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'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

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

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 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

Hi, I'm Aneesha! I graduated from Northwestern University in 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Business Institutions. Currently, I work in investment banking, with multiple years of experience at a top 5 bulge bracket bank where I gained extensive experience across a wide range of transactions. Having...See Aneesha'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

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

CFP®, Mandarin/English speaking Tutor with MBA from Kelley, IU. 20+ years of experience in financial world (credit risk management and financial planning) from Discover Financial and HSBC, now a CFP® and founder of my own wealth management entity . Love teaching and helping people go through the tasks...See Gloria'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 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

I helped with all different kinds of ESL skills including essay writing, speaking, reading, comprehension, and test taking skills. I would love to help you with your English so you can achieve your goals!See Nicholas'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

My approach combines practical communication skills with targeted pronunciation coaching to support each student’s individual goals. If you’re interested in improving your accent or overall English fluency, I’d be happy to help. Please feel free to reach out and schedule a lesson! See Deeya's full profile

Hello!! I am a native English speaker who also speaks Italian and conversational Spanish. The languages of our house are both Italian and English, as our family's native language is Italian. I learned Spanish growing up with a good friend whose parents were Guatemalan immigrants. I therefore feel very...See Nicole'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 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 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 spent four years learning the best-practices in tutoring pedagogy while working at my college’s writing center. I specialized in helping students conduct research and write essays in the subjects of literature, history, philosophy, and religious studies. I also coached applicants as they wrote essays for grad school,...See Andrea's full profile

During my time as a high school teacher, I also mentored multiple groups of students in their college journey. Our duties as college counselors included helping students develop successful study skills, edit and proofread their college applications, and help students navigate the college application process. This...See Ashwinee'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 taught English at the high school level. The curriculum of the courses I taught included units on public speaking. Also, I have been teaching since 1997 and have much experience in addressing audiences.See Michel'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

I feel uniquely qualified to tutor young learners in writing and adjacent fields, thanks to my experience writing books for young adults, as well as the writing workshops I've given over the past ten years. Among my novels for children and young adults are Let's Get Lost (a YALSA Teens' Top Ten Nominee), Never Always...See ADI's full profile

As a graduate of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, I bring a strong foundation in business and operations to my tutoring practice. My MBA coursework focused on strategy, operations management, and leadership, which has given me both theoretical knowledge and practical insights into solving complex...See Elisa's full profile