My name is Gavin. I'm a tutor in Williamsburg, Virginia, and I’m a freshman at the College of William & Mary, majoring in Data Science and Business. I enjoy helping students learn, build confidence, and feel more comfortable with their schoolwork. I have over three years of teaching and tutoring experience working with students in math, reading, writing, and science. Math is my strongest subject, and I have completed college-level Calculus I and Calculus II at William & Mary. In my first semester as a freshman, I had a 4.0 GPA and made the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. I have a patient, supportive teaching style focused on breaking concepts down into simple, manageable steps, and I adapt how I explain things to each student's learning style. I tutor Math (Up to Calculus I), Reading & Writing (Elementary & Middle), and Science (Elementary & Middle). Outside of school, I played football all four years of high school. Through my involvement with sports, I learned discipline, how to motivate and encourage others, and how to balance a student-athlete workload. Whether a student feels confident or overwhelmed, my goal is always to make learning feel manageable and positive. I use my background in sports to connect with students and keep content engaging. I strive to help students build confidence in math and all subjects by helping them understand core concepts. I work to explain concepts in ways that make sense and adjust the pace so students never feel rushed or overwhelmed. I try to keep sessions supportive, encouraging, and even fun. My goal is for every student to leave each session viewing their work with confidence and believing in their ability to succeed.
Gavin works with students from the following schools:
Gavin 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. Gavin 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 Gavin 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.