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John Linneball Tutoring

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$90/hour
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I offer great tutoring at a reasonable price. I have experience with the SAT, SSAT, ISEE, LSAT, and other tests, and not only understand how to take the tests, but how to teach the material to students in a way they can understand. I can answer questions that relate to test prep and academic subjects that only a person with "real world" experience can give - such as "Why do I need to know this stuff, anyway?" Finally, I have a sense of humor, and can engage and entertain while teaching, without being a complete goofball or pushover who doesn't get the job done. This may sound clichéd and cheesy, but it's true. I enjoy reaching young minds and helping people of all ages learn and get ahead in life. It's nice to help someone learn a needed skill at a crucial time in life - what a person learns while young can open doors to a new world of opportunities, and provide needed skilled people to the world.
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Current Top Pro

Hired 287 times

Serves San Francisco, CA

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23 years in business

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Sun8:00 am - 10:00 pmMon5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

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High school Freshman

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My customers travel to me

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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.

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Azra J.

4 days ago

Hired on Thumbtack

We had a wonderful experience working with John, our college counseling tutor. He took the time to truly understand my son’s interests and strengths, and helped identify colleges that were the best fit for him. His guidance in organizing a thoughtful and manageable list of schools, along with creating a clear timeline for applications, made the entire process feel far less overwhelming.

Details: Writing essays • Completing applications • High school Senior • Cadence recommended by professional • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

College Admissions Counseling
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Mark M.

Sep 7, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

John is a great guy and knows what he’s doing. Very detail oriented and made my resume 87% out of 100% to make my resume blow past the HR Robot, Lovely AI! He is a pro and made my resume blow past, cover look very neat and professional!! I highly recommend John!!

Details: I have a completed draft that needs revision • Healthcare • Senior-level (8+ yrs experience) • Cover letter • Web presence (e.g., LinkedIn) • At the pro’s location

Resume Writing
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Sanjay B.

Dec 15, 2023

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John was very help this year with my 17 year old son as well as with my daughter 2 years ago when she was applying to colleges in regards to their essays. My daughter unexpectedly got into UC BERKELEY and I honestly believe it's because of John's timely assistance as well as his calm explanation of what colleges are looking for. I would highly recommend him especially because this is a major part of our children's lives to prioritize and we all were so happy either his work

Details: Writing essays • Completing applications • High school Senior • Once a week • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

College Admissions Counseling
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Barron M.

Apr 26, 2022

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John Linneball is an excellent resource to help guide you and your family through the college application process. I would highly recommend him!

Details: Selecting colleges • Completing applications • Writing essays • Preparing for standardized tests • High school Senior • Cadence recommended by professional • Remotely (phone or internet)

College Admissions Counseling
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Peshtanah B.

Oct 18, 2021

Hired on Thumbtack

Details: College • General reading and writing • Reading comprehension • Creative writing • Essay writing / review • Advanced • Learn new topics and techniques • As recommended by professional • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

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