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About
I help students navigate the college admissions process with confidence, clarity, and a strategy tailored to their individual strengths and goals. I hold a Master of Education in Human Development and Education from Harvard University and a bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley. With nearly a decade of experience in academic coaching, executive functioning, and college preparation, I've helped students strengthen their academic performance and earn admission to universities. I currently work directly with students on college planning, application strategy, personal statements, and academic development. My approach goes beyond polishing essays or building college lists. I help students understand what makes them distinctive, communicate their experiences authentically, and develop the organizational and decision-making skills necessary to succeed. Whether you're applying to college for the first time, transferring from community college, or struggling to develop a compelling application, my goal is to help you build a thoughtful strategy that reflects who you are and where you want to go.
Victor’s College Qualifications
100+ College clients
Strong college applications are about more than grades, test scores, and prestigious extracurriculars. I help students identify the experiences, accomplishments, and perspectives that make them distinctive and communicate their value to admissions committees. My own journey took me from community college to highly selective universities. Along the way, I experienced rejection and learned that academic credentials alone don't tell a complete story. Understanding how to communicate my experiences, initiative, and potential transformed my approach to admissions. With over eight years of experience in academic coaching and college preparation, I've guided students through successful applications to some of the country's most selective universities. I combine personalized admissions strategies with graduate training in human development, motivation, and learning to help students recognize overlooked strengths, develop compelling narratives, and present themselves authentically and competitively.
Victor can help with:
Application Strategy
Editing
Essays
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Interviews
Recommendations
Resume
School Selection
Secondary Review
Supplementary Materials
Testing & Assessments
Waitlist Strategy
Why do I coach?
My commitment to coaching comes from personal experience. As a first-generation college student, I began my academic journey at community college with limited knowledge of how higher education worked or what opportunities were available to me. The mentorship of a professor helped transform my understanding of what was possible, eventually leading me to UC Berkeley and Harvard. That experience fundamentally shaped how I approach education. I believe academic success is not simply a reflection of intelligence or potential. It is also shaped by access to information, effective strategies, mentorship, and the ability to recognize and pursue opportunities. Throughout my career, I've seen how the right guidance can change a student's trajectory. What I find most rewarding is helping students recognize strengths they may have overlooked and develop the confidence to pursue opportunities they once considered beyond their reach. I coach because I know how powerful that transformation can be, and I want to help others experience it for themselves.
Work Experience
Head of Department
INNOVATIVE SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INC
November 2020 - September 2024
At Omix Therapies, I supported students through individualized academic tutoring, executive functioning coaching, and educational planning. My work focused on helping students improve academic performance while developing the organizational, motivational, and self-regulation skills necessary for long-term academic success. I assessed students' academic needs, identified barriers to learning, and developed individualized support strategies that addressed both immediate academic challenges and underlying learning habits. I worked closely with students and families to establish goals, monitor progress, and adjust interventions based on student performance and feedback. My responsibilities also included training and supporting academic coaches, reviewing instructional practices, and promoting consistency across student support services. Working with students in both virtual and in-person settings strengthened my ability to build meaningful relationships, adapt instruction to individual learning needs, and help students become more confident and independent learners.
Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Ed.M, Human Development and Education
2025 - 2026
I earned my Master of Education in Human Development and Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, concentrating in Global, International, and Comparative Education. My graduate studies focused on how students learn, develop motivation, and overcome barriers to academic success. I explored the psychology and neuroscience of learning, executive functioning, educational leadership, and the design and evaluation of evidence-based educational interventions. Through applied coursework and projects, I examined how to identify learning challenges, develop targeted support strategies, and evaluate whether educational interventions are achieving their intended outcomes. This work strengthened my ability to approach academic advising systematically, taking into account not only academic performance but also motivation, learning environments, developmental needs, and access to educational opportunities. My studies also emphasized educational equity and the institutional barriers that students from underserved communities encounter. This perspective continues to inform my approach to college preparation and academic coaching, particularly when working with first-generation students and families navigating unfamiliar educational systems. I bring this research-informed perspective to my work with students, combining individualized academic planning, executive functioning support, and long-term educational goal setting to help students become more confident and independent learners.
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts, Global Studies
2018 - 2020
I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, with a concentration in Latin America. My undergraduate education focused on understanding how political, economic, and social systems shape human development, access to education, and opportunities for advancement. My journey to Berkeley was also an important part of my education. After earning my GED, I attended Los Angeles City College before transferring to UC Berkeley. Navigating that pathway gave me firsthand experience with college admissions, transfer requirements, academic planning, and the challenges students encounter when navigating higher education without extensive institutional guidance. While attending Berkeley, I founded Visionary Academic Services, an educational advising initiative that connected students with individualized academic support, college preparation, standardized test preparation, and admissions guidance. I also recruited Berkeley students as tutors and developed a referral-based network of students and families seeking educational support. My experience at Berkeley continues to inform my approach to college advising. I understand that successful admissions planning requires more than strong grades and test scores. It requires an understanding of each student's circumstances, aspirations, and strengths, along with a clear strategy for navigating the institutions and opportunities available to them.
Victor was also personally admitted to
Columbia University
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