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Catherine Z.

Catherine Zhang

Harvard + Penn | PhD Applicants & Students | Crafting Authentic Identity

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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

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Instructor

University of Pennsylvania

July 2026 - August 2026

Student Development in Higher Education

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Research Assistant

University of Pennsylvania

August 2023 - Present

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Assistant Director of First-Year Success

Boston University

August 2022 - August 2023

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Assistant Dean

Harvard University

June 2022 - August 2022

Harvard Summer School General Program

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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

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First-Year Residential Advisor and Academic Advisor

Harvard University

August 2020 - July 2022

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World History Teacher

Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School

August 2020 - July 2021

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English Teaching Assistant

Fulbright Association

August 2019 - April 2020

ETA in Taiwan

Education

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University of Pennsylvania

Ph.D., Higher Education

2023 - 2027

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Harvard University

M.Ed., Education

2020 - 2021

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Harvard University

B.A., Psychology

2015 - 2019

Student Body President Class President Peer Mentor

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