The Best ESL/ESOL Tutors in Somerville, MA

With more than 20 years of professional writing and teaching experience and a master's in journalism from Harvard, I know what it takes to write well, and I can teach you how to conquer writer's block, say what's in your heart and mind, make yourself understood, stand out from thousands of applicants ... and get good...See Abby's full profile

Hi everyone! My name is Galina and I would love to help you with your tutoring needs! I’ve been a tutor for about 15 years and have helped 50+ students in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, precalculus, calculus, chemistry, and physics. Some have been shorter engagements while others have evolved into multi-year...See Galina's full profile

I have mentored high school students, undergraduates, graduate students (Masters, PhD), and medical students from top universities throughout the United States. Students have gone on to top universities and to win nationally and internationally competitive scholarships, including: Boren, Fulbright, National Institutes of...See Kathy's full profile

I am passionate about all things language, culture, and travel! A native Russian and English speaker, I also have native-level fluency in Spanish. I have over five years of experience teaching individuals and groups and personally developing curricula for my students based on their professional fields or personal...See Alisa's full profile

I helped start an ESL math tutoring program at my high school and worked extensively with Chinese international students for two years. I used a mixture of English, Mandarin, and visual demonstrations to teach concepts, assist with homework, and explain test questions. I worked with students both in classroom settings...See Mira's full profile

Hello, I'm Courtney! I'm an attorney with over a decade of experience as a criminal and civil litigator. I've also served as an adjunct law school professor, competitive gymnastics coach, and mentor. When I'm not working, you can find me studying Spanish, reading (in both Spanish and English), volunteering, or...See Courtney's full profile

I received my TEFL certification in Florence, Italy in June of 2016, and have been teaching ESL at an intense pace ever since. I have over 850 classroom teaching hours (in both Italy and the U.S.), and have taught all levels from beginner to advanced. My students run the gamut of ages, from age 7 to age 60. I use a...See Thomas's full profile

I have my Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education SEI endorsement and 8-12 grade Biology, Chemistry and Physics license. I have taught HS science over six years with many ELL's in the classroom. See Dr. Jonathan's full profile

Hello! I'm Scott, a patient and encouraging tutor with a passion for helping students build confidence and succeed in math and English. With degrees from Stanford and Harvard, I have a strong academic foundation and years of professional experience in educational settings. I offer tutoring for elementary math,...See Scott's full profile

Born in Boston, MA, I am a native English speaker. As a foreign language professor (Italian and Spanish) since 1997, I have been helping native and non-native English-speaking students appreciate and learn the foundation of English grammar. Once students understand the building blocks of English, they are better...See Robert's full profile

With a Harvard BA and a love of teaching, I completed an M.Ed. degree to become an ESL teacher. Over the past ten years, I have had worked successfully with teenage and adult students. Learning English reading, pronunciation and grammar are all very challenging, and I find that working one-on-one produces significant...See Monica's full profile

I have helped many students with preparation for tests, schoolwork, and effective study strategies. I work at Lexington High School in Massachusetts and have taught many SAT and ACT courses. Improving writing is a specialty. I can help boost the quality of academic subject work. I have been a teacher and tutor for...See Andrew's full profile

I hold current a California Teaching Credential in English Language Arts (CLEAR, K-12 & Adult, 2008, renewed 2013; renewable 2019). As a result of my credentialing through NULA's program, I am well-versed in ESL/ESOL teaching methods (including SDAIE, collaborative learning, and scaffolded...See Karen's full profile

My teaching style is primarily based in being interactive & observant. Teachers/Tutors and students can learn from each other; and when necessary, it's imperative to make changes to assure that comprehensive learning is happening. My interest & commitment to tutoring began in 1983, during my sophomore year at Brown...See Michelle D.'s full profile

Dear students and families, My name is Sarah K. I graduated with a BA in psychology from Brandeis University in 2021 with a 3.7 GPA. In late 2023, obtained an MA in psychology from William James University with a 3.9 GPA. Regarding my tutoring, I specialize in study skills, psychology, writing, and more. I have...See Sarah's full profile

Many of my students have graduated from colleges such as Harvard, Boston College and College of the Holy Cross. I attended some of their graduations. Most of them were non-speakers of English when I first met them, but they were extraordinarily determined and hard-working, as I'm certain you are. I love nurturing...See Serena's full profile

I am a native speaker of the English language, and I have studied a wide array of foreign languages myself (Japanese, French), which helps me understand where their frustrations may lie. I have helped Chinese speaking students of English in the past; one student for 3 years.See David's full profile

I am an experienced founder and Product/Project Manager with a background in the tech startup ecosystem and finance as a product manager for SaaS, B2B, B2C, and multi-sided markets. Skilled in risk management & Tech business. I led products that cut across payments, investments, lending, and web3 from prototype to launch...See BJ's full profile

I am a first generation American with a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I have an extensive background in teaching the English language both on a personal and professional level. I am excited to work with students looking to expand their written and oral communication skills in English.See Diandra's full profile

I'm a seasoned tutor with thousands of hours of experience in the greater Boston and Washington, DC metro areas. I have tutored hundreds of students in one-on-one, small group, and classroom settings and helped dozens of them to achieve perfect or near-perfect scores on the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, and other standardized...See M. Reza's full profile

Teach all levels of ESL.See Elynn's full profile

I taught ESL for adults for two years at Stony Point High School, in Texas. I also took the training with The Literacy Center of Austin. Teaching English to adults has been a rewarding and interesting experience and allowed me to expand my teaching methods and help the students to reach their potential in a second...See Rocio's full profile

I have taught ESL/ESOL for over 20 years. I have a multi-cultural background myself, and am conversant in 5 languages, so I am familiar with the challenges of learning languages. I always tailor my tutorials to the specific needs of my students and aim to help them learn quickly, efficiently and in an...See Biorn's full profile

I hold a Massachusetts teaching license in English and have 30 years of experience working with English language learners across urban classrooms, including students at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of language acquisition. My ESL/ESOL instruction addresses reading comprehension, academic...See Marc's full profile

I am Miriam. I am licensed to teach Elementary Education/ ESL and Spanish. From elementary school to professionals at Harvard Summer School, I enjoy working with students to improve oral fluency and written communication skills in English. I create a positive environment so students can feel comfortable asking...See Miriam's full profile