The Best essay Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

Guidance navigating the entire college admissions landscape- whether it’s getting into your dream school or figuring out what your dream school is. Including: applications, essays, scholarships, financial aid, career exploration, personal statements, letters of recommendation and more. Expertise with different...See Nadia's full profile

Qualifications: I am experienced in preparing students for interviews in the medical field including for medical school, PA school, and nursing school. My Process: - We’ll explore your strengths, passions, motivations, and experiences. - Review any submitted essays or application materials to craft a...See Mark's full profile

I have tutored humanities and social sciences courses for students of all ages, from middle school history and language arts… Into high school/secondary school courses and admissions essay writing (AP and IB courses including AP English III and IV, AP US History and AP Human Geography)… As well as various...See Nicholas's full profile

I have experience working with students to proofread their essays particularly for admissions to college and medical school. This requires beyond grammatical skills, an understanding of how admissions officers think, the ability to make a paper interesting, sophisticated, personal, and still impart or display a...See Warren's full profile

For the past eight years, I have been a tutor to students in the third grade all the way to seniors in college. I have a wide variety of classes I have taught including Pre-Algebra and Algebra to Essay Writing & Reading at a college level. I have always been that kind of tutor who would go the extra mile for...See Ekta's full profile

More generally, as a tutor, I am very patient and flexible, always keeping a student's goals and motivations in mind when planning and teaching lessons. --------------------- In addition to tutoring Latin and Greek, I also help students brainstorm, edit, and proofread essays and term papers. I am...See Amelia's full profile

I have extensive experience guiding students through the college admissions process, including school selection, application strategy, and essay development. My approach emphasizes aligning a student’s strengths, goals, and interests with the right programs while providing personalized support throughout the...See Thomas's full profile

Part of my job at the high school is to run a program helping students prepare for college including the application process. I have many resources to help students organize their schools, determine the plan for essays and supplementals, and submit their application on time. I look forward to hearing about...See Melissa's full profile

Teaching essay writing has been a constant in my career as a high school and university adjunct. I start with a tentative thesis after some discussion about the prompt requirements and the student's thinking around the prompt. The student needs to come to a clear idea about the claim or position they intend...See Julie's full profile

In that time, I’ve accumulated over 100 hours of one-on-one advising, helping students identify best-fit colleges, prepare for standardized tests, apply to fly-in programs, build strong resumes, complete financial aid forms, and craft compelling college essays. I’ve also supported students in securing letters...See Katherine's full profile

I earned my MBA after being accepted to multiple M7 business schools. Having successfully navigated the entire MBA application process myself, I understand how to craft strong essays, build a compelling profile, and prepare for interviews. I now help applicants highlight their unique strengths and position...See Elisa's full profile

I provided college and career counseling at the University of IL. We would discuss with students issues such as entrance exams, placement tests, enrollment procedures, CLEP/AP exams, ratings of schools, essay writing, and mock interviewing. See Michael's full profile

This past year alone, I worked with more than 80 students, helping them with Common Applications essays, supplemental essays, and grad school applications/ personal statements (MBA and computer science programs; law school, dental school, nursing school and more). I have also helped students with...See Linda's full profile

Additionally, I won a New York Times competition and was published. I would absolutely love to work with you or your student at any stage of the college application process, whether it’s brainstorming ideas for your personal essay/common app, or proofreading your final draft. I am confident we will be...See Serena's full profile

My degrees in Political Science and the Humanities, as well as working with all ages and levels of students has helped me to become an efficient, patient and reliable essay writing coach. BRAINSTORM WRITE COLLATE REVISE AND EDIT I help you craft those winning college essays and add flourish to all your...See Chhavi's full profile

I have been a college application essay tutor for years, helping students create dynamic essays for their best chance for acceptance. I have written Op-Ed pieces for Chicago Tribune and Chicago Public Radio as well as my writing work for National Public Television. I also teach composition at the City...See Jeff's full profile

English is my native language, and as a voracious reader I can help you write and edit essays, spellcheck, reword phrases, and recommend great pieces of writing. I’m currently a foreign language tutor and am learning new words every day, not to mention constantly discovering something new about languages. See Sabrina's full profile

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...See Peter's full profile

With a Ph.D. background and years of scientific writing, editing, and reviewing, I know how to help applicants clearly convey their strengths, goals, and unique stories. My approach is collaborative—I guide students in structuring their essays, sharpening their language, and ensuring their voice comes through...See Levi's full profile

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English (coursework primarily in literature). I have won several awards for my writing, including Best Column awards for my newspaper column, a departmental essay prize, and a prize for my senior thesis about Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. I was awarded the top prize for a...See John's full profile

Experienced in teaching and supporting essay writing for students at all levels, including elementary, high school, college, and graduate programs. I hold a Master of Science in Biological Sciences and have over eight years of research experience in molecular and cellular biology, ecology, and environmental...See Nicole's full profile

I have been teaching and tutoring for 12 years. While I like being in the classroom, I really prefer the one-on-one or small group environment. I have taught French, English, AP prep, and SAT/ACT/CAHSEE prep. Writing is my favorite subject to tutor and I think it is such a crucial form of expression. I lived and studied...See Erin's full profile

My experience includes: - One-on-one tutoring – Assisting students with research papers, essays, and study skills - Academic coaching – Guiding students through thesis writing, dissertations, research methodology, and APA formatting - College essay support – Helping students craft compelling...See Michele's full profile

I specialize in helping students craft powerful, unique essays that stand out in competitive college admissions. My students have been accepted to top universities including Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Northwestern, Rice, and Tulane through essays that highlighted their authentic voices and personal stories. I...See Nandhini's full profile

My tutelage positions writers to understand the basics of how to organize ideas, draw in a reader, build to a climax, strengthen vocabulary, edit effectively, and develop a unique voice. I have worked with essay writers (ages 12 - 20) through private education companies in Australia, Asia, and North America in...See Steven's full profile