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The Best Proofreading Tutors in Illinois

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Jason M. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason M.
55/hour

Chicago, IL

Incredibly Expert Tutor with 20 Years of Experience

My clients have won acceptance to nearly every major university in the US and several in Europe. I've written or edited 60+ books, and recently I opened a small publishing company. To clients, I provide light proofreading, heavy...

4.9 (617)
55/hour
2,511 hours tutoring
Response time: 34 minutes

My clients have won acceptance to nearly every major university in the US and several in Europe. I've written or edited 60+ books, and recently I opened a small publishing company. To clients, I provide light proofreading, heavy...

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

Alyssa B. Edwardsville, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alyssa B.
50/hour

Edwardsville, IL

Patient Reading, Writing, and Special Needs Tutor

I enjoy writing, editing, and proofreading, and those skills have always been easy for me. I have taught basic writing and composition classes to groups of homeschooled students, and I have homeschooled my own children for 15 years as well....

5.0 (1007)
50/hour
2,693 hours tutoring

I enjoy writing, editing, and proofreading, and those skills have always been easy for me. I have taught basic writing and composition classes to groups of homeschooled students, and I have homeschooled my own children for 15 years as well....

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
Response time: 34 minutes

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...

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,...

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5.0 (165)
45/hour
554 hours tutoring
Response time: 49 minutes

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,...

Ashwinee M. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ashwinee M.
150/hour

Chicago, IL

High School Science and English Teacher w/ 4 years of experience

During my time as a high school teacher, I also mentored multiple groups of students in their college journey. Our duties as college counselors included helping students develop successful study skills, edit and proofread their college...

4.7 (26)
150/hour
84 hours tutoring

During my time as a high school teacher, I also mentored multiple groups of students in their college journey. Our duties as college counselors included helping students develop successful study skills, edit and proofread their college...

Jessica B. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jessica B.
55/hour

Chicago, IL

Higher Ed staff |college advisor| UChicago graduate| language teacher

I'm an educator with 10+ years of experience, a Fulbrighter, and a 2-time AmeriCorps alumna. My teaching interests are diverse, reflected in my services. College Admissions Counseling: I completed my graduate studies at the University of...

5.0 (701)
55/hour
1,277 hours tutoring

I'm an educator with 10+ years of experience, a Fulbrighter, and a 2-time AmeriCorps alumna. My teaching interests are diverse, reflected in my services. College Admissions Counseling: I completed my graduate studies at the University of...

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,...

Ekta K. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ekta K.
35/hour

Chicago, IL

Experienced, Engaging, and Eager Reading & Writing Tutor

Hi there! My name is Ekta and I graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Management & Economics. For the past eight years, I have been a tutor to students in the third grade all the way to seniors in college. I have a wide variety...

4.9 (64)
35/hour
446 hours tutoring

Hi there! My name is Ekta and I graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Management & Economics. For the past eight years, I have been a tutor to students in the third grade all the way to seniors in college. I have a wide variety...

Rebecca S. Naperville, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rebecca S.
100/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 (196)
100/hour
693 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 minutes

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...

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

Chicago, IL

Proofreader

I've always loved grammar and had a sharp eye for catching typos. This has translated to me being the final editor for all my friends and family - in school papers, applications, personal statements, resumes, and everything in between. I've worked...

5.0 (63)
60/hour
135 hours tutoring

I've always loved grammar and had a sharp eye for catching typos. This has translated to me being the final editor for all my friends and family - in school papers, applications, personal statements, resumes, and everything in between. I've worked...

Jennifer D. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jennifer D.
77/hour

Chicago, IL

ADHD Writing Tutor and Teen Motivation Coach

I am a writing tutor with over 19 years of experience. I also have tutored subjects in chemistry and science, however, my tutoring and coaching practice has moved to exclusively offering writing tutoring and teen motivation coaching based on...

4.8 (61)
77/hour
267 hours tutoring

I am a writing tutor with over 19 years of experience. I also have tutored subjects in chemistry and science, however, my tutoring and coaching practice has moved to exclusively offering writing tutoring and teen motivation coaching based on...

Karin M. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Karin M.
64/hour

Chicago, IL

Experienced Test Prep and English Expert

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,...

5.0 (25)
64/hour
249 hours tutoring

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,...

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 (197)
60/hour
763 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...

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!

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.

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...

George A. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
George A.
120/hour

Chicago, IL

Experienced Tutor Specializing in Statistics and Math

Hi there, I'm George! I'm a PhD student studying Clinical Psychology at Vanderbilt University, and I love learning about and teaching statistics and psychological concepts. My tutoring process focuses on your experiences and goals, and I believe...

5.0 (140)
120/hour
375 hours tutoring

Hi there, I'm George! I'm a PhD student studying Clinical Psychology at Vanderbilt University, and I love learning about and teaching statistics and psychological concepts. My tutoring process focuses on your experiences and goals, and I believe...

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 (253)
100/hour
866 hours tutoring

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 (13)
35/hour
39 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...

Susan Z. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Susan Z.
65/hour

Chicago, IL

PhD Candidate at University of Chicago; years of teaching and editing

I have an excellent eye for detail, know both MLA and Chicago style very well, and can perform all levels of editing work, whether proofreading, copyediting, or more substantive editing.

4.9 (82)
65/hour
219 hours tutoring

I have an excellent eye for detail, know both MLA and Chicago style very well, and can perform all levels of editing work, whether proofreading, copyediting, or more substantive editing.

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: 36 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...

Elisa V. Glen Ellyn, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Elisa V.
75/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)
75/hour
117 hours tutoring

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...

Kenny H. Schaumburg, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kenny H.
60/hour

Schaumburg, IL

Patient, Dedicated, Licensed English Educator

My strengths within English are grammar, reading comprehension, literature, poetry (performance and written), creative writing, proofreading, and editing as the focus of my undergraduate studies. Above all, my passion for the English...

5.0 (12)
60/hour
25 hours tutoring

My strengths within English are grammar, reading comprehension, literature, poetry (performance and written), creative writing, proofreading, and editing as the focus of my undergraduate studies. Above all, my passion for the English...

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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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