Private Scuba Instructors in Chicagoland
If you're looking for personalized scuba training in the Chicagoland area, hiring a private scuba instructor can provide a customized learning experience that fits your schedule, goals, and learning style.
Why Choose a Private Scuba Instructor?
- Flexible Scheduling: Train on your own time, without the constraints of a group class.
- Personalized Instruction: The instructor can focus on your specific needs and skill development.
- Custom Training Plans: Private instruction can be tailored to your needs.
- Better Student-to-Instructor Ratio: Ensuring full attention from the instructor.
- More Time in the Water: Maximized water time with efficient lessons.
Recommended Private Instructors in Chicagoland

Richard Tessell
Website: Evolve Scuba DivingeMail: richard@evolvescubadiving.com Phone: 650-437-4786
Instagram: @nosmosisprod
- Specialties: New divers (Discover and Open Water), Nitrox, Wreck, Deep, Drysuit. Buoyancy & Trim workshops, Intro to Tech / Doubles Workshops
- Teaches for TDI, SDI and NAUI (and Basic Freediving with PFI). CPR/First Aid/AED/Oxygen courses through American Heart Association, DAN, FRTI and Health & Safety Institute.
- Why Choose Richard? Richard provides high-quality instruction focused on precision in skills like buoyancy, trim, and gas management. He was my instructor for drysuit, wreck diving and my Divemaster course. I have also been on several buddy/non-training dives with Richard — top-notch.
Considerations When Choosing a Private Instructor
- Training Philosophy & Agency: Does their style and agency align with your goals?
- Instructor Experience: Some specialize in technical diving, others in recreational training, some in both.
- Cost & Scheduling: Private instruction often costs more but may offer better value.
- Location: Some instructors operate through dive shops, others are independent.