Dr. Ava Hayes holds a PhD in Social Sciences and an MA in Political Science, plus a BA in Sociology, guiding research design and evidence-based writing across criminology and education.
Dr. Ava Hayes brings over a decade of experience mentoring students in criminology, education, history, international relations, political science, psychology, and sociology. Rooted in a PhD in Social Sciences, she blends rigorous theoretical knowledge with practical research methods, including both qualitative and quantitative designs. Her guidance emphasizes clear argumentation, ethical scholarship, and the refinement of literature reviews, research proposals, and reflective course work. She helps students translate complex theory into accessible writing, while maintaining scholarly integrity and methodological rigor across diverse social science topics.
Her approach pairs personalized feedback with structured milestones, guiding students from topic selection through drafting, revision, and final submission. She familiarizes learners with APA and Chicago styles, data presentation, and critical sourcing, helping revise arguments for clarity, coherence, and impact. This combination of subject expertise and mentorship makes her an ideal partner for dissertations, literature reviews, and research proposals across criminology, psychology, politics, and policy audiences.
