
serge r.
5.0
Harvard Ph.D. | Senior Education Consultant | Expert in Admissions

Studied at Harvard University
Worked at Harvard University
Available tomorrow at 2:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 2 hours
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serge’s Higher Education Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Director
20+ people coached for Higher Education
Welcome to my profile! With a Ph.D. and M.A. from Harvard University and a B.S. from Cornell University, I bring a wealth of academic experience to my role as an academic consultant. My background includes over a decade at Harvard, where I served as an Advisor and Head Teaching Fellow, honing my skills in guiding students through their academic journeys. Over the years, I've helped numerous students navigate the complexities of admissions, ensuring they present their best selves to top-tier institutions. Let's work together to craft a compelling application that stands out. Reach out to start your journey toward academic success!
serge can help with:
Skill Building
Student Assessment
Cover Letters
Resume Review
Classroom Management
Curriculum Development
serge also coaches for College, Master’s Programs, Law School, Career Development, and PhD. View all.
About serge
Serge is a Harvard- and Cornell-trained educator with over a decade of experience in academic advising, college counseling, and curriculum design. He earned his PhD and MA in Literature from Harvard, with secondary concentrations in Film & Media Studies and Slavic Studies, and a BS in Human Development from Cornell, where he also pursued pre-medical studies. He has received multiple awards for teaching excellence at Harvard, including the prestigious Bok Center Certificate of Distinction in Teaching. He has guided students to successful admissions at top-tier institutions such as Princeton, Stanford, Harvard Business School, Cornell, NYU, Brown, UChicago, UPenn, UC Berkeley, Claremont McKenna, Amherst, Tufts, Middlebury, and Bard. His expertise includes graduate and undergraduate admissions strategy, academic writing and research development, interdisciplinary studies, cultural analysis, and innovative curriculum design. His professional experience spans roles as an academic consultant for startups and education firms, a curriculum developer for higher education institutions, and a creative consultant for numerous art projects.
Why do I coach?
Serge is passionate about empowering students to achieve their educational and professional aspirations through a personalized and holistic approach. As an educator and coach, he tailors his guidance to each individual’s strengths and goals. Whether helping students craft compelling college applications or refine their academic writing skills, Serge is committed to fostering confidence and clarity in his clients’ journeys. Beyond academia, he has contributed to groundbreaking research on bilingual cognitive development and the influence of social media on identity formation. He has also curated exhibitions, organized international conferences, and collaborated on large-scale art installations. Fluent in multiple languages, Serge brings a global perspective to his work. Serge is excited to help Leland clients navigate the complexities of academic challenges while discovering their unique voices along the way.
Work Experience
Senior Education Consultant
InAmerica Education
February 2023 - Present
Private Lecturer & Admissions Consultant
Lexicon Academics
October 2020 - July 2021
Researcher
Harvard University
August 2008 - May 2019
Head Teaching Fellow
Harvard University
August 2010 - May 2018
Admissions Committee Experience
Education

Harvard University
Ph.D., Comparative Literature, Secondary in Film & Media Studies
2011 - 2019

Harvard University
M.A., Comparative Literature
2008 - 2010

Cornell University
B.S., Developmental Psychology
2004 - 2008
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