How do I know if I need an ESL tutor?

You might benefit from having an ESL tutor if you’re having difficulty with various concepts or formulas, get constantly frustrated with ESL homework, or when your grades start falling behind. On top of that, having 1-on-1 tutoring sessions with an ESL tutor can help you to regain confidence and get back on track.

How to choose an online ESL tutor?

As you look over the list of online ESL tutors, pay close attention to the qualifications indicated on their profiles. From their profile descriptions to their education and work experiences to reviews from other students or parents, having considered these factors will help you choose an online ESL tutor that best suits your needs.

What questions should I ask an ESL tutor during the first meeting?

Common goals of hiring an ESL tutor are: to improve grades, simplify abstract concepts or complex notions and prepare for exams. Therefore, it’s important to ask your tutor questions, such as the process they use to help students they’ve worked with in the past; if they are familiar with your school’s curriculum; and how long they are willing to commit to helping you with your ESL class. You may get back on track after a couple of tutoring sessions or may need long-term help that could require a tutor staying with you the entire school year - this could also be discussed with them during the first meeting.

How much does an ESL tutor cost?

The price of a private in-person or online ESL tutor is set by each individual tutor. ESL tutor prices differ due to several different variables, including experience, university levels (ex. Ph.D. candidate vs graduate student vs bachelor’s degree vs undergraduate degree), demand, and teaching experience. No matter your budget, finding an experienced ESL tutor to help you with any ESL problem is easy with TutorOcean.

How does online ESL tutoring work?

When you sign up for online tutoring with TutorOcean, all your classroom sessions will take place in our exclusive Online Collaborative Learning Platform with live video conferencing and white-board technologies. The TutorOcean platform is a secure private learning environment that is accessible anywhere in the world where a reliable internet connection is available providing the ultimate tutoring experience. It also includes powerful features like a virtual whiteboard and video chat capabilities to facilitate a face-to-face study experience without the headache of a commute. Perhaps most importantly, our Live Learning Platform records every study session so that you can build up a comprehensive review library over time.

Are ESL tutors worth it?

Studies suggest that as many as eight out of 10 students can potentially benefit from private instruction, including children who are high-achievers. Not only can private 1-on-1 tutoring online or in-person help foster a deeper understanding of key concepts, but students can also be taught broader study skills that will be very useful in later school levels even into high school and college/university classes. The only way to truly discover the benefit of a private ESL tutor is to try a tutoring service for yourself. Take your time to meet several tutors to ensure you find the right fit, especially with regard to matching teaching and learning styles.

How can a tutor help me master ESL?

An ESL tutor can help you to recall more than just concepts of ESL, but to put that knowledge to use. A private tutor can help you to connect what you’re learning in school (at any grade level) with what you see and experience in your daily life. A private ESL tutor can help you review your academic concerns and create a study plan that highlights your strengths and builds on your weaknesses to help improve your grades. Book your first tutoring session today and discover how an experienced tutor can help you truly master all the key ESL concepts.

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5(19)

California State University San Bernardino

Passionate ESL Teacher with 25+ Years International Experience

Hi, my name is Patrick Pittman and I have been working in the English and ESL world for over 20 years, which has been a huge influence on my life and for all of my students worldwide. I have been fortunate to teach students from age 3 to 93 focusing on a variety of areas both in the United Sates and internationally, including Mexico and Korea, where I lived and worked for 10 years. To this day I am in regular contact with all of my former students and very excited to see them go on to use and improve their English skills even more in all of their undertakings. This has been enormously motivating and helped me gain even more experience now beneficial to all of my students in rising to their expectations of more fluency, confidence and becoming worldly individuals. My lessons are student-centered, so you get as many opportunities to speak as possible. Thanks to my vast international experience I feel confident that I can connect with anyone from any place in the world without any problems and will always adapt to your pace, level and expectations. My skills and subjects include: English: Business English, Conversation, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Accent Reduction, Test Prep, Professional Development, ESL, ESOL, MLA Formatting Test Preparation: SAT, PSAT, GMAT, GRE, GED, TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC Research Papers: Editing, Proofreading, Outlining, Analyzing, Citations Computer: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, all iWork Applications

Subjects: AP Language, Business, College Essays, EFL, English, English as a Second Language (ESL), IELTS, Professional Development, SAT Writing, TEFL, TOEFL, Test Prep, University Application Prep, Writing, elementary English

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3 years of tutoring

English, Hindi, Punjabi

Mumbai, India

USD $30/hr

3 years of tutoring

English, Hindi, Punjabi

Mumbai, India

Puneet K.

Jai Hind College

Experienced SAT & ACT English, Spoken English and English for Kids tutor with 3+ years of experience

I am a passionate individual with a knack for teaching. Over the last three years, I have gained extensive experience in the education sector. My areas of expertise include SAT, Conversational English, PSAT, IELTS, ESL, English For Kids, Business English, and more. I aim to assist students, including yourself, with the knowledge I have acquired through the years. In fact, as an SAT test taker myself, I was able to achieve a perfect score in Math and high 700s in English. Looking forward to teaching you!

Subjects: ACT English, ESL, ESOL, English, English as a Second Language (ESL), Grammar, IELTS, PSAT, Proofreading, SAT, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, reading, speaking, vocabulary

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English, Akan, Chinese

Nanjing, China

USD $15/hr

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English, Akan, Chinese

Nanjing, China

Emmanuel Obeng A.

Southeast University, Beijing Institute of Technology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

TEFL certified, experienced Maths, English and Science tutor with over 5 years of teaching and tutoring and 3 years of industrial experience.

Hi there! I am Emmanuel from Ghana, pursuing my Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering in China. I am TEFL certified, teacher, tutor, author, and telecommunication engineer with over 5 years of experience in teaching and tutoring subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, and ICT to students of all ages. I also have 3 years of industrial experience as a Wireless RF Engineer with Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd (Accra, Ghana). I was the best student during my middle school days and won the best Mathematics and Physics student award during my secondary/high school days. I have been a great help to many of my classmates throughout the educational ladder. I currently tutor UK-based students and prepare them for internal and external examinations such as SATs, 11 plus, and GCSE. My students enjoy the lessons and have achieved high success rates in their grades and final exams. And their parents are happy with me. I was a part-time lecturer at the Kaaf University College, Ghana in the faculty of Electrical Engineering where I taught and supervised the project work of regular and part-time students. My teaching style is inclusive and flexible, catering to a diverse range of learning needs and requirements. I am approachable and easy-going, always adapting to new environments and challenges. My goal is to help you succeed and make your academic dreams come true. Let's embark on an exciting learning journey together! With my passion for teaching, I believe that we can achieve greatness together. Whether you need help with Maths, English, or Science, I will tailor my teaching style to meet your specific needs. So, let's get started!

Subjects: Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Decimals, ESL, English, English as Second Language, GCSE Math, Math, Math/Science, Mathematics, Maths, Physics, Pre-Algebra, grammar

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21 years of tutoring

English, French, German, Spanish

Almonte, Canada

CAD $27/hr

21 years of tutoring

English, French, German, Spanish

Almonte, Canada

Michaela K.

5(29)

Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, 1983)

Fun in learning is how I approach tutoring with my students! A good balance of oral, written, and reading work, combined with the students' unique interests, keeps the sessions interesting!

Hi, I'm Michaela, living west of Ottawa, Canada. I have a passion for languages and have tutored younger children up to adults in English, French, and German. If you are looking to improve your skills and understanding in those languages or even in English as a second language, writing, reading, grammar, spelling, and English literature, I would be happy to help you. I also offer tutoring help in history.

Subjects: Canadian History, English, English Literature, English as a Second Language (ESL), French, German, History, Reading Literacy, Writing, grammar, reading, spelling, vocabulary

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7 years of tutoring

English, Arabic

Cairo, Egypt

USD $20/hr

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English, Arabic

Cairo, Egypt

Rima C.

Walden University, Cambridge Assessment English

CELTA certified ESL tutor

Experienced CELTA ESL tutor Experienced language teacher with more than 6 years of experience in many countries

Subjects: Arabic, ESL, Early Childhood Education, Education, English, English Language Arts, English as Second Language, English as a Second Language (ESL)

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Frequently asked questions

: You might benefit from having an ESL tutor if you’re having difficulty with various concepts or formulas, get constantly frustrated with ESL homework, or when your grades start falling behind. On top of that, having 1-on-1 tutoring sessions with an ESL tutor can help you to regain confidence and get back on track.
: As you look over the list of online ESL tutors, pay close attention to the qualifications indicated on their profiles. From their profile descriptions to their education and work experiences to reviews from other students or parents, having considered these factors will help you choose an online ESL tutor that best suits your needs.
: Common goals of hiring an ESL tutor are: to improve grades, simplify abstract concepts or complex notions and prepare for exams. Therefore, it’s important to ask your tutor questions, such as the process they use to help students they’ve worked with in the past; if they are familiar with your school’s curriculum; and how long they are willing to commit to helping you with your ESL class. You may get back on track after a couple of tutoring sessions or may need long-term help that could require a tutor staying with you the entire school year - this could also be discussed with them during the first meeting.
: The price of a private in-person or online ESL tutor is set by each individual tutor. ESL tutor prices differ due to several different variables, including experience, university levels (ex. Ph.D. candidate vs graduate student vs bachelor’s degree vs undergraduate degree), demand, and teaching experience. No matter your budget, finding an experienced ESL tutor to help you with any ESL problem is easy with TutorOcean.
: When you sign up for online tutoring with TutorOcean, all your classroom sessions will take place in our exclusive Online Collaborative Learning Platform with live video conferencing and white-board technologies. The TutorOcean platform is a secure private learning environment that is accessible anywhere in the world where a reliable internet connection is available providing the ultimate tutoring experience. It also includes powerful features like a virtual whiteboard and video chat capabilities to facilitate a face-to-face study experience without the headache of a commute. Perhaps most importantly, our Live Learning Platform records every study session so that you can build up a comprehensive review library over time.
: Studies suggest that as many as eight out of 10 students can potentially benefit from private instruction, including children who are high-achievers. Not only can private 1-on-1 tutoring online or in-person help foster a deeper understanding of key concepts, but students can also be taught broader study skills that will be very useful in later school levels even into high school and college/university classes. The only way to truly discover the benefit of a private ESL tutor is to try a tutoring service for yourself. Take your time to meet several tutors to ensure you find the right fit, especially with regard to matching teaching and learning styles.
: An ESL tutor can help you to recall more than just concepts of ESL, but to put that knowledge to use. A private tutor can help you to connect what you’re learning in school (at any grade level) with what you see and experience in your daily life. A private ESL tutor can help you review your academic concerns and create a study plan that highlights your strengths and builds on your weaknesses to help improve your grades. Book your first tutoring session today and discover how an experienced tutor can help you truly master all the key ESL concepts.

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Patrick P.

Passionate ESL Teacher with 25+ Years International Experience

Puneet K.

Experienced SAT & ACT English, Spoken English and English for Kids tutor with 3+ years of experience

Emmanuel Obeng A.

TEFL certified, experienced Maths, English and Science tutor with over 5 years of teaching and tutoring and 3 years of industrial experience.

Michaela K.

Fun in learning is how I approach tutoring with my students! A good balance of oral, written, and reading work, combined with the students' unique interests, keeps the sessions interesting!

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