My name's Ben. I am a Division I student-athlete at Davidson College, a junior majoring in Psychology, with experience tutoring across a wide range of academic subjects. I provide K–12 English and Spanish tutoring, writing instruction, ACT preparation, and K–10 math, physics, and natural sciences tutoring, as well as soccer coaching (I'm on Varsity Soccer at Davidson). My approach emphasizes clear explanations, structured goal-setting, and building student confidence. I am fully bilingual in Spanish and English and completed a K–12 Dual Language Immersion program. Building on my studies in Psychology and Neuroscience at Davidson, I have worked with children in tutoring and childcare settings who experience ADHD and anxiety. I use evidence-informed behavioral and emotional regulation strategies, including structured routines, task scaffolding, transition support, and executive functioning coaching. I incorporate anxiety-reduction techniques such as predictability, grounding, and reassurance to help students regulate emotions and prevent escalation. I also use positive reinforcement and redirection to support impulse control and sustained attention. In addition to academic tutoring, I provide soccer training and skill development, drawing on my experience as a Division I athlete and youth coach. I have served as Head Coach for youth programs affiliated with the UW Badgers Soccer Program and Davidson Men’s Soccer, supervising and mentoring 20+ participants in structured day and overnight environments. My tutoring style is patient, encouraging, and individualized to each student’s goals — whether academic growth, test preparation, or athletic development.
Ben works with students from the following schools:
Ben offers in-person tutoring on or near the Davidson College campus for families across Davidson North Carolina, Cornelius North Carolina, Huntersville North Carolina, Mooresville North Carolina, Mecklenburg County North Carolina, Iredell County North Carolina.
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. Ben 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 Ben at Davidson College, 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.