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Catherine’s PhD Programs Qualifications
Hi there! With a rich academic background from Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania, I bring a wealth of experience in higher education and student development. As a former Teaching Fellow and Assistant Dean at Harvard, and now a Research Assistant and Instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, I have a deep understanding of the Ph.D. journey. Whether you're navigating the application process, discerning what success would look like to you, or seeking support during your Ph.D. journey, I'm here to help you. Let's connect and tailor a plan to achieve your academic goals!
Catherine can help with:
Application Strategy
Data Analysis
Data Collection
Dissertation Proposal
Editing
Essays
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Interviews
Letters of Recommendation
Research
Resume
School Selection
Work Experience

Instructor
University of Pennsylvania
July 2026 - August 2026
Student Development in Higher Education

Research Assistant
University of Pennsylvania
August 2023 - Present

Assistant Director of First-Year Success
Boston University
August 2022 - August 2023

Assistant Dean
Harvard University
June 2022 - August 2022
Harvard Summer School General Program

Teaching Fellow
Harvard University
July 2021 - May 2025
Conflict in a Divided World (Conflict Resolution & Negotiation) | Professor Dan Shapiro | Fall 2021 Student Leadership in Higher Education | Professor Manja Klemencic | Spring 2022 Brave Leadership: Courage and Transformation in US Higher Education | Professor Tim McCarthy & Professor Susan Marine Reflecting on Leadership, Management, and Governance | Professor Judith McLaughlin Education on the Move: Recentering the Body in Movement in Teaching and Learning | Professor Aysha Upchurch Leading a School through Challenge and Crisis | Professor Richard Melvoin Real Talk: The Art and Practice of Brave Communication | Professor Tim McCarthy

First-Year Residential Advisor and Academic Advisor
Harvard University
August 2020 - July 2022
World History Teacher
Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School
August 2020 - July 2021

English Teaching Assistant
Fulbright Association
August 2019 - April 2020
ETA in Taiwan
Education

University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., Higher Education
2023 - 2027

Harvard University
M.Ed., Education
2020 - 2021

Harvard University
B.A., Psychology
2015 - 2019
Student Body President Class President Peer Mentor
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