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Harvard/Pomona Grad Writing Specialist & ACT Coach

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About
I’m a professional writer, editor, and academic coach with over 8 years of experience helping students and professionals communicate clearly, strategically, and authentically. My background includes college admissions consulting, essay coaching, ACT preparation, and developmental editing for personal statements, academic work, resumes, and professional content. I hold degrees from Pomona College and Harvard University and am currently completing a master’s degree in Business Psychology. I specialize in helping clients strengthen both the substance and structure of their writing — whether that means crafting a compelling college essay, improving clarity and flow in academic work, preparing for the ACT, or refining professional materials. Students and families often describe my approach as thoughtful, encouraging, and highly personalized. I focus not only on results, but on helping clients build confidence in their own voice and critical thinking skills. Services include: • ACT English, Reading, and strategy coaching • College essay and supplemental essay editing • Academic writing support • Resume and LinkedIn editing • Personal statement development • Proofreading and developmental editing • Executive and professional writing assistance I work with middle school, high school, college, and adult clients, and I tailor every session to the individual’s goals, strengths, and learning style.
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Hired 72 times

Serves Saugus, MA

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1 employee

8 years in business

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Sun9:00 am - 11:59 pmMon9:00 am - 11:59 pm

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Editing type

Substantive or developmental editing

Formatting and fact checking

Copyediting

Proofreading

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Fiction manuscripts

Non-fiction manuscripts

Academic papers and journals

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

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Nadia A.

Dec 8, 2020

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I can’t thank you enough Vicki for your help in editing my admission essays. You really helped me perfect it and I’m sure you spent a great deal of time on them. You helped me shape my content and give me ideas on top of the editing work. I feel confident now in my application to graduate school and couldn’t have done it successfully without your help. I look forward to working with you on future projects! 😀

Details: Writing • Editing • Formatting and fact checking • Copyediting • Proofreading • Academic papers and journals • Fewer than 2,000 words • A single project • Remotely (phone or internet)

Writing and Editing Services
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Meijun X.

Jun 11, 2019

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Vicki is a systematic and efficient writing tutor. My daughter loves to take her class and we are good to see her progress.

Details: High school • Reading comprehension • Essay writing / review • Intermediate • Improve grades at school • Once a week • 60 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

Reading and Writing Tutoring
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Joe D.

Jun 5, 2019

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Details: Not a student • General reading and writing • Intermediate • Learn new topics and techniques • Once a week • 45 minutes • I travel to the reading and writing tutor

Reading and Writing Tutoring
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Adcy A.

Dec 17, 2018

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I worked with Vicky to improve my writing skills. Vicky was very knowledgeable on the subject matter and helped me review basic writing concepts. I would happily recommend Vicky for tutoring to everyone.

Details: Post-College • Essay writing / review • Creative writing • Basic • Improve grades at school • Once a week • 60 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • I travel to the reading and writing tutor • The reading and writing tutor travels to me

Reading and Writing Tutoring
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Adaeze N.

Oct 1, 2019

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Details: Post-College • Creative writing • Essay writing / review • Advanced • Learn new topics and techniques • As recommended by professional • 60 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

Reading and Writing Tutoring
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Victoria Tyler

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