The Best ACT English Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

I’m currently a third-year medical student and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts. My academic journey has been grounded in a strong math foundation. In high school, I graduated with a 4.9 GPA while taking all accelerated and honors-level courses. I earned 5’s on the majority of my AP exams, including a 5 on...See Shannon's full profile

Three years of freelance tutoring experience for the ACT English and ACT Reading sections. Personally scored 36 on these sections of the exam.See Cole's full profile

My proven ACT prep program has helped countless students significantly boost their scores. Whether you're aiming for a perfect score or want to overcome challenges in a particular section, I can equip you with the knowledge and strategies to succeed. Let's get you ready to ace the ACT!See Max'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

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

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

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

For almost a decade, I have worked with several dozens of students who have consistently seen significant score improvements across all sections. My unique strategic approach to tutoring continues to help students target exactly what they need to know to get their best score.See Eve'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 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

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 have a strong command of the grammar, punctuation, rhetoric, and editing skills tested on the ACT English section, demonstrated through my own high performance on standardized tests and extensive academic writing experience. As a student at Northeastern University with a background in public health research and...See Avery's full profile

I help students improve ACT English scores by focusing primarily on grammar rules and question patterns. You'll learn to identify what type of question you're answering quickly to improve test speed and accuracy! My approach is especially effective for students aiming to raise their scores efficiently....See Kilando's full profile

As a Northwestern University Neuroscience and Global Health student, I bring both academic excellence and a proven track record of results to ACT English tutoring. I have helped students raise their ACT English scores by more than 20 points through personalized strategies that focus on grammar mastery,...See Nandhini'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

With more than 11 years of experience across public schools, private platforms, and major learning centers, I provide patient, effective tutoring tailored to each student’s needs. As a Northwestern University graduate with a BA in English and Essay Writing, along with a teaching certification and degree from...See Peter'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

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

My name is Ms. Emma, and I graduated from Cornell University in 2020 with a degree in Environmental Science, earning Cum Laude honors. Balancing academics, a social life, maintaining physical fitness, and working as a research assistant in a lab while at Cornell taught me discipline and time management. This ability to...See Emma's full profile

Welcome and well met! Thanks for reading my bio. I've been a tutor on Wyzant's platform since 2013. I'm experienced in Language Arts content, and teaching English as a Second Language is my specialty. I'm adaptable to students of all ages. My approach to tutoring is to get to know the students and then allow them to...See Paulla'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

Hi, I’m Garrett! I am a math and test preparation tutor with over 10 years of experience. I have taught one-on-one, small groups, and whole classrooms. Over the years, I have helped dozens of students achieve their goals, whether they wanted to review Algebra fundamentals, ease the transition into college math, or...See Garrett'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

We will go over comma rules (there are at least 6 you must know), semi-colons, colons, apostrophes, dashes, and hyphens. We will discuss strategies such as active voice, conciseness, word choice, vocabulary, tone, being specific, rhetoric, and other related concepts. We willl go over the structure of the English...See Michael's full profile

I've been tutoring professionally for 16 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