Top ESL/ELL Tutors
Biography
...I've been a passionate wordsmith all my life - I'm a thorough reader and an articulate writer and I'm excited to help you develop in these areas. I am also a fluent French speaker; I worked as a tutor for beginning classes in the Dartmouth French department, and spent the past year in France teaching... Read more
Can also tutor: Reading, College English, Literature and 26 more subjects.
Education
- Dartmouth College - Bachelors, English
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
- SAT Math: 760
- SAT Verbal: 790
Biography
...teacher for over 20 years, Jennifer also works for College Board and ETS scoring SAT essays and AP essays for over ten years now. Mrs. Barbknecht is an award-winning teacher who firmly believes that every student can learn how to be successful both in academically rigorous courses and on difficult standardized tests. Her students have... Read more
Can also tutor: Writing, College English, AP English Language and Composition and 33 more subjects.
Education
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelors, English
- Texas A & M University-Commerce - Masters, Curriculum and Instruction-Literature
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 33
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1543
Biography
...University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a Bachelors in International Studies and a minor in French, and I have spent time living in both France and French-speaking Swtizerland. I have over five years of teaching and tutoring experience and have worked with students of all ages, from elementary to adult. I also have extensive experience teaching... Read more
Can also tutor: College English, High School English, ACT Writing and 25 more subjects.
Education
- The University of Tennessee - Bachelors, Global Studies
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 31
- ACT English: 34
- ACT Reading: 34
Biography
...all grades! While in the classroom, I taught core subjects to heterogeneously grouped students. For the last ten years, I have been an online tutor. My online students varied in abilities and geographical locations. I was even tasked with planning for and teaching homeschooled students with autism and dyslexia. I have given help in reading,... Read more
Can also tutor: Elementary Reading and Phonics Class , Reading, Spelling, Grammar, and Writing Skills Class and 82 more subjects.
Education
- Southern Connecticut State University - Bachelors, Elementary Education K-8
- Southern Connecticut State University - Masters, Elementary Education
Biography
...reading can take the mind on any adventure and open you up to a brand new world that would rather seem unimaginable. When tutoring, I focus my lessons around the student's personal needs and interests. I will do what it takes and teach a strategy many ways until the student feels confident in their abilities... Read more
Can also tutor: College English, Writing, High School English and 23 more subjects.
Education
- University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Biography
I'm an experienced teacher and tutor with a Bachelors in English from the University of Alabama and a Masters in Literature and the Humanities from St. Edward's University, looking to help my students share in my love of learning!... The answer is out there. I really do think that, no matter what the problem is, a solution can be found if we all work hard enough! Read more
Can also tutor: English Grammar and Syntax, High School English, Writing and 70 more subjects.
Education
- The University of Alabama - Bachelors, English
- St Edwards University - Masters, Humanities
Test Scores
- ACT English: 36
- GRE Quantitative: 149
- GRE Verbal: 162
Biography
...or tackling grammar as though it were a math problem. Through this approach, I help my students to build confidence, thereby ensuring that they can succeed when facing problems on their own. I believe that trust and respect are key components of a successful tutoring relationship, and I treat my students with as much respect... Read more
Can also tutor: Reading, College English, Public Speaking and 19 more subjects.
Education
- Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English, Creative Writing
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
- SAT Verbal: 700
- SAT Writing: 790
Biography
...program for international students. At the UF ELI, I taught listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and pronunciation. I have also taught native English-speaking students at UF and Santa Fe College in Gainesville, FL, in both linguistics and beginning English composition. I love teaching. Making connections with my students, getting to know them better, and helping... Read more
Can also tutor: Writing, English Grammar and Syntax, Spanish and 3 more subjects.
Education
- University of Florida - Bachelors, English
- University of Florida - Masters, Linguistics
Biography
...to non-native speakers of all ages, from as young as 6 to as old as 60. No matter what level of English you have, I will help figure out the best way for you to learn! I chose to become a Varsity Tutor because I want to make learning enjoyable and I want to help... Read more
Can also tutor: High School English, College English, European History and 38 more subjects.
Education
- University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, International Relations
Biography
...writer and a visual artist born in South Africa and raised around the world. For the past year, I've taught and tutored students in SAT, ACT, and reading and writing enrichment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I love reading, learning new things, and climbing rocks, and I travel whenever possible. The most important thing... Read more
Can also tutor: High School English, English Grammar and Syntax, Spelling Bee and 47 more subjects.
Education
- New York University - Bachelors, Art History and Politics
Biography
...classroom instruction involved tutoring in all core subject areas in grades K-5. As a librarian, I had the pleasure of working with middle school teens as a resource and mentor in academic competitions and other activities. My teaching philosophy involves listening to the student and assessing weaknesses and strengths. I use scaffolding to build upon... Read more
Can also tutor: Writing, College English, English Grammar and Syntax and 65 more subjects.
Education
- Southern Methodist University - Bachelors, Broadcast Film
- Southern Methodist University - Masters, Bilingual Education
Biography
...of Arizona for grades K-8 and a Structured English Immersion Endorsement. I have spent the last 7 years teaching and performing administrative duties as an assistant principal of a K-6 school. I am currently a stay at home mom who enjoys using my education and skills to help students through tutoring sessions. I appreciate the... Read more
Can also tutor: Phonics, Reading, College English and 16 more subjects.
Education
- Arizona State University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Biography
...Illness (NAMI), Lissette served as the Wellness Programs Assistant for The Second City Training Center for one year. Lissette is most passionate about the performing arts, especially improv, as tools for whole body health and wellness. With a background in Bioengineering, concentrating in Neural Engineering, Lissette currently studies Pre-Clinical Psychology at Northwestern University.... The student sets the pace for the work that we do. Your comfort level with the material is my priority. Read more
Can also tutor: College English, High School English, Reading and 83 more subjects.
Education
- Columbia College-Chicago - Bachelors, Comedy Writing and Performance
- Northwestern University - Current Grad Student, Psychology
Test Scores
- ACT English: 31
- ACT Math: 33
Biography
...(PhD program). My subjects include reading, writing, and literature. If you are looking for a tutor because you are taking a standardized test such as the GRE, GMAT, or SAT, I can help you with the verbal sections and with general test-taking strategies. I see helping a student reach his or her goal on any... Read more
Can also tutor: English Grammar and Syntax, AP English Language and Composition, Writing and 119 more subjects.
Education
- St. Joseph's College - Bachelors, English
Biography
...the ability to use what they learned in real-life situations. I want my students to be intrinsically motivated when it comes to German language and culture. Essentially, I want them to go to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, or Liechtenstein, etc and succeed. I am always friendly with my students. I want learning to be immersive and... Read more
Can also tutor: College English, High School English, AP German Language and Culture and 8 more subjects.
Education
- University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelors, German/Secondary Education
- Towson University - Current Grad Student, School Administration
Biography
...With experience tutoring French at the university level, and having worked with younger children, and as a Fulbright ETA, in addition to taking AP French, AP U.S. History, AP European History, and AP Calculus, joining the Varsity Tutors team is a natural fit. Curious to learn anything new, I have a wide variety of interests... Read more
Can also tutor: College English, Writing, High School English and 36 more subjects.
Education
- The Pennsylvania State University - Bachelor of Science, French - Business Concentration
Test Scores
- SAT Math: 750
Biography
I'm originally from Boston and I graduated from Wesleyan University in Connecticut, where I majored in Government and Sociology. During my junior year, I studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. After graduating, I moved to Washington, D.C. to pursue an internship in the federal government and I've stayed here ever since. Read more
Can also tutor: Public Speaking, English Grammar and Syntax, Literature and 51 more subjects.
Education
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Government and Sociology
Biography
...and work, I enjoy doing things that expand my conception of myself and the world. This includes reading poetry and philosophy, listening to music, visiting museums and art galleries, developing my creative practice, and engaging in conversation with others (of which I find to be one of the most curious and fascinating aspects of life). Read more
Can also tutor: High School English, Public Speaking, Writing and 10 more subjects.
Education
- Evergreen State College - Bachelor in Arts, Writing/Literature
Biography
...them to have an optimal learning experience. I have found that the best results happen when language, or any subject for that matter, is taught through a variety of different activities that are interactive and engaging. Outside of teaching and learning languages, my interests and hobbies include theatre, music/singing, reading, watching TV and movies, travel,... Read more
Can also tutor: College English, High School English, French 1 and 13 more subjects.
Education
- Illinois State University - Bachelor in Arts, French, Theatre
- Illinois State University - Master of Arts, French
Biography
...I'd like to use my spare free time to help students in a variety of subjects. I have worked with students in a variety of settings, including summer camp, a magnate high school, and a private English school in South Korea. As a tutor, I'll help you gain subject mastery through a methodical approach starting... Read more
Can also tutor: Statistics, Middle School Math, College Political Science and 22 more subjects.
Education
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Syracuse University - Master of Arts, International Relations
Test Scores
- GRE Quantitative: 170
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