The Best Writing Tutors in Chicago, IL

As a published poet and experienced tutor, I have over 11 years of helping students strengthen their writing across creative, academic, and professional contexts. I guide learners in mastering structure, clarity, and style—whether they are crafting poetry, essays, research papers, or screenplays. My instruction...See Ann's full profile

Hi! I'm Dr. Kelsey R., and I'm a writing coach, tutor, and award-winning researcher with a PhD from the University of Chicago and a BA from Brown. For 12+ years, I have taught hundreds of high school, college, and graduate students how to think critically and write effectively. If you want help...See Kelsey's full profile

I tutor a roster of students in writing, instructing them in both syntactical/grammatical topics and thematic/literary understanding. My students have gone on to publish essays and win various writing awards.See Tyler's full profile

With a background in managerial and financial accounting, I hold an undergraduate degree from Arizona State University, an MBA, and an MOL from North Park University. Skilled in operations management, strategic management, and business analytics, I excel in writing, with experience as a published author and copy...See Jennifer's full profile

Valedictorian and summa cum laude graduate in Communication and English (Creative Writing); Head TA for the Reynolds Young Writers Workshop, leading 47 students through daily writing instruction.See Fiona's full profile

I graduated from the DePaul university honors English program and have been tutoring high school and college English for several years now! I pass along tricks to my students to transform their writing beyond what they thought was possible!See Ethan's full profile

I help students excel in academic and creative writing, from constructing essays to developing persuasive arguments. With a Master’s in Social Science and hands-on tutoring experience, I guide learners in organizing ideas, improving grammar and style, and expressing themselves clearly. My lessons are tailored to...See Maya's full profile

I have nearly 9 years of experience tutoring students from K–college, including extensive work developing writing skills across a wide range of subjects. As a scientist at Brown University, I am a strong technical and scientific writer with a deep understanding of clarity, structure, and effective communication....See Allison's full profile

Written and formatted nearly 100 academic papers which were well-received by Professors. Familiarity with persuasive, narrative, expository, and descriptive writing. Formal report writing and e-mail correspondence during Summer 2021 Internship with ActionAid Australia.See Nicholas's full profile

Whether you are writing a work presentation, resume, college or grad school application, research paper, literary work, or blog post, I can help you uncover and tell a compelling, authentic, polished story. As a former lawyer and as an entrepreneur, instructor, and writing coach, I know the power of...See Valerie's full profile

I guide and encourage writer's to express their interests, strengths and passions through writing personal statements. See Emily's full profile

In high school, I earned a 36 on the ACT Reading and English sections and a 5 on the AP English Literature exam. Through my academic background and tutoring experience, I’m well-versed in reading comprehension, essay writing, grammar, and standardized test strategies. While reading and writing have...See Natalie's full profile

History, European History, World History, Human Geography, and Language. I have helped nearly 3000 students improve their scores on these exams. I have directed SAT summer camps for two international organizations, and I write SAT materials for a major test prep company. Though I have an extensive liberal arts...See Jason's full profile

Writing is a passion of mine, and teaching writing is a wonderful bonus. I get to help students uncover the voice that’s been theirs all along. Over the years, I’ve taught in public schools and worked with college students at the University of Oregon, giving me a deep understanding of what strong,...See Robin's full profile

I’m a lifelong learner and career educator. I teach all parts of standardized test prep, specializing in critical reading and annotation strategies, grammar fundamentals, and effective essay writing for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, ISEE, HSPT, AP, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, TOEFL, and more. I teach and lecture at universities and...See Karin's full profile

My expertise includes class assignments, literature analyses, English coursework, AP essays, research papers, theses, and publication-ready manuscripts. I’m skilled at guiding the writing process from brainstorming to final editing, ensuring clarity, structure, and strong academic grounding. Whether you need...See Nicole's full profile

With a background as a professional writer, editor, and writing teacher, I've been helping students in high school, college, and graduate school with their writing for almost twenty-five years. My qualifications include published work in prominent national magazines such as National Geographic and the...See Shane's full profile

I’ve taught and given workshops at the University of Chicago, Oberlin, and Columbia College, among others, and I love working one-on-one to help you strengthen your voice & write with impact. Subjects I tutor: Essay Writing & English – structure, argumentation, grammar, and clarity...See Izidora's full profile

My experiences in teaching writing encompass: - Lucy Calkins Writers' Workshop Interventionist -Classroom Teacher using Calkins' Writers' Workshop Structure -English and Language Arts Classroom Teacher -Interdisciplinary Middle School Social Science Teacher with Writing focusSee Jocelyn's full profile

Hi, my name is Daniel. I have a master's degree in education and have been a certified special education teacher working in the Chicagoland area for 13 years. As a distinguished special education teacher, I have worked with a wide range of students in various settings. I am a certified Orton Gillingham tutor and am...See Daniel's full profile

I’ve also been praised for the strength, clarity, and depth of my personal written papers, which reflect my ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and with academic precision. I’m currently a full-time MSW student at a top 10% ranked university, so I’m very familiar with advanced academic writing...See Desideria's full profile

33 ACT Writing, past success with non-native english speaker studentsSee Morph's full profile

However, I work with students and families of all backgrounds on the full holistic application cycle. I'm also trained and experienced in graduate school applications and advising across disciplines. Writing: I leverage my studies in international relations, political science, history, linguistics,...See Jessica's full profile

I graduated with Latin honors as well as honors in my major and am now working in journalism, where I spend my days writing and reading. I have extensive tutoring experience with a focus on the humanities, writing, and social studies subjects. For the past six years, I have tutored students in middle...See Emma's full profile

I help students strengthen their writing by developing precision, clarity, and confidence in expression. We identify vague language and replace it with specific, meaningful word choices that deepen ideas and improve coherence. Conversation is treated as the first draft, writing as the second, and precision...See Anthony's full profile