The Best English Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

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

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

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:...See Paulla's full profile

I had English literature and journalism majors in college. I have a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia university in NYC. I have worked as a reporter for several decades, including seven years at TIME magazine and spent many years working as a freelance writer, editor, copy editor and proofreader.See Linda's full profile

Norbert School in the Chicago area, in addition to serving as a beginning and intermediate Latin instructor at UMass during my masters program. While I love helping students with any language-related subject (in fact, I truly enjoy analyzing English grammar!), I am most passionate about teaching Latin. I find it...See Amelia's full profile

I have been teaching for twenty-three years at every level — elementary, middle, high school, and college. I have taught literature, writing, Latin, and history.See Michel'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

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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

Professional counselor committed to helping mental health professionals overcome roadblocks to passing their licensure exam. More than just a tutor, I operate as a coach and mentor. I understand that critical thinking and content expertise are vital, but so is fostering confidence and resilience in my students. My...See Nadia'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

I have a strong grasp of the English language in issues related to grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. I also continue to learn new languages so I can further see how they compare to English.See Michael's full profile

With more than 11 years of experience across public schools, private platforms, and major learning centers, I provide patient, effective tutoring tailored to each student’s needs. As a Northwestern University graduate with a BA in English and Essay Writing, along with a teaching certification and degree from...See Peter'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 happy to help with biology, lab reports, essays, AP papers, scientific writing, presentations, and posters. For example, I helped a high school student structure and refine their AP English paper, and they passed, earning college credit while building confidence and academic writing skills. My tutoring...See Nicole'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

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

B.A in English Literature at Washington University in St. Louis with a Creative Writing concentration. 3 years of freelance AP tutoring experience. See Cole'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

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and have experience with academic writing, reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary. I help students improve sentence structure, organization, clarity, punctuation, and overall communication skills. I can assist with essays, school assignments, proofreading, reading...See Ayaan's full profile

I am a patient, adaptive English teacher who meets students where they are and builds learning through trust and collaboration. I focus on understanding how each student thinks and helping them develop confident, flexible thinking habits. My approach supports students who struggle with traditional classrooms,...See Anthony's full profile

As a teacher of mathematics and science for twenty years, tutoring has helped me to keep grounded in what I really enjoy, teaching. I have tutored K-8 math and science, from PreAlgebra to Calculus, Chemistry and Physics. I am uniquely qualified for ACT/SAT college entrance exam prep and work for a popular tutoring...See Gabriel'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

If you’re looking for someone who can explain complex material in plain English, strengthen writing fast, and bring structure to a busy semester, I am the standout option! As a full-time Academic Coach and lifelong learner, I leverage unique intellectual range across the humanities, social sciences, and...See Nicholas's full profile

I started tutoring in high school soon after I began preparing for the ACT, on which I received exceptional scores on both the reading and writing sections. My experience consists of familiarizing children as young as eight years old, particularly those from immigrant families, with the English language. I have...See Stefania's full profile