Wendy Rust

Academic and Professional English Specialist

I help students, academics and professionals prepare for high-level exams and publications.

About

I am an Academic English Specialist focused on helping adults use English at an advanced academic and professional level. My work is practical, structured, and outcomes-oriented; with support tailored to your exam target, publication goal or career objective.

Whether you are preparing for AP Lang (AP English Language and Composition), Cambridge IELTS 2, OET or revising a paper for university or publication; coaching is personalized to your strengths, gaps, and deadline.

Who I Help

  • Students preparing for advanced English exams.
  • Postgraduates improving academic writing.
  • Researchers and authors preparing papers for publication.
  • Healthcare professionals from overseas taking exams to enter the NHS.

Services

Support is organised into three focused service areas:

Exam Preparation

Targeted coaching for AP Lang (AP English Language and Composition), IELTS Academic with Cambridge IELTS 2 practice, and OET for healthcare professionals.

Sessions build exam strategy, timed response control, speaking confidence, and score-focused performance.

Academic Writing and Publication Review

Structured support for thesis revision, undergraduate and postgraduate writing, and publication review for scientific papers.

Editing focuses on clarity, argument flow, academic tone, and journal-ready language quality.

Professional Communication Coaching

Interview preparation and public speaking coaching for professionals moving into higher-responsibility roles.

Training emphasizes message structure, delivery confidence, and high-impact communication in academic and workplace settings.

Credentials and FAQ

  • 30 years of English teaching experience.
  • Native English speaker with advanced academic coaching focus.
  • Degree-qualified with postgraduate training in education.
  • Teaching certifications from the UK and the US.

How is the teaching delivered?

All teaching is delivered online through live one-to-one video calls, so you can join from any location with a stable internet connection.

Can you support AP Lang, IELTS, and OET preparation?

Yes. Coaching is tailored to your target score and includes structured work on strategy, language, and exam performance.

Can you help with thesis revision and publication review?

Yes. I support thesis revision, postgraduate writing, and publication review to improve clarity and publication readiness.

Do you offer interview and public speaking coaching?

Yes. Coaching includes interview practice and public speaking rehearsal for professional and academic contexts.

Contact

If you are preparing for an exam, publication, interview, or promotion, email your goals and timeline for a tailored coaching plan.