The Best Writing Tutors in Oak Park, IL

I graduated with a 4.0 from East Tennessee State University, receiving two B.A.s in Political Science and International Affairs. A dedicated student, I have experience tutoring my peers in applied statistics, political science, writing,, research design, and more. I have acquired extensive training in statistical...See David's full profile

I’m patient, I’m organized, and I firmly believe that there’s no such thing as a dumb question. Asking for help is actually the most difficult part of the writing process — I promise it gets easier from here! Overall, I’ve spent about two decades working with students to improve their writing...See Moses's full profile

I'm Eva! After a successful career in high school debate, I attended Smith College, where I started coaching students to their own wins. Currently, I'm a PhD student at the University of Chicago, where I study political theory. I’m an experienced tutor with nearly 5 years of experience, and a long list of student...See Eva's full profile

In high school, I earned a 36 on the ACT Reading and English sections and a 5 on the AP English Literature exam. Through my academic background and tutoring experience, I’m well-versed in reading comprehension, essay writing, grammar, and standardized test strategies. While reading and writing have...See Natalie's full profile

I got a 750 on the Writing section of the SAT. I often help my friends edit their papers to improve their argument and for organization and concision.See Stephanie's full profile

I'm also a two-time Emmy nominated writer/producer of fiction and non-fiction stories. I regularly teach creative writing at Northwestern University and at The University of Tokyo. For over 30-years, I've written screenplays, manuscripts, chapter contributions, and two self-published books....See Steven's full profile

Over the past year, I have worked with middle and high school students on ISEE and SAT test prep in both group and individual settings. I thoroughly enjoy working to fulfill their educational goals, and I look forward to seeing their scores improve over time through the use of specific test strategies and effective time...See Elijah's full profile

I graduated with Latin honors as well as honors in my major and am now working in journalism, where I spend my days writing and reading. I have extensive tutoring experience with a focus on the humanities, writing, and social studies subjects. For the past six years, I have tutored students in middle...See Emma's full profile

I hope to bring that same spark to my students on this platform as well. I spent 3 years as a college writing tutor, which provided me with regular formal trainings and experience helping projects ranging from the natural sciences to the humanities. This work also involved helping students who spoke English as...See Andrew's full profile

Hello! My name is Rubaa, and I am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity. I graduated from one of the top five high schools in my city with a perfect 4.0 GPA while successfully completing numerous college-level and AP courses. I was also honored as a State Scholar, placing among the top 10% of high...See Rubaa's full profile

I’ve also been praised for the strength, clarity, and depth of my personal written papers, which reflect my ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and with academic precision. I’m currently a full-time MSW student at a top 10% ranked university, so I’m very familiar with advanced academic writing...See Desideria's full profile

I hold a bachelor’s degree and have previously worked as a grant writer.See Laurel's full profile

33 ACT Writing, past success with non-native english speaker studentsSee Morph's full profile

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, GMAT, LSAT, TOEFL, and more. I teach and lecture at universities and...See Karin's full profile

...teacher. As seen elsewhere on my profile, I am able to assist with all things government, history, political science, and geography. I am also able to help with writing at all levels. If we seem like a good fit, but you are not sure that I can help with the subject you need, just ask! I am very experienced with social studies...See Sebastian's full profile

In high school, I took six AP classes. I got a 5 in AP Literature, AP Human Geography, and AP US History; I also was able to get a 4 in AP Lang, AP European History, and AP Calculus. Writing, history, and Math are my most comfortable subjects to teach and I have lots of resources to use to get (or even exceed) my...See Lincoln's full profile

I have nearly 9 years of experience tutoring students from K–college, including extensive work developing writing skills across a wide range of subjects. As a scientist at Brown University, I am a strong technical and scientific writer with a deep understanding of clarity, structure, and effective communication....See Allison's full profile

My experiences in teaching writing encompass: - Lucy Calkins Writers' Workshop Interventionist -Classroom Teacher using Calkins' Writers' Workshop Structure -English and Language Arts Classroom Teacher -Interdisciplinary Middle School Social Science Teacher with Writing focusSee Jocelyn's full profile

I have over 15 years of experience in admissions coaching and writing with cases of admissions to top schools such as Pomona College, Wesleyan University, boarding schools like Andover Phillips Academy and the Hotchkiss School, as well as international schools and art programs. I have helped people get full...See Kate's full profile

I’ve taught and given workshops at the University of Chicago, Oberlin, and Columbia College, among others, and I love working one-on-one to help you strengthen your voice & write with impact. Subjects I tutor: Essay Writing & English – structure, argumentation, grammar, and clarity...See Izidora's full profile

As a published poet and experienced tutor, I have over 11 years of helping students strengthen their writing across creative, academic, and professional contexts. I guide learners in mastering structure, clarity, and style—whether they are crafting poetry, essays, research papers, or screenplays. My instruction...See Ann's full profile

Whether you are writing a work presentation, resume, college or grad school application, research paper, literary work, or blog post, I can help you uncover and tell a compelling, authentic, polished story. As a former lawyer and as an entrepreneur, instructor, and writing coach, I know the power of...See Valerie's full profile

Hello! I am offering lessons in English and Latin. I am a certified teacher with 21 years of teaching experience in independent, alternative, and public schools. I have a bachelor's degree from Duke University in English and Classical Languages and a master's degree in English Education from the University of...See Sarah's full profile

I have degrees in English (including business English, literature and creative writing) and Communication with a focus on public or mass communication. I was a part of the competitive mock trial team for my university, Kent State University, and still have contact with many of my professors. Among the classes I...See Jen's full profile

Hi! I've been a language and writing instructor at the City Colleges of Chicago for 31 years, helping students build their craft as writers and prepare undergraduate and graduate school application essays that highlight their strengths, passions and creativity. I've tutored a variety of students from...See Jeff's full profile