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 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 teach students at all levels (elementary school, middle school, high school, and college students, in addition to adults who are returning to school or merely wish to improve their writing skills.) I am also specialized in helping high school students write their personal essays for their college...See Deborah's full profile

As a tutor, I strive to share my love for reading, writing, English, and psychology with my students, with the hope that they can eventually come to recognize the fun and beauty of these subjects on their own. Most importantly, I want to create a comfortable and stress-free environment for my students. I know...See Stefania'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

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

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...See Karin'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

Me as a Teacher I welcome everyone to join me in learning the English, French, Russian, and Romanian languages. Learning languages can be a difficult, yet rewarding journey, and I hold empathy and patience as key attributes to a successful teacher. My passion for learning languages and helping others communicate with...See Sabrina'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

In high school, I took six AP classes. I got a 5 in AP Literature, AP Human Geography, and AP US History; I also was able to get a 4 in AP Lang, AP European History, and AP Calculus. Writing, history, and Math are my most comfortable subjects to teach and I have lots of resources to use to get (or even exceed) my...See Lincoln's full profile

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and have extensive experience completing research papers, laboratory reports, essays, and other college-level assignments. I help students improve grammar, organization, sentence structure, clarity, and overall flow while maintaining their own writing voice. I can...See Ayaan's full profile

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...See Nick'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

I have been teaching various subjects for twenty three years, and I have taught writing even up to the college level.See Michel'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

Hi, my name is Daniel. I have a master's degree in education and have been a certified special education teacher working in the Chicagoland area for 13 years. As a distinguished special education teacher, I have worked with a wide range of students in various settings. I am a certified Orton Gillingham tutor and am...See Daniel'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 hope to bring that same spark to my students on this platform as well. I spent 3 years as a college writing tutor, which provided me with regular formal trainings and experience helping projects ranging from the natural sciences to the humanities. This work also involved helping students who spoke English as...See Andrew'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 hold a Master of Science in Education with a Reading Specialization from Northern Illinois University (2024) and a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, summa cum laude, from Northeastern Illinois University (2014), with a double minor in Mathematics and Science. My graduate work focused on literacy assessment,...See Megan'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...See Izidora'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

As a published poet and experienced tutor, I have over 11 years of helping students strengthen their writing across creative, academic, and professional contexts. I guide learners in mastering structure, clarity, and style—whether they are crafting poetry, essays, research papers, or screenplays. My instruction...See Ann's full profile

I'm a native speaker of Russian (fluent) and have studied Hebrew, Arabic, and Aramaic for five years+, as well as Comparative Semitic linguistics. I am able to teach students at the beginner or intermediate levels and help them with reading, writing, speaking skills or preparing for written exams (including...See Ilya's full profile