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The Best ELA Tutors in Illinois

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Erin C.

45/hour

Chicago, IL

Experienced Elementary School Teacher with a Master's in Education

5.0 (3)

9 hours tutoring

Response time: 8 minutes

I believe students learn best when they can make meaningful connections to the material, and I work to create that bridge in every session. I currently work as a middle school ELA teacher and former account executive, bringing a unique...

Danielle L.

50/hour

Elgin, IL

Certified Elementary education Teacher

5.0 (545)

683 hours tutoring

I have worked with students in both individual and small group settings on a variety of coursework. I have 60+ hours of time spent in school settings and during this time often would work with students on ELA (English language arts),...

Really sweet and patient

Excellent cadence with my son: he’s really looking forward to working with her again! She’s patient, gentle, and knowledgeable. Looking forward to working her again - Max, 4 lessons with Danielle

Patricia L.

40/hour

Saint Louis, MO

Encouraging and Experienced GED, Math and ELA Tutor for all ages

5.0 (80)

246 hours tutoring

Response time: 38 minutes

Hi, I'm Patty. I have tutored students aged 7 to 70 for over 3000 hours online since 2020. I have been educating students of all ages for more than 25 years in various capacities. I have a degree in Montessori teaching and a passion for helping...

Patient and knowledgeable Tutor

Excited to meet or exceed my goals with Patty's guidance. Learning is a scary thing depending on your background. The things you believe about yourself can derail your future success. Having a skilled teacher and dedicated mentor... - Christy, 12 lessons with Patricia

Chhavi P.

55/hour

Chicago, IL

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

4.9 (158)

461 hours tutoring

...writers. I have ten years' experience as an English Language Arts tutor, and handwriting tutoring forms an important part of ELA. ...

Responsible and Wise tutor

Chhavi has been nothing less than perfect. She is patient and helps my daughter with grammar while also building off of her ideas when helping her creating her college essay. Ms.Chhavi is great when communicating to me what my da... - Miriam, 2 lessons with Chhavi

Jeannie D.

45/hour

Edwardsville, IL

Experienced ELA Teacher - Love My Literature

5.0 (163)

550 hours tutoring

Response time: 57 minutes

I am an Illinois and Missouri state-certified language arts teacher and have taught all aspects of English/language arts, including novel study and literature, for 19 years. I am well-voiced in Shakespeare, most of the classics, and a good deal of...

Amazing Tutor!

Jeannie has taught me how to relax, be patient, and interact with the audience. I'm very ecstatic about my growth over the last three weeks, all thanks to Jeannie! - Wayne, 6 lessons with Jeannie

Erin H.

100/hour

Chicago, IL

K-12 Credentialed teacher. College Apps, Essay Writing, and French.

5.0 (25)

114 hours tutoring

I have taught English for grades 9 and 10 and have tutored both struggling students and students preparing for the AP English exam. I have designed high school English assessments and worked on projects preparing for the ELA Common Core...

Stephanie B.

50/hour

Florissant, MO

Certified Teacher Specializing in Writing and English Language Arts

4.9 (115)

307 hours tutoring

Response time: 5 minutes

I taught a roster of 28 adults in the various ELA areas. My students progressed at a higher rate than the students in the other classes.

Great Experience!

Stephanie connected very well and easily with my teenage son! My son and I are super excited for the session! Such an amazing educator! - Soketao, 8 lessons with Stephanie

Jacqueline B.

40/hour

Plainfield, IL

Certified Teacher Special Education K-12

5.0 (2)

10 hours tutoring

I am certified to teach special education K-12 grades all subject areas. I am trained on many ELA programs which include reading and writing. In addition, I am trained in many math programs.

Christina G.

95/hour

Westmont, IL

Licensed elementary/special education teacher, LBS1

5.0 (1065)

1,169 hours tutoring

I have years of experience teaching common core ELA & math in general education and special education. I have taught in various settings from self-contained special-education to co-taught general education.

Invaluable elementary tutor for Language Arts

I was a little overwhelmed and not entirely sure what to do when my daughter's first-grade report card identified that she was approaching (not meeting) expectations in Phonological Awareness, Phonics and Word Recognition, Reading... - Mitchell, 921 lessons with Christina

Tonya C.

35/hour

Aurora, IL

Tutor Specializing in Reading and Writing

5.0 (212)

606 hours tutoring

For the past five years, I have been conducting online English classes, and my classrooms include children and adults of all ages. Moreover, I also teach ELA to primary and secondary students. Throughout my career, I have taught English to...

Gabriel V.

60/hour

Des Plaines, IL

Master Mathematics and Science Teacher, ACT/SAT Test Prep Tutor

5.0 (2397)

9,056 hours tutoring

...and math/science contests like Kangaroo Math, Math Counts, and Science Olympiad. In addition, I have helped students on ELA curriculum including reading, writing, grammar, and spelling. I understand the importance of teaching content, but more...

Exceptional Math Tutor

We are a North Shore Chicago family who engaged Gabriel to work with our child who was in the last semester of an honors algebra I class and earning a low D. To make a long story short, my child finished the class with a B+ and wa... - Jim, 14 lessons with Gabriel

Ken C.

80/hour

Elk Grove Village, IL

Teacher w/15yrs exp. in 9 diff HS subjects! Strong w/Math,Sci,ACT,SPED

5.0 (147)

241 hours tutoring

In 2005, I spent one year at the Center for Enriched Living in Riverwoods, Illinois, as a therapeutic aide. The program I participated in was called "Enriched Lifestyles for Adults (ELA)", which provided recreational services for...

Excellent ACT Tutor

My high school junior took a practice ACT exam in her sophomore year and her score was 17. She was so nervous she became incapable of comprehending the questions so she resorted to 'just filling in random answers.' She had always... - Linda, 37 lessons with Ken

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Gerard H.

70/hour

Masters in Teaching & Learning with 9 years of teaching experience

5.0 (1265)

2,074 hours tutoring

Response time: 3 minutes

Masters in Teaching & Learning with Technology with 9 years of Teaching Experience. Currently teachers ELA grade 5-8 at Catholic Cleveland middle school. Previously taught middle school science (grades 5-8) at Lutheran middle school for...

Best teacher

Gerard is an exceptionally good teacher. He is very kind and patience with the kids. My kid who never liked to sit and study for more than 15 mins, he enjoys attending classes now. Gerard is very organized and has excellent plans ... - Tanusree, 25 lessons with Gerard

Carol J.

185/hour

Writer / Editor of ELA Education Materials for Scholastic & more

5.0 (141)

1,184 hours tutoring

I earned a bachelor's degree cum laude at Smith College and a master's degree at New York University that enabled me to build a career as a writer / producer in television and education media. Mentoring emerging writers—helping them to express...

Flexible and Knowledgeable Tutor

Carol has been immensely helpful with my younger brother’s college writing process. She is patient, a thoughtful editor, and really helped him flesh out his voice and express himself through his essays. I’ve already seen a tremend... - Lora, 4 lessons with Carol

Monique D.

65/hour

Patient, Funny, Effective Teacher w/ 10+ Years Experience

5.0 (172)

391 hours tutoring

I taught K-5 science for 9 years before transitioning to middle school reading and ELA.

Awesome Tutor!

My son liked Monique their very first session. She used his interest in his lesson, which kept his attention. We look forward to future sessions. Thank you so much!! - Shatia, 18 lessons with Monique

Darin R.

60/hour

I'm here to help you succeed!

5.0 (17)

76 hours tutoring

Response time: 12 minutes

I look forward to being your tutor! I have a broad, versatile vocabulary. I am well-read and actively teach ELA 10 and have taught ELA 9 and 12. I read often and teach reading comprehension skills to my students every year....

Helpful tutor

Darin was able to jump right into what my son needed help with and also offered helpful resources beyond that specific assignment. We will definitely continue to work with Darin. - Julie, 4 lessons with Darin

DIANE J.

40/hour

Experienced bilingual tutor of ESL, Spanish, and Accent Reduction

5.0 (521)

4,146 hours tutoring

Hi. I'm Diane. I am originally from Michigan and have a Master's degree in Education specializing in English as a Second Language and a Bachelor's degree in Spanish from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Upon graduating, I moved to...

What a great teacher

Diane is a wonderful teacher. She is passionate, knowledgeable, and methodical. She is helping me proofread my short stories, but she is way more than a proofreader. Not only does she correct my grammatical errors, but she helps m... - Vivi, 45 lessons with DIANE

Susan L.

60/hour

Expert Writing Tutor, ELA Teacher, Reading Specialist

5.0 (61)

247 hours tutoring

I have ten years of experience as an English Language Arts Teacher in the Pennsylvania public school system. I am a certified reading specialist with expertise in applying critical thinking and analysis skills. I have 20 years of tutoring...

Amy A.

150/hour

Stanford grad, certified ELA teacher: college essays, writing

5.0 (12)

105 hours tutoring

My goal: I am a credentialed English teacher with a decade of teaching experience and a master's of teaching from Stanford. I am to use my experience to empower students to craft compelling personal statements that represent their authentic voice...

Sheryl N.

50/hour

ELA Teacher for Elementary, Middle and High School Students

4.9 (68)

752 hours tutoring

Response time: 35 minutes

I am a retired Reading/ELA teacher with over thirty years of teaching experience. My area of expertise includes reading diagnosis and remediation, developing reading/study strategies to help students achieve their goals, and also...

Wendy S.

95/hour

Expert ELA Support for Homeschool Success

5.0 (281)

874 hours tutoring

As an experienced tutor specializing in standardized test prep and literacy development, I provide tailored, engaging instruction that aligns with homeschooling needs. I have worked closely with parents to plan and build comprehensive ELA...

5 stars!

Wendy is an absolute gift to work with. She tutored me on the verbal section of the SSAT and my percentile went from 70% to 98%. I've had other tutors and no one else could bring my score up by that much. Wendy was also able to he... - Lin, 13 lessons with Wendy

Madeline V.

60/hour

ESL, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Canva, Public Speaking

Response time: 18 minutes

Online ELA tutor specializing in grammar, phonics, vocabulary, reading, and writing.

Comprehensive Creative Caring Tutor!

Madeline gave me a STRONG foundation in the use of the Design features in Power Point, while simultaneously helping me to transform the very drab slides that I had created on my own. She also shared links to websites that contain... - Lolita, 4 lessons with Madeline

Deb F.

45/hour

Confident, effective Math Tutor, expertise in Algebra and Geometry

5.0 (128)

383 hours tutoring

Response time: 55 minutes

I have an elementary teaching license which includes reading and ELA. I taught reading to seventh grade students for 6 years. My students read, improved their grade level reading, comprehension, and recall every year. Each student's...

Deborah D.

75/hour

Avid Patient ELA Writing Coach for Secondary Students

5.0 (159)

428 hours tutoring

Response time: 8 minutes

Do you have a Secondary Student who dreads assigned reading and writing summaries and themed longer papers? I've loved literature since I was young and have remained a lifelong reader. I am skillful and patient in working with ELA...

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Deborah helped me immensely in preparing for an important presentation. Our sessions covered a wide range of skills - public speaking, building confidence, improving my writing to be more impactful, and effectively communicating b... - Kara, 2 lessons with Deborah

Noah S.

50/hour

Williams Grad and College Admissions Guru

5.0 (27)

108 hours tutoring

I can identify what you’re good at, where you need practice, and give you that practice. MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL READING COMPREHENSION AND ELA I have spent the last year tutoring middle schoolers (70+ hours) on how to improve their...

Great feedback on my grad school essays

Noah is incredibly helpful and wonderful to work with. He is helping me write graduate school essays and is so good at it and a delightful person. I highly recommend him to anyone who is lucky enough to be paired with him. - Emma, 2 lessons with Noah

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Ying G.

113 ELA lessons

She is great! My girls feel so comfortable with her and she gave both of them tremendous help and guidance in their ELA studies. Both of of my kids are in gifted schools. Before they started with Lisa, their ELA were somewhere in the middle of their class compared against their peers. 2 years later, both of their ELA teachers said they are their model students and are at top of their classes. My older one said she feels so confident in writing now and said she learned a lot from Lisa.

Gloria O.

2 ELA lessons

Did amazing tutoring my 10th grade with his his ELA. By the end of the session, my son had better understanding of his ELA assignment. Highly recommended. We know who to reach out to anytime my son needs an ELA tutoring. She is very patient as well.

Nadia P.

10 ELA lessons

Mr. Marko helped my son with ELA, essays and reading comprehension. He is extremely polite, interactive, knowledgeable and engaged my son. My son really likes him too. Mr. Marko tries to gauge his student's interest by finding out what they are interested in and then pairing it with reading and ELA. Would strongly recommend him to anyone interested in ELA tutor.

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