The Best English Tutors in Darien, IL

Teaching essay writing has been a constant in my career as a high school and university adjunct. I start with a tentative thesis after some discussion about the prompt requirements and the student's thinking around the prompt. The student needs to come to a clear idea about the claim or position they intend to defend in...See Julie's full profile

I have been teaching for twenty-three years at every level — elementary, middle, high school, and college. I have taught literature, writing, Latin, and history.See Michel's full profile

Masters degree. TEFL certification 15 years teachingSee Sharon's full profile

I have taught as certified teacher for over 25 years and have given tutorial services to several students this year. I also have passed the WyzAnt test with excellent result. It would be an honor to share my expertise with your child.See Johnny's full profile

Over the years, I've tutored many students and many subjects, from high school math and geometry to college writing and literature. My experience is broad, and while my personal strength lies in the writing and reading borne out of an undergraduate double major in English and Philosophy, I have proficiencies...See Sean'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 am a certified elementary school teacher with endorsements in K-9, ESL, middle school and social studies. I also hold a Master's degree in Education from Rockford College. I have tutored students after school in elementary school and conducted intervention sessions in the classroom in public schools.See Heather's full profile

I'm a certified and endorsed Middle School English Language Arts teacher with 28 years of classroom experience. Throughout my career, I've helped students at various levels develop strong reading, writing, and communication skills. My deep understanding of curriculum and instruction allows me to tailor...See Tameka's full profile

With a background in linguistics and second language acquisition, I specialize in breaking down complex grammar rules, enhancing fluency, and boosting confidence in English communication. I also speak multiple languages, which allows me to adapt my teaching to different linguistic backgrounds. Whatever your...See Brian's full profile

I'm a 4.0 English B.A. (minors in biology and business) who has tutored hundreds of students on everything from research papers to personal statements, and I genuinely love writing and helping people get better at it. Whether you're brainstorming from scratch or polishing a final draft, I focus on...See Noor's full profile

I have worked with several high school students over the years on writing essays for their English and/or social studies classes. Last year I helped a student who was struggling to get Bs get a 100 on her essay for English. I'm currently working with a PhD student to support him with research for...See Divya's full profile

Hello! My name is Shelby. I hold a B.A. in English (cum laude) from Barnard College, Columbia University and a Master's in Literacy and Childhood Education from Bank Street Graduate School of Education. I'm licensed in Illinois as both an elementary educator and a Reading Teacher (PK–12). I have taught...See Shelby'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

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 earned a Master's degree in Literature and Rhetoric with a perfect 4.0 and achieved secondary teacher certification in English. I taught high school English classes at all four grades and both regular and honors levels. I have been teaching college composition, which includes a reading and literary...See Angela's full profile

Hello!! I am a native English speaker who also speaks Italian and conversational Spanish. The languages of our house are both Italian and English, as our family's native language is Italian. I learned Spanish growing up with a good friend whose parents were Guatemalan immigrants. I therefore feel very...See Nicole'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

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

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

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

Certified English Teacher, AP English Language and Literature, 12 years experience, BA Education/English from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, M. Ed. Education/Reading and Literacy Benedictine University, Lisle, ILSee Rebecca's full profile

ACT English tutor with collegepco.org. Professionally written on contract for numerous outlets.See Samuel's full profile

As a double degree graduate of the University of Rochester and the Eastman School of Music with decades of teaching experience ranging from secondary through the collegiate levels in math and music, tutoring need not be a measure of last resort to merely achieve a passing grade but, even if it is, I will help raise the...See Farobag's full profile

I have extensive experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and In-Design. I have taught all these programs at the college level and have two degrees in art. As well as help with software, I can give you advice on color theory and selection, choosing the best fonts and give you ideas based on art history....See David's full profile

I have been teaching English skills to students who have deficits in this subject. I help the student to understand the parts of speech, sentence structure and hands on skills. I have also passed the exam that allows me to be approved to tutor this subject. I have also had the experience of tutoring students who...See Illona's full profile