The Best English Tutors in Chicago, IL

Nothing pleases me more than teaching English to both native and non-native speakers, and watching them make progress in leaps and bounds. Since grammar and spelling are often left by the wayside in our schools, I am more than happy to fill in the gaps for my students. I have taught English as a Second...See Deborah's full profile

I am a qualified English teacher who is well-versed with all aspects of the English language- grammar, spelling, punctuation, reading skills, writing, etc. Moreover, I am an author, and a linguist, and truly love to teach! I am currently working as a tutor, and have worked as a tutor for all ages. For...See Chhavi's full profile

Regarding K-6 teaching, I am state certified for 6 - 12 English and K-12 substitute teaching. At Northeastern, I student taught English at a private Chicago Catholic school at the 5th grade level; and I student taught Math and Social Science at the 5th grade level at the APMA school in Chicago. (Albany Park...See Peter's full profile

Master's coursework in English and Communications Management, Polytechnic Univ of the Philippines and Master's program in Journalism, Pontifical and Catholic University of Santo Tomas, BA, English major, University of San Francisco. Graduate, Licensed Practical Nursing, ESL TESOL TOEFL...See Connie'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

Hello! I’m Austin. I enjoy finding ways to connect my understanding with that of others, and I hope you’re here for the same reason. Here’s a bit about me: I graduated summa cum laude from Indiana University in 2019 with a BS in Biochemistry and a math minor. During my four years at IU, I tutored elementary school...See Austin's full profile

M.A in Communications. M.A in Political Science. -Tutor students in English and Spanish for over 15 years -Wrote various news articles in Chicago -Translated many published news articles from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English. -Gave lectures in English and Spanish for over 15...See LAURA's full profile

Since August 2023, I have been working as a tutor for Varsity Tutors, and since May 2023, I have been with Amplify. In these roles, I tutor students aged 6-15 in subjects such as English Language Arts (ELA), Orton-Gillingham reading, conversational Spanish writing, and elementary/middle school mathematics....See Kali's full profile

I am a PhD candidate at the University of Chicago, with a B.S. in Math & Physics from Yale and en-route M.S in Physics from UChicago. I am pursuing my College Teaching Certificate from UChicago, and I have TAed physics at UChicago. I have been studying mathematics and physics since 2016, and I have tutored 1-on-1 for...See George'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

I am up-to-date on the changes that were made to the CPA exam so I can assist with an approach to the new structure. Other subjects I can help with include writing, English, Spanish (minored at Loyola, lived in Mexico), and proofreading/editing. I have assisted students from the following schools in...See Chris's full profile

University of Houston B.A. in Philosophy/English (Double Major) 2014 Northwestern Law JD 2022 Human Situation Fellow (2015-2018): As part of the Human Situation Course (a "great works"/writing course required as part of UH's Honors curriculum), I held office hours weekly to help...See Nicholas'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

Hi, I’m Elijah! I graduated from the University of Chicago with a triple major in sociology, music, and media arts. I enjoy explaining the nuances of a text based question, whether it involves reading or math, and I am excited to share this passion with others. Throughout my studies, I achieved the status of National...See Elijah'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 Creative...See Izidora's full profile

As a teacher of mathematics and science for twenty years, tutoring has helped me to keep grounded in what I really enjoy, teaching. I have tutored K-8 math and science, from PreAlgebra to Calculus, Chemistry and Physics. I am uniquely qualified for ACT/SAT college entrance exam prep and work for a popular tutoring...See Gabriel's full profile

Hello everyone! I am a writer and English teacher living and working in downtown Chicago. I have a B.F.A. from Baylor University and last year received my M.F.A . in Fiction from the University of Oregon. I most recently taught Freshman Comp at UO and Intro to Fiction. I've taught high school...See Robin's full profile

Professionally published author, former copy editor, marketing and communications professional (digital and print), and verbal ninja!See Jennifer's full profile

I am a patient, adaptive English teacher who meets students where they are and builds learning through trust and collaboration. I focus on understanding how each student thinks and helping them develop confident, flexible thinking habits. My approach supports students who struggle with traditional classrooms,...See Anthony'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 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 feel uniquely qualified to tutor young learners in writing and adjacent fields, thanks to my experience writing books for young adults, as well as the writing workshops I've given over the past ten years. Among my novels for children and young adults are Let's Get Lost (a YALSA Teens' Top Ten Nominee), Never Always...See ADI'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

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

I teach all aspects of English, including critical reading, persuasive writing, comparative literature, public speaking, specializing with ACT/SAT/AP and other test strategies. I've taught and lectured at universities, schools and with individuals around Chicagoland as well as in the Bay Area. I...See Karin's full profile