The Best Writing Tutors in Burr Ridge, IL

Hi, I'm Melissa! I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Loyola University before I began my career as a high school teacher. I have 17 years of experience in a high school classroom, 14 of which I have taught AP Psychology. I love to help students earn college credit while learning amazing information about their own lives...See Melissa's full profile

I have writing expertise in both literary analysis and public health. I have a Bachelor's degree in both specialties (3.73 GPA) from the University of Illinois and a Master's degree in Public Health (3.7 GPA) from the University of Michigan with extensive writing and analysis experience throughout...See Divya's full profile

I’m patient, I’m organized, and I firmly believe that there’s no such thing as a dumb question. Asking for help is actually the most difficult part of the writing process — I promise it gets easier from here! Overall, I’ve spent about two decades working with students to improve their writing...See Moses's full profile

I hold a bachelor’s degree and have previously worked as a grant writer.See Laurel's full profile

I guide students in crafting absolutely phenomenal and impactful essays that consistently amaze admissions committees. Every year, my students gain admission to the top universities and prep schools. I ensure that the message conveyed in any essay is clear, persuasive, and riveting, and that sentence structure,...See Anna's full profile

I've loved writing my entire life, in all its forms. I'm a quick worker and can use your time efficiently; I've whipped together a ten page academic paper from start to finish in less than two hours, and - on one occasion - wrote an entire young adult novel in the span of five weeks. I know the...See Molly's full profile

I received my MAT in Latin and Classical Humanities from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and my BA in Classical Civilizations from the University of Michigan. My experience includes eight years as a classical languages, writing, and literature tutor, teaching students ranging from middle schoolers to...See Amelia's full profile

- Majored in journalism and English literature in college - Master's in journalism from Columbia U - Worked as journalist in NYC and Seattle - Continue to work as freelance writer, editor, copy-editor, proofreader - Have helped many students with college essaysSee Linda's full profile

I have taught 2nd - 8th grade writing and composition skills for over 25 years as a certified teacher and have given tutorial services to several students in the past few years. I have had several opportunities working with students seeking improvement and seeing them achieve exceptional high levels of success. I...See Johnny's full profile

I have worked with students as young as elementary school all the way through college in better organizing and expressing their ideas through writing. I have written academically at the University of Chicago as well as professionally at Encyclopaedia Britannica.See Alexis'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

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

I have taught advanced writing courses, including AP Language and Literature, for over 5 years. I have also taught College Grammar and Composition, which is writing intensive as well. I also have experience working with beginner level writers starting at 6th grade.See Rebecca's full profile

English/Reading/Writing Expert I tutor composition and grammar for students of all ages, and I also teach high school entrance exams as well as the SAT and ACT. My background is in the Humanities, but I have considerable experience tutoring math, grades 1-8. I am qualified to teach English at the middle...See Janet'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

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

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

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 often incorporate visual aids, workflows, or diagrams to make abstract concepts easier to understand, especially when tackling writing structure or analyzing literature. For English tutoring, I focus on improving reading comprehension, writing skills, and critical thinking while encouraging students...See Jessica'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 am a graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Speech and Hearing Science and Audiology. I later went back to school and earned my clinical doctoral in Audiology through the University of Florida. I worked in a hospital setting at the start of my...See Sheri'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

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

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 have presented research papers at three major sociological annual meetings, including those of the American Sociological Association and the International Sociological Association. In high school, I earned an A on my IB Extended Essay in English. In addition, I was successful in several writing and persuasive...See Eve's full profile