The Best English Tutors in Johnsburg, IL

Near Johnsburg, IL

TEFL Certified with 7+ years experience

As English department lead in Shanghai, I developed and rolled out English grammar and usage curricula for students of all ages. I do this now in my personal lessons and I take great pride in my deep understanding of the language, its grammar, and helping students obtain that mastery themselves. See Samuel's full profile

Near Johnsburg, IL

PhD in English/ English literature & writing

The goal of written or spoken communication is to express yourself clearly and persuasively. To achieve that goal, you must know the grammar and punctuation rules of standard, formal English. I have been teaching reading and writing at all levels (elementary school to grad students) for more than 20 years.... See Alrick's full profile

Near Johnsburg, IL

Writing coach, editing, grammar, APA, MLA

Being a writing coach also requires the teacher to have grammar skills and vocabulary knowledge to lead the student into successful expression within the English Language. See Natalie's full profile

Near Johnsburg, IL

English Tutor | Writing, Test Prep & Pronunciation (Accent Reduction)

I have two master of arts degrees, one in English literature from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and another one in English education from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. I have 8 years of experience as a classroom English teacher at UIC and Chicago charter schools, and I’ve... See Mark's full profile

German tutor for comprehension and communication

Since 1999, I have tutored native speakers of Spanish, Italian, and Korean, helping them improve their writing skills, reading comprehension, conversation skills, and pronunciation of English. In addition, I am a volunteer with the public... See Rachel's full profile

M.A. English/Test Validator for Ohio Licensure

I had over ten student teachers in my teaching career, served as an NCATE Examiner, and worked on the validation team for the Ohio Licensure Exam in Language Arts for grades 7-12. See Patrick's full profile

Experienced English and Language Arts Teacher for Elementary Students

My main focus is to help elementary students enhance their reading, writing, and communication skills. Each student has personalized lessons targeting the areas that need improving. I introduce them to grammar and composition basics, guide them to... See Madeline's full profile

Yale/Cambridge/Berkeley Graduate for Counseling and Writing

[I appreciate all inquiries and respond promptly to inquiries, but not mass emails to multiple tutors.] Dr. Jeffrey was a university lecturer and tutor from 2003-2017. He has helped students of all ages, including secondary school, college,... See Jeffrey's full profile

UBE Bar Exam, French, ESL, Job Interview Preparation, LSAT, and SAT

I have experience teaching at all levels and to all age groups, from pre-school children to post-graduate level, including business people seeking to acquire a working knowledge of English as a Second Language or French. As a British... See Judy's full profile

Experienced French Professor, Novelist, French & English Tutor

I have over sixteen years of experience editing and critiquing both fiction and non-fiction for other writers, and I love helping students with their creative writing assignments and college essays. I was also an English professor at a... See Danielle's full profile

PhD English Tutor — Literature, Language & Academic Writing

I hold a PhD in English Language and Literature from UNC-Chapel Hill, where I specialized in the history of written language, literary studies, and classical and medieval Latin. I have taught English at every level–from... See Steven's full profile

Experienced Tutor - Special Needs/Accelerated/All Ages

My main professional interests are teaching and language, and I have degrees in linguistics and special education. I have taught and tutored across the core subject areas of math, science, social studies, and English, as well as computer... See James's full profile

M.A. TESOL with 3+years of pronunciation tutoring

I completed a graduate-level course in teaching English pronunciation. I taught English pronunciation to a high school ESL class for a few years. For the past three years or so, I have been tutoring students in English... See Jen's full profile

Pro Writer with MA in English and College Teaching Experience

I have a BA and MA in English and a Community College Teaching Credential. I tutored in the Writing Center at San Jose State University (SJSU) for 2 years. For 5 years I taught English composition at SJSU and a number of community... See Nancy's full profile

Freelance Writer & Editor with BA in English & 15+ Years of Experience

I am a freelance writer specializing in content writing, editing, and proofreading. I have degrees in English, Russian, and Russian Literature with minors in French and History. I love to bring my expertise in language, reading, and writing... See GiGi's full profile

Experienced English Instructor for Adult Learners

I hold a Masters degree in Adult Education with a specialization in Teaching English as a Second Language. As both a classroom instructor and a university administrator, I have worked with non-native English speaking students from... See Maggie's full profile

English Language Professional

Professional Educators License Homeschool parent and leader Content creator for corporate communications Toastmasters International Public Speaking Regional champion Skilled in MLA, APA, Chicago-Style, outlining, essay writing, compelling story... See LAURA's full profile

Here to Help You Understand, Not Memorize, the English Language

While I am always happy to drill specific vocabulary lists with students, most of my vocabulary lessons happen naturally within other sessions. I train my students not just to memorize words, but to learn their multilingual etymological roots.... See Dana's full profile

Upbeat Coach w/ MFA Specializes in Effective Writing and Reading Level

...relationships with students for enrichment, to help boos their abilities and their confidence! My qualifications: BA in English/Theater from Loyola University Master's Degree from Carnegie Mellon University Certificate of Teaching Excellence from... See Brandy's full profile

English teacher and academic tutor with a passion for editing

My passion for creativity is what drove me to obtain my bachelor's in English (specializing in writing), and my love for helping others is what led me to obtain a master's in teaching English as a second language (ESL). I... See Kristine's full profile

Experienced Professional English Educator

I have taught English/Language Arts for more than 18 years in the classroom. My lessons include literature, grammar, writing, and vocabulary. I have successfully helped a wide range of students with diverse needs advance in their... See Denielle's full profile

English major with creative writing master's

I majored in English at Fordham University, then went on to Columbia to get my master's in creative writing. I've written creatively for magazines and blogs, and worked as a staff writer, copy editor, and proofreader. See Dane's full profile

Master's in English and Former University Teacher

I received a Master's in English from Indiana University where my research focused on twentieth century American fiction. I have expertise in literary analysis across genres, and have helped students write successful essays and papers... See Ashley's full profile

LSAT, Law School Admissions, Essay Writing, Literature, Proofreading

I have a BA in English Literature as well as a Juris Doctorate. See Amanda's full profile

English Expert: Effectively Master Writing, Grammar & Comprehension

With over 20 years of experience tutoring English, writing, and test preparation, I specialize in helping students master grammar, composition, and critical reading skills. My background as an attorney and certified Master Tutor enables me... See Hanees's full profile