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As an educational and cultural consultant, I specialize in fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration across borders through the arts, scholarship, and cultural diplomacy.
Previous projects:
Strategic direction for school arts programs
Creation of outreach initiatives for youth affected by natural disasters
Events and programming design for cultural centers focused on community integration
Advisor to academic councils, arts festivals, and cultural non-profit organizations
With extensive experience working alongside governmental, educational, and non-profit institutions worldwide, I create programs that bridge traditions, inspire mutual understanding, and cultivate lasting partnerships. Drawing on my background as a scholar-musician with deep expertise in Turkey, China, and other transcultural contexts, I offer strategic guidance in curriculum development, intercultural communication, and arts-based engagement, equipping clients to navigate and connect across diverse languages, histories, and perspectives.
I offer personalized mentoring and research coaching for students, scholars, and independent learners seeking to take their projects to the next level. Drawing on my experience as a published scholar and interdisciplinary cross-cultural researcher, I guide clients through every stage of the process—from refining research questions and building a strong methodology to structuring arguments and producing polished, publication-ready work. My approach combines rigorous academic training with a supportive, tailored mentoring style, ensuring that each project reflects the researcher’s unique voice while meeting the highest scholarly standards. I have successfully coached projects across disciplines and geographies, helping students navigate archives, ethnographic fieldwork, intercultural contexts, and the academic publishing process with confidence.
Examples of past students' research topics:
Constructions of Race and Gender in the Chinese Beauty Industry Online
Virtuality and World-Building through Music in Video Games
Historical Martial Arts and the "Justice" of Dueling
Assessing Alternative Education Initiatives for Street Children in Manila, Philippines
Minority Politics and Cultural Identity through Regional Musical Instruments in Hokkaido and Okinawa
Collectivism, Gender, and Performance: An Ethnography of Latin Dance Studios in Japan
Contemporary Work and Transmission of Music and Ritual in Ekasarana Dharma Satras 0f Assam, India
US-Philippines Political Alliances: Examining the Luzon Economic Corridor
"Audrey is a really great and patient mentor. She provided me with so many helpful articles and books that otherwise I couldn't find on my own, and she's really patient, listening my opinions while also teaching me new ideas."
"It was a wonderful experience to cooperate with you. You are an erudite, considerate professor who is always so friendly and helpful, and I really learned a lot in this journey!"
I have served as a research assistant and editor for professors at Harvard University and Wellesley College and currently offer my services to writers seeking support with developing their research, editing, and proofreading. I have edited research articles and dissertations from a wide variety of fields as well as journalistic creative writing.
Having worked extensively with international students and spent time living and working abroad in Japan, China, Turkey, Indonesia, and the UK, I am particularly adept at proofreading with different cultural contexts and language backgrounds in mind, and am able to bring out the writer's voice clearly without losing their tone.
"Audrey...great news. I passed my defense! Thank you so much!"
"I am reading your comments and corrections now. I just wanted to say WOW, it is much more powerful. Thank you again."
I have offered expert academic and admissions consulting services since 2010, having delivered thousands of hours of one-to-one and group lessons to hundreds of students in over 15 countries. I have a proven track record of increasing my students’ scores and helping them achieve admission to the world's most competitive universities, including Stanford, MIT, Yale, Columbia, Princeton, Duke, Cornell, and many more. Based on my success with my students, I have been invited to to speak to audiences in Taiwan, Thailand, New Zealand, Turkey, and the UK on various aspects of the application process.
Having successfully applied for top US and UK institutions and research fellowships myself, I bring an in-depth personal understanding of the admissions process. I greatly enjoy supporting students in students in admissions strategy and creating a personal narrative; moreover, I pride myself on my ability to adapt to my students' working styles and needs.
Here are some things I am really good at:
application strategy - undergraduate/graduate admissions, grants and fellowships
cover letter and resume editing
crafting a compelling personal statement
long and short application essays
networking emails
interview preparation
extracurricular and leadership development
standardized test prep (ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, TOEFL, IELTS, IGSCE, ISEE, and more)
public speaking on these topics and more
I previously worked for Crimson Education as a Senior Tutor, Application Mentor, and Extracurricular and Leadership Consultant for 8 years, where I consistently maintained a 4.9/5 rating based on ratings from hundreds of students in countries ranging from Singapore to Kazakhstan.
If you would like to discuss the possibility of working together, please get in touch.