The Best ACT English Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

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

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

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 writing tutor with over 19 years of experience. I also have tutored subjects in chemistry and science, however, my tutoring and coaching practice has moved to exclusively offering writing tutoring and teen motivation coaching based on demand. I have a year of specialized special education work experience in...See Jennifer's full profile

Hello! I am currently a fourth-year medical student at Rush Medical College, with a strong background in science and a passion for teaching. Prior to medical school, I completed my undergraduate studies with a focus in biology and public health, and I also served as a Teaching Fellow at the Yale School of Public Health,...See Thomas'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

Hello, my name is Mia! I am a computational neuroscience PhD student at the University of Chicago, where I study songbird brains. Before graduate school, I graduated from Emory University with a Bachelors in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology, as well as from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelors in...See Mia'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

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

Me as a Teacher I welcome everyone to join me in learning the English, French, Russian, and Romanian languages. Learning languages can be a difficult, yet rewarding journey, and I hold empathy and patience as key attributes to a successful teacher. My passion for learning languages and helping others communicate with...See Sabrina's full profile

I have been teaching and tutoring for 12 years. While I like being in the classroom, I really prefer the one-on-one or small group environment. I have taught French, English, AP prep, and SAT/ACT/CAHSEE prep. Writing is my favorite subject to tutor and I think it is such a crucial form of expression. I lived and studied...See Erin'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

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 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

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

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

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

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

After a break from afterschool tutoring to raise my child, I am excited to return to Wyzant. I am a 2005 graduate of Roosevelt University (Education, Mathematics minor). I am also finishing a master’s in LBS1 Special Education. This August I began my 17th year in the classroom as a math and science teacher,...See Ken'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

ACT English is a test for high school students looking to apply for college. I am qualified and experienced in training my students for all aspects of it- selecting the correct choices, reading, organizing, strategy,using correct grammar, punctuation, etc. Deciphering the meanings of words from contextual clues,...See Chhavi's full profile

Hello! I'm Cade, and I'm thrilled to be considered as a possible tutor. Education and helping students achieve their academic goals across various settings and demographics is a deep passion of mine. With over 500 hours of tutoring experience, I've had the pleasure of working with students on SAT/ACT, MCAT, and...See Cade'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

Welcome and well met - and thank you for reading my bio. I'm not just a person who loves teaching. It's literally WHO I AM. I have 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...See Paulla's full profile