RAFA Educational Consulting

contact for price

Select a service

Zip code

Type of work

Word count

Amount of work

Online now

Introduction: ABOUT ME I provide affordable and individualized comprehensive educational consulting services for students, families, and community-based organizations throughout the K-16 pipeline. Before starting my consulting business, I spent over 12 years in the college advising, non-profit, ed tech, and higher ed sectors fighting tirelessly to help students and their advocates navigate the very systems I seek to change as an ed equity advocate. Now, I am passionate about working hand-in-hand with students and community-based organizations again to get ahead and reach their education goals effectively while changing these systems for the better. CONSULTING SERVICES PROVIDED - Comprehensive college counseling services (including transfer, non-traditional aged, and underserved students) - Personal statement and application reviews and editing - Scholarship search, college prep extracurricular/course advising, mock interview prep, and financial aid application assistance - Strengths-based resume and cover letter reviews - Critical reading and writing tutoring for all ages - Third-party education equity audits, DEI strategic planning, and college counseling or readiness training for education-focused non-profits, professional organizations, or schools - Grant writing and research collection/analysis assistance LET'S CONNECT Based in Toledo, OH, I am available for in-person (within 20 miles of the metro area) or remote educational consulting. Flat rate and package pricing are available along with sliding scale pricing for underserved students and families who wish to work with me but can't afford my services otherwise. Schedule your free 20-minute consultation today to see if I can help you find your best-fit education solution!

Overview

Hired 2 times

Serves Maumee, OH

Background checked

1 employee

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and value.

5.0

3 reviews

100%

Stephanie S.

5 days ago

Beyond Danielle’s highly skilled experience in higher education, she exudes confidence and enthusiasm for helping others in professional development and beyond. Over the past several years, I’ve seeked Danielle’s help when discussing my career and she used her strategic expertise to guide me on communicating my strengths to future employers. In addition, she also helped me negotiate a higher salary at my last position by providing market research sources as well as reminding me of the inequity women, especially women of color, face in the workplace. This helped me advocate for my needs and was a lesson I take with me outside the workplace. Danielle not only actively listens, she encourages you to recognize your strengths and shows you can use this in the workplace and beyond. Her impact has gone beyond just supporting me as I use her lessons with my friends and family. I highly recommend Danielle’s services and continually come to her when I need support.

Carly V.

2 weeks ago

Danielle is the person who you want by your side when you are going through the college process. She’s the best ally and advocate you could ask for in a process that can be stressful and overwhelming. Furthermore, college admission practices and policies are constantly changing and it can be overwhelming to track them all, but Danielle is so well-connected and knowledgeable that she will make sure you have the latest and most accurate intel!

Matthew D.

3 weeks ago

Danielle was great at assisting my application to my first job after finishing my training program. She was instrumental at helping hone language within my resume and application to fit the job description and prepared me well for the interview. I got the job and I know where to turn to if i decide to move jobs in the future. After I got the offer, she again assisted with helping navigate the nerve wracking negotiation process to ensure that I was getting what I needed from the new position both in financial benefits as well as help identify values that were important beyond compensation. I requested these items and they were honored by my new employer. You don't get what you don't try and ask for!

Credentials

Background Check

Danielle Santos

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Your first 20-minute consultation meeting with me is always free! This will be a great time for us to get to know each other, ask any in-depth questions about my services, and see if working together will be a good fit for your education consulting needs. After the first meeting, my flat rate fee varies based on the consulting services you seek such as a resume or cover letter review, college application or personal statement review, mock interviews, etc. For college counseling clients, I offer a variety of packages designed to fit your individual needs and budget no matter where you are in the application process. If you identify as a student from an underrepresented background or social group, please see my website for more info about how you might qualify for a sliding fee discount, or make sure to ask me about this when you message me! Payment plans are also available for all package pricing. All other education equity consulting pricing estimates are dependent on the length, complexity, and hands-on time required for the project you are inquiring about. NOTE: You will find that my college consulting fees are competitively priced against the national average. I believe in transparent, affordable, and fair pricing which is reflected in my pricing structure. Please know that this is not a reflection of my commitment to the level of expert advice and great customer service you can expect from me as an education consultant but rather just one example of my core values in action.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First, I would encourage you to think about what your specific goals are for our time together, what kind of consulting assistance or style might be needed (e.g. do you prefer ongoing hands-on guidance versus a one-time specific project or time-sensitive request?), what type of budget is available for consulting services, how much time you can devote to working together, including how often you would like to meet. Then, schedule your free 20-minute consultation with me to get to know each other, ask questions, and discuss the details of your request. If it's a good fit, then you will let me know you're in! I'll send you a services agreement form to sign and return to me within 3 business days and a link to pay and set up your next appointment (if needed).
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
With over 12 years of diverse experience in the non-profit, tech ed, and post-secondary education sectors, I'm committed to transforming public higher education spaces to better meet the unique needs of all underserved students and their communities. My accomplishments have included: - Working with 17 public research universities across the nation to better support the success of their undergraduate students, - Recruiting diverse students to an R1 public institution through community-based partnerships, - Training college counselors nationwide on scholarship and college application best practices, - Serving as a college application coach for high-achieving students applying to highly selective liberal arts colleges and Ivy League schools.