Lynda H

Watford, UK

“Writing without revising is the literary equivalent of waltzing gaily out of the house in your underwear. – Patricia Fuller”

Lynda H

Specialist subjects:

Business & Management Education Marketing Public Relations TESOL

Education:

Diploma in Teaching

University of Greenwich

2008–2010

Favorite referencing style

Harvard because I am most familiar with it, but APAP is a close second.

Why I became an editor

After a successful career in marketing management, notably with Samsung, Citizen, and Camelot, I decided to make a dramatic change and retrained as a teacher, specialising in teaching English as a second language (ESL). I went on to achieve a full teaching qualification and worked with college students of all nationalities, and business professionals both in the UK and Europe. I later moved into a management position at a UK college.

This background has given me a wealth of experience of writing reports, presentations, press releases and marketing copy. I also have an eye for a polished CV and a well-constructed, persuasive personal statement. For me, my passion for the English language, microscopic attention to detail, and enjoyment of helping others makes proofreading and editing an ideal profession.

Background and experience

In my early career, I worked in marketing management for large organisations including Samsung and Citizen. I also enjoyed four years at Camelot, operator of the UK National Lottery, as a Senior Communications Executive.

Twelve years ago, I re-trained as a teacher, specialising in English as a second language (ESL). I studied for my professional teaching qualification and this led to teaching at a college in the UK. Later, I moved to Madrid to teach business executives at a private language school.

After returning to the UK I began working with college students on the autistic spectrum to help them overcome barriers to education and employment. I later moved into a management position. More recently, I have been involved in community work as a project manager.

Throughout my career, I have been responsible for producing reports and presentations. In all my roles I have had responsibility for writing, editing, and proofreading marketing copy, press releases, and web content. My teaching experience also helped to hone my attention to detail when assessing written assignments.

Why I love proofreading and editing

I love helping others to produce a perfect, attractively presented piece of writing. I enjoy helping to ensure the words flow effectively in a crisp, concise way that enhances the reading experience. It is important to me to offer clear advice and guidance in my comments so that clients understand how they can improve. I am equally happy with academic or business documents and specialise in English as a second language.

Lynda H

Instant Quote

Price
$25.00

You can also upload a document to get an instant quote

Icon of cloud upload

Drag & drop your file

or browse your computer

Browse from your device

Icon of cloud upload

Drop your file here!

Icon of loading status

Your file is being
uploaded!

Favorite book:

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

Hobbies:

As this is being written during a COVID-19 lockdown in the UK, it's not very exciting! I enjoy taking my dog for long walks in our beautiful local parks, reading, playing brain games, baking cakes (when I'm not dieting!), and binge-watching TV boxsets with my husband. In normal times, I am a bit more sociable and enjoy travelling and spending time with family and friends.

Editing tips:

Create your own personal checklist to use with each document to ensure nothing is missed. Tick off each action as you go along.

More editors

  • Miranda B

    Miranda B

    Dublin, Ireland

    View Profile
  • Matthew J

    Brighton, United Kingdom

    East & South Asian Studies, Geography, International Development, International Relations, Language & Literature, Middle Eastern & African Studies, Music, Politics, Social Sciences, Zoology

    View Profile
  • Daniela R

    Daniela R

    Straseni, the Republic of Moldova

    Accounting & Finance, Economics, English

    View Profile
  • Julie S

    Julie S

    Glasgow, United Kingdom

    Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience

    View Profile
  • Lauren M

    Lauren M

    California, USA

    Advertising, Graphic Design

    View Profile
  • Joyce H

    Joyce H

    Liberty Grove, Australia

    Accounting & Finance, Business & Management, Consumer Behaviour, Corporate Social Responsibility, Economics, Education, Ethics, Project Management, Risk Management, Theology & Religious Studies

    View Profile
  • Sam P

    Sam P

    Parkville, Australia

    Advertising, American Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Classics & Ancient History, Communication & Media Studies, Creative Writing, East & South Asian Studies, English, History

    View Profile
  • Huynh C

    Pfaeffikon SZ, Switzerland

    Accounting & Finance, Business & Management, Computer/Information Sciences, Ethics, Leadership, Marketing, Project Management, Social Media

    View Profile
Trusted by thousands of leading
institutions and businesses

Make sure your writing
is the best it can be with our
expert English proofreading
and editing

Fast and affordable proofreading for academics, professionals, and authors. Available 24/7. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed.