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Ivy League MA; college app. essay help; HS/AP English and French tutor
Linda W.

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Following a career as a journalist, I began teaching in 2011 and switched to subbing and tutoring in 2018. I specialize in French (all levels) and English (literature, writing, ACT/SAT/GMAT prep, and college essays), but I also enjoy editing/proofreading research papers and teaching Italian and German.

I am patient and kind, and encourage students to reach their potential. Confidence is a key to success; when students feel positive about their progress, they are more motivated to succeed....

Following a career as a journalist, I began teaching in 2011 and switched to subbing and tutoring in 2018. I specialize in French (all levels) and English (literature, writing, ACT/SAT/GMAT prep, and college essays), but I also enjoy editing/proofreading research papers and teaching Italian and German.

I am patient and kind, and encourage students to reach their potential. Confidence is a key to success; when students feel positive about their progress, they are more motivated to succeed.

My college majors were Journalism, English literature and French, and I earned a Master's in Journalism from Columbia University. While in NYC I worked as a journalist (TIME Magazine), freelance writer, editor and fact-checker. I enjoy reading and discussing literature, particularly the use of literary devices. I have helped more than 80 students with college application essays and personal statements, and they all received numerous acceptances. I enjoy helping college and grad school students structure and edit extensive research papers.

I spent junior year in France at a full-immersion university. Starting in 2011, I taught seven years of high school French. More recently, I spent three months subbing for an AP/French 2 teacher and have tutored students at all levels. I keep my skills current with frequent visits to France.

As an adult, I studied Italian for seven years and also met weekly with a native speaker. I enrolled in a language and cooking class in Bologna, and return to Italy often.

While studying in France, I often visited relatives in Germany, many of whom spoke no English. This motivated me to master the language. Two years ago I subbed for a high school German teacher during her two-month leave, covering her AP German and German I classes.

Former students tell me I helped them through difficult times and motivated them towards success. I understand life's pressures, and adapt well to different learning styles and abilities. I hope to work with you or your child. - Linda

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Education

Indiana University
English, Journalism, French
Columbia University
Masters
Northwestern University
Graduate Coursework

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  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Rate details: ACT and SAT prep rates are $75/hour.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

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ACT English

ACT English

After tutoring my own four children and many of their friends in preparation for the ACT English test, I have begun working with other students. I know the test well and can help students improve. A college English major and professional journalist, I am patient and kind, yet able to motivate students to work hard and achieve their potential.
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

After tutoring my own four children and many of their friends in preparation for the ACT Reading test, I have begun working with other students. I know the test well and can help students improve. I am patient and kind, yet able to motivate students to work hard and achieve their potential.
College Counseling

College Counseling

I have been helping students with college and grad school applications for more than a decade. This past year alone, I worked with more than 80 students, helping them with Common Applications essays, supplemental essays, and grad school applications/ personal statements (MBA and computer science programs; law school, dental school, nursing school and more). I have also helped students with scholarship applications and essays. Students appreciate my patient, thorough and nurturing approach as they work to present themselves in the best possible light. My unique technique results in essays that maintain the student's voice and are grammatically correct, concise, compelling and memorable.
English

English

I had English literature and journalism majors in college. I have a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia university in NYC. I have worked as a reporter for several decades, including seven years at TIME magazine and spent many years working as a freelance writer, editor, copy editor and proofreader.
French

French

- Spent a year of college at a university in France, taking all classes in French. - Have maintained fluency through teaching French since 2011 and traveling to France every two years. - Worked for five years as a French teacher in the Seattle area, teaching and tutoring all levels. - Last spring spent three months as a substitute French teacher at a high school near Chicago, teaching French 2 and AP French. The AP students scored their highest average score for the school.
GMAT

GMAT

I have worked with test prep students for years and specifically with several GMAT students. I own a prep book and have read through to understand the test. I have worked with students specifically on the reading and sentence corrections. With my background as a journalist and work history copy editing and proofreading, my professional experience is also an asset.
Italian

Italian

- Began learning Italian as an adult, with seven years of classes at a college - Spent four years working one-on-one with an Italian tutor to hone conversation skills - Studied Italian in Bologna, Italy, at "Cultura Italiana" - Travel to Italy every few years to keep speaking skills current
Literature

Literature

After double-majoring in literature and journalism in college, I have continued to read, analyze, and teach literature. For the past three years I have worked as an in-person and online tutor, helping high school and college students of all levels understand classic and modern novels, short stories, and poems. I especially enjoy helping people identify literary devices and structure unique essays about what they have read. For the past two academic years I have tutored many students specifically in preparation for the AP English exams. High school AP students appreciate my approach, which is light yet focused. I hope to have the opportunity to work with you or your child soon.
Proofreading

Proofreading

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 provide proofreading and copy editing tutoring for high school students and adults. My clients have been exceedingly pleased with my work, which I thoroughly enjoy.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

After tutoring my own four children and many of their friends in preparation for the SAT Reading test, I have begun working with other students. I know the test well and can help students improve. I am patient and kind, yet able to motivate students to work hard and achieve their potential. I majored in English and journalism in college, and have a graduate degree in journalism from Columbia. After several decades working as a journalist, I recently began working towards a post-Baccalaureate degree in Creative Writing from Northwestern. Throughout, my skills in literary interpretation have been finely tuned.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

After tutoring my own four children and many of their friends in preparation for the SAT writing test, I have begun working with other students. I know the test well and can help students improve. I am patient and kind, yet able to motivate students to work hard and achieve their potential. I spent many years working as a copy-editor and/or proofreader, so my knowledge of grammar is excellent.
Writing

Writing

- Majored in journalism and English literature in college - Master's in journalism from Columbia U - Worked as journalist in NYC and Seattle - Continue to work as freelance writer, editor, copy-editor, proofreader - Have helped many students with college essays
Grammar
Reading
TOEFL
Vocabulary
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College essay proofreading

Not only did Ms. Linda offer detailed critique on the content and structure of my essay, but she also taught me new strategies for writing and editing that will benefit me in the future. Her attention to detail and genuine interest in helping me succeed truly set them apart. I highly recommend Ms. Linda to anyone seeking academic support and guidance.

Gregor, 2 lessons with Linda

Patient and Knowledgeable

Linda helped me finalize my common app essay and NYU supplemental. She was very patient yet efficient when helping me. She was also extremely transparent with schedule and very easy to work with.

Jadon, 3 lessons with Linda

Patient and helpful tutor.

Linda helped with my son’s college essay editing, which included making difficult decisions on what to remove . He was really happy with her suggestions and pleased with his end product. Thank you!

Stefanie, 1 lesson with Linda

Great tutor!

Linda is helping my daughter with her college application essays. She has improved her essays and helped with the writing process tremendously. She has lots of experience in working with high school students.

Pawan, 23 lessons with Linda

Excellent tescher

Linda guided my son with enhancing his college application essays. He truly enjoyed her teaching and professionalism. She was very patient as well as encouraging. I will utilize Linda for additional services.

Ditra, 11 lessons with Linda

Very helpful and easy to work with

She really worked hard to identify a great learning plan to help support my son through the semester he has. It's going to be a challenging semester, so not just focusing on the week's lesson but looking at the whole big picture was helpful for planning for him.

Kristen, 13 lessons with Linda

Exceptional Editorial Support from Linda

I am delighted to share my experience working with Linda, who provided invaluable assistance in editing my articles and pitches. Linda's keen eye for detail and mastery of language significantly enhanced the overall quality of the content. Her edits not only corrected grammatical errors but also improved the flow and coherence of my pitch - which got accepted by my DREAM publication. It was evident that Linda possesses a deep understanding of editorial nuances, ensuring that the final pieces were not only error-free but also engaging and polished. What truly set Linda apart was her proactive approach to the editing process. She demonstrated a genuine interest in the subject matter, taking the time to understand the content and offering insightful suggestions for improvement. Her ability to maintain the author's voice while refining the expression of ideas was commendable. Furthermore, Linda consistently met deadlines and communicated effectively throughout the project. Her professionalism and reliability made the entire collaboration a smooth and enjoyable experience. I felt confident entrusting my editorial work to Linda, knowing that it would be handled with the utmost care and expertise.

Eri, 23 lessons with Linda

Made my daughter a believer!

My daughter didn’t think it would help her to have a tutor. After meeting with Linda she is now a believer and we are trying to schedule another lesson!!!

Daniel, 4 lessons with Linda

Very fun and knowledgeable

Every lesson is great and just what we were looking for! It is a tailored lesson that specifically addresses the things we wanted to learn the most. We really look forward to our lessons with Linda!

Jason, 8 lessons with Linda

A+ Educator

I had one session with Linda so far which went incredibly well. Despite her busy schedule, she was very accommodating and able to help me with my grad application. She was on time, to the point, patient with a great wealth of knowledge. I am so looking forward to having more sessions with her in the future. Thank you!

N, 3 lessons with Linda
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