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Mia V. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mia V.
150/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Computational Neuroscience PhD student, engineer, MCAT

Hello, my name is Mia! I am a computational neuroscience PhD student at the University of Chicago, where I study songbird brains. Before graduate school, I graduated from Emory University with a Bachelors in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology, as well as from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelors in...

150/hour
13 hours tutoring

Hello, my name is Mia! I am a computational neuroscience PhD student at the University of Chicago, where I study songbird brains. Before graduate school, I graduated from Emory University with a Bachelors in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology, as well as from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelors in...

Peter B. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Peter B.
30/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

10 yr vet. Math/English/Writing/Vocab Tutor for 2nd - 10th students

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...

4.9 (612)
30/hour
2,698 hours tutoring

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...

Vanessa C. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Vanessa C.
100/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

A decade of engaging, creative, and globally informed content

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...

5.0 (8)
100/hour
48 hours tutoring

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...

Jason M. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason M.
60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Incredibly Expert Tutor with 20 Years of Experience

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...

4.9 (658)
60/hour
2,664 hours tutoring

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...

Karin M. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Karin M.
64/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Experienced Test Prep and English Expert

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...

5.0 (25)
64/hour
251 hours tutoring

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...

Nick L. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nick L.
100/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

ACT / SAT Expert! 15000 Hours of experience.

I've been tutoring professionally for 16 years. From 2012 to 2022, I owned a tutoring center, Superior Test Prep, that was named one of the top 10 in the Chicago area by Expertise.com. While there, I trained tutors in ACT/SAT techniques, taught group classes, and worked 1 to 1 with our students. My job was to be an...

5.0 (6)
100/hour
38 hours tutoring
Response time: 32 minutes

I've been tutoring professionally for 16 years. From 2012 to 2022, I owned a tutoring center, Superior Test Prep, that was named one of the top 10 in the Chicago area by Expertise.com. While there, I trained tutors in ACT/SAT techniques, taught group classes, and worked 1 to 1 with our students. My job was to be an...

Michael W. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael W.
70/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

SAT Writing Expert

I have a strong background in writing in the school setting along with creative writing. I can help you form essays using an agenda, thesis statements, concluding summary, etc.

4.9 (710)
70/hour
2,243 hours tutoring
Response time: 43 minutes

I have a strong background in writing in the school setting along with creative writing. I can help you form essays using an agenda, thesis statements, concluding summary, etc.

Linda W. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Linda W.
60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

SAT Writing Tutor

After tutoring my own four children and many of their friends in preparation for the SAT writing test, I have begun working with other students. I know the test well and can help students improve. I am patient and kind, yet able to motivate students to work hard and achieve their potential. I spent many years...

5.0 (216)
60/hour
847 hours tutoring

After tutoring my own four children and many of their friends in preparation for the SAT writing test, I have begun working with other students. I know the test well and can help students improve. I am patient and kind, yet able to motivate students to work hard and achieve their potential. I spent many years...

Eve B. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Eve B.
175/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Amherst Grad Specializing in ACT, SAT Prep, College Essays

Quickly increase your ACT or SAT scores with my unique and proven tutoring methods. I’m a natural top scorer on standardized tests (34 ACT composite), and I help top students get as close to perfect as possible. I also help students see significant point increases, even if their scores are lower to start. Check out...

5.0 (291)
175/hour
763 hours tutoring
Response time: 41 minutes

Quickly increase your ACT or SAT scores with my unique and proven tutoring methods. I’m a natural top scorer on standardized tests (34 ACT composite), and I help top students get as close to perfect as possible. I also help students see significant point increases, even if their scores are lower to start. Check out...

Chhavi P. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chhavi P.
55/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Study with me!Top-rated SAT/ACT, Writing, History, and Test Prep Tutor

As a Language Arts teacher specializing in teaching Reading, English and Writing Skills for the SAT, I teach my students to interpret SAT writing prompts correctly. Next, I help my students practice responses to these prompts by using appropriate sentence structure, vocabulary , transitions and organization. My...

4.9 (159)
55/hour
471 hours tutoring

As a Language Arts teacher specializing in teaching Reading, English and Writing Skills for the SAT, I teach my students to interpret SAT writing prompts correctly. Next, I help my students practice responses to these prompts by using appropriate sentence structure, vocabulary , transitions and organization. My...

Warren T. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Warren T.
65/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Georgetown Grad, 99% SAT, 95% MCAT, 94% GMAT, 5/5 on 7 AP exams

I have tutored with The Princeton Review for all subject areas of the SAT. The Writing portion of the SAT can be a little tricky at first, but once you understand the rules governing this portion, it is actually quite simple. My previous student scored a nearly perfect 790 out of 800 on the Writing Section...

4.9 (26)
65/hour
68 hours tutoring

I have tutored with The Princeton Review for all subject areas of the SAT. The Writing portion of the SAT can be a little tricky at first, but once you understand the rules governing this portion, it is actually quite simple. My previous student scored a nearly perfect 790 out of 800 on the Writing Section...

Ashwinee M. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ashwinee M.
85/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Fourth-Year Medical Student | Former High School Science Teacher

I’m a certified high school science teacher and fourth-year medical student with over 10 years of tutoring experience. My goal is to help students not only master the material but also build the study strategies and confidence to succeed independently. I’ve taught and tutored students in Biology, Chemistry,...

4.7 (26)
85/hour
84 hours tutoring

I’m a certified high school science teacher and fourth-year medical student with over 10 years of tutoring experience. My goal is to help students not only master the material but also build the study strategies and confidence to succeed independently. I’ve taught and tutored students in Biology, Chemistry,...

Stephen B. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stephen B.
295/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Experienced Test Prep/Academic Tutor with Flexible Availability

Quick Summary: I am a full-time tutor based in Chicago with 15 years experience in boosting students' scores for the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and GRE. A high test-score is a vital part of a strong application to college or graduate school. No matter what kind of student you are, I will help you achieve the best results possible....

4.9 (70)
295/hour
144 hours tutoring

Quick Summary: I am a full-time tutor based in Chicago with 15 years experience in boosting students' scores for the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and GRE. A high test-score is a vital part of a strong application to college or graduate school. No matter what kind of student you are, I will help you achieve the best results possible....

Oliver L. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Oliver L.
60/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

SAT/ACT Tutor and 99th percentile scorer

I scored a 790/800 in the SAT reading and writing section

5.0 (35)
60/hour
111 hours tutoring

I scored a 790/800 in the SAT reading and writing section

George A. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
George A.
120/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Experienced Tutor Specializing in Statistics and Math

Hi there, I'm George! I'm a PhD student studying Clinical Psychology at Vanderbilt University, and I love learning about and teaching statistics and psychological concepts. My tutoring process focuses on your experiences and goals, and I believe my role is to provide you with the tools you need to achieve success by...

5.0 (140)
120/hour
375 hours tutoring

Hi there, I'm George! I'm a PhD student studying Clinical Psychology at Vanderbilt University, and I love learning about and teaching statistics and psychological concepts. My tutoring process focuses on your experiences and goals, and I believe my role is to provide you with the tools you need to achieve success by...

Melissa A. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Melissa A.
85/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

AP High School Teacher specializing in Psychology & College Essays

Hi, I'm Melissa! I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Loyola University before I began my career as a high school teacher. I have 17 years of experience in a high school classroom, 14 of which I have taught AP Psychology. I love to help students earn college credit while learning amazing information about their own lives...

5.0 (81)
85/hour
261 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Melissa! I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Loyola University before I began my career as a high school teacher. I have 17 years of experience in a high school classroom, 14 of which I have taught AP Psychology. I love to help students earn college credit while learning amazing information about their own lives...

Kilando C. Near Des Plaines, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kilando C.
65/hour

Near Des Plaines, IL

Harvard-Educated Tutor | Algebra to Calculus | Test Prep Specialist

Hi, I'm Kilando. Your Harvard graduate tutor with 1,000+ hours of tutoring experience helping students master math and ace standardized tests! I graduated from Harvard with a double concentration in Applied Math and Psychology, and I've spent the past 8 years refining an approach that actually works. You won't just...

5.0 (9)
65/hour
29 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutes

Hi, I'm Kilando. Your Harvard graduate tutor with 1,000+ hours of tutoring experience helping students master math and ace standardized tests! I graduated from Harvard with a double concentration in Applied Math and Psychology, and I've spent the past 8 years refining an approach that actually works. You won't just...

Here are even more great SAT Writing tutors who offer online lessons.

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Lindsey K.
150/hour

Phenomenal ACT / SAT Tutor

"Phenomenal!" With my scores of 1580 SAT and 35 ACT, and with my experience guiding students and families, I am uniquely well prepared to help you reach your goals. My students' average improvement is 3x that achieved by other providers....

5.0 (167)
150/hour
1,255 hours tutoring

"Phenomenal!" With my scores of 1580 SAT and 35 ACT, and with my experience guiding students and families, I am uniquely well prepared to help you reach your goals. My students' average improvement is 3x that achieved by other providers....

Near Des Plaines, IL Tutoring
Abigail C.
275/hour

Perfect Score Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalc, Calculus & SAT Math Tutor

Ranked in the top 1% of Wyzant Tutors in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 My name is Abbey, and I would love to be your tutor. I have been tutoring for over 16 years. I am a former MIT student, and I graduated from UAlbany...

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5.0 (5266)
275/hour
17,396 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutes

Ranked in the top 1% of Wyzant Tutors in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 My name is Abbey, and I would love to be your tutor. I have been tutoring for over 16 years. I am a former MIT student, and I graduated from UAlbany...

Near Des Plaines, IL Tutoring
Hanees H.
100/hour

Experienced Guidance to Master your SAT Writing

With over 20 years of experience in SAT prep, I specialize in helping students master the Writing section with confidence and precision. I teach proven strategies for analyzing passages, understanding tone and structure, and answering questions...

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5.0 (494)
100/hour
1,794 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutes

With over 20 years of experience in SAT prep, I specialize in helping students master the Writing section with confidence and precision. I teach proven strategies for analyzing passages, understanding tone and structure, and answering questions...

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Ricky H.
160/hour

Physics & Math Tutor, Columbia Grad, 15+ Years of Experience

Hi! I'm Ricky, and I love teaching! I have a B.A. in Physics, an M.A. in Math Education, and over 15 years of teaching experience, formerly as a classroom teacher and now as an independent tutor. I specialize in the following subjects: Physics...

5.0 (816)
160/hour
2,006 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutes

Hi! I'm Ricky, and I love teaching! I have a B.A. in Physics, an M.A. in Math Education, and over 15 years of teaching experience, formerly as a classroom teacher and now as an independent tutor. I specialize in the following subjects: Physics...

Near Des Plaines, IL Tutoring
Robert D.
115/hour

Writing, Reading, and Philosophy Tutor

Growing up, I had an interest in learning about the world. As a teenager, I discovered the richness and open-ended possibility contained in the field of philosophy, which studies large-scale questions that are often not covered in other subjects....

5.0 (216)
115/hour
797 hours tutoring
Response time: 56 minutes

Growing up, I had an interest in learning about the world. As a teenager, I discovered the richness and open-ended possibility contained in the field of philosophy, which studies large-scale questions that are often not covered in other subjects....

Near Des Plaines, IL Tutoring
Aaron A.
240/hour

SAT Writing Specialist with a Systematic Approach

1. I helped increase students' SAT scores an average of 237 points for the Reading/Writing portions of the SAT. 2. In addition to traditional strategies, I have proprietary ones that I developed myself that have worked wonders for my students....

5.0 (1154)
240/hour
3,267 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutes

1. I helped increase students' SAT scores an average of 237 points for the Reading/Writing portions of the SAT. 2. In addition to traditional strategies, I have proprietary ones that I developed myself that have worked wonders for my students....

Near Des Plaines, IL Tutoring
Brandy C.
185/hour

ACT/SAT/GRE Reading, Writing, Study Skills Tutor with Master's Degree

Ace your standardized tests! I earned a 170/170 on the GRE Verbal Reasoning and 5.5/6 on GRE Analytic Writing. I got there by applying dedicated study habits and effective testing strategies, as well as improving critical reading, grammar,...

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185/hour
2,139 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutes

Ace your standardized tests! I earned a 170/170 on the GRE Verbal Reasoning and 5.5/6 on GRE Analytic Writing. I got there by applying dedicated study habits and effective testing strategies, as well as improving critical reading, grammar,...

Near Des Plaines, IL Tutoring
Laura B.
180/hour

5 Stars - All sections of ACT, SAT, PSAT, SSAT, & ISEE & Alg1 and Geom

Writing for legal or international audiences has sharpened my organization, grammar, punctuation and word choice. At the same time, with so much tutoring experience on the SAT and ACT writing sections, I know that just a quick...

5.0 (280)
180/hour
1,077 hours tutoring

Writing for legal or international audiences has sharpened my organization, grammar, punctuation and word choice. At the same time, with so much tutoring experience on the SAT and ACT writing sections, I know that just a quick...

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Sarah really improved my 10th grade son's English essay writing skills with a methodical, supportive and encouraging style. She also went over SAT writing/reading material to make it understandable and engaging for him. Patient and practical, Sarah is an excellent teacher with outstanding expertise. She boosted my son's self-confidence in writing and I would highly recommend her as a tutor for any student.
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Barbara prepared for my son's sessions diligently. She focused on his weak spots and then designed tutoring materials to help him improve. His SAT Writing Scores increased by 100 points and we expect even better results next time. My son and I both highly recommend Barbara as a tutor.
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