The Best Literature Tutors in Darien, IL

Near Darien, IL

Knowledgeable, experienced tutor of Latin and Classical Greek

I am a Latin and classical Greek teacher and tutor and have been so since 1997. I studied Latin and Greek, in school (BA, MA, MA) and I want to impart my knowledge and experience in these subjects to anyone interested. I seek anyone who is interested in learning these languages, but I am particularly interested in... See Michel's full profile

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Passionate Social Science Educator- College and High School

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

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Writer, Philosopher, Mathematician, Data Scientist, Polyglot

I love to help people unlock their potential. 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... See Sean's full profile

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College Professor & Writing Center Director: 20+ Years Experience

Nice to meet you!  I'm Dr. S.  I’m a tenured college professor with over twenty years of experience teaching writing and literature, and I serve as the Director of the Writing Center at Trinity Christian College. Before entering higher education, I taught high school English for six years, and college... See Erick's full profile

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Certified English Teacher, AP English Literature and Comp Teacher

I am a certified English Teacher. I have taught AP English Literature and Composition for 5 years. I have worked with students in all levels of high school, teaching many novels throughout my career. See Rebecca's full profile

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MS in Teaching with 7 Years Experience Teaching Reading & Writing

I have a bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies and a Master's in the Art of Teaching so reading and writing is my specialty. I am particularly adept at looking for flow, cohesion and formulation of ideas. I particularly love literature and reading I am familiar with the MLA and can assist a... See Heather's full profile

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DOD, CDC, and UN report writer who loves teaching writing! (GO BLUE!)

Hi! I’m Divya. I work as a public health consultant on contracts with UN agencies, CDC, the DOD, and other smaller organizations. I have a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Illinois and a Master of Public Health from the University of Michigan (GO BLUE!). Writing has been an instrumental component... See Divya's full profile

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English Teacher Who Can Do Math! I Make Test Prep Fun.

I taught high school English classes for three years and have been teaching college composition, which includes a reading and literary analysis component, for six years. I am particularly interested in poetry, American literature, and the relationship of film and literature. See Angela's full profile

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Julie R - English tutor with special emphasis on teaching writing

I have been teaching AP Literature for 20 years and have experience teaching the curriculum to a wide range of learning styles and ability levels. I also read/score for the exam in early June. I have been a Reader for the College board for 9 years as well. My student pass rate sits at 87-88%. I hope to... See Julie's full profile

Enthusiastic Literature Tutor Looking to Draw You Into the Story

This technique led me to a 5 on the AP Literature and Composition exam when I was in 10th grade, and has led most of my students to 4s and 5s as well! You are welcome to use Instant Book for help with AP Literature or a text we’ve... See Dana's full profile

Harvard Grad, Literature Lover, Reading Comprehension & Writing Coach

I have always loved the power of words. Are you working on reading literature or writing it, on comprehending books, or on applying to college? I became a lawyer in part because precise wording can change lives. As an instructor and coach,... See Valerie's full profile

AP English Lit & Lang Specialist | Former English Dept Chair

Holding a degree in English Literature with a distinct specialization in Literary Criticism, I bring expert-level text analysis to my students. As a former English department chair, I have taught and supervised English Language and... See Adam's full profile

BA, MA, and PhD in Literature with 15 Years as Teacher and Editor

I have three degrees in Literature: a BA in English Literature, an MA in Eastern Classical Literature, and a PhD in Literature. I've taught several distance-learning high school classes on literature for... See Stephen's full profile

Award-winning PhD Educator: Writing, Lit, SAT/ACT, College Admissions

Plus, I taught the following high school English classes at a High School during my eight-year teaching career: -AP Language and Composition (11th-12th Grades) -AP Literature and Composition (11th-12th Grades) -Honors English 10 (10th... See Phillip's full profile

Top Yale Grad; Seasoned Teacher of Writing & Literature

At Yale and Tufts, I studied literature under Mark Wollaeger, Thomas Greene, Kevin Dunn, and the poet Henri Cole. An avid reader and lover of literature, I’ve taught English at leading schools in the US and UK. I'm a kind and... See Jonathan's full profile

PhD Literature Tutor — British, American & World Lit, All Levels

I hold a PhD in English Language and Literature from UNC-Chapel Hill, where I studied literary history from antiquity through the modern period across multiple languages and traditions. I have taught literature courses at the college... See Steven's full profile

English major and writer

I received a bachelor's degree in English from Fordham University, then got my master's in creative writing from Columbia. I've studied literature extensively over the course of my education, and have experience working as a... See Dane's full profile

Experienced Literature Tutor

I am a literature tutor with deep experience guiding students through classic and modern texts, helping them understand theme, character development, symbolism, and authorial intent. I specialize in close reading, textual evidence, and... See Wendy's full profile

Former High School English Teacher with M.A. in Professional Writing

I specialize in literary analysis, essay writing, and rhetorical strategies for AP Literature, AP Language, and advanced English courses. As a former high school English teacher and the founder of the literary publishing company Black... See Colleen Marie's full profile

LSAT, Law School Admissions, Essay Writing, Literature, Proofreading

I have a BA in English Literature as well as a Juris Doctorate. See Amanda's full profile

Meticulous, Knowledgable, Upbeat Literature & English Teacher w/ MFA

The ability to critically read literature is fundamental to success for everyone from middle school through advanced learners. I bring a broad knowledge of the literature taught in middle school, high school, and college to my... See Brandy's full profile

Yale alumnus who specializes in AP, ACT, SAT, SSAT, and Writing

I have an M.A. in Literature and have published criticism (lately, in a 2019 collection regarding John O'Brien, author of "Leaving Las Vegas" entitled "Cafe Abyss"). I have a B.A. in English from Yale and AP... See Patrick's full profile

Freelance Writer & Editor with BA in English & 15+ Years of Experience

I am a freelance writer specializing in content writing, editing, and proofreading. I have degrees in English, Russian, and Russian Literature with minors in French and History. I love to bring my expertise in language, reading, and writing... See GiGi's full profile

Literary Studies Expert

While pursuing my Master's Degree in English, I focused on 20th Century American Fiction and minored in Comparative Ethnic and Postcolonial Studies. I taught short fiction in my classes at Indiana University, published a literary analysis essay in... See Ashley's full profile

AP Lit Exam Prep, All Literary Analysis Writing

Nearly every year, my students beat the national pass rates in AP® English Literature by 48%. My experiences as both a high school AP Literature English teacher and a college-level tutor has equipped me with effective strategies... See Marianne's full profile