serge r.

serge r.

5.0

Harvard PhD w/ 10+ Years of Academic & Professional Coaching

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Studied at Harvard University

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Worked at Harvard University

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serge’s PhD Qualifications

Coaches professionally

10+ people coached for PhD

I’ve helped clients gain acceptance to top-tier universities, including Cornell, NYU, Brown, UChicago, UPenn, Harvard Business, Claremont McKenna, Amherst, Tufts, Middlebury, Bard, and others. Applying to schools can be overwhelming, but, with the right mentorship, there are ways of making this experience as rewarding as possible. It is, after all, an opportunity to master oneself through writing, all the while becoming better at it.

serge also coaches for Higher Education, College, Master’s Programs, Law School, and Career Development. 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

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Senior Education Consultant

InAmerica Education

February 2023 - Present

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Private Lecturer & Admissions Consultant

Lexicon Academics

October 2020 - July 2021

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Researcher

Harvard University

August 2008 - May 2019

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Head Teaching Fellow

Harvard University

August 2010 - May 2018

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Education

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Harvard University

Ph.D., Comparative Literature, Secondary in Film & Media Studies

2011 - 2019

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Harvard University

M.A., Comparative Literature

2008 - 2010

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Cornell University

B.S., Developmental Psychology

2004 - 2008

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