sabina b.

• San Rafael, CA 94901 ( 26.1 mi )
• TOEFL Tutor

• Female Age 54
• Member since: 01/2024
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $100 to $200 /hr
• On-line
• Also Tutors: SERIES 7, GMAT

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Teaching to pass with flying colors.
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.

Janet B.

• Oakland, CA 94618 ( 22 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

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TOEFL is one of my top subjects!

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.
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.

lynn z.

• Berkeley, CA 94705 ( 22.8 mi )
• Experienced TOEFL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2013
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /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

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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 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 of subject matter, including testing; I ascertain how each student learns best to develop the most fitting, effective teaching strategies for them. I am considered a Master teacher as I train other teachers about best practices and have also been recognized as "Teacher of the Year.”
I believe learning should always be engaging and meaningful. It is critical to address individual studen ... read more

Veronica W.

• Fremont, CA 94538 ( 25 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

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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

Inna A.

• Belmont, CA 94002 ( 9.4 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

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"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

Steven G.

• Berkeley, CA 94704 ( 23.3 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

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

Fun but structured. Understanding but responsible. Culturally sensitive.
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.

yurika n.

• Fremont, CA 94537 ( 24 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

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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.

Julianne S.

• Hayward, CA 94542 ( 21.5 mi )
• TOEFL Tutor

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

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A Little Bit About Me...

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

GERALD O.

• Castro Valley, CA 94546 ( 21.9 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

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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 attention and interest of students and at the same time impart the desired knowledge in the students without the students even realizing it. When this teaching style is successfully implemented, students are not only engaged in the activity but are also actually eager to keep learning and look forward to experiencing the subject even more.
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 taug ... read more

Jerry H.

• Fremont, CA 94536 ( 24.1 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

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I love learning and I love teaching. I try to make each lesson fun and interesting. I value and respect each student as an individual and I have lots of patience. I try to understand each student's strengths and weaknesses and address them with the appropriate intervention. I like helping a student build on areas of strength and work on areas that need improving. I like helping students set goals and achieve them and I enjoy the process along the way.
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 als ... read more

Renu M.

• Sunnyvale, CA 94086 ( 24.5 mi )
• TOEFL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $60.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Florida Writes, FCAT

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My tutoring style is described as follows: 1) I encourage learning by doing 2) I encourage learning by thinking: By interpreting ideas, sythesizing and analysing them and by critical revision of those ideas 3) I encourage students to reflect on their learning 4) I give precise instructions to my students: On what students should do, ways and methods for learning, resources they should use for learning. 5) I pack necessary knowledge and transfer it to students in most efficient ways: I prefer to use visual aids, demonstrate practical examples, write resources (summaries,extracts) for my students. To sum up, I would do whatever it takes a tutor to help students learn.
Tutoring experience: I started tutoring when I was pursuing Bachelors in Science majoring in Math. I taught a variety of students of age group from 5 to 17. I taught Arithematic, Numbers theory, Pre- Al ... read more

Young P.

• Orinda, CA 94563 ( 25.6 mi )
• TOEFL Tutor

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

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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 student's writing style and grammar.
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 ... read more

Alain G.

• San Jose, CA 95128 ( 29 mi )
• TOEFL Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GMAT

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As an MS and MBA graduate, I was very much driven to achieve a high level of excellence in education. I have earned two Masters degrees, an MS in Print Media and Paper Manufacturing Engineering and an MBA, which has enabled me to gain an understanding in many areas of math, science, Finance and Marketing. In addition, I have 10 years of experience in Product Marketing in the software computer hardware industry. In my previous positions, I led product launches and go to market plans, I developed sales support materials and competitive analysis. I also contributed to new product definition and business plans with joint departments. I also speak and write French as it is my native language.
I think I know how to make complicated things look simple. I always make sure students understand what I am saying, by regularly checking their knowledge and asking questions. I am a firm beli ... read more

Teresa G.

• San Jose, CA 95125 ( 30.7 mi )
• TOEFL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $58.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have lived in Spain in college and visited in high school. I've traveled to Mexico, Aruba, Spain, and el caribe. I have taught Spanish, technology and beginning French for more than 10 years. My MA is in Spanish and Learning Styles, and recently I finished my cultural linguistic certificate from Stanford University. Currently I teach teachers technology when I am not helping students with their spanish or english homework.
I have a MA degree in Spanish and Learning Styles so I just love teaching. My style is relaxed, as I teach a foreign language. I think feeling comfortable is most important when trying to understand a new lang. I also bring various techniques that include technology, short grammar videos, games, short cult'l videos, songs the STUDENT likes, texts from topics that STUDENTS like, and I customize each training session to get my student up to speed and able to u ... read more

Terra W.

• Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 ( 31.8 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

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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