My name's Sara. I am a senior Chemistry major and Mathematics minor at the College of William & Mary, in Williamsburg, Virginia, and I offer tutoring in chemistry and mathematics at the middle school and high school levels. Chemistry is my primary focus, and I also tutor math subjects such as algebra, statistics, precalculus, and calculus. Additionally, I am comfortable supporting students in physics and general science courses as needed. I have experience as a teaching assistant for a college-level chemistry course, where I developed strong skills in breaking down complex concepts into clear, accessible explanations tailored to individual learning styles. My approach emphasizes conceptual understanding, problem-solving strategies, and building student confidence, particularly for students who feel intimidated by STEM subjects. I could help with the SAT (I scored 1440), or the AP Exams I took--my scores were Calculus AB (4), Calculus BC (3), English Language & Composition (5), English Literature & Composition (5), Environmental Science (4), and Psychology (4). In addition to academics, I could also offer instruction in softball and baseball skills, including batting, catching, softball pitching, fielding, and overall game strategy. I have played softball throughout my life and served as President of the Club Softball Team at William & Mary, gaining leadership and coaching experience. My goal as a tutor is to help students build confidence in their chemistry and math abilities, develop effective study habits, and approach challenging material with clarity and self-assurance. Along with this, I hope to keep chemistry fun, as I know it can seem daunting to many.
Sara works with students from the following schools:
Sara 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.
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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.
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That depends on where your student is starting and how consistently they show up. Sara 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 Sara 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.