The Best Writing Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

In each of these jobs my primary focus has been customer service. In each of these jobs, I have also had to do a great deal of writing. Business letters, promotions, requests, emails and so forth. In addition to writing professionally, I also do so personally. I submitted a poem to Poetry.com that won...See Paulla's full profile

I've always had a passion for helping others. During college I spent my working hours in a variety of customer service positions. However, when I took on my first teaching job, I've realized my true passion stems from helping others achieve their utmost potential. I began teaching the QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel...See Ala's full profile

Written and formatted nearly 100 academic papers which were well-received by Professors. Familiarity with persuasive, narrative, expository, and descriptive writing. Formal report writing and e-mail correspondence during Summer 2021 Internship with ActionAid Australia.See Nicholas's full profile

I currently work as an audiologist at an ENT practice. I have years of experience as a tutor for all ages, and various subjects. I worked as a reading and writing tutor throughout high school, and as a sign language and writing tutor for college athletes at the University of Illinois. During grad school,...See Melanie's full profile

I often incorporate visual aids, workflows, or diagrams to make abstract concepts easier to understand, especially when tackling writing structure or analyzing literature. For English tutoring, I focus on improving reading comprehension, writing skills, and critical thinking while encouraging students...See Jessica's full profile

I teach creative writing at Northwestern University and at The University of Tokyo. I'm also a two-time Emmy nominated writer/producer of fiction and non-fiction stories. For over 30-years, I've written screenplays, manuscripts, chapter contributions, and two self-published books. I've...See Steven's full profile

...and through college. I tutor 5th to college level students one-on-one, and work with them on mathematics (elementary school math to Calculus II), reading and writing. To date, I have dedicated over 1,000 hours of service and have worked with over 50 students and their families that are part of this organization. Since...See Chernyeh'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. As a native Spanish speaker and someone who's passionate about languages, I also...See ADI's full profile

I received my MAT in Latin and Classical Humanities from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and my BA in Classical Civilizations from the University of Michigan. My experience includes eight years as a classical languages, writing, and literature tutor, teaching students ranging from middle schoolers to...See Amelia's full profile

Hi! I've been a language and writing instructor at the City Colleges of Chicago for 31 years, helping students build their craft as writers and prepare undergraduate and graduate school application essays that highlight their strengths, passions and creativity. I've tutored a variety of students from...See Jeff's full profile

I got a 750 on the Writing section of the SAT. I often help my friends edit their papers to improve their argument and for organization and concision.See Stephanie's full profile

I have also mentored hundreds of students at two premier national learning centers, Mathnasium and Sylvan. Whether your student needs foundational math support or advanced expository writing skills, I tailor instruction to their unique learning style. Tutoring Available — Math, English/ELA,...See Peter's full profile

Hello! I am offering lessons in English and Latin. I am a certified teacher with 21 years of teaching experience in independent, alternative, and public schools. I have a bachelor's degree from Duke University in English and Classical Languages and a master's degree in English Education from the University of...See Sarah's full profile

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...See Melissa's full profile

It teaches the writing standards from grades 2-12, and increases their writing performance. It provides different writing strategies: FUNDAMENTALS IN THE SENTENCE WRITING STRATEGY (GRADES 2+), PROFICIENCY IN THE SENTENCE WRITING STRATEGY (GRADES 3+), PARAGRAPH WRITING STRATEGY (GRADES...See Iliana's full profile

I'm Giovanni (you can call me Gio for short)! I graduated summa cum laude from Warren Township High School and I'm currently a senior at Vanderbilt University working towards two Bachelor's Degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. I have always approached tutoring and teaching the same way since the...See Giovanni's full profile

I guide students in crafting absolutely phenomenal and impactful essays that consistently amaze admissions committees. Every year, my students gain admission to the top universities and prep schools. I ensure that the message conveyed in any essay is clear, persuasive, and riveting, and that sentence structure,...See Anna'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

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

I help students excel in academic and creative writing, from constructing essays to developing persuasive arguments. With a Master’s in Social Science and hands-on tutoring experience, I guide learners in organizing ideas, improving grammar and style, and expressing themselves clearly. My lessons are tailored to...See Maya's full profile

I graduated from Loyola University Chicago, with a B.A. in History and B.S. in Secondary Education, and I have taught in public and private schools. I also enjoy teaching & tutoring argumentative writing, and historical research writing. I love traveling, and usually plan vacations around historical...See Claire'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 am a graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Speech and Hearing Science and Audiology. I later went back to school and earned my clinical doctoral in Audiology through the University of Florida. I worked in a hospital setting at the start of my...See Sheri's full profile

My experiences in teaching writing encompass: - Lucy Calkins Writers' Workshop Interventionist -Classroom Teacher using Calkins' Writers' Workshop Structure -English and Language Arts Classroom Teacher -Interdisciplinary Middle School Social Science Teacher with Writing focusSee Jocelyn's full profile

Hello! My name is Rubaa, and I am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity. I graduated from one of the top five high schools in my city with a perfect 4.0 GPA while successfully completing numerous college-level and AP courses. I was also honored as a State Scholar, placing among the top 10% of high...See Rubaa's full profile