Beth Herbert Email & Phone Number

Lexington, MA

I assist high school students with college admissions essays by critiquing drafts and offering suggestions to improve their writing so their final submission demonstrates their best workTo date, I've worked with 300+ high school seniors on both Common App essays and countless supplemental essaysI served on a Working Group tasked with developing strategies.

Massachusetts

I tutor students one-on-one on a weekly basis to help them strengthen their writing and analytical skills for English and history classesI also assist students as they write their college admissions essays, college transfer essays, and post-baccalaureate pre-med program writing requirements--which includes everything from intense brainstorming and essay.

Boston

Responsible for all aspects of grant writing including background research and the drafting of proposals for the Boston Shakespeare Project (BSP)I assisted with the overall program development of City Lights Writing Collaborative (writing workshops, etc.)I researched annual giving campaign strategies to increase my non-profit's sustainabilityI collaborated.

Boston, MA

I worked directly under the Expanded Learning Time Program Director to provide technical assistance to 18 schools implementing Expanded Learning Time (ELT)I was promoted after two years from ELT Program Associate to ManagerI collaborated and wrote online case studies for the Knowledge Management CenterI worked in collaboration with the ELT Planning.

Cambridge, MA

I wrote grant proposals contributing to the school's long-term sustainabilityI assisted the development office team with proofreading newsletters and annual reportsI was responsible for an Excel alumni database: recording individual donations, sending notes of thanks, and verbally following up with alumniI was the lead person in marketing the school.

Milford, MA

I educated over 400 sophomores, juniors, and seniors, ranging from college-prep to honors levelI taught Literature of Dissent, American Literature, Sophomore English, U.S. History, and The American ExperienceI served as the high school advisor for the Diversity Club, and co-advisor for C.A.R.E. (community service club)

Cambridge, MA

I researched initiatives affecting higher education on a national level, reporting directly to the Associate VP of Higher Education PolicyI researched background materials for presidential speeches, Commencement honorary degree recipients, etc.I was involved in all aspects of executive searches (Deans and VPs): database management, drafting and compiling.

New York, NY

I researched, edited, and wrote speeches under two senior writers, while attending graduate school full-time (NYU's President typically gave 10-15 speeches per week)

Poznan, Poland

I taught conversational English to a wide variety of students aged 9-14 at intensive language camps throughout Poland and Slovakia I was responsible for students from morning through evening, including all academic and recreational activities, meals, etc.

Ba, English

Activities and Societies: Dean's List; BC Women's Rugby Team (1994 East Coast Champions); Club Officer, BC Circle K (Kiwanis); published.

Ma, Literary Cultures, 3.6/4.0

Activities and Societies: One semester spent in Prague, Czech Republic (St. Charles University); Thesis title: "Milan Kundera and.

Mpa, Education Policy, 3.8/4.0

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega

Liberal Arts (Junior Year Abroad)

Affiliated with University College, Oxford, ASE is a study abroad program in Bath, England that offers a challenging liberal arts.