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The Best ESL/ESOL Tutors in Tacoma, WA

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Elizabeth P.

32/hour

Near Tacoma, WA

English Teacher for Adult Learners!

5.0 (47)

78 hours tutoring

I am currently teaching English online only to adult students of all skill levels! I taught at a California State University (where I received my Master's in English), and I tutored English to students of different ages. I love language, and I'm excited to teach the following subjects: English composition (the...

Sandra D.

40/hour

Near Tacoma, WA

UW Grad, Algebra and English Tutor for Adults and Children

5.0 (14)

29 hours tutoring

Response time: 14 minutes

Hello! I would love to have the opportunity to help you understand and even enjoy math and English! I have some experience tutoring and am beginning to pursue tutoring as a career. I have three children and have been a stay at home mom (helping them plenty with their homework) since I finished college in 2007. I have...

Austin A.

64/hour

Near Tacoma, WA

Math professor, experienced tutor and test prep specialist

4.6 (18)

46 hours tutoring

I gained experience teaching English as a second language from my time as an LDS missionary in Japan, where we taught a weekly volunteer English class, along with other English-teaching volunteer work. Through teaching native speakers of such a different language, I was able to see my own language from a different...

Very nice to work with!!!

Austin was awesome to work with. I hired him to help my 14 year old with substitutions. He has a great balance between work and humor. My daughter took to him right away and in an hour she was gained the understanding she needed t... - Belki

Leita E.

60/hour

Near Tacoma, WA

Experienced, Caring, Educator Available for Private Tutoring

5.0 (83)

427 hours tutoring

I have worked with children from many cultural and second language backgrounds and enjoy assisting them! Let me support your student in this important skill of learning the English language with confidence.

Gets to know the child and tailors the sessions

My son enjoys Leita and her teaching style. The summer sessions are holistic and when school starts math will be the focus. - Calvin, 13 lessons with Leita

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

Madeline V.

65/hour

ESL/ESOL Online Instructor

5.0 (110)

381 hours tutoring

Response time: 13 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...

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

Ursula G.

80/hour

Experienced ESL/TESOL Tutor /Coach

5.0 (2177)

9,524 hours tutoring

Response time: 50 minutes

I have been living in the US for 22 years but had to learn English as a Second Language just like you. Having been born in Germany, I am familiar with students' difficulties when learning English as a Foreign or as a Second Language. Apart from...

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

Jeffrey N.

125/hour

Yale/Cambridge/Berkeley Graduate for Counseling and Writing

5.0 (320)

751 hours tutoring

Dr. Jeffrey W. has taught writing-intensive courses at UC Berkeley and UC Davis since 2003. He is a highly ranked university lecturer with experience coaching Google executives in conversational and business English. He has developed and taught...

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

Maggie H.

72/hour

Effective, Experienced, Passionate ESL Instructor

5.0 (1259)

3,382 hours tutoring

Response time: 21 minutes

I hold a Master's degree in Adult Education with a concentration in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) and have over fifteen years of instructional and administrative/advisory experience in the field. Working in private language schools...

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

Heather C.

65/hour

Certified & Experienced ESL/ESOL and Korean Language Instructor

5.0 (185)

815 hours tutoring

Response time: 10 minutes

TESL(Teaching English as a Second Language) Certification - Vancouver Career College

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

Teresa A.

62/hour

Expert ESL Instructor with 19+ Years of Experience in All Levels

5.0 (610)

3,332 hours tutoring

With over 19 years of experience (16 years at a language institute in Los Angeles and 4 years online), I have successfully taught all levels of grammar, reading, writing, and communication skills courses as well as classes focused on phrasal verbs...

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

Kristine H.

121/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...

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

Christoph D.

85/hour

Highly Experienced Tutor of ESL

5.0 (669)

3,411 hours tutoring

I am a certified ESL teacher and have taken several master's level teaching courses. What sets me apart as an English language teacher is that I have become fluent in second languages myself and know what it's like to live in an entirely different...

The best. Period.

I was given the opportunity to begin learning Hindi as a part of my work. I started with zero experience in Hindi. After looking through many Wyzant tutors, I settled on Christoph. Where do I start? He could not be better. He... - Matthew, 37 lessons with Christoph

Jenny C.

45/hour

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

5.0 (155)

667 hours tutoring

Response time: 6 minutes

Bachelor's Degree - Speech Communication TESOL Certificate to teach English as a Second Language

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

Jen H.

100/hour

MA in TESOL

5.0 (504)

1,049 hours tutoring

I have a MA in TESOL from Brigham Young University. I have taught writing and grammar classes at BYU. I have also volunteered teaching weekly pronunciation classes at a high school. I have taught many online ESL classes over the past three years.

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

She is a knowledgeable and patient tutor who explains ideas clearly and makes every lesson easy to follow. I am learning English pronunciation with her, and she always listens carefully and corrects my mistakes in a kind and encou... - Allen, 85 lessons with Jen

Meredith K.

45/hour

Experienced Creative ESOL Teacher

Response time: 5 minutes

I am an ESOL teacher with 7 years of classroom experience. I have taught on Wyzant since 2020. I work mainly with grades K-8 in this subject area. I have experience and training in teaching online with young children. I have worked with all...

Learning the Basics of Drawing

I've always had an interest in drawing, but haven't been able to take lessons in a long time. Since I've been working with Meredith, I've learned the basics of drawing, improved my skills & rekindled my interest in art. She is a... - Chuck, 32 lessons with Meredith

James B.

55/hour

Spanish Tutor - MA in Spanish Literature with BA in Spanish Language

5.0 (426)

1,445 hours tutoring

I enjoy learning foreign languages and believe that everyone should speak at least two languages. Myself, I'm a native English speaker and I've studied both Spanish and French. Through these studies, I've come to understand the mechanics of the...

DIANE J.

45/hour

Master's in ESL with 20+ Years Experience Teaching Sudents of all Ages

5.0 (625)

5,094 hours tutoring

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor graduate with MA Degree in Education majoring in English as a Second Language. ESOL professor at Lone Star College and private instructor in Houston area and online. 20+ years-experience teaching the four language...

What a great teacher

Diane is a wonderful teacher. She is passionate, knowledgeable, and methodical. She is helping me proofread my short stories, but she is way more than a proofreader. Not only does she correct my grammatical errors, but she helps m... - Vivi, 45 lessons with DIANE

Olha R.

40/hour

Experienced Russian, Ukrainian, and ESL teacher

5.0 (889)

6,333 hours tutoring

Response time: 59 minutes

Although I was born and raised in the Ukraine, I studied English for 13 years; 10 years at a private school and then another 3 years at the Pedagogical University where I earned duel degrees in History and Psychology. Additionally, I have taken...

Outstanding Tutor

I am a business teacher by profession and work with corporations all over the world and as such, have very high expectations of those teaching me something; particularly a subject as complicated and grueling as the Russian langua... - Patrick, 3 lessons with Olha

Tamera Michele G.

85/hour

Interior Designer * ESL * AutoCAD * InDesign

5.0 (200)

1,003 hours tutoring

TEFL certification #VKL006466 Sept 2020

Kate K.

45/hour

Experienced ESL/ESOL Teacher of Adults & College Students

5.0 (265)

1,487 hours tutoring

Response time: 44 minutes

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, 19 lessons with Kate

Mana G.

100/hour

ESL/ESOL Teacher 15+ Years Experience Teaching Business Professionals

5.0 (240)

482 hours tutoring

Response time: 9 minutes

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, 2 lessons with Mana

Stephenie G.

28/hour

ESL/ESOL Teacher with 10+ Years of Teaching Experience

4.9 (130)

489 hours tutoring

I have been an ESL/ESOL teacher for over 10 years now. I have worked with students whose native languages included Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish, Croatian, French, and Creole. I create interactive lessons and tailor each lesson to...

Great teacher

I’m so grateful for this teacher. My son’s confidence in writing has grown so much.Thank you very much ！thank you！ - Alston, 25 lessons with Stephenie

Claire M.

50/hour

Experienced, Certified Middle/High School Teacher of ELA, ESL/ESOL

4.9 (115)

1,240 hours tutoring

Classroom experience teaching English Language Arts as well as ESL/ESOL. Certified for middle and high school levels in both ELA and all levels ESL/ESOL.

Absolutely amazing tutor

We are so happy to have Claire as my son’s ELA tutor. She is very knowledgeable, involved into the process of learning. She always listens and tries to meet my son’s needs. Clair is very friendly and manages to build a warm and tr... - Larissa, 11 lessons with Claire

Judy V.

90/hour

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

5.0 (1755)

16,516 hours tutoring

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

Danielle P.

115/hour

Experienced French Professor, Novelist, French & English Tutor

5.0 (759)

3,880 hours tutoring

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... - Kate, 45 lessons with Danielle

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