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Brian K. Near Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brian K.
55/hour

Near Chicago, IL

Experienced Proofreader for Academic & Language-Based Writing

Proofreading is one of my specialties, as I have worked extensively with students on editing, revising, and refining essays and written work for a variety of purposes. I specialize in academic writing, language-related assignments, and foreign language compositions, ensuring clarity, coherence, and grammatical...

5.0 (8)
55/hour
25 hours tutoring

Proofreading is one of my specialties, as I have worked extensively with students on editing, revising, and refining essays and written work for a variety of purposes. I specialize in academic writing, language-related assignments, and foreign language compositions, ensuring clarity, coherence, and grammatical...

Connie T. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Connie T.
33/hour

Chicago, IL

Break down language knots and complex issues

...most rewarding experience, and a lifelong achievement for the individual. In addition to ESL for Immigrants, I also handle tutoring lessons in literature, editing, writing for advertisements, press releases and newsletters....

4.8 (249)
33/hour
1,174 hours tutoring

...most rewarding experience, and a lifelong achievement for the individual. In addition to ESL for Immigrants, I also handle tutoring lessons in literature, editing, writing for advertisements, press releases and newsletters....

Andrea P. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrea P.
50/hour

Chicago, IL

Writing/Humanities Tutor, Editor/Proofreader with MA & MTS

I specialized in helping students conduct research and write essays in the subjects of literature, history, philosophy, and religious studies. I also coached applicants as they wrote essays for grad school, med school, and Fulbright applications. I honed my own skills in research, writing, and editing as a...

5.0 (11)
50/hour
45 hours tutoring

I specialized in helping students conduct research and write essays in the subjects of literature, history, philosophy, and religious studies. I also coached applicants as they wrote essays for grad school, med school, and Fulbright applications. I honed my own skills in research, writing, and editing as a...

Karin M. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Karin M.
64/hour

Chicago, IL

MFA in English Specializing in Test Prep, Reading Comp, Writing

Accuplacer is part of the College Board’s suite of tests, along with the SAT and CLEP tests, and I have much experience and materials to share in all areas, including arithmetic, algebra, functions, statistics, quantitative reasoning, reading comprehension, plus writing and editing sample essays. These untimed...

5.0 (25)
64/hour
250 hours tutoring

Accuplacer is part of the College Board’s suite of tests, along with the SAT and CLEP tests, and I have much experience and materials to share in all areas, including arithmetic, algebra, functions, statistics, quantitative reasoning, reading comprehension, plus writing and editing sample essays. These untimed...

Wes C. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Wes C.
90/hour

Chicago, IL

Photography - Lightroom - Photoshop, Patient and Knowledgeable Teacher

With over 40 years of professional photography experience and 20 years of teaching, I am dedicated to helping adult learners build confidence and proficiency in digital and analog photography, Apple products, and photo editing software. I specialize in online learning, working patiently with those who may feel...

5.0 (683)
90/hour
3,013 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutes

With over 40 years of professional photography experience and 20 years of teaching, I am dedicated to helping adult learners build confidence and proficiency in digital and analog photography, Apple products, and photo editing software. I specialize in online learning, working patiently with those who may feel...

Samantha B. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Samantha B.
45/hour

Chicago, IL

Professional Editor (Essays, College Apps, Creative Writing, etc.)

With over a decade of editing experience, I am here to help make your words shine. I graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a degree in Comparative Literature and Professional Writing. This education has offered me the tools to tactically approach formatting, with a detailed eye for...

5.0 (12)
45/hour
31 hours tutoring

With over a decade of editing experience, I am here to help make your words shine. I graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a degree in Comparative Literature and Professional Writing. This education has offered me the tools to tactically approach formatting, with a detailed eye for...

Andrew P. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrew P.
75/hour

Chicago, IL

Humanities PhD, 10+ Years of Experience Writing/Editing Applications

For 3 years, I worked as a Writing Tutor and helped college students in a variety of fields apply to their graduate programs of choice. In the past 7+ years, I have successfully applied to multiple graduate programs and over $7,000 in grants. I look forward to helping any students who desire advice in how to navigate...

5.0 (103)
75/hour
138 hours tutoring

For 3 years, I worked as a Writing Tutor and helped college students in a variety of fields apply to their graduate programs of choice. In the past 7+ years, I have successfully applied to multiple graduate programs and over $7,000 in grants. I look forward to helping any students who desire advice in how to navigate...

Levi B. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Levi B.
80/hour

Chicago, IL

Personal Statement for Graduate School

I have extensive experience mentoring students and professionals on writing strong, compelling personal statements for academic programs, fellowships, and career opportunities. With a Ph.D. background and years of scientific writing, editing, and reviewing, I know how to help applicants clearly convey their...

4.9 (31)
80/hour
134 hours tutoring

I have extensive experience mentoring students and professionals on writing strong, compelling personal statements for academic programs, fellowships, and career opportunities. With a Ph.D. background and years of scientific writing, editing, and reviewing, I know how to help applicants clearly convey their...

Hason K. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hason K.
65/hour

Chicago, IL

Ace Your Application and Any Interview!

I’ve been tutoring for years across all levels—from elementary school to graduate programs. My expertise spans a wide range of subjects: biology, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, and literature (including essay writing and editing). I adapt my teaching to each student’s learning style, often using...

5.0 (45)
65/hour
78 hours tutoring

I’ve been tutoring for years across all levels—from elementary school to graduate programs. My expertise spans a wide range of subjects: biology, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, and literature (including essay writing and editing). I adapt my teaching to each student’s learning style, often using...

Nicholas D. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nicholas D.
40/hour

Chicago, IL

Essay/Logic/Creative Writing Tutor

...office hours weekly to help students improve their writing at all parts of the process. From interpreting a text/developing close-reading skills, to drafting and editing, I worked one-on-one with students to improve not only their papers, but their writing skills as well. This position included creating a curriculum for a smaller...

4.8 (11)
40/hour
27 hours tutoring

...office hours weekly to help students improve their writing at all parts of the process. From interpreting a text/developing close-reading skills, to drafting and editing, I worked one-on-one with students to improve not only their papers, but their writing skills as well. This position included creating a curriculum for a smaller...

Katherine R. Near Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Katherine R.
55/hour

Near Chicago, IL

Ivy League Student for College Application Tutoring and Essay Editing

...personal statements, and essays. This process includes finding best fit colleges, making a plan for standardized testing, preparing for interviews, brainstorming, editing, and finalizing the personal statement and supplemental essays, and taking steps to transition to independent, college life. The students I have tutored have...

5.0 (1)
55/hour
21 hours tutoring

...personal statements, and essays. This process includes finding best fit colleges, making a plan for standardized testing, preparing for interviews, brainstorming, editing, and finalizing the personal statement and supplemental essays, and taking steps to transition to independent, college life. The students I have tutored have...

Jen G. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jen G.
50/hour

Chicago, IL

Experienced English/Communication Teacher | Writing Coach | Editor

I have taught high level English, business English and university level English including all facets of research writing from idea development to organization and structure to proofreading and editing.

4.9 (427)
50/hour
2,183 hours tutoring

I have taught high level English, business English and university level English including all facets of research writing from idea development to organization and structure to proofreading and editing.

Chhavi P. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chhavi P.
55/hour

Chicago, IL

Study with me!Top-rated SAT/ACT, Writing, History, and Test Prep Tutor

Next, I help my students practice responses to these prompts by using appropriate sentence structure, vocabulary , transitions and organization. My experience with writing and editing helps me guide my students to proofread and edit their own work, and to make necessary changes. Another important aspect of...

4.9 (159)
55/hour
471 hours tutoring

Next, I help my students practice responses to these prompts by using appropriate sentence structure, vocabulary , transitions and organization. My experience with writing and editing helps me guide my students to proofread and edit their own work, and to make necessary changes. Another important aspect of...

Christopher A. Near Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christopher A.
99/hour

Near Chicago, IL

Professional Experience with Wordpress, Wix, and SquareSpace

Currently, I only choose to use Wix for my clients because of the ease of post-editing that can be done on the client end. When my client wants to make future edits to the website, they can do so with confidence. The value that I add to building your website is wrapped up in 10+ years of design experience that is...

5.0 (315)
99/hour
1,130 hours tutoring

Currently, I only choose to use Wix for my clients because of the ease of post-editing that can be done on the client end. When my client wants to make future edits to the website, they can do so with confidence. The value that I add to building your website is wrapped up in 10+ years of design experience that is...

Sally M. Near Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sally M.
50/hour

Near Chicago, IL

Experienced tutor for writing, editing, proofreading, Spanish/ESL

Writing and editing have been a passion since high school. I always excelled in English courses and as I finished school at Roosevelt University, enjoyed writing and researching the many required papers. Everything was written in APA style guidelines for college, although I am familiar with AP (Associated Press)...

4.9 (75)
50/hour
519 hours tutoring

Writing and editing have been a passion since high school. I always excelled in English courses and as I finished school at Roosevelt University, enjoyed writing and researching the many required papers. Everything was written in APA style guidelines for college, although I am familiar with AP (Associated Press)...

Jason H. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason H.
80/hour

Chicago, IL

Digital Art Instructor with emphasis in 2D and 3D animation

I have taken a variety of film classes, written about many films in graduate school, and teach acting and animation history which inescapably intersects the world of film theory and practice. Additionally, as a 3D compositor, I deal with issues of color-correction, lighting, staging, and editing as I attempt to...

5.0 (671)
80/hour
2,548 hours tutoring

I have taken a variety of film classes, written about many films in graduate school, and teach acting and animation history which inescapably intersects the world of film theory and practice. Additionally, as a 3D compositor, I deal with issues of color-correction, lighting, staging, and editing as I attempt to...

Samiya M. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Samiya M.
80/hour

Chicago, IL

Medical Student at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

I was a medical school applicant during the 2023-2024 admissions cycle and was invited to interview at 10 MD schools across the country. I have experiences editing personal statements and secondary essays, as well as helping students prepare for interviews (behavioral/traditional and MMIs).

5.0 (8)
80/hour
35 hours tutoring

I was a medical school applicant during the 2023-2024 admissions cycle and was invited to interview at 10 MD schools across the country. I have experiences editing personal statements and secondary essays, as well as helping students prepare for interviews (behavioral/traditional and MMIs).

Preethi G. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Preethi G.
50/hour

Chicago, IL

4 years experience editing personal statements

After the structure is laid down, the student writes freely. We will review the writing together, focusing on how to deliver their experiences concisely while maintaining their personal voice. Lastly, I can make final edits focusing on grammar and flow. Typically, this process takes 3-4 1 hour sessions!

5.0 (3)
50/hour
7 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 hour

After the structure is laid down, the student writes freely. We will review the writing together, focusing on how to deliver their experiences concisely while maintaining their personal voice. Lastly, I can make final edits focusing on grammar and flow. Typically, this process takes 3-4 1 hour sessions!

ADI A. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
ADI A.
50/hour

Chicago, IL

A published novelist with a passion for new challenges.

My work has been lauded for its authentic voice and relatable characters, qualities that are essential in resonating with middle and high school students. One of the most challenging and rewarding moments in my career so far was the opportunity to edit Come On In: 15 stories of immigration and finding home....

5.0 (6)
50/hour
12 hours tutoring

My work has been lauded for its authentic voice and relatable characters, qualities that are essential in resonating with middle and high school students. One of the most challenging and rewarding moments in my career so far was the opportunity to edit Come On In: 15 stories of immigration and finding home....

Iliana M. Near Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Iliana M.
100/hour

Near Chicago, IL

Special Education Teacher with 9 years of experience

It provides different writing strategies: FUNDAMENTALS IN THE SENTENCE WRITING STRATEGY (GRADES 2+), PROFICIENCY IN THE SENTENCE WRITING STRATEGY (GRADES 3+), PARAGRAPH WRITING STRATEGY (GRADES 4+), and EDIT STRATEGY (GRADES 4+). I also help with basic writing skills for young authors and introducing them how to...

5.0 (156)
100/hour
486 hours tutoring

It provides different writing strategies: FUNDAMENTALS IN THE SENTENCE WRITING STRATEGY (GRADES 2+), PROFICIENCY IN THE SENTENCE WRITING STRATEGY (GRADES 3+), PARAGRAPH WRITING STRATEGY (GRADES 4+), and EDIT STRATEGY (GRADES 4+). I also help with basic writing skills for young authors and introducing them how to...

Harshita N. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Harshita N.
55/hour

Chicago, IL

MD| UChicago/Schwab PM&R Resident| Med School Admissions Committee Exp

Therefore, I provide the following services to help enhance your application for medical school or residency: - Consultations for identifying application weaknesses - Forming individualized strategies and plans to improve your application - AMCAS, TMDSAS, AACOMAS, ERAS, VSAS application reviews and edits -...

5.0 (3)
55/hour
41 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutes

Therefore, I provide the following services to help enhance your application for medical school or residency: - Consultations for identifying application weaknesses - Forming individualized strategies and plans to improve your application - AMCAS, TMDSAS, AACOMAS, ERAS, VSAS application reviews and edits -...

Molly B. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Molly B.
60/hour

Chicago, IL

Gender Studies and Peace Studies Major with Experience in Sociology

I graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame after majoring in Gender Studies and Peace Studies, both fields in Sociology. I completed coursework that was cross-listed with Sociology for both of those majors, covering a full range of sociological subjects and disciplines. I edited papers for friends...

5.0 (71)
60/hour
160 hours tutoring

I graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame after majoring in Gender Studies and Peace Studies, both fields in Sociology. I completed coursework that was cross-listed with Sociology for both of those majors, covering a full range of sociological subjects and disciplines. I edited papers for friends...

Robin D. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Robin D.
65/hour

Chicago, IL

Need Help with College Essays, English Teacher and Writer

Most of my photography involves people, and I have traveled across the U.S. and Africa documenting people's lives. I shoot with Canon equipment, and work on a Mac book in Photoshop and Lightroom to edit.

5.0 (4)
65/hour
8 hours tutoring

Most of my photography involves people, and I have traveled across the U.S. and Africa documenting people's lives. I shoot with Canon equipment, and work on a Mac book in Photoshop and Lightroom to edit.

Linda W. Near Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Linda W.
60/hour

Near Chicago, IL

Ivy League MA; college app. essay help; HS/AP English and French tutor

Aside from undergraduate and graduate degrees in journalism, I spent many years working as a journalist, and that work included proofreading, copy editing, and fact checking. More recently I have worked with two tutoring organizations to provide proofreading and copy editing tutoring for high school...

5.0 (200)
60/hour
808 hours tutoring

Aside from undergraduate and graduate degrees in journalism, I spent many years working as a journalist, and that work included proofreading, copy editing, and fact checking. More recently I have worked with two tutoring organizations to provide proofreading and copy editing tutoring for high school...

Jason M. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason M.
55/hour

Chicago, IL

Incredibly Expert Tutor with 20 Years of Experience

My clients have won acceptance to nearly every major university in the US and several in Europe. I've written or edited 60+ books, and recently I opened a small publishing company. To clients, I provide light proofreading, heavy developmental editing, and full-on ghostwriting. In the last seven...

4.9 (634)
55/hour
2,584 hours tutoring

My clients have won acceptance to nearly every major university in the US and several in Europe. I've written or edited 60+ books, and recently I opened a small publishing company. To clients, I provide light proofreading, heavy developmental editing, and full-on ghostwriting. In the last seven...

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Angel T.

1 editing lesson

I feel I will be a much better writer in all my future works because of the dedication that Patrice shared with me in completing my book. I will certainly pursue Patrice’s editing services in the future and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a thorough, flexible and understanding editor. You will get so much more than just editing. The consulting Patrice provides while editing is above and beyond what you pay for.
Benjamin R.

2 editing lessons

As a working professional in the editing industry, she knows all the necessary workflows and best practices that are essential for success in the real world. Sasha's deep knowledge of Premiere Pro, combined with her practical approach to teaching, helped me to build the skills and confidence I needed to take on editing projects with ease. If you're looking for an editing tutor who can help you succeed in the real world, I highly recommend working with Sasha.
David U.

1 editing lesson

David is an enthusiastic, organized and patient teacher who inspires you to grow as a photographer and to learn more about the creative and practical side of photo editing. I look forward to our next time together and recommend David as a photographic and editing coach without any hesitation or reservation.
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