lynn z.

• Berkeley, CA 94705 ( 8.9 mi )
• Experienced TOEFL Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 09/2013
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $30 to $50 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, Teacher Cert Exams, Testing Strategies, Testing Skills, SAT - Verbal, PSAT, GRE, GED, ACT

Contact this Tutor View Full Profile

My comments on tutoring TOEFL : I have spent many years teaching individual students of English as a Foreign Language how to speak, understand, read and write in standard American English.

I believe learning should always be engaging and meaningful. It is critical to address individual student learning modalities and needs so the student can experience great success. I have always been a teacher of best practices, meaning incorporating those strategies and methodologies which are the most effective. They work because they promote high student investment and engagement.
I have been a dynamic, successful elementary, middle and high school teacher as well as college instructor of Art, English, French and History for many years. I also taught in a two way language immersion school ( English and Spanish) for six years so I can teach Beginning and Intermediate levels of Spanish. While teaching, I have always taken courses in the best practices of teaching as well as courses in subject matter content. I have tutored people of all ages, learning styles and needs in a range o ... read more

sabina b.

• San Rafael, CA 94901 ( 11.9 mi )
• TOEFL Tutor

• Female Age 54
• Member Since: 01/2024
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $100.00 to $200.00 /hr
• On-line
• Also Tutors: SERIES 7, GMAT

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

A Little Bit About Me...

I have been in the securities business both in trading and analysis for more than 2 decades. I have taught more than 50 students in the last 10 years all of whom have passed. If you are serious about passing, have the time to be consistent with focusing and doing your homework, there is no reason you will not pass.
Teaching to pass with flying colors.

Richard L.

• Vallejo, CA 94589 ( 7.8 mi )
• Experienced TOEFL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Tutoring Rate: $50.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, Testing Strategies, Testing Skills, SAT - Verbal, SAT - Math, PSAT, GRE, GMAT, GED, Entrance Exams, ASVAB, ACT

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

Top Solano Tutor Specializing in Math, Science, and SAT's.

I have been successfully tutoring for over 10 years. I have helped students transform their grades from F's to A's. It has been a very rewarding experience, since my students get to understand the subject a lot better as well as improve their grades. I love working with students of all ages and teaching the many subjects I know. My specialties are math, science, and standardized testing. I am very patient and friendly. I am also able to explain an idea in many different ways. Many students tell me that I can explain concepts better than their teachers. Please check out my many positive reviews at https://www.wyzant.com/Tutors/Richard. I graduated with honors at UCLA with a BS in Chemical Engineering. I can definitely tailor the tutoring session to your specific needs. Please check out the extensive list of the subjects that I am certified to tutor. My ultimate goal is to provide a ... read more

Janet B.

• Oakland, CA 94618 ( 10 mi )
• Expert TOEFL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Tutoring Rate: $30.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: SAT - Verbal, LSAT

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

TOEFL is one of my top subjects!

I have years of experience teaching and tutoring English as a second language, both in the U.S. and overseas. My students have included high school students, community college students, university and postgraduate students, and working professionals of all ages. I have taught speakers of Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Arabic, Farsi and Turkish. I am also an experienced tutor in law, having taught both law and paralegal students in substantive law, legal writing, test taking skills, and LSAT preparation. I also work with business students who are taking business law and business ethics classes.
I adapt my style to your individual needs. Some students prefer to use a textbook, but with others I will provide appropriate study materials. I like to get to know my students so that we can focus only exactly what you need to improve as quickly as possible.

Veronica W.

• Fremont, CA 94538 ( 32.8 mi )
• TOEFL Tutor

• Female Age 42
• Member Since: 05/2012
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $50.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

American ESL Instructor who has studied Mandarin.

I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2008 with a B.A. in Anthropology. Before that I received a TEFL Certificate and an A.A. in Liberal Arts. My ESL Teaching Experience is as follows: -2 years teaching ESL to elementary and junior high school students in Taiwan. -1 year teaching ESL privately and as a freelance ESL Trainer in Silicon Valley,CA,USA. You can reach me at my website: sites.google.com/site/vweslservices/ My experience in dance is tremendous. I started dancing when I was 5 years old and have not stopped since. The styles of dance I have studied are Jazz, Modern, Ballet, Hip Hop, and Persian. I am most experienced in Jazz and Modern dance. Recently, I've been working on a Jazz Dance Certificate to Teach it.
I teach both one-on-one at your home and in a group setting at corporate offices when hired. I have material suggestions to help with the lessons and the student ... read more

Steven G.

• Berkeley, CA 94704 ( 8.2 mi )
• TOEFL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $65.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Testing Strategies, Testing Skills

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

Bilingual(Chinese/English). US-earned M.A. in TESL .

I have taught college-level English as a second language both in China and in the USA. I have also tutored English & Chinese at high-school level, both in groups and on one-to-one basis. I have a wide variety of work experience including business consulting, executive searching, charity, translating and interpreting.
Fun but structured. Understanding but responsible. Culturally sensitive.

Inna A.

• Belmont, CA 94002 ( 29.8 mi )
• TOEFL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2012
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, Testing Skills, SAT - Verbal, PSAT

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

More About This Tutor...

"A teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary" I think that this quote about teaching, in a way, reflects my idea on what teaching is all about. One can be a good teacher, whose characteristics encompass good knowledge of the subject matter, understanding the needs of your students, and the ability to apply this knowledge to students' needs. However, an effective teacher does not only pass knowledge on to her students, but makes herself gradually unnecessary: her learners become independent learners as they progress through a course. As a teacher, I always try to be effective in this sense - I foster independence in my students. At the same time, I strive for excellence which will eventually make me a better teacher. This endeavor caused me to reflect on how an excellent teacher is different from a good teacher. The conclusion I have come to is that a gap between a go ... read more

yurika n.

• Fremont, CA 94537 ( 30.5 mi )
• TOEFL Tutor

• Female Age 45
• Member Since: 06/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $50.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

A Little Bit About Me...

I will deliver lessons in accordance with the appropriate materials: focusing on the interests and needs of students. I work with private students as well as group classes at any requirement. have exceptional communication skills in both English and Japanese. I can speak Japanese at native fluency level. interactive and motivated instructors who are comfortable working in a diverse environment on a flexible schedule.

Young P.

• Orinda, CA 94563 ( 8.2 mi )
• TOEFL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $62.00 /hr

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

More About This Tutor...

As everyone else touts, I can also relate to young adults. My method is simple and effective. I solve problems with my students. As I solve problems I explain the underlying concept/strategy/trick behind the problem. After explaining all the concepts my students and I go through as many problems as possible. I tweak their approach, and if necessary explain again the necessary concept. There is a lot of drilling involved. I assign very small homework assignments so that we do not "start fresh" each session.
I earned my BS in computer science from Washington University. I have prepared three high school students for the SAT. They ended up at Cornell, American, and UCSD. I have also prepared two middle school students for the SSAT. I have taught JAVA and English to high school students as well. I possess strong writing skills. I recognize good writing. I can improve a st ... read more

Terra W.

• Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 ( 9.7 mi )
• TOEFL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $63.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Florida Writes, Entrance Exams

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

A Little Bit About Me...

My "teaching style" changes depending on the needs of my students. In all cases, an initial assessment of both the academic level and the temperament of each student are necessary before I establish a particular style. Some students are comfortable with a quieter, more formal tutor, while others are successful with a more casual, animated tutor. In every situation, I look for opportunities to give positive reinforcement. For example, I usually warm-up with material the student feels relatively confident about, then add new or more challenging concepts, and end with the student feeling successful practicing on his or her own.
I have enjoyed teaching and tutoring a wide range of students in a vast array of different settings. Most recently, I have tutored reading to 4th graders at an elementary school, taught ESL and GED subjects to adults through an adult education center, an ... read more

GERALD O.

• Castro Valley, CA 94546 ( 20.3 mi )
• TOEFL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $66.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

A Little Bit About Me...

I have worked as a tutor for about 6 years and worked full time as the designated class room teacher, as a High School Math teacher for 2 years. Occasionally, I work as a substitute teacher. Over time, I have acquired a wealth of teaching experience. The areas I have taught/tutored in are Algebra, Geometry, Middle School Science and Elementary School English Language Arts. During my occupation as a full time Math teacher, we were required to attend regular Math trainings and workshops. As a result, I developed excellent teaching skills, not only in content matter competency but also in teaching style.
My teaching style varies depending on the number of students taught and the personality of the students. Also, teaching style is also influenced by the subject taught. For example, Mathematics is a subject that can very easily be taught by incorporating games which catch the attent ... read more

Julianne S.

• Hayward, CA 94542 ( 22.8 mi )
• TOEFL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $57.00 /hr

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

Read More About Julianne S...

My tutoring style is accommodating yet focused. I am keenly interested in what is relevant to the student, especially when there is room for creativity and flexibility in our tutoring times. I’m very prepared and organized for the lesson, but I am sensitive to students' input for each lesson. I strive to provide meaningful lessons and assistance to reach students’ goals. I incorporate games and activities with young students to review and solidify the students' understanding while maintaining a positive atmosphere. When the student looks forward to lessons, they are more willing to focus when the lesson is more difficult. With older students, I try to use relevant and interesting themes or material to keep the lesson enjoyable.
From 2003-08 I taught piano and tutored children and young adults in the Vancouver area in French, Language Arts, elementary Math, advanced ESL skills ( ... read more

Benjamin J.

• Napa, CA 94558 ( 23.3 mi )
• TOEFL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $50.00 /hr

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

More About This Tutor...

I try to foster independent learners. If the pupil is perpetually dependent on the teacher, then nothing is gained- money and efforts are wasted. My techniques push students to acquire the skills and tools they need on their own. Everyone can aspire to this level of sucess if they try. I look forward to making a difference in your life, with your help.
I have a diverse field of experience. I received a dual B.A. in Linguistics and Anthropology in 2006. This allows me to understand language tutoring at a deeper level than most tutors. This foundation has been augmented by 5 years of teaching experience in ESOL, History, Academic Writing, and Professional interview training which I have conducted all over the world. In 2009, I received my MA in applied linguistics. This degree worked as a capstone to perfect my teaching style in regards to ESL.

Christina C.

• Livermore, CA 94551 ( 29.8 mi )
• TOEFL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $55.00 to $71.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED, FCAT, Entrance Exams, ACT

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

A Little Bit About Me...

I am an educator who has experience in a variety of teaching environments with a range of student ability, needs, ages and cultures. I hold a Clear California Teaching Credential and enjoy teaching a variety of subjects. I have a BA in Liberal Studies from San Francisco State with an emphasis in the Humanities. I took graduate courses in Education at Fresno Pacific University and received my Credential there. I have also taken graduate courses at UC San Diego to further strengthen my pedagogy. My specialties are teaching writing and composition, literature, reading, and art. My experience tutoring has been with kids in the middle grades with science, algebra, English and social studies.
When you meet me in person you will immediately feel that I am someone who relates well with children and teens. I get to know students on a personal level and find out their learning style and m ... read more

Jerry H.

• Fremont, CA 94536 ( 30.3 mi )
• TOEFL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $62.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

A Little Bit About Me...

I really enjoy teaching reading and English as a second language and working with students of all ages. I have significant academic and practical experience which makes me qualified for these subjects. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology from California State University, Northridge and a master's degree in counseling with an option in clinical child and school psychology from California State University, Hayward. I have also taken linguistics courses at San Jose State University. I presently work as a substitute teacher for grades K-12 for the Fremont Unified School District. I also substitute teach for the Pleasant Valley Adult School in Oakland California. I have taught ESL in Korea and have a TESOL certificate from Transworld Teachers Inc. in San Francisco. I have also substitute taught ESL at adult schools and tutored students in reading and ESL for Professional Tutors of ... read more