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The Best Proofreading Tutors in Illinois

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Sally M. Roselle, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sally M.
50/hour

Roselle, IL

Experienced tutor for writing, editing, proofreading, Spanish/ESL

Keep an AP Style Guide on hand--it is a great resource even if this style is not completely being used. It is hardest to proofread one's own work, so a document should be given to at least one other person to review before publishing....

4.9 (75)
50/hour
519 hours tutoring
Response time: 51 minutes

Keep an AP Style Guide on hand--it is a great resource even if this style is not completely being used. It is hardest to proofread one's own work, so a document should be given to at least one other person to review before publishing....

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 (123)
59/hour
518 hours tutoring

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

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

Naperville, IL

High-achieving passionate tutor specializing in English & Bio

Hi! My name is Diya and I am a current college student at Loyola who has always been helping others in high school whether it was through volunteering my time and teaching younger Freshman students English, Reading, and Science after school or...

4.9 (13)
35/hour
27 hours tutoring

Hi! My name is Diya and I am a current college student at Loyola who has always been helping others in high school whether it was through volunteering my time and teaching younger Freshman students English, Reading, and Science after school or...

Eve B. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Eve B.
175/hour

Chicago, IL

Grammar and Writing Expert

I am an experienced and accomplished writer. I have presented three papers at major research conferences and earned cum laude honors on my senior thesis. As a proofreader, I can ensure that your grammar is impeccable and that your ideas are...

5.0 (289)
175/hour
755 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutes

I am an experienced and accomplished writer. I have presented three papers at major research conferences and earned cum laude honors on my senior thesis. As a proofreader, I can ensure that your grammar is impeccable and that your ideas are...

Debbie C. Urbana, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Debbie C.
80/hour

Urbana, IL

Expert Help for Your Tutoring Needs

I have taught English and ESL at elementary, high school, and college levels. I have worked as a professional proofreader for a publishing firm in Champaign, IL. My areas of special expertise are test preparation for ISAT, PSAT, SSAT,...

5.0 (367)
80/hour
803 hours tutoring

I have taught English and ESL at elementary, high school, and college levels. I have worked as a professional proofreader for a publishing firm in Champaign, IL. My areas of special expertise are test preparation for ISAT, PSAT, SSAT,...

Lori W. North Aurora, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lori W.
30/hour

North Aurora, IL

Experienced tutor with experience in proofreading.

I have studied grammar and sentence structure for over ten years with a college professor.

5.0 (36)
30/hour
63 hours tutoring

I have studied grammar and sentence structure for over ten years with a college professor.

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

Chicago, IL

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

I have extensive experience in editing and proofreading as I am a Language Arts specialist. I check written work for errors in grammar and syntax, punctuation, sentence structure, proper citation of sources, as well as organization,...

4.9 (158)
55/hour
461 hours tutoring

I have extensive experience in editing and proofreading as I am a Language Arts specialist. I check written work for errors in grammar and syntax, punctuation, sentence structure, proper citation of sources, as well as organization,...

Elisa V. Glen Ellyn, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Elisa V.
65/hour

Glen Ellyn, IL

MBA Grad | Expert in Business, Operations, & Accounting

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...

4.6 (8)
65/hour
82 hours tutoring
Response time: 48 minutes

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...

Jessica H. Berwyn, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jessica H.
60/hour

Berwyn, IL

NCE Prep + Spanish Tutor

Hi, I’m Jess! I’m an experienced tutor with over four years of tutoring experience across various subjects. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling, giving me both the academic foundation and...

5.0 (30)
60/hour
44 hours tutoring

Hi, I’m Jess! I’m an experienced tutor with over four years of tutoring experience across various subjects. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling, giving me both the academic foundation and...

James W. Woodridge, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
James W.
70/hour

Woodridge, IL

Veteran college instructor/writing coach/ACT/SAT tutor

I have proofread and copy edited well over a hundred college admissions essays and applications for law school, medical school, internships and scholarships. I have also taught Business Writing at The College of DuPage and Harper College...

5.0 (96)
70/hour
331 hours tutoring
Response time: 31 minutes

I have proofread and copy edited well over a hundred college admissions essays and applications for law school, medical school, internships and scholarships. I have also taught Business Writing at The College of DuPage and Harper College...

Amy R. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amy R.
50/hour

Chicago, IL

ESL, English, Writing, Reading Tutor

With four graduate degrees in acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (Doctorate), education (MEd), business (MBA), and finance (MS), I have worked as an acupuncturist, herbalist, educator, writer, editor, researcher, marketer, financial analyst, and...

4.9 (16)
50/hour
30 hours tutoring

With four graduate degrees in acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (Doctorate), education (MEd), business (MBA), and finance (MS), I have worked as an acupuncturist, herbalist, educator, writer, editor, researcher, marketer, financial analyst, and...

Sebastian G. Westmont, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sebastian G.
100/hour

Westmont, IL

Passionate Social Science Educator- College and High School

I am new to tutoring and have a passion for all things social studies! I did a brief stint in the legal field after my undergrad before realizing that my passion lies in education. I now work in a high school as an academic support coordinator...

5.0 (11)
100/hour
37 hours tutoring

I am new to tutoring and have a passion for all things social studies! I did a brief stint in the legal field after my undergrad before realizing that my passion lies in education. I now work in a high school as an academic support coordinator...

Jim H. Bolingbrook, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jim H.
35/hour

Bolingbrook, IL

Proofreading and Editing preparation through ACES Society for Editing

During training to become a translator and interpreter, I received the ACES Society for Editing qualifications. During one interview for a translation position, I was given a test and told there were 90 errors on it that I had to find. I found 108!

5.0 (2)
35/hour
45 hours tutoring

During training to become a translator and interpreter, I received the ACES Society for Editing qualifications. During one interview for a translation position, I was given a test and told there were 90 errors on it that I had to find. I found 108!

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

Edwardsville, IL

The Great Mistake Hunter

I have worked in numerous high-level corporate and educational environments for 30 years which has made me a crazy-good editor and proofreader. I have assisted Wyzant clients with college essays, dissertations, theses, business documents,...

5.0 (163)
45/hour
550 hours tutoring

I have worked in numerous high-level corporate and educational environments for 30 years which has made me a crazy-good editor and proofreader. I have assisted Wyzant clients with college essays, dissertations, theses, business documents,...

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 (194)
60/hour
743 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...

Em S. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Em S.
50/hour

Chicago, IL

Writing & early math tutor

Hi, I’m Em! I hold a Master's in Clinical Counseling with a focus on research, two Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Clinical/Community Psychology and in Political Science with a minor in LGBTQ+ Studies....

5.0 (26)
50/hour
104 hours tutoring

Hi, I’m Em! I hold a Master's in Clinical Counseling with a focus on research, two Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Clinical/Community Psychology and in Political Science with a minor in LGBTQ+ Studies....

Brian K. Winfield, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brian K.
48/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)
48/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...

Janet S. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Janet S.
70/hour

Chicago, IL

Veteran Lang Prof Offers Spanish, French and English Lessons

I hold a Ph.D. in Romance Linguistics from Univ. of California Berkeley, an Advanced Certificate in Foreign Language Teaching from NYU, an MA in Teaching English and French from McGill University, and a BA in Linguistics from Université de...

5.0 (16)
70/hour
23 hours tutoring

I hold a Ph.D. in Romance Linguistics from Univ. of California Berkeley, an Advanced Certificate in Foreign Language Teaching from NYU, an MA in Teaching English and French from McGill University, and a BA in Linguistics from Université de...

Austin R. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Austin R.
75/hour

Chicago, IL

10+ years of paper writing and proofreading experience

I established myself in college as the go-to editing guy. I grew up with a professional copyeditor, and have read E.B. White's 'The Elements of Style' multiple times. I strive for clarity in my writing, and love crafting a well-formed sentence.

5.0 (17)
75/hour
89 hours tutoring

I established myself in college as the go-to editing guy. I grew up with a professional copyeditor, and have read E.B. White's 'The Elements of Style' multiple times. I strive for clarity in my writing, and love crafting a well-formed sentence.

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

Chicago, IL

Proofreading Expert for Academic and Professional Writing

Flawless grammar, spelling, and punctuation elevate your written work and keep your readers focused on your ideas, not your typos. I proofread for executives, managers, academics, authors, and students to ensure error-free documents....

5.0 (251)
100/hour
849 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutes

Flawless grammar, spelling, and punctuation elevate your written work and keep your readers focused on your ideas, not your typos. I proofread for executives, managers, academics, authors, and students to ensure error-free documents....

Michele W. La Grange Park, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michele W.
35/hour

La Grange Park, IL

Passionate Tutor Specializing in Academic Writing and Social Sciences

I hold a PhD and Master’s degree in Human Services with a specialization in Advanced Research, as well as a certification in Emotional Intelligence. My educational background has provided me with strong expertise in academic writing and critical...

5.0 (10)
35/hour
30 hours tutoring

I hold a PhD and Master’s degree in Human Services with a specialization in Advanced Research, as well as a certification in Emotional Intelligence. My educational background has provided me with strong expertise in academic writing and critical...

Adam H. Peoria, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Adam H.
35/hour

Peoria, IL

Public Speaking & ESL Teacher | Professionals, Speech & Debate, & TEFL

Clear, confident communication changes lives—at work, on stage, in interviews, in meetings, and across cultures. With a background in business leadership, competitive speech and debate, and language coaching, I design personalized lessons that...

5.0 (16)
35/hour
63 hours tutoring

Clear, confident communication changes lives—at work, on stage, in interviews, in meetings, and across cultures. With a background in business leadership, competitive speech and debate, and language coaching, I design personalized lessons that...

Rebecca S. Naperville, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rebecca S.
68/hour

Naperville, IL

Certified English Teacher

I have read thousands of essays throughout my teaching career, proofreading for many types of common writing errors. I have also worked as a Peer Reviewer for an insurance agent, proofreading his documents before he submitted them...

5.0 (194)
68/hour
668 hours tutoring

I have read thousands of essays throughout my teaching career, proofreading for many types of common writing errors. I have also worked as a Peer Reviewer for an insurance agent, proofreading his documents before he submitted them...

Samantha B. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Samantha B.
45/hour

Chicago, IL

Professional Editor (Essays, College Apps, Creative Writing, etc.)

With over a decade of editing experience, I am here to help make your words shine. I graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a degree in Comparative Literature and Professional Writing. This education has offered me the...

5.0 (12)
45/hour
30 hours tutoring

With over a decade of editing experience, I am here to help make your words shine. I graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a degree in Comparative Literature and Professional Writing. This education has offered me the...

Morph B. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Morph B.
40/hour

Chicago, IL

Creative tutor, experienced with neurodivergent students

Professional proofreader and copy-editor for HPFG, Insect Asylum

5.0 (8)
40/hour
27 hours tutoring

Professional proofreader and copy-editor for HPFG, Insect Asylum

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Rawan A.

1 Proofreading lesson

He helped me with proofreading my paper and make it better. I will recommend him to my friends because I’m so happy with the result. He helped me with proofreading my paper and make it better. I will recommend him to my friends because I’m so happy with the result. He helped me with proofreading my paper and make it better. I will recommend him to my friends because I’m so happy with the result.
Sue K.

3 Proofreading lessons

I am a happy repeat customer with Shelley for proofreading. With the first proofreading, her work was quick, clean, and clear. I am really impressed. So, when I needed another proofreading, I did not look any further, Shelley was my first choice and she did not disappoint me at all.
Saleh S.

1 Proofreading lesson

Lexus was great in helping improving my writing and did great job proofreading and fixing my draft. Excellent job! Lexus was great in helping improving my writing and did great job proofreading and fixing my draft. Excellent job! Lexus was great in helping improving my writing and did great job proofreading and fixing my draft. Excellent job!
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Illinois Proofreading Tutors Cost $35 - 60 per hour on average

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