I take a different approach than most Educational Consultants:
I am committed to transparency and equipping you with all the tools you need to be successful in this process. I also prioritize being accessible. Contrary to many consultants who try to upsell confining "packages" upfront, my hourly billing model gives you an open door and full flexibility to reach out whenever you need guidance.
As a working mom myself, I understand how overwhelming and time-consuming school placement can be for busy parents. My method is built around efficiency, clear roadmaps, and strategically focusing your energy where it matters most in the school search and admissions process.
I believe an expert should be purposeful and specialized, which is why I focus on preschool-8th grade placements. My clients benefit from working with a child development specialist who can expertly evaluate the whole child, and also guide families through the unique nuances of elementary and middle school admissions.
I value your time.
I specialize in the early years.
I' don`'t gatekeep.
I designed my signature program based on 300+ client experiences and an insider's view of the private school admissions process.
Over the course of my career, I've had a front row seat to how and why admissions decisions are made. I've developed strong relationships with distinguished schools and Admissions Directors, as well as administrators in the California Department of Education and the National Association of Independent Schools. I've led comprehensive admissions workshops for parent groups, been interviewed on The Motherbird Podcast, partnered with corporate companies to facilitate school placement for their relocating employees, and served as an educational advisor for over 300 local and international families.
Prior to consulting privately, I oversaw and directed the Pre-K division at Piper Preschool, highly regarded for shepherding preschoolers into L.A's finest elementary schools. On an annual basis, I oversaw 4 classrooms, closely tracked the progress of 75 students, mentored a 12-person teaching team, optimized the curriculum to ensure students were well-prepared for their Kindergarten transitions, and guided every Pre-K family through their unique Kindergarten admissions and placement journey.
As a trusted partner in school placement, I have dialogued directly with Admissions Directors regarding how they weigh applications, and which factors can influence an acceptance, rejection, or waitlist consideration. I've seen firsthand what helps an application stand out from the rest, and how schools determine if the family as a whole is a good fit for their community.
Meanwhile, I've stayed equally apprised on L.A.'s complex public school system, so my clients who are interested in charters, magnets, and special public programs can navigate those options with clarity and ease.
My personal and educational background has spanned 6 countries, an experience that provided me with a rich cross-cultural insight and ability to relate on a meaningful level to people from all walks of life. It is a genuine joy for me to connect with each family I meet, understand their unique family story, and then help frame that story in a way that is both genuine and impactful to their prospective schools.
Ultimately, my approach to school placement is built on matching your whole family to the right place. My priority is to thoroughly understand your child's developmental needs so I can pinpoint ideal learning environments that will set them up for success, ensure those communities align with your family as a whole, and guide you thoughtfully towards calling that school "home."
Camille de Mondesir, M.A.
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT
• 300+ K-8 SCHOOL PLACEMENTS
• 15 years in educationAL LEADERSHIP
• CALIFORNIA MASTER TEACHER CREDENTIAL
• M.A. ENGLISH LITERATURE with distinction
• B.A. EngLISH LITERATURE WITH HONORS
champion families.
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