I’m Bell, a tutor in Williamsburg, Virginia and a freshman at the College of William and Mary. My plan is to major in human health and physiology, minor in biochemistry, while pursuing the pre-med track. I have a heavy STEM background, both from my prior coursework and research experience through the Governor’s School for Science and Technology. My strongest areas are biology, chemistry, anatomy, math up to Algebra II/Trig, and the SAT (I scored a 1400). I am also willing to assist in English and writing subjects! I have three years of formal K-12 tutoring experience, along with additional volunteer tutoring throughout my high school career. My approach to tutoring focuses on reinforcing student strengths and helping them gain confidence in areas where they struggle. STEM topics especially can be very difficult, so I want to assure students that it’s okay if they make mistakes or don't understand something right away. I love guiding students to their “lightbulb moment”, when everything finally clicks. Outside of academics, I am a creative person with experience in graphic design and portfolio development for 2D-Design and traditional art. I enjoy helping students better their artistic portfolios through supportive critiques and practical tips.
Bell works with students from the following schools:
Bell offers in-person tutoring on or near the College of William and Mary campus for families across Williamsburg Virginia, James City County Virginia, Yorktown Virginia, Toano Virginia, York County Virginia.
If you have a specific tutor in mind, you're welcome to request them directly — we'll confirm whether they're available and the right fit for your student. Otherwise, Ryan writes a personal email to understand your student's needs, learning style, and goals — then handpicks a tutor from the roster. You're not filling out a form and getting assigned randomly. If the first tutor isn't the right fit after the first session, we'll find you a better match at no extra charge.
Yes. Many families start with a single session to see how the tutor and student connect before committing to a regular schedule. There's no pressure to book in advance — reach out and we'll set something up.
Yes. Many of our tutors are strong across several subjects, and sessions can cover more than one if that's what the student needs that week. Flexibility is built into how we work.
Most of our tutors continue working through breaks, either online or in-person at the college if the tutors remain on campus during that vacation. We'll let you know in advance if a tutor has a gap in availability and arrange coverage with one of our other tutors — in-person or online — in the required subject.
Occasionally, if the student lives very close to the tutor's campus. Most sessions take place on or near the college campus or online. This keeps sessions in an academically focused environment — which tends to produce better results.
The families who see the biggest results are the ones who commit to a regular cadence — typically once, twice, or three times a week. One-on-one tutoring with a student from an elite college, who genuinely understands the material, is a fundamentally different experience from a tutoring center or an app. Most of our clients stay with us for multiple semesters.
Email Ryan@ShiresTutoring.com and mention which tutor and college town you're interested in, or fill out our Request a Tutor form. We typically respond within one business day.
That depends on where your student is starting and how consistently they show up. Bell will identify the specific gaps, focus sessions on them, and adjust as the student progresses. Families who stick to a weekly schedule typically see meaningful progress within four to six weeks.
Email Ryan@ShiresTutoring.com and mention you'd like to work with Bell at College of William and Mary, or fill out our Request a Tutor form — you can also click the Request a Tutor button at the bottom of this page. We'll follow up within one business day to confirm availability and schedule your first session.