Benny Berger
About Benny Berger
Benny Berger is an Academic Success Advisor at UMass Boston, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in academia, having held various roles at UMass Boston and other institutions, and holds a Master of Arts in English from UMass Boston.
Work at UMass Boston
Benny Berger has been serving as an Academic Success Advisor at UMass Boston since 2023. Prior to this role, Berger held multiple positions within the university, including Academic & Career Advisor from 2022 to 2023, Associate Lecturer in 2022, and Graduate Assistant from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, Berger worked as a Teaching Fellow from 2020 to 2021 and as a Writing Tutor and Tutoring Program Assistant Coordinator from 2019 to 2020. These roles involved direct engagement with students to support their academic journeys.
Education and Expertise
Benny Berger earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Russian Studies from Wheaton College Massachusetts, completing the program from 2011 to 2015. Berger furthered academic qualifications by obtaining a Master of Arts in English from UMass Boston, which was completed between 2019 and 2021. This educational background provides a strong foundation for Berger's roles in academic advising and teaching.
Background
Benny Berger has a diverse professional background that includes various academic and editorial roles. Prior to joining UMass Boston, Berger worked as an Editorial Assistant at JoMI (Journal of Medical Insight) from 2018 to 2019. Other relevant experience includes serving as a Database Assistant at the New England Aquarium from 2019 to 2020 and as a Research Assistant at UMass Boston in 2021.
Previous Positions Held
Before becoming an Academic Success Advisor, Benny Berger held several positions at UMass Boston. These included roles as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Fellow, and Writing Tutor. Berger also worked as an Academic & Career Advisor and Associate Lecturer, contributing to various academic support initiatives. The range of positions reflects a commitment to student success and engagement in higher education.