LINGUISTIC SERVICES
BY MICHELLE MATTUZZI

Proofreading. Editing. Translation. EFL.
Two rounds of revisions, guaranteed.

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portfolio

Proofreading / Editing / Writing
- BA & MA theses
- Abstracts
- Manuscripts / Published articles
- Social media copy & captions
- Websites
- Emails & Newsletters
- Academic / Motivation letters
- Book chapters
- Blog posts
Translations (German/English)
- Abstracts
- Websites
- Event programs
- Press releases
- Conference speeches
- Flyers
- Student handbooks / Guidelines
- Restaurant menus
English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
- Online conversational & grammar classes for adults
- Online and face-to-face tutoring for students
- IB Language and Literature classes
- English camps for students of various ages
- Childcare (Natural Approach) for babies/toddlers
Other
- Voice-over for video descriptions and research content/instructions

About me

Hi there! My name is Michelle, an English/German bilingual and (psycho)linguist. I was born and raised in Upstate New York before flying the coop to begin a new chapter in Europe. After living many years as an expat in Austria, you can now find me soaking up the sun in beautiful Madrid. As a native speaker in a foreign country, with a BA in English Language and Literature as well as a MA in Linguistics (Language & Cognition), my aim is to pass on my knowledge of language and help with your English skills in any way, shape, or form possible—may that be through proofreading a thesis, translating a website, or one-on-one private classes—you name it, I've got you covered. Some of my numerous other passions and interests include figure skating, yoga, traveling, food culture, health/well-being, reading, and stroke advocacy. Let's connect!

Contact me

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"the proof is in the pudding," they say...

"As a scientist, publishing in journals and writing books are among my most important tasks. In recent years I have had numerous native speakers who have supported me professionally. However, since Michelle has been revising my texts, a new quality has been gained. Several reasons are responsible for this. First, Michelle works much more accurately than previous proofreaders. Secondly, Michelle not only corrects typos and grammatical errors, but also knows how to put the text into a form that reads much better. Third, Michelle provides additional tips and input to make the text even more readable. Especially with scientific texts, this is a valuable help and a kind of art. That this is not just my personal impression has been proven by the fact that I published a new book as editor at the beginning of the year, with 26 other authors. Without explicitly asking for it, I received individual feedback from almost all the authors after sending the proofs about how much their texts had improved in quality after being revised by Michelle. In summary, I can recommend Michelle without reservation. The service is simply top!"
- Prof. Dr. Roman Egger, Salzburg University of Applied Sciences
"Michelle has proofread several of my research papers that are published in top-tier journals. In addition to correcting grammar and/or spelling issues, she is particularly good at spotting flaws in logical argumentation of the paper. Having a linguistic background, Michelle is also familiar with terms tailored to academic communities. Alternatives and suggestions are always given. What I appreciate even more is her patience in checking the reference list, which is barely offered by other editing services. In case anything is unclear, Michelle can be easily reached after her services, and of course, with timely responses and explanations. The services provided by Michelle are beyond excellence and always bring my work to the next level - highly recommend!"
- Joanne Yu, Researcher and Lecturer at Modul University (Vienna)
"I have had the pleasure of getting to know and work with Michelle as my former research & proofreading assistant for scientific publications. As my assistant, I could rely on her for prompt and reliable proofreading and editing tasks. In addition to her precision in proofreading, Michelle showed excellent editing skills and always offered valuable suggestions that enhanced my manuscripts. Her proactivity, enthusiasm, and friendly character made it very pleasant to work together. I look forward to continue working with Michelle. Thank you."
- FH-Prof. Dr. Barbara Neuhofer, Salzburg University of Applied Sciences
"I met Michelle during our studies at the English Department at the Paris Lodron University in Salzburg. I've always admired her for her mastery of the English language, and I immediately noticed her kind and helpful attitude towards her peers. Michelle was my first choice when I needed help in proofreading my MA thesis, and looking back, she was definitely the best choice. Not only has Michelle improved my thesis in terms of grammar, but she's also given valuable input when it comes to style and formatting. Her clear and incisive comments unmistakably show that she pays attention to every single word of the text. I'd definitely recommend Michelle to anyone looking for a charismatic, professional, and highly skilled proofreader and editor."
- Carina Gößler, Buying Specialist, Global Sourcing
"I worked with Michelle when I was about to publish my very first article in English. What you get with Michelle is not just proofreading, but a complete package: Even if a sentence is grammatically correct, other proofreaders wouldn't comment on it, but Michelle found everything and worked out a good-sounding, idiomatic solution together with me (in a video conference). Michelle did her job extremely quickly and reliably, and the price was perfectly fine. I would not hesitate to ask her for help again anytime I want to publish a text in English and can definitely recommend her!"
- Karoline W., PhD student at the University of Salzburg
„Wir hatten einen großen Auftrag für Michelle, denn wir hatten ein mehr als 100-seitiges Programmheft für die Eiskunstlauf-Europameisterschaften, das in Deutsch und Englisch erscheinen sollte. Neben den verschiedensten Texten, die zu übersetzen waren, trug Michelle auch ihre kreativen Ideen für verschiedene Rubriken bei, was das Ganze noch besser machte! Michelle ist verlässlich und schnell! Sie trägt immer ein Lächeln auf den Lippen und ist eine ganz tolle Bereicherung für jedes Team. Fünf von fünf Sternen!“
- Mag. Theresa Katzlinger, Eventmanagement Skate Austria
„Einfach Spitzenklasse! Auf der Suche nach einem Lektorat bzw. Korrektorat für meine in englischer Sprache verfasste Bachelorarbeit durchforstete ich vergeblich zahlreiche Onlineportale von verschiedensten Anbietern. Durch einen glücklichen Zufall stieß ich auf den Kontakt von Michelle. Die Zusammenarbeit und Betreuung verlief von Anfang an äußerst professionell. Die gesamte Bachelorarbeit wurde in Hinblick auf sprachliche Fehler, Grammatikfehler, Interpunktion und Satzstellungen bis ins kleinste Detail sorgfältig überprüft. Fehler oder Anmerkungen wurden mit guten Kommentaren und Kritiken verständlich und transparent erläutert. Die Korrektur verlief außergewöhnlich schnell und war zudem noch sehr preiswert. Michelle reagierte sofort auf Mails und zeigte sich immer bemerkenswert bemüht. Sie nahm sich wirklich Zeit für meine Bachelorarbeit und ich merkte, dass sie ihre Arbeit mit großer Leidenschaft ausübt. Ich kann Michelle nur jedem weiterempfehlen und werde mich auch zukünftig immer wieder an sie wenden.“
- Lukas T., BSc, Master Student Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften
„Über viele Wochen habe ich mit Michelle gemeinsam an meinen Kommunikationskompetenzen gearbeitet und meinen englischen Wortschatz trainiert. Sie hatte nicht nur viele Ideen und nützliche Tipps für mich, sondern brachte auch das nötige Feingefühl mit und gab mir Zeit, die Inhalte in meinem eigenen Tempo zu erlernen. Ich fühle mich jetzt sehr viel sicherer, wenn ich Englisch spreche und kann dabei viele Formulierungen und Redewendungen anwenden. Meinen Vortrag in englischer Sprache habe ich Dank Michelle sehr gut gemeistert. Vielen Dank dafür!“
- Judy Z., Master Student Universität Salzburg

Services & rates

Please note:
Rates are calculated per word and are customized based on a project's subject matter and anticipated turnaround time. For larger projects, a 50% deposit is required upfront.

PROOFREADING — starting at 0.017€/word
--> Covers surface-level errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, syntax, consistency, references, and formatting, amongst others.
EDITING — starting at 0.027€/word
--> Covers all surface-level errors in addition to enhancing flow, readability, clarity, style/tone, word usage, and word count, amongst others.
TRANSLATION — starting at 0.087€/word
--> Complete and thorough transformation of any German text into (American) English.
ENGLISH (EFL) CLASSES — starting at 20€
--> One-on-one classes tailored to your needs!
- Conversational
- Grammar
- Academic writing
- IB/AP English (Language and Literature)
- Exam/test prep