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Ivy League MA; editor; English essay, lit., French and Italian tutor
Linda W.

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348 hours tutoring

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Ivy League MA; editor; English essay, lit., French and Italian tutor
Ivy League MA; editor; English essay, lit., French and Italian tutor
Linda W.

5.0 (107 ratings)

348 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (107 ratings)

348 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Linda

Bio

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

Policies

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

  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Subjects

Business

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.

Corporate Training

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
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.
Grammar

Elementary Education

Grammar, Reading, Vocabulary

English

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.
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.
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

Homeschool

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.
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.
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
Reading

Language

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.
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
TOEFL

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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.
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
Reading

Other

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.

Summer

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.
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
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
Reading

Test Preparation

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.
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.
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.
TOEFL

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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, 3 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, 2 lessons with Linda

Amazing session

I had an essay assignment, and I was struggling with thesis. She helped me with finding examples and quotes for essay. Thanks!

Rhea, 2 lessons with Linda

Incredible, prompt, efficient tutor

Viewed and edited essays on extremely short notice. Dedicated so much time and effort for me, very thorough and gives great advice. We were so lucky to meet Linda!!

Jennifer, 4 lessons with Linda

Excellent French Tutor

My son worked with Linda over the summer to improve his HS French skills, and to prepare him for his upcoming year. My son was very comfortable with Linda, and her teaching style; he feels like he made dramatic improvement, and feels confident going into the new school year. Linda was an excellent communicator, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to others seeking a fantastic French tutor. Thank you!

David, 5 lessons with Linda

Excellent tutor

My son very much enjoyed meeting and working with Linda. Very knowledgeable and patient; we look forward to continuing on with her services, and expanding my son's French capabilities.

David, 5 lessons with Linda

Patient and experienced.

Linda has good energy and quickly spotted my weak points. I sent her an excerpt from my project and we combed over it for errors and options for improvement. She did such a great job that I've scheduled another lesson so we can progress on getting my writing to where I'd like it. Looking forward to working with her regularly.

Scott, 2 lessons with Linda

BIG THANK YOU!

Linda is amazing, she helped my son go from a D to a B in his AP English class. She made learning fun and engaging. More importantly my son wanted to apply his new grammar knowledge. THANK YOU!

Amy, 34 lessons with Linda

Super fast, thorough and extremely knowledgeable

Linda was so easy and pleasant to work with. I was on a time crunch and needed an extra pair of eyes to edit a fairly long paper. Within 48 hours, she put 4 hours into editing it and met with me to discuss her suggestions. The turn around time was HUGE given my time crunch. She knows her stuff, gave me big picture suggestions as well as lighted patterns in my writing that I could curb to make for a more crisp read. I would work with Linda again in a heartbeat. THANK YOU!

Karla, 3 lessons with Linda
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