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William D. - Tutor

Energetic MCAT Coach
William D. Tutors College Students
(778)
Hourly Fee: $146
Location: Boulder, CO
Travel Radius: 30 miles
In-person + Online
Your first hour with any tutor is always 100% refundable!

Personal Statement

My name is William and I am passionate about science - Let me share this passion with you! I specialize in constructing personalized programs for MCAT test-preparation as well as AP/IB chemistry and physics.

I grew up in Minnetonka and am currently located just west of Minneapolis. I cater to all courses and age levels and focus on the highest-yielding approach for each of my students.

I recently defended my Master's degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Minnesota. Dur...

Reviews

I had my first lesson with William two weeks out from my MCAT exam day. I was worried as I struggle with the chemistry and physics portion of the exam, but William has not only been able to save me time but also gives me tips and resources to approach certain problems and to fill in any content gaps I have. William is able to instantly answer any of my questions while pulling up the perfect example to go along with the explanation. I'm so glad William is my tutor and have been much less stressed during the last stretch leading up to the exam.
- Lindsey S. from Ann Arbor, MI
William's teaching surpassed my regular lessons; in just one session, I gained more understanding. His approach is effective, making learning enjoyable and insightful. Highly recommended!
- Leonard M. from Monmouth, IL
William is knowledgeable and explains things in a manner that helps the student understand the material . He provided extra practice problems and was willing to check the work even after the session was over .
- Christina R. from Troy, NY
William was a tremendous help for my thermodynamics course. He is clearly very knowledgeable, and he explained everything in a way that really made topics I was previously confused on click for me. I really liked how after his explanations he would often have me explain the concepts back to him or work a question on my own, which often revealed some problem areas that otherwise I would not have realized I was confused on.
- Claire C. from Chattanooga, TN
My daughter is a college freshman and has been using William for support in her biology classes. She initially tried going to office hours and meeting with the TA, but I think it's been beneficial for her to work with someone 1:1. From what she tells me he reviews what she is learning and assigns extra problems that really help her with understanding the concepts. She only ever has positive things to say about the knowledge and understanding he provides.
- Katie M. from Providence, RI
I had William tutor me in organic chemistry this semester. He?s exceptional! Always explained things clearly, gave me extra problems and tools, and asked if I had any questions before my exams. He was the best tutor I?ve ever had!
- Catherine B. from Denver, CO
i recommend everyone to work with him he is knowledgeable , understanding ,patient ,honest and very helpful it was a really great experience ,and i am still wanting to work with him i am so thankful to him ,because he tried multiple times to explain the codes on python .also when i emailed him to ask him about that ,he responded me back immediately and trying to explain it to me .
- Nuna S. from Stillwater, OK
William is always exceedingly helpful and provides a litany of practice problems both during and after sessions to ensure understanding. He is also outstanding about following up and answering email questions after sessions are over. I would definitely recommend William if you need help reinforcing your organic chemistry foundation.
- Steven D. from Gulf Breeze, FL
William tutored me from the start of my MCAT studying and created a study plan tailored to my strengths and weaknesses. In each of our lessons, he answered any questions I had and highlighted topics of particular importance for the MCAT. He has a great understanding of MCAT logic and can clearly explain how to think through selecting the correct answer choice for each of the sections.?William is also?well-versed in the various resources available for MCAT preparation and can recommend the best tools to use based on your particular strengths/weaknesses and learning style. After?several months of working with William, I was happy with the practice exam scores I achieved, and felt well prepared for the actual exam. I learned a lot through William's tutoring. I cannot recommend William highly enough!?
- Katie P. from Portola Valley, CA
I only had a week or two of studying left before my MCAT when I asked William for help. I won't lie, it was a lot of hard work to try and get it all done, but I cannot thank William enough for being able to see my weakest areas and to guide me in both learning that content and how to think about the content. I am waiting to hear back about my score now, but I am beyond certain that William has helped me boost not only my score, but my knowledge as well!
- Naheer L. from Worcester, MA
He's great at helping you understand and teaching in a way that makes sense. He also works to make himself available when you need him and is responsive to email. My grade in Physics has improved since working with him.
- Scout E. from Charlotte, NC
William has given me great resources to study from throughout our tutoring sessions. My scores have increased and I have gained a sense of confidence. He really tries to breakdown and identify which areas I do not understand. He has been a great tutor and has given me great tips and tricks to use to calm my nerves when taking the test.
- Caitlyn M. from Durham, NC
Emma is learning a lot from William! Between her teacher at school and William's tutoring, she is able to understand AP Chemistry. This is only the 2nd session, but she likes William's teaching style and patience! We highly recommend him!
- Kay R. from Boerne, TX
William is an excellent MCAT tutor. He helped me figure out a schedule that worked for me during the 10 weeks we worked together. Because of his advice I was able to study smarter by using different resources for content review and practice. Whenever I needed an explanation on a subject, he knew the best way to remember and apply it to the MCAT.
- Juan S. from Indianapolis, IN
I worked with William for about six weeks before taking the MCAT. Before, I had only done Kaplan practice and realized it was not enough. William came up with a very structured study schedule each week after reviewing my practice tests. He knows a great deal about what material is covered on the MCAT and is very helpful when teaching it. He also has a great deal of other resources to give to better help explain subjects. I enjoyed having him as a tutor and felt very confident going into the MCAT. I would recommend him to anyone having to take the MCAT or other standardized test.
- Cindy I. from Macon, GA
I?ve had the pleasure of working with William this summer in preparation for the MCAT. Ultimately, mostly due to my own mistakes, I decided to postpone taking the MCAT. William really knows the MCAT and is great at putting together an individualized schedule for you. He is able to recommend different study sources based on your preferred method of learning. He is also good at explaining concepts. However, we had several miscommunications during our time together. For instance, toward the end of our time, I was under the impression that I had finished most content review but he thought I knew more chemistry and biology than I actually did. This lead to a bad shock on my part as I realized that I was not going to be prepared for the MCAT in time. Additionally, perhaps because he got more busy in August, his responses to my emails were sporadic. In conclusion, William is a great tutor but ultimately you need to hold yourself accountable first.
- Sonia C. from New York, NY
I worked with William for 4 months while I was studying for the MCAT. I had started studying with the Kaplan 7-book set but found that I wasn?t making much progress, so I reached out to him. William was quickly able to pinpoint my strengths and weaknesses and developed a study plan that was tailored to my individual needs. Each day, I knew exactly what to work on and study, and I could trust that I was making the best possible use of my time. William clearly cares a lot about his students? progress, and he would frequently check in and made adjustments to my study schedule as needed. William is incredibly knowledgeable (It seems like he knows everything!) as well as an excellent teacher. He is able to think about concepts in many different ways and adjusts his explanations to fit your learning style. After working with him, I saw huge improvements in both my understanding of material and in my test scores. In addition to being an excellent teacher, William is really enjoyable to work with. Studying for the MCAT can be a rough process, but he made it feel more manageable, and I really looked forward to my sessions with him! I am so grateful to have found him, and I would highly recommend him to anyone studying for the MCAT or just looking for a great tutor!
- Kelly P. from Jupiter, FL
I had the pleasure of discovering William on Wyzant before taking the MCAT. From day one, he helped me create a tailored study schedule for which I was held accountable. In every one of our sessions, he was able to pinpoint my weaknesses and provide me with targeted practice problems and reading material. He was always prepared and immensely patient. Even though I asked him so many questions about my mistakes on practice exams, particularly those in the Chem/Phys, Bio/Biochem, and Psych/Soc sections, William took the time to answer every single one of my questions in the most comprehensive way possible. He even posed follow-up questions to test whether I had truly understood the material. After every session, he sent me his detailed notes as well. I feel so grateful to have had William as an MCAT tutor, and I cannot recommend him highly enough.
- KM M. from New York, NY
William had taken time to review my daughter?s course syllabus before the session. He asked her what she wanted to do first, and proceeded to help her with specific examples. William was encouraging and taught or reviewed again when needed. He sent her extra practice problems immediately after the session, and made a plan with her for the next session. Unlike other tutors, William prepared for the session, used every moment to help and encourage her, and helped her plan for a successful next session. I have been a teacher for more than 26 years, and William is doing the work of a master teacher - not just going over random problems or offering general advice. We are instant fans of his methodology.
- Kristin M. from Maynard, MA
My daughter has been working with William over Skype, and it has been very successful! He has been very patient with her, as she is on the autistic spectrum, and she can be frustrating to work with. She has had two lessons with him now, and is feeling much more confident. He has been very flexible with his schedule, and reached out to us in order to be prepared to cover the materials that my daughter wanted help with. We are very happy to have found him!
- Bailey W. from Niwot, CO