The Best ESL/ESOL 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

Hello! My name is Gail Katz. I have been involved in education most of my adult life. I began my teaching career as a full-time 5th-grade teacher. I was responsible for assessing each student's math level and placement, as well as teaching reading and social studies. Since having my own classroom and raising my own...See Gail'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

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

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

Asian-American, fluent in Japanese. M.Ed. in Japanese language education at DePaul University, Chicago. Passed N1 of JLPT two times (2005 and 2013). Worked as translator in Tokyo for Japanese banks in the 2000s and 2010s. Afterwards I became a Japanese teacher and tutor for high school, university, and adult students...See Clara's full profile

Hello! My name is Nicole and I am currently a fourth year medical student. I graduated from Boston University in 2020 with a degree in neuroscience and cum laude honors. In medical school and undergrad, I have tutored students privately and in group settings, as well as taught discussion sections as a student teaching...See Nicole'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 am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and Global Health at Northwestern University, where I have consistently been recognized on the Dean’s List every quarter. My strong academic background, combined with my selection for competitive research fellowships, reflects my commitment to both scientific...See Nandhini'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 an educator of English as well as Spanish and Latin dance. I have my masters in Secondary education with certificates in ESL, Bilingual, and middle grades education. My studies and 12+ years of experience teaching English internationally and in the Chicagoland area and suburbs have provided me with invaluable...See Jocelyn'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

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

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 nearly 3000 students improve their scores on these exams. I...See Jason'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

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

Hi, I’m Chris! I graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.A. in Japanese Literature, and obtained my M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language from Saint Cloud State University. I scored 100% on the Illinois Japanese Language Proficiency Test, which covers reading, writing, and speaking. As a...See Chris's full profile

I mostly work with students now on the ACT & SAT. For the ACT, we will go over content that you must know for English & Math. For ex, there are specific reasons when to use a comma. Most likely, you were never taught that. In order to improve your score on the English section, you must learn and study that...See Michael's full profile

Hello! I am a registered nurse (RN) of 26 years. I’ve also been tutoring nursing and NCLEX students for the past 16 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

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

With a passion for sharing knowledge and guiding individuals to achieve their goals, I have taught countless subjects in STEM, test prep, and college applications for the past 16 years. From middle school students to adults, I create individualized plans for clients to progress quickly through their needs! I graduated...See Alexander'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 am a medical student at the Tulane University School of Medicine and have over eight years of experience in tutoring subjects including science, writing, math, college test prep, and proofreading. My teaching style focuses on setting personal goals for each student and steadily raising the bar. I am always open to...See Deeya's full profile

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