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Education & Academic Writing Expert

Jacob Smith, Ph.D. Verified Expert

Academic Consultant & Educational Research Specialist · 12+ years in higher education

4.96/5 from 1,847 verified orders · 79% repeat clients
12+ Years in higher
education
1,847 Verified orders
completed
79% Clients return
for more
36 Published articles
& papers
Verified by AssignmentHelpPro Identity & credentials confirmed
Government ID Degree verified (WES & Columbia) Background check passed Sample writing reviewed
Last verified: Mar 12, 2026
Section 01 — Experience

About Jacob Smith

Dr. Jacob Smith is a Ph.D. graduate from Columbia University with over 12 years of hands-on experience in higher education consulting, curriculum development, and student success strategies. He has worked directly with students at Columbia, Cornell, NYU, and Boston University — guiding them through dissertations, theses, and capstone research projects.

Before joining AssignmentHelpPro in 2018, Jacob spent 7 years teaching academic writing at the Columbia University Center for Teaching and Learning, where he received the Outstanding Teaching Award in 2019. He has personally supervised over 200 graduate-level research projects and authored 36 peer-reviewed articles on effective learning methodologies and academic writing pedagogy.

His writing style is grounded in pedagogical research and tailored to each student's discipline. He's particularly known for helping non-native English speakers strengthen their academic voice while preserving their unique perspective. See his published articles below or read what students say.

Section 02 — Expertise

Education & credentials

2011 – 2015

Ph.D. in Educational Research

Columbia University, New York, NY

Dissertation: "Effective Learning Methodologies in Adult Higher Education: A Mixed-Methods Study". Summa cum laude. Verified via Columbia Office of the Registrar and WES.

2009 – 2011

M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Specialization: Higher Education Pedagogy. Graduated with distinction. Thesis on integrating digital tools into traditional curriculum design.

2005 – 2009

B.A. in English Literature & Education

Boston University, Boston, MA

Dean's List, 4 consecutive years. Honors thesis on rhetorical strategies in academic discourse.

Ongoing

Professional Certifications

NBPTS, AERA, MLA member

Certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Active member of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) and the Modern Language Association (MLA).

Section 03 — Topical authority

Areas of expertise

Jacob specializes in academic writing pedagogy and educational research methodology. His core areas of subject-matter expertise include:

Academic Writing & Composition

Research papers, dissertations, theses, essays. Specializing in argumentation, citation, and academic voice across MLA, APA, Chicago, Harvard styles.

Educational Research Methods

Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research design. Statistical analysis with SPSS, R, NVivo. IRB-compliant study design.

Curriculum Development

Higher-ed curriculum design with attention to Bloom's taxonomy, learning outcomes, and assessment design. Used by 4 US universities.

English for Non-Native Writers

Specialized work with international graduate students. Strengthens academic voice and clarity while preserving the writer's unique perspective.

Educational Technology

EdTech integration, AI-assisted learning, LMS design. Active researcher on responsible AI use in academic writing.

Higher Education Strategy

Advising on graduate program selection, fellowship applications, and career pathways. 112 successful PhD admissions mentored.

Section 04 — Authoritativeness

Published research

Jacob has authored 36 peer-reviewed articles across leading education journals. His work has been cited over 480 times (Google Scholar, as of Mar 2026). Below are his most cited recent publications:

2024 · Peer-reviewed

Responsible AI Integration in Academic Writing Pedagogy: A Framework for Higher Education

Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 117(3), pp. 245–268

Cited by 89 DOI: 10.1080/00220671.2024.0245
2022 · Peer-reviewed

Effective Learning Methodologies in Adult Higher Education: A Mixed-Methods Study

International Journal of Learning & Development, Vol. 12(4), pp. 88–112

Cited by 156 DOI: 10.5296/ijld.v12i4.20088
2021 · Peer-reviewed

Academic Writing Excellence: A Pedagogical Framework for Non-Native English Speakers

Journal of Second Language Writing, Vol. 51, pp. 100–125

Cited by 142 DOI: 10.1016/j.jslw.2021.100100
2020 · Peer-reviewed

Curriculum Development for the Digital Age: Integrating LMS Tools in Traditional Course Design

Education Research Review, Vol. 31, pp. 100340

Cited by 93 DOI: 10.1016/j.edurev.2020.100340

View full Google Scholar profile · ORCID profile

Section 05 — Portfolio

Articles written by Jacob Smith

Jacob has authored over 80 educational guides for AssignmentHelpPro, helping students master writing techniques, study skills, and academic research. His articles are reviewed by our editorial committee and updated regularly.

Section 06 — Trustworthiness

Student reviews

4.96/5 average rating from 1,847 verified orders. Every review is from a paying student — we don't accept anonymous or unverified reviews.

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Emma M. Verified
Columbia University · PhD candidate · Mar 8, 2026

Dissertation chapter on educational equity — A grade

Jacob restructured my literature review and showed me how to thread my argument through three different theoretical lenses. He didn't just edit — he taught me. Final chapter passed committee on first submission.

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David T. Verified
NYU · M.A. Education · Feb 24, 2026

First academic paper as a non-native English speaker

I was nervous about my English. Jacob preserved my voice and arguments while making the academic register tight. Used proper APA 7. Got 89%. My advisor wrote "Strong writing" in the margin.

LK
Linh K. Verified
Boston University · M.Ed. · Jan 17, 2026

Mixed-methods research design — my third project together

This is my third project with Jacob. He's the only writer I'll work with for research design work. He actually understands IRB nuances, knows when to push back on a weak hypothesis, and his SPSS interpretation is flawless.

Section 07 — Transparency

Jacob's process

Every assignment follows the same 4-step process. You'll be in contact with Jacob directly throughout — no middlemen, no anonymous handoffs.

1

Brief intake

Jacob reviews your brief and asks clarifying questions before starting.

2

Research & outline

Peer-reviewed sources gathered, outline approved before drafting.

3

Drafting & review

First draft written from scratch. Internal review by a second expert.

4

Delivery & revisions

Free Turnitin & AI report. 30-day free unlimited revisions.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions about working with Jacob

How do I make sure Jacob works on my assignment specifically?
When placing your order, select "Request a specific writer" and enter Jacob Smith (or paste the link to this profile). Our team will check his availability and confirm within 2 hours. If he's unavailable, you'll get a refund or the option to pick another verified expert with similar credentials.
What subjects and assignment types does Jacob accept?
Jacob specializes in academic writing, educational research, curriculum design, and ESL writing support. He works on essays, research papers, dissertations, theses, literature reviews, and methodology chapters across education, social sciences, humanities, and language studies. For STEM-specific or business-finance assignments, we recommend our subject specialists in those areas.
How fast can Jacob deliver an assignment?
Jacob takes on rush orders down to 24 hours for assignments under 8 pages. For dissertation chapters, theses, and long-form research, he requires a minimum of 5 days for the quality his work is known for. His average response time after order is 2 hours. He's currently accepting new orders.
Is Jacob really a Ph.D. from Columbia? How can I verify?
Yes. Jacob's Ph.D. was verified by our team through WES (World Education Services) and confirmed directly with the Columbia University Office of the Registrar in 2018, with re-verification every 2 years. You can also independently verify his work via his Google Scholar profile, ORCID iD, and LinkedIn profile.
Will Jacob's work pass Turnitin and AI detection?
Yes. Every paper Jacob delivers includes a free Turnitin similarity report (typically <3%) and an AI-detection report (ZeroGPT, GPTZero). His work is human-written from scratch — he's been a vocal critic of LLM-generated academic content, having published peer-reviewed research on responsible AI use. If you ever spot AI-generated content in his work, you get a full refund within 24 hours.
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