The Best ACT English Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

After tutoring my own four children and many of their friends in preparation for the ACT English test, I have begun working with other students. I know the test well and can help students improve. A college English major and professional journalist, I am patient and kind, yet able to motivate students to work hard...See Linda's full profile

Name a math topic, I've probably taught it! Over the last seven years, I have had the opportunity to educate Chicago's youth. My experience has taught me the importance of building strong mathematical foundations within my students. I have developed my skills as an educator by working at multiple Chicago Public High...See Michael's full profile

Quick Summary: I am a full-time tutor based in Chicago with 15 years experience in boosting students' scores for the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and GRE. A high test-score is a vital part of a strong application to college or graduate school. No matter what kind of student you are, I will help you achieve the best results possible....See Stephen's full profile

I can help you come to grips with challenges in physics, chemistry, math and related subjects (see list of subjects). I am available to tutor students at all levels, up to and including grad. school. I have experience tutoring elementary and high school, ACT, SAT, college, MCAT, and graduate school. Whether you are...See Richard's full profile

I am a professional tutor with over 25 years of experience. I have tutored most subjects and have always delivered outstanding results. My students have improved their grades by 2-3 letter grades within 3-4 sessions on average. I have an excellent track record with references to support it with referrals from...See Sabeeha's full profile

I love standardized tests and have scored perfectly on the English ACT section. I strive to impart a comprehensive understanding of each rule pertaining to every category of ACT English questions to my students.See Matthew'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

Hello! My name is Morph, and I take pride in being a caregiver, tutor, teacher and mentor with a passion for spontaneous problem solving. I structure learning as a collaboration that should foster laughter and creativity. Compassion is what drives me, and a love of kindness compels me to prioritize the child above all...See Morph's full profile

I have a BA in Spanish, an MA in Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse, and an undergrad degree in general science, including coursework in Calculus, Physics, and Chemistry. I can tutor all of these subjects through at least a high school level. I have over 15 years of teaching and tutoring students with a wide spectrum of...See Andrea's full profile

I have taught English in a variety of school settings from urban to rural and have designed workshops for students regarding poetics and literature. Aside from English, I am a certified second degree black belt with fifteen years of experience in Hapkido. Through this lifestyle, I have been an instructor long before I...See Kenny's full profile

Hello world, my name's Brendan! I've worked as a teacher in many different settings. I love working with students and enjoy tackling unusual and difficult problems. I have a wide range of experience as an educator, and I've worked with students of many different ages, backgrounds, and ability levels. I have a no-drama,...See Brendan's full profile

I'm Giovanni (you can call me Gio for short)! I graduated summa cum laude from Warren Township High School and I'm currently a senior at Vanderbilt University working towards two Bachelor's Degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. I have always approached tutoring and teaching the same way since the...See Giovanni's full profile

I am a highly experienced tutor (15 years experience) and high school teacher (7 years experience) and former college instructor with a Master's degree in Mathematics from Cambridge University (UK, 2014) as well as a BA in English (Indiana University). I personally obtained ****perfect scores**** on the ACT composite,...See John's full profile

I have a degree in Psychology from Northwestern University and a background in journalism and literature. Furthermore, I scored a perfect 36 on the ACT English section, so I have what it takes to help you increase your ACT English score. I have been helping students do just that for nearly a decade.See Wesley'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

Hi! I am Vanessa: A seasoned educator who graduated from Illinois State University with my degree in Social Science Secondary Education. In addition to that, I also earned my masters degree in International Education through Framingham State University. Throughout the last decade, my experiences have plotted me...See Vanessa's full profile

I also have over a year of experience tutoring for a private tutoring company that specialized in preparing students for the ACT and SAT. As a result, I know the skills assessed most often on the ACT English section and the strategies that help students achieve a higher score.See Robin's full profile

I've been tutoring professionally for 14 years. From 2012 to 2022, I owned a tutoring center, Superior Test Prep, that was named one of the top 10 in the Chicago area by Expertise.com. While there, I trained tutors in ACT/SAT techniques, taught group classes, and worked 1 to 1 with our students. My job was to be an...See Nick's full profile

I work full-time as an mechatronics and systems integration engineer for a digital manufacturing research company in the Chicago area. I hold a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University (ISU) and an undergraduate Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University (NIU) in Mechanical...See John's full profile

I am a current industrial engineering student at Northwestern University (ranked 9th in the US by US News and in the top 30 universities worldwide by most rankings). I scored 1590/1600 on the SAT (a score above 1550 is typically in the top 1% of test-takers), a 1500/1520 on the PSAT (a preliminary version of the SAT for...See Oliver's full profile

My love of teaching and helping others succeed comes from my life long love of school and learning. I enjoy helping students learn and realize their potential. I started tutoring as a 10th grade high school student as part of service learning for the National Honor Society and I have been doing it ever since. Since high...See Michelle's full profile

Hello, my name is Catherine! I graduated Cum Laude with Honors from Northwestern University as a Biomedical Engineering major and am currently in my last year of medical school at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. I have tutored several high school and middle school students in math, English, and...See Catherine's full profile

I scored in the 99th percentile in both the ACT Reading and English sections. Act Reading: 35 ; ACT English: 33). See Eric's full profile

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 in English...See Sean's full profile

Hi, my name is Daniel. I have a master's degree in education and have been a certified special education teacher working in the Chicagoland area for 13 years. As a distinguished special education teacher, I have worked with a wide range of students in various settings. I am a certified Orton Gillingham tutor and am...See Daniel's full profile