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The Best ESL/ESOL Tutors in Waukegan, IL

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Samuel A.

50/hour

Near Waukegan, IL

TEFL Certified with 7+ years experience

5.0 (42)

101 hours tutoring

In 2014 I completed my TEFL certificate with International TEFL Academy. I have taught ESL/ESOL/TEFL/TESOL in 3 countries, including China and Mexico, and have hundreds of hours of teaching experience. I have also been writing ESL curriculum for 5 years.

Knowledge and patient

Samuel is fantastic! He goes at a pace you set. He has materials ready when you arrive. He also has real-world experience and explains things in a way that make sense. I learned more in one session than several weeks of college cl... - Joel, 6 lessons with Samuel

Jessica B.

40/hour

Near Waukegan, IL

Experienced Elementary School tutor

4.9 (163)

636 hours tutoring

Elementary Education teacher/ former ESL teacher

Michael W.

70/hour

Near Waukegan, IL

TOP 10% WYZANT TUTOR!!! 655 FIVE STAR RATINGS!!! ACT/SAT!!!

4.9 (710)

2,257 hours tutoring

As mentioned in my free response, I am always putting free time into learning new languages. From speaking Spanish to people, listening to Chines in the car, or playing a French scrabble game over my smart phone. I have a great respect of people that come from another country to US with no or little English skills. I...

Tutor with a focus on both content and testing techniques to help with ACT/SAT prep.

Michael has been wonderful to work with. He has been on time for every session we have scheduled and has helped me to recognize key elements in the reading and English portions standardize tests. He has a good way of explaining ... - Bella, 34 lessons with Michael

Anjini G.

80/hour

Near Waukegan, IL

High School Math Teacher

5.0 (3)

8 hours tutoring

Hello! I am a math teacher at Stevenson High School in Illinois and a graduate of Miami University, where I earned degrees in Mathematics and Mathematics Education. I also earned a perfect score on the math section of the SAT. I bring strong content expertise in Algebra, Trigonometry, and Precalculus, and I specialize in...

Peter B.

35/hour

Near Waukegan, IL

Northwestern Grad: 11+ Yrs Tutoring Math, ELA & Writing (Grades 2-12)

4.9 (627)

2,834 hours tutoring

With more than 11 years of experience across public schools, private platforms, and major learning centers, I provide patient, effective tutoring tailored to each student’s needs. As a Northwestern University graduate with a BA in English and Essay Writing, along with a teaching certification and degree from...

Very knowledgeable and confident.

Got Peter to help get my 10 year old son back on track and prepared for 5th grade. The one on one interaction for the first 2 sessions were great and my son is being challenged to the fullest, which is a plus for me. My son is act... - George, 19 lessons with Peter

Brady B.

35/hour

Near Waukegan, IL

Experienced English, ESL, and ACT/SAT/AP/TOEFL Test Prep Tutor

5.0 (283)

767 hours tutoring

After graduating with a BA in English (2006), I moved to South Korea and spent six years teaching English in private academies and to adult business clients. In 2012, I completed an MA in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) with a 4.0 GPA. In the spring of 2015, I left Korea and began private tutoring in the...

Gail K.

55/hour

Near Waukegan, IL

Patient and Supportive Tutor Specializing in ADHD and Pre-K - 4th Math

4.9 (13)

63 hours tutoring

Throughout my substitute teaching career, I have subbed for Middle School ESL classes. This past year I had 30 consecutive days of teaching a 6th grade ESL class for a teacher who left unexpectedly. I was responsible for planning and fulfilling the school's requirements for this class.

Great Tutor

Gail has made the math sessions very enjoyable. My daughter looks forward to seeing Gail every week. We are looking forward to using Gail again next year. - Lisa, 15 lessons with Gail

Maribel B.

50/hour

Near Waukegan, IL

MSCIS Grad with over 13 years exp in IT and teaching English combined

4.7 (7)

21 hours tutoring

I have about 4 years experience teaching English to school-aged children and adults. I teach conversational skills, grammar, sentence construction or sentence compositions. I can also proofread essays and short/Long articles or other pieces of work. I am available Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00 - 2:00 p.m. On...

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Kate K.

45/hour

Experienced ESL/ESOL Teacher of Adults & College Students

5.0 (265)

1,486 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, 19 lessons with Kate

DIANE J.

45/hour

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

5.0 (625)

5,035 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

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

Maggie H.

72/hour

Effective, Experienced, Passionate ESL Instructor

5.0 (1253)

3,352 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

Ashley T.

125/hour

ESL Teacher for Adults and Children

5.0 (329)

858 hours tutoring

Response time: 33 minutes

I have one year of experience as an adult ESL teacher for Intisun, a language company based in Austin, Texas, where I worked with professionals who wanted to reduce accents and increase fluency and vocabulary. I am currently teaching ESL online...

Dissertation Editing

I cannot recommend Ashley highly enough! She is prompt, thorough, and incredibly reliable. When I needed her expertise the most, she was there, delivering exceptional work with impressive speed and precision. If I could give her t... - Althea, 5 lessons with Ashley

Jen H.

100/hour

MA in TESOL

5.0 (490)

1,021 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, 82 lessons with Jen

Stephenie G.

30/hour

ESL/ESOL Teacher with 10+ Years of Teaching Experience

4.9 (124)

463 hours tutoring

Response time: 58 minutes

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

Mana G.

100/hour

ESL/ESOL Teacher 15+ Years Experience Teaching Business Professionals

5.0 (240)

482 hours tutoring

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

Madeline V.

65/hour

ESL/ESOL Online Instructor

5.0 (106)

370 hours tutoring

Response time: 10 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

Christoph D.

80/hour

Highly Experienced Tutor of ESL

5.0 (668)

3,392 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

Tamera Michele G.

85/hour

Interior Designer * ESL * AutoCAD * InDesign

5.0 (199)

998 hours tutoring

Response time: 33 minutes

TEFL certification #VKL006466 Sept 2020

James B.

55/hour

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

5.0 (420)

1,414 hours tutoring

Response time: 30 minutes

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...

Heather C.

65/hour

Certified & Experienced ESL/ESOL and Korean Language Instructor

5.0 (183)

779 hours tutoring

Response time: 8 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

Ursula G.

80/hour

Experienced ESL/TESOL Tutor /Coach

5.0 (2172)

9,450 hours tutoring

Response time: 31 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

Teresa A.

62/hour

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

5.0 (604)

3,254 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

Jenny C.

45/hour

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

5.0 (155)

641 hours tutoring

Response time: 23 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

Rachel B.

45/hour

German tutor for comprehension and communication

5.0 (1629)

3,558 hours tutoring

Response time: 51 minutes

I have been helping native speakers of Spanish, Italian, and Korean improve their English comprehension and production skills since I began tutoring one of my Spanish professors (a native of Colombia) in 1999. I recently participated in volunteer...

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El G.

27 lessons

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.

Maria Lucia M.

44 lessons

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.

Jhon S.

10 lessons

Bruce is very professional English teacher. In my ESL/ESOL lesson he always tried to encourage me to practice with him subjects related to my work that way I have been improve my communication skills.

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