Top TOEFL Tutors serving Palo Alto

Rebecca: Palo Alto TOEFL tutor
Certified TOEFL Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...graduate school, I headed to Japan to live and teach ESL for two years, before heading back to Silicon Valley to purse a career as a music teacher. I'm super excited to be your ESL, French, Japanese, or Music Theory tutor! I find that the one-on-one environment of tutoring is truly special because of the tutor-student relationship that can develop over time, and the learning and growth that can happen in such a setting. I...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities

Jennifer: Palo Alto TOEFL tutor
Certified TOEFL Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...and educator for over 8 years. I graduated from UC Berkeley's department of English, where I majored in English and American Literature and minored in Creative Writing. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Harminder: Palo Alto TOEFL tutor
Certified TOEFL Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...of experience in the analytics domain, complemented by both engineering degrees (Bachelors in Mechanical, and Masters in Engineering Design) and an MBA in Business Analytics, I have dedicated my career to unraveling the complexities of data and transforming them into actionable insights. I have not only honed my skills in data analysis but have also developed a keen understanding of its real-world applications across various sectors. My journey has been rich with learning and growth,...
Education & Certification
Brunel University Uxbridge - Master's/Graduate, Engineering Design
Indiana University-Bloomington - Master of Science, Intelligence, General

Samuel: Palo Alto TOEFL tutor
Certified TOEFL Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...UCLA after studying Sociology and Government. After working briefly in politics, I decided to go into education, and since then I have spent time working in a charter school, as a private English tutor in Madrid, and with both private and non-profit academic support and enrichment programs. Over the years I've taught just about every subject. I love helping students develop a positive, can-do attitude in relation to subjects that used to make them feel...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Lesley University - Masters in Education, Education

Morgan: Palo Alto TOEFL tutor
Certified TOEFL Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
I am a friendly, fun loving and patient tutor. I have lots of experience working with students of all ages. And I think work is a lot easier when it is fun!
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis
Stanford University - Master of Arts, Applied Psychology

Reema: Palo Alto TOEFL tutor
Certified TOEFL Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...name is Reema. I'm extremely passionate about teaching. My goal is to ensure that the student is a 100% confident with the concepts. I believe that learning should be fun, and to ensure that this purpose is solved, I make the classes a 100% interactive. Along with being a tutor, I try to be a good friend and a counselor too so that the connect with the students is better. Besides, teaching I'm an avid...
Education & Certification
University of Mumbai - Engineering in Computer Science, Computer Engineering Technology
University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters in Business Administration, Management Information Systems

Nico: Palo Alto TOEFL tutor
Certified TOEFL Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
Hi, I’m a professional who is passionate about entrepreneurship and cricket (yes the game cricket). I have extensive experience in financial operations processes and love a good challenge! In my work, I value three things: 1. Honesty, 2. Transparency and 3. Hustle.
Education & Certification
Westminster College - Bachelor of Accountancy, Accounting and Business Management

Sara: Palo Alto TOEFL tutor
Certified TOEFL Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...Melayu, the language of Malaysia. For the past four and a half years, I have lived in Malaysia as a cikgu, first with Fulbright, the Department of State's flagship international exchange program, and later with an educational therapy company that specializes in one-on-one instruction and holistic learning. During my time with these two organizations, I developed a personal vision of education that truly centers the student. As an instructor with years of experience working with...
Education & Certification
Scripps College - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
University of California-Irvine - Certificate, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34

Luke: Palo Alto TOEFL tutor
Certified TOEFL Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...Wheaton College with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy as well as a minor in Bible/Theology. Since graduation, I have been teaching English overseas in South Korea and the nation of Georgia. In those roles, I was especially proud of the improvements my students made towards clear self-expression in speaking and writing (which was reflected in high TOEFL scores). I've got a knack for identifying an essay's strengths and weaknesses, and for giving specific feedback...
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36

Rebecca: Palo Alto TOEFL tutor
Certified TOEFL Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...also like biking and hiking and some recreational sports. I like to dance (swing/blues/ballroom/ballet), sing, and play the piano. I have a five-year-old son, and lots of friends and siblings to keep up with. I enjoy cooking, coffee, tea, healthy living, reading, sewing, painting, and oh so many other things. Some of my more serious interests include preventing human trafficking and slavery, and promoting better environmental stewardship. Having a variety of interests helps me connect...
Education & Certification
Greenville College - Bachelors, Philosophy, English, & History
Stony Brook University - Masters, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 34

Jason: Palo Alto TOEFL tutor
Certified TOEFL Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...and tutored students of all ages, from preschool to undergraduate, particularly enjoying my work with ESL students and students with disabilities. I am especially passionate about foreign languages, the humanities, and social sciences. I received four consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam when I was in high school, so I am eager to help students who are struggling with the subject. I also specialize in the areas of English-language writing, grammar, and reading...
Education & Certification
Vassar College - Bachelors, Drama (education minor)
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Masters, Linguistics
GRE Verbal: 166

Erin: Palo Alto TOEFL tutor
Certified TOEFL Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...ACT, and ISEE/SSAT, and about 4 years of experience teaching GRE and GMAT. As far as hobbies go, I enjoy reading science fiction, classic literature, and comic books. Rock-climbing is a big thing for me, as is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I'm also into dancing, including salsa, bachata, zouk, swing, and Argentine tango. Also I love science! I study it every day to make sure I'm on top of the classes I teach. I look forward to...
Education & Certification
Stanford - Bachelors, Biology, General

Andrew: Palo Alto TOEFL tutor
Certified TOEFL Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
Hi, I'm the philosopher they call Andrew! You are most very definitely welcome to come to me with any school questions, but be warned: there's a good chance we'll soon be figuring out the meaning of life...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Shahnawaz: Palo Alto TOEFL tutor
Certified TOEFL Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...opportunities as a teacher. I was a teaching assistant for two undergraduate courses: Number Theory and Discrete Mathematics. My duties involved giving weekly tutorials and designing and evaluating homework and quizzes. I have also taught underprivileged high school students as part of an NGO. I taught math, computer science and english speaking skills. This is why Mathematics is my favourite subject to tutor. I am also comfortable tutoring for standardised tests such as the GRE...
Education & Certification
Lahore University of Management Science - Bachelors, Mathematics
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich - Masters, Applied Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 165
GRE Verbal: 161

Anna: Palo Alto TOEFL tutor
Certified TOEFL Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
I majored in Middle Eastern Studies and minored in math during undergrad at Cornell. Since graduating I've worked in a number of fields and countries, although the common theme is teaching English and researching in the Middle East. As an English Teaching Assistant at Weill Medical School in Qatar, I became competent at editing and guiding students in writing. I'm now a first year fellow studying Policy Analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School.
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Near Eastern Studies
Pardee RAND Graduate School - PHD, Policy Analysis
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 790

Jerry: Palo Alto TOEFL tutor
Certified TOEFL Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...the stories of our past fun and interesting. I constantly update my teaching materials and methodology with each passing year to help my students. I enjoy teaching and seeing my students learn new things. When my students are able to earn better scores the moment is very rewarding to me. If there is a problem that you do not understand, I will help you understand it fully. Outside of academic I have a passion for...
Education & Certification
CUNY Queens College - Bachelors, Sociology

Anthony: Palo Alto TOEFL tutor
Certified TOEFL Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...ten years of teaching and tutoring experience, including one year teaching ESL at a Kindergarten in Chiang Mai, Thailand, three years teaching ESL at a cram school for students in elementary, middle, and high school in Taipei, Taiwan, and two years teaching creative writing to undergraduates at the University of Notre Dame. As someone who has studied Mandarin Chinese for three years, I understand the difficulty of acquiring a new language and the importance of...
Education & Certification
Marist College - Bachelors, English
University of Notre Dame - Masters, English
GRE Verbal: 162

Peter: Palo Alto TOEFL tutor
Certified TOEFL Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
I am a passionate EFL Teacher with hands on international experience in facilitating English language acquisition and designing EFL curriculum. I am looking for students who are eager to excel and pursue their goals.... To foster constructive learning.
Education & Certification
Michigan State University - Bachelors, History and Chinese

Flora: Palo Alto TOEFL tutor
Certified TOEFL Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...took the TOEFL and even taught it to my students in China. I know the test well and know exactly how to help students make progress and earn a high score. I was born and raised in Guangzhou, China. Chinese is my first language. Before I became a TA for FSU, I passed the TA English test and I earned a 3.9 GPA in my major-Communications in FSU. I would be an ideal tutor to...
Education & Certification
Guangzhou University - Bachelors, Journalism
Florida State University - Masters, Media and Communication Studies

Clare: Palo Alto TOEFL tutor
Certified TOEFL Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...at least one part of each subject that students can personally connect to. Most importantly, if I can impart one thing to my students, it is self-confidence. Performing poorly in one subject can have a deleterious affect on other aspects of academic life and I firmly believe that confidence is half the battle. I love seeing a student's face when they realize they understand a subject and that they can truly succeed. Outside of tutoring,...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, History
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