The Best Writing Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

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

Hello! My name is Maryam, and I am a doctoral student with a strong background in biology, physics, chemistry and healthcare. Over the past seven years, I have gained extensive experience teaching and explaining complex scientific concepts to patients, families, and colleagues. This experience has equipped me with a...See Maryam'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

As a nonfiction writer, she's been published in outlets like the Daily Beast, the American Alliance of Museums and the Building Safety Journal, as well as regular cultural criticism with Third Coast Review and EDGE Media Network. Hence, she specializes in helping hundreds of students write college application...See Karin'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

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

History is just gossip at the end of the day and it’s helped anyone I’ve helped with learn and remember content at a funnier and faster pace. I excell at the writing portions of the AP test and consistently got perfect scores on DBQs and LEQs. See Lincoln's full profile

| USMLE & NCLEX Coach | ERAS Match MentorInternal Medicine Resident (PGY-3) at Columbia University| Hi, I’m Kuchal. I’m an incoming senior medical resident at Columbia with over 15 years of experience helping students crack the USMLE and NCLEX, master their clinical rotations, and match into their dream residency...See Kuchal's full profile

US History has grown to be my favorite subject to teach. I have taught all levels of US History, including Remedial, Special Education, Co-Taught, General Education, Honors, and AP US History. I bring sincere enthusiasm for the subject, and practical resources, exercises, feedback & advice to help you conquer the AP US...See Claire's full profile

I help students and aspiring writers develop their fiction-writing skills, including crafting compelling plots, developing memorable characters, writing engaging dialogue, and refining style and voice. I guide learners through brainstorming ideas, structuring stories, revising drafts, and providing constructive...See Nicole'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

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

My name is Mallory Lawler, and I am a Professional Learning Specialist at West40 ISC (a regional office of education) where I support, coach, and train teachers across 40 districts in West Cook County. I graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Psychology and magna cum laude with...See Mallory's full profile

Hi, I’m Grey. I'm a PhD-trained writing and research tutor with experience in higher education, management consulting, and financial services. I help college and graduate students and working professionals turn complex ideas into clear, persuasive work while moving challenging projects toward completion....See Grey'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 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

With a background in managerial and financial accounting, I hold an undergraduate degree from Arizona State University, an MBA, and an MOL from North Park University. Skilled in operations management, strategic management, and business analytics, I excel in writing, with experience as a published author and copy...See Jennifer'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

History, European History, World History, Human Geography, and Language. I have helped nearly 3000 students improve their scores on these exams. I have directed SAT summer camps for two international organizations, and I write SAT materials for a major test prep company. Though I have an extensive liberal arts...See Jason's full profile

I’m currently a fourth-year medical student (MD candidate '27) who has passed STEP 1 and STEP 2 with a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts. My academic journey has been grounded in a strong math foundation. In high school, I graduated with a 4.9 GPA while taking all accelerated and honors-level courses. I earned 5’s...See Shannon'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 used to write spec scripts, screenplays, fiction stories, along with essays for school and work related subjects. I can help you write strong statements based on what you are passionate about or what you have to write for a school project.See Michael'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

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

...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 900 hours of service and have worked with over 50 students that are part of this organization. Since April 2022, I have also...See Chernyeh's full profile