ANNA REED BURNS

Anna is pursuing her Ph.D. at Teachers College, Columbia University, in Anthropology and Education. Her passion lies in making education equitable and accessible for all. Currently, her research focuses on understanding how education impacts tribal sovereignty for Indigenous students in Oklahoma.

Anna has worked in college admissions in varying capacities since 2016. In her second year at Dartmouth College, Anna became an undergraduate intern in undergraduate admissions, where she created Access Dartmouth, an initiative to guide first-generation students in their pursuit of admission at Dartmouth. Anna was especially involved in the Native Fly-In program, supporting prospective students for their future applications.

At Access Test Prep & Tutoring, Anna supports her students in identifying their strengths and interests and creating an individualized plan to achieve their goals. Anna’s specialty is helping students find their unique voice in their essays to portray their narratives in a composed, yet powerful manner.

Anna worked in Secondary School admissions at Atlanta International School and is familiar with private school admissions. She welcomes families looking for guidance in the Middle and High School application process.

Education

• Dartmouth College, B.A., Anthropology and Spanish

• University of Oxford, M.S., Latin American Studies

• Teachers College, Columbia University, Ph.D., Anthropology and Education (in process)