The Best English Tutors in Burr Ridge, IL

The goal of written or spoken communication is to express yourself clearly and persuasively. To achieve that goal, you must know the grammar and punctuation rules of standard, formal English. I have been teaching reading and writing at all levels (elementary school to grad students) for more than 20 years....See Alrick's full profile

I am a CPA with over 10 years of finance and accounting experience. I tutored financial and managerial accounting at both Indiana and DePaul University. Teaching gives me an opportunity to help individuals breakdown complex problems, while using them in more simplistic terms. I love helping individuals break down...See James's full profile

As a graduate of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, I bring a strong foundation in business and operations to my tutoring practice. My MBA coursework focused on strategy, operations management, and leadership, which has given me both theoretical knowledge and practical insights into solving complex...See Elisa's full profile

After tutoring my own four children and many of their friends in preparation for the ACT English test, I have begun working with other students. I know the test well and can help students improve. A college English major and professional journalist, I am patient and kind, yet able to motivate students to...See Linda's full profile

English literature bachelor's degreeSee Morph's full profile

I've worked as a full-time, professional tutor for the last 20 years. In the field of test prep, my areas of specialty include GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams in U.S. History, European History, World History, Human Geography, and Language. I have helped nearly 3000 students improve their scores on these exams. I...See Jason's full profile

During my time as a high school teacher, I also mentored multiple groups of students in their college journey. Our duties as college counselors included helping students develop successful study skills, edit and proofread their college applications, and help students navigate the college application process. This...See Ashwinee's full profile

I assist students with any and every aspect of the writing process in English (i.e., brainstorming ideas, constructing arguments, organizing, strategizing, reviewing, proofreading, providing substantive feedback, etc.). As a professor, I’ve worked with undergraduate and graduate students. I’m patient, I’m...See Moses's full profile

Hello! My name is Michelle, and I am currently a certified teacher for grades 6-12 for both Special Education and Social Studies. I received my B.S in Secondary Education and B.A in History from Loyola University Chicago, my masters degree in history (with distinction) from DePaul University, and have completed...See Michelle's full profile

I have tutored students in AP Language and Composition, AP Literature, ACT English and SAT Reading. My tutees have managed to raise their scores exponentially, mastering form, content, and structure.See Tyler's full profile

I obtained a Certificate in English from the University of Cambridge in 1993. I have been bilingual since 1993. I have worked in English speaking international organizations for more than 15 years. I published papers in English.See Antonella's full profile

I hold a MA in English and I have taught high school and college English for over 15 years. I am an Illinois Board of Education certified teacher. For several years, I taught at the College of DuPage's Center for Independent Learning, where I refined a student-centered, one-on-on teaching approach.See James's full profile

...graduate school application essays that highlight their strengths, passions and creativity. I've tutored a variety of students from undergraduates to professors in English. I've done various kinds of writing for years including work on documentary films in New York City for National Public Television, essays for Chicago Public...See Jeff's full profile

As a personal hobby, I’ve conducted over 1,000+ ESL lessons online for kids and adults. I’ve learned the power of making things simple for younger and non-native English speakers, and this has directly carried over to an enhanced working skill-set with ADHD and ASD students that I work with. My academic...See Christopher's full profile

I excelled at english in high school and consistently got A's in my AP english classes. I also took a special college level course at the University of Chicago in 2022 and learned how to advance my writing. I've been helping my friends with their writing and peer tutored many people with their...See Lincoln's full profile

Certified English Teacher, AP English Language and Literature, 12 years experience, BA Education/English from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, M. Ed. Education/Reading and Literacy Benedictine University, Lisle, ILSee Rebecca's full profile

I have tutoring experience in all TEAS subjects, particularly math and science. Math and science are my specialties, and I am also able to help you come to grips with the reading, English and language usage. I have taught them professionally, and I have more than 1000 hours experience teaching math and science on...See Richard's full profile

Since high school, I have had the pleasure of tutoring high school students preparing for the ACT exam (all sections) and schoolwork in English, reading, math (algebra, pre calculus, geometry, trigonometry) and science (biology and chemistry). I recently tutored adult basic education and English as a Second...See Michelle's full profile

Norbert School in the Chicago area, in addition to serving as a beginning and intermediate Latin instructor at UMass during my masters program. While I love helping students with any language-related subject (in fact, I truly enjoy analyzing English grammar!), I am most passionate about teaching Latin. I find it...See Amelia's full profile

I am a certified elementary school teacher with endorsements in K-9, ESL, middle school and social studies. I also hold a Master's degree in Education from Rockford College. I have tutored students after school in elementary school and conducted intervention sessions in the classroom in public schools.See Heather's full profile

I have my Masters in Education, and was certified to teach English as a second language in 2013. See Angie's full profile

I am new to tutoring and have a passion for all things social studies! I did a brief stint in the legal field after my undergrad before realizing that my passion lies in education. I now work in a high school as an academic support coordinator where I work with, tutor, and advocate for some of the most at-risk students,...See Sebastian's full profile

I have taught all four sections of the IELTS: writing, reading, speaking, and listening to international students in American Universities, as well as students in Turkey, Egypt, and Jordan. I am flexible - I can teach all sections to the same student or allow them to pick what they find most challenging and need support...See Jessica's full profile

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

I have a strong grasp of the English language in issues related to grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. I also continue to learn new languages so I can further see how they compare to English.See Michael's full profile