The Best English Tutors in Chicago Ridge, IL

I've been teaching and tutoring students in a wide range of Humanities/ Language Arts for over 10 years. I have formal training in writing pedagogy, and I enjoy helping students develop skills as careful readers and writers. I'm good-humored to work with and believe that the 1st step is to help students find a point of...See Susan's full profile

I have always loved the beauty, power, and precision of the English language. Proper English can elevate your coursework in almost any subject, and can elevate your professional standing. I have worked with native English speakers and non-native speakers to improve their reading comprehension,...See Valerie's full profile

I started tutoring in high school soon after I began preparing for the ACT, on which I received exceptional scores on both the reading and writing sections. My experience consists of familiarizing children as young as eight years old, particularly those from immigrant families, with the English language. I have...See Stefania's full profile

I am an experienced writer and editor who has tutored over 10 students with College Application Essays.See Emily's full profile

I work as a high school English teacher and tutor and have helped analyze and grade hundreds of papers. Through detailed analysis and discussion, I helped students achieve confidence in their writing and the writing process. I help critique student's arguments, theses, writing, grammar and sentence structure.See Tim's full profile

On the professional side of things, I’ve spent over a decade in the classroom after graduating from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a degree in English Education and a minor in Speech Communications. I’m a certified teacher here in Illinois,. I wear a lot of hats —I’m currently teaching AP...See Logan'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...See Janet's full profile

I have always loved education, and have spent 6 years as doctoral student at the University of Chicago pursuing a career teaching literature and language. Since 2014, I have been privately tutoring students of all ages in subjects including reading, writing (including college applications), ACT and SAT preparation,...See Alexis'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 am a graduate of the University of Chicago, where I earned a major in Fundamentals (political philosophy) and a minor in Near Eastern Languages. I also spent a year of undergrad studying English literature at the University of Cambridge in the UK. I graduated with Latin honors as well as honors in my major and...See Emma's full profile

Hello! My name is Jordyn and I am an emergency medicine attending physician. As a tutor, my passion lies in helping students with their applications to make their dreams come true. From personal statement editing to reviewing your application as a whole and even interview prep, I take great pride in walking through...See Jordyn'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 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 taught high school English for four years and then taught composition and creative writing to undergraduates during my MFA at the University of Oregon, so I've worked with students from ninth grade through college. I know what a five-paragraph essay is supposed to do and when it's time to outgrow it....See Robin's full profile

I scored in the 97th percentile on the verbal GRE — the graduate-school equivalent of the ACT, required for PhD admissions — and I bring over 20 years of experience teaching English at the college level, including literature, composition, close reading, and analytical writing. As a tenured English...See Erick's full profile

Hello. My name is Gloria and I am teacher with over twenty years of experience. I am currently a 7th grade teacher, but I have taught students of all ages. My certification is in reading, social sciences, language arts, math, elementary education, ESL, and middle school. I am trained in the Orton-Gillingham method and...See Gloria's full profile

99th percentile SAT critical reading and writing scores Lifelong reader Multiple years of editing experienceSee Austin's full profile

I'm Eva! After a successful career in high school debate, I attended Smith College, where I started coaching students to their own wins. Currently, I'm a PhD student at the University of Chicago, where I study political theory and philosophy. I’m an experienced tutor with nearly 5 years of experience, and a long list...See Eva'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

Over the past year, I have worked with middle and high school students on ISEE and SAT test prep in both group and individual settings. I thoroughly enjoy working to fulfill their educational goals, and I look forward to seeing their scores improve over time through the use of specific test strategies and effective time...See Elijah'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

I taken various honors and AP English courses, and I have previously worked as a writer in my professional career.See Laurel'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

Growing up, learning grammatical accuracy was an important step to my current prowess in communication. I take these skills very seriously and I am always on the lookout for improvements in how I write and speak. I performed exceptionally well in my English courses growing up and continued to excel in college,...See Christopher's full profile

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