Dissertation coaching, scholarly writing, and translation for education
I work directly with Ed.D. and Ph.D. students in education on dissertations, translate education documents between Spanish and English for families and the attorneys who serve them, and advise scholars on writing and research. IEP and 504 advocacy remains available for families who need it.
Close to three decades in education research and practice, including curriculum leadership at Pearson, co-founding College Bridge, and work at UCLA Center X. Consultations in English and Spanish.
Ed.D., UCLA · M.S., Penn State · B.S., Florida International University
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Scholarly Writing Diagnostic, $495
A written diagnostic of your thesis, dissertation, or manuscript draft, followed by a video session to set the revision plan. Book now
Translation and Interpreting
Family-facing Spanish documents drafted in Spanish and matched to the reading level of the English original. Quoted by project. Request a quote
IEP and 504 Document Evaluation, $495
A written evaluation of your child's IEP or 504 documents within five business days, plus a 90-minute video session. Credited toward a retainer if you start one within 30 days. A separate IEP Meeting Preparation Session is $300. Book now
Ethical AI Prompt Engineering for Families
Self-paced parent course, $249, with live office hours for 90 days. Live online family program for students ages 13 to 18, with parents trained alongside: $3,240 for one student, $4,860 for two siblings. The $249 course is credited in full toward the family program within 30 days. Ask about enrollment · Course details
Private academic strategy
Academic Performance
Advanced writing, research, and analytical reasoning through direct strategy, coaching, and exacting feedback.
College & Scholarly Advancement
College planning, application essays, graduate research, thesis, and dissertation coaching.
Communication Mastery
Business writing, speeches, presentations, persuasion, and debate for selected students, scholars, and professionals.
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In-person engagements in South Florida begin with a brief application so each can be assessed for fit, focus, and availability.
Direct counsel. Deliberate progress.
Dr. Pedro F. Cevallos works directly with a deliberately limited roster of doctoral students, scholars, and families. Most engagements begin with a Scholarly Writing Diagnostic or a quote for translation.