The Best Vocabulary Tutors in Chicago, IL

Along with standard lessons, my students participated in practice tests on the four skills, after which time we assessed answers, launched interactive discussions, taped mock interviews for later critiquing and always, incorporated new words and phrases into their vocabulary lists. See Connie's full profile

With exposure to Turkish since childhood, I learned Turkish in the classroom in the US and in Turkey, where I lived and worked for many years. I am fully equipped to teach vocabulary, tenses, grammar and rules of writing, and to a lesser extent reading comprehension. I emphasize pronunciation and use the canon...See Jessica'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

Hello! I'm Lincoln Ross. I'm currently a first-year student at McGill University studying secondary English education. I've been a tutor now for a year and a half, specializing in AP tests but also general math, history, and English classes. During 2024-2025, I tutored both online and in the south side of Chicago at an...See Lincoln'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

Following a career as a journalist, I began teaching in 2011 and switched to subbing and tutoring in 2018. I specialize in French (all levels) and English (literature, writing, ACT/SAT/GMAT prep, and college essays), but I also enjoy editing/proofreading research papers and teaching Italian and German. I am patient and...See Linda's full profile

I’m a certified high school science teacher and fourth-year medical student with over 10 years of tutoring experience. My goal is to help students not only master the material but also build the study strategies and confidence to succeed independently. I’ve taught and tutored students in Biology, Chemistry,...See Ashwinee's full profile

I’m a lifelong learner and career educator. I teach all parts of standardized test prep, specializing in critical reading and annotation strategies, grammar fundamentals, and effective essay writing for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, ISEE, HSPT, AP, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, TOEFL, and more. I teach and lecture at universities and...See Karin's full profile

What sets me apart is my ability to customize lessons to suit your specific needs, presenting concepts in engaging and easy-to-understand ways. My personalized tutorials focus on improving the areas of English that matter most to you – whether it's public speaking, conversation skills, vocabulary...See Judy's full profile

I have over 20 years of experience tutoring in math and science. I have a strong math and science foundation. I received my PhD in Molecular Genetics in 2006 from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and I currently work at the University of Chicago as a research scientist. I use math and science in my everyday life....See Carrie's full profile

I’m a digital art instructor with experience teaching over 2,600 students online, specializing in Procreate. I create customized lessons and projects tailored to each learner’s needs, goals, and pace, whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills. My teaching approach is structured yet...See Cheryl's full profile

Via tutoring centers, public schools, and Wyzant, I have been tutoring for almost 10 years. I am a Northwestern Univ. Grad with a degree in English/Essay Writing. I also possess a Teaching Certification/Degree from Northeastern. I am an experienced math and writing tutor who will teach basic math concepts and/or...See Peter's full profile

I completed my master's in Elementary Education in June 2019 and have my Elementary teaching certification, as well as an ESL and Bilingual Spanish endorsement. I currently work as a 4th grade dual language teacher, but also have experience teaching and tutoring all grades from kindergarten-3rd (both in-person and...See Samantha's full profile

Hello! My name is Tyler, and I am extremely grateful to be a part of your (or your child's) academic journey. As a current University and Presidential Scholar at The University of Chicago, I double major in Creative Writing: Fiction & English Language and Literature. Perceptibly, reading and writing lay the...See Tyler's full profile

I have led guided reading sessions and the "popcorn" style where almost every student has the opportunity to read out loud. My concentration for good reading is correct pronunciation, reviewing key vocabulary words, putting feeling and pauses into the passages and comprehension of text. I have worked...See Sally's full profile

We will work in Google Documents, so you have a copy of our work from every session for your independent studies and utilize videos for listening, speaking, and writing, concentrate on accurate phonemic awareness, vocabulary acquisition, and also focus on English grammar with both the writing and speaking...See Christine's full profile

Hi, I’m Nicole! I love helping students understand biology at all levels, from high school to graduate courses. I hold a Master of Science in Biological Sciences and have over eight years of research experience in molecular and cellular biology, ecology, and environmental studies. I have completed extensive STEM...See Nicole's full profile

Hello everyone! My name is Melanie, and I’m here for all of your tutoring needs. I graduated in the top 3% of my class at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Speech and Hearing Science. I also attended Northwestern University’s Doctorate of Audiology program and graduated in 2020. I currently work as an...See Melanie's full profile

I am an educator of English as well as Spanish and Latin dance. I have my masters in Secondary education with certificates in ESL, Bilingual, and middle grades education. My studies and 12+ years of experience teaching English internationally and in the Chicagoland area and suburbs have provided me with invaluable...See Jocelyn's full profile

Greetings, I’m a 2021 graduate of Arizona State University’s School of Politics and Global Studies (Magna Cum Laude, B.A. Global Studies), and a full-time Academic Coach and tutor with 4 years of experience working with hundreds of students and families across dozens of subjects. If you’re looking for someone...See Nicholas's full profile

I am an avid reader and teach vocabulary using the PSAT program for higher level learners. I also use the text, 100 Words Every High School Freshmen Should Know, as a base for building and preparing strong academic skills for younger readers.See West's full profile

I am a medical student at the Tulane University School of Medicine and have over eight years of experience in tutoring subjects including science, writing, math, college test prep, and proofreading. My teaching style focuses on setting personal goals for each student and steadily raising the bar. I am always open to...See Deeya's full profile

I graduated from Beloit College in 2013 with a Minor in Asian Languages. While studying at Beijing University, I worked as an English tutor for Chinese middle school students, teaching them the basics of English vocabulary, grammar, writing, and pronunciation. Post-graduation, I’ve done freelance Chinese...See Coleman's full profile

I am qualified to tutor vocabulary as I have tutored students for tests of English and for the SAT, the Act, the ACCUPLACER exam, etc. I teach vocabulary to school and college students, and have completed teaching credits that required me to learn and master specific techniques for teaching...See Chhavi'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