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Patient Math & English Tutor: ACT/SAT Prep and Personal Essays
Billy S.

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I've tutored students from middle school through college, with a focus on English, Algebra I & II, Geometry, and ACT/SAT Math and English. My teaching style is built upon step-by-step explanations, patience, and helping students feel confident, especially those who experience anxiety or feel discouraged in academic settings.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Analysis from Pomona College, which equips me to teach across a variety of math, reading, and writing-based subjects....

I've tutored students from middle school through college, with a focus on English, Algebra I & II, Geometry, and ACT/SAT Math and English. My teaching style is built upon step-by-step explanations, patience, and helping students feel confident, especially those who experience anxiety or feel discouraged in academic settings.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Analysis from Pomona College, which equips me to teach across a variety of math, reading, and writing-based subjects. During my first year at Pomona, I received the Jaeger Mathematics Prize for my work advancing math pedagogy, which has helped me figure out how to explain math concepts patiently, intuitively, and clearly. In my professional work in urban planning and branding, I’ve focused on writing clearly and concisely for broad audiences, which are skills I bring directly into helping students effectively express their ideas.

For personal statements and college essays, I help students clarify their ideas, develop an authentic writing voice, and craft compelling narratives that stand out in competitive admissions processes. My goal is not just to improve performance, but to help students feel capable, understood, and confident in their work.


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Pomona College
Environ. Analysis

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ACT English

ACT English

I'm passionate about making English fun and empowering. In high school, I scored a perfect 36 on the English section of the ACT. Now having studied English in college, and having worked in marketing and copy-writing, I have vast and varied experience with the subject. Throughout college and post, I've tutored students in K-12 through university in ACT English, writing, grammar, and general ELA.
ACT Math

ACT Math

I'm a patient and passionate math tutor. At Pomona College after taking high level math courses, I took an interest in tutoring. For my work at Pomona in math pedagogy seminars, I won the Jaeger Mathematics Prize. I have experience in K-12 and college math education, including test prep, for both individuals and groups, and I care deeply about making learning math an empowering and fun experience.
English

English

I'm passionate about making English fun and empowering. Having studied English through general humanities in university and having worked in marketing and copy-writing, I have a vast and varied experience with the subject. Throughout college and post, I've tutored students in K-12 through university in writing, grammar, and general ELA.
Grammar

Grammar

I'm passionate about making English and grammar empowering. Throughout college and post, I've tutored students in K-12 through university in writing, grammar, and general ELA. Having studied humanities in university and having worked in marketing and copy-writing, I have a vast and varied experience with the subject.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I have extensive experience guiding students through the personal statement process, both as a writer and a mentor. After being accepted to Pomona College, I supported over ten students, independently and through the Draper Center, in developing compelling narratives that led to admission at Ivy League and other highly selective institutions. More recently, my own writing has earned admission to top graduate programs in landscape architecture, including the Harvard Graduate School of Design. I’ve also worked with college students and graduates to refine application essays for competitive postgraduate programs and fellowships.
Writing

Writing

I'm passionate about making English fun and empowering. Having studied English through general humanities in university and having worked in marketing and copy-writing, I have a vast and varied experience with the subject. Throughout college and post, I've tutored students in K-12 through university in writing, grammar, and general ELA.
Geometry
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