOEFL. You also need to understand the structure of the test, how it is scored, and what strategies to use to get the best score on each task. I can help you prepare most efficiently and effectively...

Knowledgeable, super helpful tutor

We did TOEFL preparation with great material. I feel so much more comfortable with the tasks after this lesson. We mainly worked on my speaking skills and discussed the most important points. She answered to all my questions. - Anna

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Kate K.

45/hour

Experienced teacher of college and adult English language learners

5.0 (265)

1,481 hours tutoring

With more than 20 years of adult ESL teaching experience, I have the tools and methods to help you. We will get you ready for the reading, listening, speaking, and writing sections of the TOEFL test. I will assess your capabilities to...

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, 19 lessons with Kate

Fabia F.

59/hour

Experienced Tutor with Harvard Master's degree

5.0 (2344)

8,918 hours tutoring

To prepare you for the TOEFL, we will work on grammar, reading comprehensions skills, verbal responses, vocabulary, and test-taking skills. My tutoring is tailored to your specific needs, addressing your particular weaknesses, and taking...

EXCELLENT!!!

I took her TOEFL tutor. She fully uses one hour to improve my English skill and never waste even a second while she tutors. I've taken three lessons so far, and already find differences in my English skill. I will keep taking her... - Junko, 9 lessons with Fabia

Teresa A.

62/hour

Experienced TOEFL Teacher with 19+ Years of Expertise

5.0 (600)

3,213 hours tutoring

Response time: 42 minutes

I have been teaching TOEFL test preparation classes for 19 years both in a classroom setting and online . I teach all sections of the TOEFL exam- speaking, listening, reading and writing and have had much success in increasing...

Thank Professor Theresa ! Your classes were great!!!!

Thank you professor Theresa I couldn’t have done it without your help!!! Also I was very helpful all the practice that we did! I did my Toefl exam and I got the scores that I need for applying to my Dental program Thankkkkkk you! ... - Gabely , 10 lessons with Teresa

Lucia C.

45/hour

ESL Coaching for IELTS and TOEFL Exams

5.0 (133)

936 hours tutoring

Several of my students have gone to University in Canada, the US and the UK. They have all achieved high scores on the TOEFL and IELTS exams.

Kind and patient

Lucia os one of the best tutors. She helped me a lot to boost my confidence with my toefl speaking by following an unconventional smart way. She gave me reliable resources that I can read frequently without being bored, expand my... - Yusur, 11 lessons with Lucia

Mark B.

50/hour

4.0 Master's Degree in Teaching ESOL!

5.0 (75)

138 hours tutoring

Mark has a M.A. in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County where he graduated with a 4.0. He is a native English speaker from the United States. Currently, he is the Adult Education...

Jenny C.

45/hour

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

5.0 (155)

629 hours tutoring

Response time: 22 minutes

Is it time for you to speak clear, fluent English with confidence? Let's make it happen—together! Hi, I’m Jenny—a passionate and experienced ESL teacher specializing in helping adults achieve their English goals. I teach ESL full-time...

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

Nina W.

99/hour

TOEFL and TOEIC preparation

5.0 (47)

122 hours tutoring

In addition to teaching ESL, all levels, all skills, I teach business English, and I've successfully prepared many learners to meet or exceed their TOEFL and TOEIC test scores.

John K.

64/hour

TOEFL Master with 25+ Years of Results

5.0 (1743)

5,748 hours tutoring

TOEFL is a specialty of mine. Students will understand how the TOEFL tests work, what TOEFL looks for in the written and speaking sections, how to find answers in the reading section quickly an accurately, and how to use...

Knowledgeable and straightforward tutor

John is very experienced in the Toefl test. He is very straightforward and really knows the test. I really recommend him if you are considering take the Toefl test - Vanessa, 2 lessons with John

Kristine H.

103/hour

Master TEFL TESOL | 20+ years experience | ESL ESOL TOEFL speaking

My Master TEFL degree offers ESL ESOL students the very best preparation to ace the TOEFL exam. My specialty is the speaking portion of the exam and I have expertise in all areas applicable to foreign students studying and working in the US.

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

Madeline V.

65/hour

ESL, IELTS, Elementary ELA , PowerPoint, Word, & Canva

5.0 (102)

365 hours tutoring

Response time: 10 minutes

I've several years experience helping students around the world succeed in passing English exams. I'm IELTS certified, which is similar to TOEFL. I go above and beyond. My teaching goes way beyond class. I give homework and we...

Wonderful tutor, very patient

Maddie is an excellent tutor. Patient, supportive, and very knowledgeable. She explains things clearly and makes learning easy and enjoyable. I really appreciate her guidance and would highly recommend her! - Ellie, 2 lessons with Madeline

Steven F.

60/hour

Former university professor, expert in TOEFL preparation

5.0 (749)

3,227 hours tutoring

Response time: 22 minutes

After nearly 20 years as a university professor, I now teach at a private school and as a private tutor. Since 2007, I have taught TOEFL to hundreds of students from all over the world. I am an experienced and expert English teacher,...

Excellent communication with students!

Steven helps increase my knowledge and understanding of the topic by guiding me through the learning process by asking and commenting on my understanding at the most appropriate times. His timely and unique questions help drive my... - Joseph F., 15 lessons with Steven

Peter Z.

120/hour

MBA in finance from NYU with 10+ years of Teaching Experience

5.0 (725)

1,596 hours tutoring

I scored near perfect score on TOEFL years ago, and got full-scholarship to study in the US. Over the last 10 years, I have taught many students and helped them achieve great results. Will customize materials to adapt to students'...

Peter is an outstanding tutor!

Peter is an outstanding tutor! He helped my daughter improve her math score for the SAT significantly! In just a few weeks her score went from a 710 to a 780 thanks to Peter! He has a clear strategy and approach that includes his ... - Laurent, 12 lessons with Peter

Christoph D.

80/hour

Highly Experienced TOEFL Prep Tutor

5.0 (668)

3,381 hours tutoring

I've worked with several students who have successfully achieved their target scores on the TOEFL to become professionally certified or to gain university admissions. I've taught hundreds of TOEFL prep classes in-person and...

A class with Christoph? Absolutely worth it.

I had already taken the TOEFL test twice when I reached out to Christoph. In my first try I got a score of 95 and in the second I got a score of 105. To be qualified to apply for my school of preference in the States I had to get ... - Ragnhildur, 8 lessons with Christoph

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Joohee K.

35 TOEFL lessons

She explained a basic structure of TOEFL writing and trained me how I can increase credibility, logic and all little details including grammar issues. I found myself becoming more comfortable writing essay. She is really patient, passionate and perceptive teacher. I felt stuck and frustrated very often, but she has been really persistent and lightened up the mood. I feel very lucky that I can have Chris as my first teacher and I would wholeheartedly recommend Chris to anyone learning TOEFL!

Toshiko H.

12 TOEFL lessons

I took his TOEFL lesson and it was a great experience to learn from him. Before his lesson, I didn't know how to tackle TOEFL study. He taught me how to study, how to score up with many logics and techniques. Especially he taught me how to write TOEFL essay with these logics using some templates. I did homework before every lesson, 3 essays, 3 speaking, 1 listening, and 1 reading, which made my skill much better than before. He also pointed my weak point, grammar.

Haejin J.

5 TOEFL lessons

I have recently received my TOEFL score and I was more than happy to see the result! My previous TOEFL scores on SPK & WRT were 20&20, however after taking 5 lessons with tutor Laura, they rose to 23&25. I wanted to thank Laura for helping me achieve a score I had desired. Laura has a lot of useful materials to provide on TOEFL prep and always well prepares for the lesson. I highly recommend her for those who are preparing for TOEFL. :)

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