The Best English Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

M.A in Communications. M.A in Political Science. -Tutor students in English and Spanish for over 15 years -Wrote various news articles in Chicago -Translated many published news articles from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English. -Gave lectures in English and Spanish for over 15...See LAURA's full profile

I excelled at english in high school and consistently got A's in my AP english classes. I also took a special college level course at the University of Chicago in 2022 and learned how to advance my writing. I've been helping my friends with their writing and peer tutored many people with their...See Lincoln's full profile

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 and Philosophy, I have proficiencies...See Sean's full profile

Regarding K-6 teaching, I am state certified for 6 - 12 English and K-12 substitute teaching. At Northeastern, I student taught English at a private Chicago Catholic school at the 5th grade level; and I student taught Math and Social Science at the 5th grade level at the APMA school in Chicago. (Albany Park...See Peter'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...See Linda's full profile

I’m an English major and certified special education teacher with years of experience helping students strengthen their writing. I’ve worked with elementary through high school students on essays, grammar, and overall writing confidence. My approach blends clear instruction with practical strategies, meeting...See Daniel's full profile

I'm a native English speaker with over seven years of experience teaching English to hundreds of non-native speakers of all ages. As a private tutor, I was consistently ranked as one of the top three English tutors for a popular Japanese tutoring company, and was featured on a national Japanese...See Chris'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

In addition, my former business employed many non-English speaking men and women. I am a stickler for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation, and I feel that I have had sufficient experience conversing in English with non-native English speakers.See Gail'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

I have tutored students in all elementary classes - focusing on Reading, Writing, Spanish and Mathematics for over 12 years. I have studied phonics in both Spanish and English to better understand and teach each language.See NelliRose's full profile

I’ve taught and given workshops at the University of Chicago, Oberlin, and Columbia College, among others, and I love working one-on-one to help you strengthen your voice & write with impact. Subjects I tutor: Essay Writing & English – structure, argumentation, grammar, and clarity Creative...See Izidora's full profile

Since high school, I have had the pleasure of tutoring high school students preparing for the ACT exam (all sections) and schoolwork in English, reading, math (algebra, pre calculus, geometry, trigonometry) and science (biology and chemistry). I recently tutored adult basic education and English as a Second...See Michelle's full profile

I am a native speaker and writer of Mexican descent. I have spoken, read, and written in Spanish since I was a child, and I am just as proficient in Spanish as I am in English. I have also taken Honors Spanish I - IV in high school and received A+'s in those courses. I have also taken AP Spanish Language...See Giovanni's full profile

I am up-to-date on the changes that were made to the CPA exam so I can assist with an approach to the new structure. Other subjects I can help with include writing, English, Spanish (minored at Loyola, lived in Mexico), and proofreading/editing. I have assisted students from the following schools in...See Chris's full profile

I have four years' experience on the faculty of Brown University and Phillips Academy, Andover. I am expert in the teaching of Math, science, Latin, French, Greek, History, English, as well as GMAT, SAT, GRE, and ACT. Also, I was a tutor for a large wealthy family in California for five years. I am all but...See Samuel's full profile

Nothing pleases me more than teaching English to both native and non-native speakers, and watching them make progress in leaps and bounds. Since grammar and spelling are often left by the wayside in our schools, I am more than happy to fill in the gaps for my students. I have taught English as a Second...See Deborah's full profile

I have taught four kids from the ages of 6-10 in elementary school in math and English. I have read certain books with them and helped them with understanding the main idea, setting, mood, etc. In math, I have taught them fractions, decimals, etc. See Ekta's full profile

I hold a Master of Science in Health Communication and a Bachelor's degree in English with a minor in Fine Arts. During my undergraduate studies, I completed all coursework and practicum requirements for secondary education, which gave me the chance to work directly with middle and high school students. I...See Jessica's full profile

I have taught English for grades 9 and 10 and have tutored both struggling students and students preparing for the AP English exam. I have designed high school English assessments and worked on projects preparing for the ELA Common Core Assessments. See Erin's full profile

I teach all aspects of English, including critical reading, persuasive writing, comparative literature, public speaking, specializing with ACT/SAT/AP and other test strategies. I've taught and lectured at universities, schools and with individuals around Chicagoland as well as in the Bay Area. I...See Karin's full profile

My love of writing blossomed as a student at Phillips Exeter Academy where I honed the art of the personal narrative. In an English class at Exeter, all of the intensive focus in writing was aimed at the personal narrative. After finding my voice as a writer, I went on to have many of my pieces published in...See Anna's full profile

I am originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil and learned English when I moved to the United States when I was in Middle School. I am passionate about helping others learn English and improve their reading and writing skills. I have had a lot of experience with tutoring, specifically English and ESL! I...See Camila's full profile

I have presented research papers at three major sociological annual meetings, including those of the American Sociological Association and the International Sociological Association. In high school, I earned an A on my IB Extended Essay in English. In addition, I was successful in several writing and persuasive...See Eve's full profile

...Writing Interventionist using Lucy Calkins Writers' Workshop Model -Writing Interventionist using Step Up to Writing -English Language Learner Resource Teacher _English and Language Arts Co-Teacher...See Jocelyn's full profile