2,506 Illinois Writing Tutors

...I am the author of children’s stories, both humorous and Christian (52 Stories and Poems for Children, Concordia Publishing House, 1987). I have made numerous visits over the years to public and private grade schools—where I even do Conan O’Brien imitations for grade-schoolers, believe it or not! I have also tutored numerous high school, college,... read more

...(The rates for LSAT and GMAT preparation are substantially higher than the rates for other tests; please e-mail for prices) If you are one of those who can’t quite get the special types of thinking that literature demands, or if you need assistance in your own essay writing or your own poetry, I can help you with any genre of literary studies or... read more

...Given an incredibly short 25 or 30 minutes to write a cogent essay taking a position for or against a particular issue, many students experience performance-threatening panic. The good news is that there is a remedy for this problem but it involves a regimen of timed practice writing with critical reviews focusing on both the mechanics of composition... read more

...The process is to develop what is a very natural skill--talking. The audiences connect only if you naturally communicate--even though you're likely reading notes or text, not to mention performing. So much is in the writing for the ear not the eye--a basic broadcast guideline. We'll work on all the tools to build your confidence to engage an audience... read more

...In many cases, students fail to achieve the grades they're looking for because the material being presented to them appears to be in a different language. As a professional tutor, it is my goal to understand where the language barrier is in a topic and help you/your child overcome that barrier. My philosophy is to break down complex concepts into... read more