Chuck Jones
Independent educational consultant for students and parents in Rumson, New Jersey
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Rumson, New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | Doctorate of Education, University of Virginia; Master's in Educational Leadership, Teachers College, Columbia University; Bachelor's in Religion, Princeton University; Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) |
| Practice | Jones & Associates |
Chuck Jones is an independent educational consultant in Rumson, New Jersey. He advises students and parents on college admissions and on important decisions about a child's education. Before starting Jones & Associates, he served as Head of School at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School. He also worked as a provost, dean, teacher and dorm head at several schools. He holds a doctorate in education and is a Professional Member of the IECA.
What Chuck helps with
Chuck helps families make important decisions about a child's education. He works with both students and parents on college admissions.
- College admissions planning for students and parents
- Choosing the right school for a child
- Major decisions about a child's education
Who Chuck works with
Chuck works with students and their parents. He also advises schools that face big decisions about education. His clients are families in and around Rumson, New Jersey, and others who want guidance on where a child should study.
Background and qualifications
Chuck spent many years working in schools before he became a consultant. He was Head of School at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School and Provost and Middle School Director at Forsyth Country Day School. He also served as a dean, teacher and dorm head at Episcopal High School and taught at Delbarton School. He consulted for the admissions office at Rumson Country Day School. He holds a doctorate in education from the University of Virginia, a master's from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a bachelor's from Princeton University. He is a Professional Member of the IECA.
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How much does Chuck Jones charge?
Coaching with Chuck runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Chuck from this page for an exact quote.
What does Chuck Jones help with?
Chuck Jones helps with college admissions planning for students and parents, choosing the right school for a child and major decisions about a child's education.
Is Chuck Jones certified?
Chuck Jones lists: Doctorate of Education, University of Virginia; Master's in Educational Leadership, Teachers College, Columbia University; Bachelor's in Religion, Princeton University; Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA).
Has Chuck Jones worked inside schools?
Yes. He was Head of School at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School and held roles at Forsyth Country Day School, Episcopal High School and Delbarton School.
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