The Best ESL/ESOL Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

I completed my master's in Elementary Education in June 2019 and have my Elementary teaching certification, as well as an ESL and Bilingual Spanish endorsement. I currently work as a 4th grade dual language teacher, but also have experience teaching and tutoring all grades from kindergarten-3rd (both in-person and...See Samantha's full profile

I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with degrees in Spanish Literature and Environmental Studies. I also recently obtained a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate. I am a big linguistics nerd, and I love to hear about student's home languages and cultures. I believe that...See Lirie's full profile

I hold a Ph.D. in Romance Linguistics from Univ. of California Berkeley, an Advanced Certificate in Foreign Language Teaching from NYU, an MA in Teaching English and French from McGill University, and a BA in Linguistics from Université de Montréal, Canada. For the past 16 years I directed and co-directed the Spanish...See Janet's full profile

My name is Cindy! I have a Bachelor's degree in French and Psychology and a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I have experience tutoring both ESL and French for college-age students in a one-on-one setting. I worked for 2 years in a Japanese high school, teaching conversational English, English writing, and...See Cynthia's full profile

Hello! I am a registered nurse (RN) of 23 years. I’ve also been tutoring nursing and NCLEX students for the past 13 years. I have helped students at all levels, including LPN up to NP students, as well as paramedic students. My background is in critical care (ICU), as well as pre and post-op (PACU). I also currently...See Nicole's full profile

Hi! My name is Camila and I am currently a graduate student at Northwestern University, getting my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have recently graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology with a minor in Linguistics. I am originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil and...See Camila'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

Do you need to prepare for the SAT English portion? Need effective Reading strategies? Vocabulary and Grammar instruction required? I am a patient, knowledgeable tutor. A certified teacher, I am registered in the state of Illinois. I have an endorsement in ESL and Hindi. I tutor Reading, Writing, Elementary Math,...See Chhavi'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

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

I lived in Florence, Italy for twenty-five years, and am completely fluent in Italian. I have taught Italian language and culture for a total of ten years in two public school districts, as well as privately (as an online and in-person tutor) for twenty years. I am a certified teacher in Illinois and possess a Master...See Deborah's full profile

...meanings and origins and homographs--words spelled the same but have different pronunciations and meanings, are three of the main areas that could cause an ESL or ESOL student much confusion. I think it is best to begin by determining what level (if any) the student has in the English language. Perhaps he/she can speak ...See Sally's full profile

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

I've worked with youth and teens almost every year since graduating high school. I've worked for different youth center organizations in Utah, Hawaii, Oregon, and California where I’m originally from. I’m currrntly working full time as a youth mental health therapist. Basically I love working around youth...See Abraham'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

After I graduated from a U.S. high school, I moved to Guatemala to study Spanish and teach English. Before the big move, I had been an after-school tutor for high school and middle school students. Now that teaching has become my primary responsibility, my relationship with teaching has changed. No longer just a job,...See Maia'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

Nice to meet you! Tutoring is a lifelong passion of mine, and I can't wait to help you on your learning journey. A little about me: I have a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Writing from Illinois State University. I also have my certification in TEFL/TESOL (teaching English as a foreign language). I have been...See Audrey's full profile

Hello! My name is Gail Katz, and I taught school for many years before becoming a full-time substitute and private tutor. My years of substituting are equivalent to approximately 6 full years of teaching experience. I have substituted most grade levels, as well as most subject areas. Since I have experience...See Gail'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

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've worked as a full-time, professional tutor for the last 20 years. In the field of test prep, my areas of specialty include GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams in U.S. History, European History, World History, Human Geography, and Language. I have helped 2000 to 3000 students improve their scores on these exams. I...See Jason's full profile

Hi! I've been a language and writing instructor at the City Colleges of Chicago for 31 years, helping students build their craft as writers and prepare undergraduate and graduate school application essays that highlight their strengths, passions and creativity. I've tutored a variety of students from undergraduates to...See Jeff'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

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