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Jeannie D. Edwardsville, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeannie D.
45/hour

Edwardsville, IL

18 Years of Experience in Teaching All Aspects of Language Arts

I teach students to separate their writing ideas from the not-so-fun part of writing - capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure, using quotes, paragraph structure, etc. Organize, write, edit. I have seen students have great success...

5.0 (189)
45/hour
606 hours tutoring
Response time: 55 minutesNote that average response time is based on Jeannie’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

I teach students to separate their writing ideas from the not-so-fun part of writing - capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure, using quotes, paragraph structure, etc. Organize, write, edit. I have seen students have great success...

Alex H. Gilman, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alex H.
59/hour

Gilman, IL

Professional Academic Writing/English Tutor and College Counsellor

BA in English and multiple published articles in peer-reviewed journals, all of which require expert editing and proofreading skills.

5.0 (124)
59/hour
525 hours tutoring

BA in English and multiple published articles in peer-reviewed journals, all of which require expert editing and proofreading skills.

Chhavi P. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chhavi P.
55/hour

Chicago, IL

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

Next, I help my students practice responses to these prompts by using appropriate sentence structure, vocabulary , transitions and organization. My experience with writing and editing helps me guide my students to proofread and edit...

4.9 (159)
55/hour
471 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Next, I help my students practice responses to these prompts by using appropriate sentence structure, vocabulary , transitions and organization. My experience with writing and editing helps me guide my students to proofread and edit...

Samiya M. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Samiya M.
80/hour

Chicago, IL

Medical Student at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

I was a medical school applicant during the 2023-2024 admissions cycle and was invited to interview at 10 MD schools across the country. I have experiences editing personal statements and secondary essays, as well as helping students...

5.0 (12)
80/hour
41 hours tutoring

I was a medical school applicant during the 2023-2024 admissions cycle and was invited to interview at 10 MD schools across the country. I have experiences editing personal statements and secondary essays, as well as helping students...

Hason K. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hason K.
65/hour

Chicago, IL

Ace Your Application and Any Interview!

My expertise spans a wide range of subjects: biology, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, and literature (including essay writing and editing). I adapt my teaching to each student’s learning style, often using analogies, visuals, and...

5.0 (45)
65/hour
78 hours tutoring
Response time: 16 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

My expertise spans a wide range of subjects: biology, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, and literature (including essay writing and editing). I adapt my teaching to each student’s learning style, often using analogies, visuals, and...

Nadia A. Naperville, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nadia A.
35/hour

Naperville, IL

Experienced English Tutor for Kids, Teens & ESL Learners

...refining grammar and expanding vocabulary. I emphasize the writing process itself, helping students learn to draft, revise, and edit their work thoughtfully. For ESL students, I incorporate conversational practice alongside written work to strengthen overall...

4.0 (2)
35/hour
14 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

...refining grammar and expanding vocabulary. I emphasize the writing process itself, helping students learn to draft, revise, and edit their work thoughtfully. For ESL students, I incorporate conversational practice alongside written work to strengthen overall...

Samuel S. Naperville, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Samuel S.
35/hour

Naperville, IL

Encouraging, thorough, and I pour my heart into it!

Before that I worked as a camera operator and utility for The Big Ten Network and went on to freelance for English and Spanish networks including ESPN. I can teach you marketable skills in photo retouching, non-linear editing softwares such...

5.0 (15)
35/hour
114 hours tutoring

Before that I worked as a camera operator and utility for The Big Ten Network and went on to freelance for English and Spanish networks including ESPN. I can teach you marketable skills in photo retouching, non-linear editing softwares such...

ADI A. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
ADI A.
50/hour

Chicago, IL

Author and novelist

.... My titles have sold more than 250,000 copies in that time. Additionally, I've published short stories in anthologies, edited a collection of short stories titled Come On In; 15 stories of immigration and coming home, and mentored unpublished writers...

5.0 (6)
50/hour
20 hours tutoring

.... My titles have sold more than 250,000 copies in that time. Additionally, I've published short stories in anthologies, edited a collection of short stories titled Come On In; 15 stories of immigration and coming home, and mentored unpublished writers...

Valerie B. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Valerie B.
100/hour

Chicago, IL

Harvard Grad: Expert in Professional, Academic, and Literary Writing

As a former lawyer and as an entrepreneur, instructor, and writing coach, I know the power of precision writing. We can move from brainstorming through writing, revising, editing, and proofreading in a process that is systematic as well as...

5.0 (285)
100/hour
1,000 hours tutoring
Response time: 50 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

As a former lawyer and as an entrepreneur, instructor, and writing coach, I know the power of precision writing. We can move from brainstorming through writing, revising, editing, and proofreading in a process that is systematic as well as...

Molly B. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Molly B.
60/hour

Chicago, IL

Gender Studies and Peace Studies Major with Experience in Sociology

I completed coursework that was cross-listed with Sociology for both of those majors, covering a full range of sociological subjects and disciplines. I edited papers for friends majoring in Sociology, helping them receive the best grades...

5.0 (97)
60/hour
210 hours tutoring

I completed coursework that was cross-listed with Sociology for both of those majors, covering a full range of sociological subjects and disciplines. I edited papers for friends majoring in Sociology, helping them receive the best grades...

Tyler S. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tyler S.
200/hour

Chicago, IL

UChicago English/Creative Writing /AP/Essay/College Admissions Tutor

Having only recently gone through the college application process, I understand the ins-and-outs of what it takes to be successful in this battleground arena—not as it was years ago but as it stands now! I have brainstormed and edited...

5.0 (29)
200/hour
262 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Having only recently gone through the college application process, I understand the ins-and-outs of what it takes to be successful in this battleground arena—not as it was years ago but as it stands now! I have brainstormed and edited...

Jen G. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jen G.
40/hour

Chicago, IL

Experienced English/Communication Teacher | Writing Coach | Editor

I have taught high level English, business English and university level English including all facets of research writing from idea development to organization and structure to proofreading and editing.

4.9 (427)
40/hour
2,217 hours tutoring

I have taught high level English, business English and university level English including all facets of research writing from idea development to organization and structure to proofreading and editing.

Brian C. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brian C.
70/hour

Chicago, IL

Apple Pro Certified Final Cut Pro X instructor

I have Apple certifications in Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Logic Pro. Previously I was the lead software instructor at an Apple retail store. Throughout the years I have editing music videos, animations and documentaries.

5.0 (169)
70/hour
459 hours tutoring

I have Apple certifications in Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Logic Pro. Previously I was the lead software instructor at an Apple retail store. Throughout the years I have editing music videos, animations and documentaries.

Emily S. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Emily S.
60/hour

Chicago, IL

College Essay Editor and Writing Tutor

I help students find threads through their lives that allow them to craft compelling personal narratives that speak to their accomplishments and goals. I also edit and proofread papers until they are ready for submission. Please...

4.9 (18)
60/hour
52 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I help students find threads through their lives that allow them to craft compelling personal narratives that speak to their accomplishments and goals. I also edit and proofread papers until they are ready for submission. Please...

Connie T. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Connie T.
33/hour

Chicago, IL

Break down language knots and complex issues

...lifelong achievement for the individual. In addition to ESL for Immigrants, I also handle tutoring lessons in literature, editing, writing for advertisements, press releases and newsletters....

4.8 (249)
33/hour
1,175 hours tutoring

...lifelong achievement for the individual. In addition to ESL for Immigrants, I also handle tutoring lessons in literature, editing, writing for advertisements, press releases and newsletters....

Kate B. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kate B.
60/hour

Chicago, IL

French prize winner and Dalf C1 holder, accepted into French colleges

I read, sing, and rap in French and have won school awards and competitions in French and done much creative writing and editing with enthusiasm. I would love to help you set up a plan for success in making French a part of your daily...

4.8 (18)
60/hour
24 hours tutoring

I read, sing, and rap in French and have won school awards and competitions in French and done much creative writing and editing with enthusiasm. I would love to help you set up a plan for success in making French a part of your daily...

Linda W. Evanston, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Linda W.
60/hour

Evanston, IL

Ivy League MA; college app. essay help; HS/AP English and French tutor

Aside from undergraduate and graduate degrees in journalism, I spent many years working as a journalist, and that work included proofreading, copy editing, and fact checking. More recently I have worked with two tutoring organizations to...

5.0 (221)
60/hour
858 hours tutoring

Aside from undergraduate and graduate degrees in journalism, I spent many years working as a journalist, and that work included proofreading, copy editing, and fact checking. More recently I have worked with two tutoring organizations to...

Robin D. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Robin D.
65/hour

Chicago, IL

Need Help with College Essays, English Teacher and Writer

Most of my photography involves people, and I have traveled across the U.S. and Africa documenting people's lives. I shoot with Canon equipment, and work on a Mac book in Photoshop and Lightroom to edit.

5.0 (4)
65/hour
9 hours tutoring

Most of my photography involves people, and I have traveled across the U.S. and Africa documenting people's lives. I shoot with Canon equipment, and work on a Mac book in Photoshop and Lightroom to edit.

Peter B. Buffalo Grove, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Peter B.
30/hour

Buffalo Grove, IL

10 yr vet. Math/English/Writing/Vocab Tutor for 2nd - 10th students

., working with databases, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access, FrontPage, Windows, DOS, Explorer, and much more Many years of experience with desktop publishing, web publishing, layout and design, typesetting, image editing,...

4.9 (622)
30/hour
2,760 hours tutoring

., working with databases, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access, FrontPage, Windows, DOS, Explorer, and much more Many years of experience with desktop publishing, web publishing, layout and design, typesetting, image editing,...

Brian K. Winfield, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brian K.
60/hour

Winfield, IL

Experienced Proofreader for Academic & Language-Based Writing

Proofreading is one of my specialties, as I have worked extensively with students on editing, revising, and refining essays and written work for a variety of purposes. I specialize in academic writing, language-related assignments, and...

5.0 (8)
60/hour
25 hours tutoring

Proofreading is one of my specialties, as I have worked extensively with students on editing, revising, and refining essays and written work for a variety of purposes. I specialize in academic writing, language-related assignments, and...

Allison C. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Allison C.
80/hour

Chicago, IL

Proofreading & Essay Editing Tutor | 8+ Years Experience

I have nearly 9 years of experience working with students from K-12 through early college, including extensive support with writing and editing. I am a highly skilled technical writer with a strong command of English grammar, clarity, and...

5.0 (16)
80/hour
32 hours tutoring
Response time: 49 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have nearly 9 years of experience working with students from K-12 through early college, including extensive support with writing and editing. I am a highly skilled technical writer with a strong command of English grammar, clarity, and...

Nicole D. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nicole D.
50/hour

Chicago, IL

Proofreading and Academic Editing

I help students, researchers, and professionals refine their written work to ensure clarity, accuracy, and proper style. My services include reviewing grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and formatting, as well as improving overall...

5.0 (4)
50/hour
14 hours tutoring

I help students, researchers, and professionals refine their written work to ensure clarity, accuracy, and proper style. My services include reviewing grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and formatting, as well as improving overall...

Stanley M. Addison, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stanley M.
60/hour

Addison, IL

Microsoft Excel Specialist with Accounting & Science degrees

I can write letters, resumes, etc in Word. I have also passed a Microsoft certification in the 2007 version. I know enough to manipulate/edit as necessary and where necessary. Word is user friendly software and the menu is your...

4.7 (36)
60/hour
118 hours tutoring

I can write letters, resumes, etc in Word. I have also passed a Microsoft certification in the 2007 version. I know enough to manipulate/edit as necessary and where necessary. Word is user friendly software and the menu is your...

Sabrina I. Skokie, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sabrina I.
45/hour

Skokie, IL

Native English Speaker and Language Tutor

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,...

5.0 (217)
45/hour
505 hours tutoring

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,...

Christopher A. Orland Park, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christopher A.
115/hour

Orland Park, IL

Professional Experience with Wordpress, Wix, and SquareSpace

Currently, I only choose to use Wix for my clients because of the ease of post-editing that can be done on the client end. When my client wants to make future edits to the website, they can do so with confidence. The value that I add to...

5.0 (360)
115/hour
1,383 hours tutoring
Response time: 37 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Currently, I only choose to use Wix for my clients because of the ease of post-editing that can be done on the client end. When my client wants to make future edits to the website, they can do so with confidence. The value that I add to...

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Angel T.

1 editing lesson

I feel I will be a much better writer in all my future works because of the dedication that Patrice shared with me in completing my book. I will certainly pursue Patrice’s editing services in the future and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a thorough, flexible and understanding editor. You will get so much more than just editing. The consulting Patrice provides while editing is above and beyond what you pay for.
Benjamin R.

2 editing lessons

As a working professional in the editing industry, she knows all the necessary workflows and best practices that are essential for success in the real world. Sasha's deep knowledge of Premiere Pro, combined with her practical approach to teaching, helped me to build the skills and confidence I needed to take on editing projects with ease. If you're looking for an editing tutor who can help you succeed in the real world, I highly recommend working with Sasha.
David U.

1 editing lesson

David is an enthusiastic, organized and patient teacher who inspires you to grow as a photographer and to learn more about the creative and practical side of photo editing. I look forward to our next time together and recommend David as a photographic and editing coach without any hesitation or reservation.
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editing Tutors in Illinois

On Wyzant, editing tutors in Illinois, including the Chicago area, offer personalized instruction in video, academic, and professional editing. Tutors provide in-person and online lessons to help learners improve their editing skills for school, work, or personal projects.

Editing can encompass a range of learning goals including video editing, writing and proofreading, graphic design, or digital content creation. Tutors tailor lessons to each student’s skill level, learning style, and objectives, making practice engaging and practical.

Wyzant helps editing learners move from beginner to confident creator, offering expert support and flexible sessions that adapt to each student’s pace. This approach supports steady growth and fee-mastered skills.

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