An English teacher for 17 years, based in Sydney and Bali, I am now living in Paris, working as an English teacher, translator and copy-writer. Given my prior working history, my advanced English skills, my unique teaching techniques in both private lessons and group work, and the fact that I worked as a researcher and journalist for Australian television and magazines, using my english abilities, I feel I am an English teacher with rich and varied experiences that allows me to comfortably work within in any of the above areas.
An Australian, of British nationality, I hold an MA in Literature, a post-graduate degree (TESOL) in teaching English (both issued by Macquarie University, Sydney). Having worked in secondary education and the university for nearly 17 years, and in private tutoring and Skype tutoring from home, I have extensive experience in the field of training and I possess all the pedagogy required for this position . I am at your disposal for any questions and would love to offer a first lesson to discuss your needs
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The below testimonials are from Australian and international students, and students I have taught Skype (I have many more - this is a sample):
Testimonial 1
From: kara sandler (MASADA)
Sent: Tuesday, 5 May 2012
Hi Linda,
I heard you were leaving to live in Europe, and would be tutoring over there. So I wanted to thank you for everything you did to help me achieve the marks I did, and to remind you of just how much you helped.
By the end of yr 11 I was ranked in the 20s out of 40 students, before any tutoring. By the end of trials in Yr 12 I was ranked 8 out of 40. My mark for English at the end of HSC was 93 and my UAI mark was 95.85
Clearly there is no doubt that my HUGE improvement in English was because of you!
Thank you so much for all your hard work and effort
Best of luck for the future
Love Kara
Testimonial 2
From: Kelly Hollow (NORTHERN BEACHES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL)
Sent: Wednesday, 13 May 2013
Hi Linda,
I've been meaning to call you for a long time now!
Just wanted to let you know that I got 92% for my HSC English exam mark and am very, very happy with it. I'm currently at Macquarie studying a Bachelor of International Communications. So a big thank you to you for everything you did last year - your tutoring helped me tremendously!
Thanks again for everything, Kelly.
Testimonial 3:
From: Darrianne (BARKER)
Sent: Tuesday, 5 May 2009
Thank you so much for everything and good luck in Bali and France!
Our son Tyson was enrolled in an exclusive boys school for years 7 to 12, leaving in 2007.
Tyson is an intelligent boy but we found that he was struggling with his comprehension and structure of essay’s for English even though the teaching standard was supposed to be of a high quality.
We engaged Linda Hamilton Evans as our son’s tutor for a period of 3 years and found that Linda connected with Tyson in a fashion that he could understand and filled in all the gaps that he had somehow managed to miss at school.
Tyson went on to achieve a UAI of 92.3 and we attribute much of this success to Linda’s tutoring intervention and would have no hesitation in recommending her talents for future children to achieve great results for English.
Yours sincerely,
D Donnelly
Testimonial 4:
From: Tom Shearman (NORTH SYDNEY BOY'S HIGH)
Sent: Thursday, 25 January 2015
Linda,
For my results, I got over 90 in all my subjects, and a 93 in English Advanced. I got a UAI of 98.35, which got me comfortably into my Media Communications course at Sydney Uni, which I have accepted and deferred.
I'm looking for full time work, and I have a casual job for summer. Hopefully by winter I'll have saved enough money to travel to South America.
I'd like to thank you again for all your help over the last 2 years, and I hope we can stay in touch as you have been amazing.
Cheers, Tom Shearman
Testimonial 5:
From: Joshua Kangisser (MASADA)
Sent: Sunday, 10 May 2012
Hi Linda,
I have attached a testimonial as I really hope you’re going to continue to help students when you move to Europe!
I am currently studying at Macquarie University, doing a double degree of Commerce & Law, after graduating from high school. I attended a small private school, where the students were extremely competitive, fighting for the best internal ranks.
English was never a strong point for me. I sat Advanced English, but continued to struggle, floating near the bottom of my year group. Therefore, at the beginning
of year 11, I started attending a tutor who had quite a good reputation.
However, throughout the 11th and most of the 12th grade, my marks never got better.
In a state of desperation and absolute frustration, I left my previous tutor. I was in a stressed state as internal end of year exams were only a few weeks away. On recommendation, I contacted Linda who listened to my case & very kindly squeezed me into her full schedule.
Given the short time I received lessons with Linda before the Internal exams, my understanding of what was required in the course began to broaden. She also introduced me to new techniques and approaches to an essay, helping me re-build my approach to exams. Sadly it wasn't enough time to significantly improve my marks, and i finished ranked 26 out of a group of 40.
However, in the period before finals, I worked very closely with Linda, as she dedicated much of her time to helping me practice and develop my essay strategies, also marking essays of mine.
Linda's brilliance wasn't just in her ability to teach me to grasp the question and correctly formulate a sophisticated response; her true brilliance was in the way she gave me a new level of confidence, to such a high extent I could freely write an essay to my best ability. Whereas before my low confidence just helped my marks spiral downwards
As a result, I climbed to achieve a final exam mark of 95 - being the 2nd highest in the year group. This was even better then a select few of my friends who I never dreamed of beating, having never previously received higher marks then them in any given section of an exam. My internal mark was 84, however with my 95 and 84 combined, it averaged to 90, thus being in the top performance band.
I never dreamed of receiving a Band 6 in English, but having done so, it helped me achieve a UAI of 96.9, thus paving the way into my degree of choice.
Josh
In terms of rates, a lot will depend on the level of work and preparation necessary, and the standard of the individual student. If the student has the ability to work on Skype, the rate is cheaper
Private Consultancy (17 years in this metier): English tutor for business school students, masters and those preparing for their baccalaureate.
My goals are to improve the standard of written English and to offer a more detailed and challenging knowledge of the language through exercises that are designed to engage, to share my knowledge of the amazing aspects of the English language, and to help students attain their required marks for further education or for English in general
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2015 -> PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH - ESL; TRANSLATOR; COPY WRITER
Paris-based
* Working with the directors and managers of large organisations who want to improve their comprehension of English as a Second Language
* Preparation for TOEIC
* Preparation for TOEFL
* Working on translated copy to improve on the literal (though often incorrect) translation. I bring copy to life, giving it originality through use of sophisticated language
2002 -2012 - ENGLISH TUTOR/MENTOR FOR MA STUDENTS
* Tutor in English literature;
* Mentor - Business School studies; HR;
* Mentor for Masters' students and those preparing for their baccalaureate.
My goals are to improve the standard of written English and to offer a more detailed and challenging knowledge of the language through exercises that are designed to engage, to share my knowledge of the amazing aspects of the English language, and to help students attain their required marks for further education or for English in general
1998 - 2002
AUSTRALIAN MINIATURE HORSE ASSOCIATION
* Editor of the magazine and journalist.
* Responsible for the the total design and editorial content of a 30-page magazine.
* At the end of my mission, I designed a model simplifying the work for the production team, and facilitating publishing of a monthly iissue
1998 - 2002 THE WORLD AROUND US - Australia
DOCUMENTARY TV WEEKLY
* Researcher and television journalist - assistant producer;
* Mission - to establish and create two documentaries about France
* Responsible for writing the screenplay for both documentaries and the organization of shooting teams and sound (cameramen and soundmen)
1991 - 2007 THE BILLY BLUE GROUP
I created and opened two private educational school deemed to be the leading schools in Australia. One specialised in Hotel Management; the other in English as a Second Language
After 10 years, I went to develop, open and manage two resorts and restaurants in Bali (Indonesia) where I held the position of Director, in charge of development of the activity and promotion.
1983 - 1995 FOLLOW ME GROUP / CENTURY PUBLISHING / THE MAGAZINE GROUP
Managing Editor - Director
* In charge of the drafting of articles, formatting articles, proofreading, modifications and graphic concept.
* For this position I worked directly with the authors.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
2015 - 2016 WSET: Sommelier Course, Level 3
2013 - 2014 WSET: Sommelier Course, Level
February 2009 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY, Sydney, Australia.
English Literature Masters
2007 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY,
Post-graduate Diploma in English Study English as a Second Language
LANGUAGES: • English: Mother tongue • French: Fluent • Italian: A good understanding
INTERESTS: • Oenology - I particularly like trying new wines • Travel - due to my work, I have the chance to travel extensively • Cooking - I particularly like trying new restaurants as always curious to discover new concepts, chefs and styles of food • Literature • Art • Music • Cultural activities
Perfect! Linda est pour ma fille de 17 ans et moi (langue maternelle anglaise) la meilleure prof jamais rencontrée. C'est grâce à Linda que ma fille a obtenu un score exceptionnel au TOEFL. Elle a amélioré son anglais bien au delà de nos attentes et atteint un niveau qui lui permet maintenant d'intégrer les meilleurs universités du monde ! Nous recommandons vivement de travailler avec Linda qui sait motiver !
Perfect! Excellent training B2->C1 en intensif : 5 séances en trois semaines qui ont permis à ma fille de 17 ans de comprendre ses faiblesses et les réduire. Merci Linda
It was so rewarding working with Olivia's daughter - Rosalie! She was not adverse to challenging herself, asking pertinent questions, and putting the techniques I explained to her into practice. A pleasure - and I wish Rosalie all the very best going forward!
Perfect! Très bon échange, elle explique très bien. J’étais ravie
Excellent! Très bien.
Perfect! Linda me fait progresser sans que cela ne soit une épreuve. Absolument parfait pour les exigeants comme les timides, et ce, quel que soit le niveau.
Perfect! Correction de très grande qualité assortie de conseils avisés pour l'examen.
Such a pleasure working with someone who has a genuine passion for the English language, and such a natural ability when using it!
Excellent! Très pédagogue pour ce 1er cours. Je donnerais un avis plus détaillé par la suite mais très bonne approche
Perfect! Linda is definitely the teacher you are looking for if you aim to be high-level skilled in English. She really knows how to make you crack the TOEFL test. Thanks to her teaching methods and strategies I got my highest scores!
108 overall (8 above LSE`s requirement) 26 reading (3 above LSE`s requirement), 28 listening (6 above LSE`s requirement), 26 speaking (4 above LSE`s requirement), and 28 writing (4 above LSE`s requirement).
Besides, she is a very kind and funny person to have around when you are studying, which, I believe, plays a key role in bringing results to her students. By setting a friendly environment in her classes Linda increased my productivity making me less stressed about the test and my difficulties.
It is thanks to her help I`ll be counted among the students of one of the most renowned academic institutions in the world.
What a brilliant achievement in a relatively short period of time (I am so proud of you Vitor, and SO excited you'll be studying at LSE!)
It has been a truly rewarding experience working with Vitor who has completed all his tasks with a passion and dedication that merit the high score he achieved in his TOEFL. Our sessions have always involved a lot of laughs and I've been pleasantly surprised each week to read his essays that seemed to improve overnight. Hopefully we'll have some opportunities to work together again in the future
Perfect! Linda est une femme et professeur remarquable. Ses cours sont motivants, sa méthode performante qui permet de faire des progrès rapidement. Très bon niveau d'écoute. A recommander.
Working with teenagers who are already very talented in English is extremely rewarding - and Jean falls into this category! Each week he challenges himself, asks the right sort of questions and always completes the work I have given him the lesson before. His improvement is obvious, and os reflected in his recent marks, and his thirst to learn more and to tackle challenges is so lovely to witness. I really look forward to our sessions!
Perfect! Linda is a great teacher, very encouraging, and at the same time very honest in her assessment. Her courses are creative and stimulating. She provides me with loads of interesting material to work on my key problems: phrasal verbs, linking words, enriching my vocabulary, etc. Linda has a very rich vocabulary, so it's a pleasure to talk to her during the course. She has a huge experience in preparing for different kinds of tasks: tests, writing assignments, interviews, public speaking,... I was lucky to having found her.
Linda est un prof formidable, très encourageante, elle n'hésite pas à évaluer les connaissances de façon précise et honnête. Elle identifie très vite les lacunes et dispose d'une grande quantité d’exercices pour travailler sur vos problèmes clés. Elle a une grande expérience et peut vous préparer à des épreuves de différent type: tests d'anglais pour entrer dans une école britannique/américaine, présentation en public, entretien, ...
I really look forward to my weekly sessions with Anna as she loves challenging herself and willingly accepts the tasks I set her each week! We move between grammatical exercises, written tasks, discussions, and listening exercises and Anna honestly excels in each! Although originally she contacted me to prepare her for an oral job interview / presentation, our lessons have evolved into wiring essays, business correspondence, film reviews and conversations that flit from one subject to another without Anna needing to prepare herself for the changes in topic. It's extremely gratifying working with Anna!
Linda has been my teacher during the last year, as I needed to improve my English for work; during this year she has been very professional, supportive and kind. I really thank her for the skills I have acquired and the always professional and respectful way she has given me feedback to enhance my English language skills.
Linda est littéralement une "superprof", très compétente et engagée auprès de ses élèves. J'ai eu besoin de cours particuliers de haut niveau afin de préparer des concours de la fonction publique, en particulier le concours du Ministère des Affaires Etrangères. En peu de temps, j'ai réalisé des progrès remarquables! Je recommande vivement. Prendre des cours auprès de Linda est un excellent investissement pour réussir dans vos projets :). Many thanks Linda !
Linda a été capable de cerner les difficultés que j'avais avant de passer le TOEIC. Résultat : j'ai obtenu un résultat au delà de mes attentes. Linda est à l'écoute, claire dans ses explications et donne toutes les armes pour réussir le TOEIC.
Je recommande fortement.
Linda est une prof exceptionnelle: elle est toujours disponible, elle est rapide , elle a très vite et bien cerné mon fils de 18 ans! Elle est à son écoute et l’aide à prendre confiance en lui en anglais!
Grâce à elle, mon fils a eu pour la 1ère fois en 3 ans une note suffisante!
Merci Linda!
Je la recommande vivement
Catherine de Suisse
Linda est très professionnelle et sa méthode est vraiment efficace pour progresser. Grammaire, composition écrite, conversation, vocabulaire et culture, elle fait avancer sur tous les aspects. C'est un réel plaisir de travailler avec elle !
Je prends actuellement des cours avec Linda .
Linda est une très bonne pédagogue , un professeur qui a su adapter mes besoins à un programme spécifique pour moi, qui me permet de progresser , sans forcément tomber dans la didactique classique.
Toujours à l’écoute et toujours prête à te motiver.
Je la recommande vivement
Linda est vraiment la professeur idéale si vous souhaitez intégrer une université étrangère. Elle m'a aidé de bout en bout dans le processus d'inscription de la London School of economics. Elle m'a d'abord informée et aidé à trouver les cours qui me correspondraient. Puis, j'ai pu grâce à elle répondre au niveau d'exigence attendu. Je devais avoir un Toefl de 100 pour être éligible et grâce à ses cours très performants j'ai eu un Toefl de 110. De plus, elle m'a aidée à faire ma lettre de motivation, qui doit avoir un format et un contenu très spécifique. Enfin, elle a été à mes côtés pour finaliser mon inscription.
Linda m’a permis non seulement à me remettre à parler anglais mais également à progresser de manière significative. Patiente, gentille, compréhensive, donne du travail mais surtout des bons conseils. Je recommande bien évidemment sans aucuns problèmes
Linda est une professeure compétente avec laquelle je prends du plaisir à apprendre l'anglais. En quelques semaines, je sens que mon niveau a progressé de manière significative. Elle adapte ses cours aux besoins individuels de l'élève et son approche est très humaine.
Linda est un excellent professeur d'anglais. elle sait faire travailler la grammaire de façon ludique et applique des méthodes qui permettent de progresser rapidement. D'origine Australienne, la conversation avec elle est facile et fluide. Elle corrige et explique nos erreurs de façon à nous éviter de les reproduire. Je la recommande vivement!
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