Tutoring that builds confidence
Ivy League grad helping students master chemistry, physics, and mathematics through personalized one-on-one instruction.
About Me
I graduated magna cum laude from Brown University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Alongside my research, which led to a publication in the Journal of Chemical Physics, I discovered a passion for teaching and helping students build confidence in science.
Over the past five years, I have worked with more than 40 high school and college students in chemistry, physics, and mathematics. I also served as the Head Teaching Assistant for Brown University's largest STEM course, leading weekly review sessions, practice lectures, and exam preparation.
Throughout my academic career, I have studied chemistry from both theoretical and experimental perspectives. I believe the best science education comes from connecting abstract concepts to physical reality. Whether a student is learning their first chemistry concepts or tackling advanced university material, my goal is to make difficult ideas clear, approachable, and even enjoyable.
When I'm not teaching or in the laboratory, you can find me writing and reading poetry, building my lamp collection, or planning tomorrow's outfit.
Student Testimonials
"William is the most effective tutor I’ve had during my time at Brown, and has an innate pedagogical gift."
"I likely wouldn’t have passed the class without him. If he was able to help my grades, he’ll be able to help anyone's."
"I can say with complete confidence that I would have not seen the same type of success without William's tutoring and guidance."
"He was extremely receptive and helpful with answering questions, and he made each of his lessons engaging, so I was never bored during our sessions."
Teaching Experience
Head Teaching Assistant
I worked as the HTA for General Chemistry, Brown's largest undergraduate STEM course, supporting over 200 students. I led weekly lectures and recitations along with in-depth, exam review sessions. I worked with students through problem solving, content understanding, and exam strategies.
Tutor
I have worked as tutor for over 5 years and 40+ students, in both one-on-one and in group settings. Across a number of courses, I work to improve conceptual understanding, develop problem solving strategies, and build actual confidence in science.
Tutoring Subjects
Chemistry (Main Subject)
Chemistry, AP Chemistry, General Chemistry (Undergraduate), Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Thermodynamics (Graduate), Quantum Mechanics (Graduate)
Physics
General Physics: Mechanics, General Physics: Electricity and Magnetism, Optics
Mathematics
Algebra, Geometry, Calculus I-III, Statistics
Research
My research experience allows me to bring real scientific expertise into my teaching. As a physical chemist, I specialize in spectroscopy, instrumentation, microscopy, and experimental design. My work at Brown culminated in a Senior Honors thesis: On the Method Development and Experimental Design of Ultrafast Stimulated Raman Scanning Microscopy
Ultrafast Raman Microscopy
Designed and built an ultrafast stimulated Raman microscopy system for chemical imaging and molecular characterization. This work involved lasers, optics, spectroscopy, microscope design, galvo scanning systems, data acquisition hardware, and custom software development.
Molecular Spectroscopy
Investigated molecular electronic structure through photoelectron and photodetachment spectroscopy of cryogenically cooled molecular ions in the Lai-Sheng Wang laboratory. This research resulted in a publication in the Journal of Chemical Physics and involved high vacuum instrumentation, ion trapping, laser spectroscopy, and electronic structure analysis.
Publications & Writing
Photoelectron and Photodetachment Spectroscopy of Cryogenically-Cooled 2-Anthrolide Anion
Journal of Chemical Physics
Research contribution involving molecular spectroscopy, electronic structure analysis, and experimental characterization.