The Best English Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

I have been teaching English since 1970 and have taught at the elementary, high school, and college levels. I just retired after 27 years of teaching ESL, Reading, Composition and Literature at a local junior college. I am a firm believer in forming a friendly and courteous relationship with the student in... read more

I also received perfect scores on the SAT Math Subject Test, the Math section of the SAT, and the Math section of the ACT. I received scores in the 99th percentile for the ACT English exam and the SAT Writing and Language Test. There are some common strategies and tips that can increase your score on both of... read more

I hope to expand my teaching abilities through practice of differentiating teaching approaches. I enjoy expanding my knowledge as well as the knowledge of those I tutor. I can assist students of a variety of ages and levels with any of their English study needs. In our first meeting, I will first take a moment... read more

Business English Teaching certificate, MFA in Writing read more

Hello everyone! I have been an educator for over 10 years, mostly teaching English Language Arts. I have taught in Chicago, out of the country (Costa Rica), and currently I teach in Round Lake. I have tutored and worked with students of all ages- ranging from 9 years old to 50 years old. In the classroom, I have... read more

I teach college English composition with a focus on grammar and reading. I cover grammar mechanics and common errors in writing. When I put on my tutoring hat, I assist students with identifying comma splices and awkward sentences in their papers. read more

English is a spoken and written language and a subject course. While there are many dialects and "slang" expressions, I believe there's no substitute for learning to speak and write this language correctly. English is a difficult language for some to learn if they are an ESL student.... read more

Attended Andrews University - Berrien Springs, MI 9/1985 - 1/1988 Major: English, Minor: Communications, Focus: Teaching Graduated University of Phoenix AA in Elementary Education Focus: English & Literature May 2010 Graduated University of Phoenix BS in Elementary Education Focus:... read more

I am an experienced elementary teacher, ESL certified, with 9 years of classroom experience. In addition to classroom teaching, I have tutored primary-aged students (K-2) for 7+ years. Particularly during this challenging time of COVID, your child can greatly benefit from receiving 1 on 1 support. I have a deep passion... read more

Since high school, I have always been involved in writing and editing. In college, I tutored fellow students in English composition. In my career, I have routinely documented project work. For five years, I specialized as a Technical Writer/Editor. After that, I taught English as a foreign language... read more