The Best English Tutors in Darien, IL

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 hold a MA in English and I have taught high school and college English for over 15 years. I am an Illinois Board of Education certified teacher. For several years, I taught at the College of DuPage's Center for Independent Learning, where I refined a student-centered, one-on-on teaching approach.See James's full profile

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 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

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

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

I have tutored students in all elementary classes - focusing on Reading, Writing, Spanish and Mathematics for over 12 years. I have studied phonics in both Spanish and English to better understand and teach each language.See NelliRose'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 am a certified educator and have taught English for 4 years to students from around the world, including Europe, South America, and Mexico. See BJ's full profile

I scored 10/12 on ACT writing. Have taken Honors Freshman English 1 and received A+ (96%) both semesters, Honors English 2 (A+ (94) both semesters), AP English 3 (A+ (93) both semesters), and AP English 4 Literature & Composition (A+ (94) both semesters) and scored a 4 on the AP...See Diya'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

I have over 25 years of teaching and tutoring experience and have served several students, which includes tutoring students in two Naperville school districts, with great success. I have a special talent for encouraging students who need extra help in English grammar and language comprehension. See Johnny'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

My ACT English tutoring plan helps students develop a strong skill set to master the three parts of the English exam: Grammar, usage, and rhetoric, Reading, and Writing. I individualize the plan to meet each student’s goal for the ACT--whether it’s to improve grammar and usage, reading, writing, or all...See Marianne'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

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 been singing since I was 4 years old, and while growing up, I also discovered my interest in business. Coming to the top-ranked Kelley School of Business and Hutton Honors College at Indiana University, I got the opportunity to combine my two passions. I am majoring in Marketing with a co-major in Business...See Gowri's full profile

I have taught English at the high school level. The curriculum of the courses I taught included units on public speaking. Also, I have been teaching since 1997 and have much experience in addressing audiences.See Michel's full profile

Since high school, I have had the pleasure of tutoring high school students preparing for the ACT exam (all sections) and schoolwork in English, reading, math (algebra, pre calculus, geometry, trigonometry) and science (biology and chemistry). I recently tutored adult basic education and English as a Second...See Michelle's full profile

I hold a PhD and Master’s degree in Human Services with a specialization in Advanced Research, as well as a certification in Emotional Intelligence. My educational background has provided me with strong expertise in academic writing and critical analysis, making me well-equipped to assist students in strengthening...See Michele'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

As both of my undergraduate degrees are in the Humanities, I wrote constantly in college. I earned high achievement awards for both of my degrees and was asked to work as a writing advisor. I also took Honors English all throughout high school so I understand very well what is expected at that level and how to...See Marie's full profile

I tutored students who want to learn English so that they could get better jobs. Since that time, I have worked in various capacities teaching English. I have continued to work as an English tutor for an international company in the USA whose employees, are from all over the world. It is their...See Sharon'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