"Hi! My name is Willa, and I am a 2024 graduate of Columbia University, where I earned a bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Development. I have extensive tutoring experience working with students ranging from elementary school through college across a wide range of subjects, including earth and environmental science, sustainability, business, policy, governance, and interdisciplinary social science coursework. My tutoring style is highly individualized and student-centered: I focus on meeting students where they are, breaking down complex concepts into clear, manageable pieces, and building both subject mastery and academic confidence. I emphasize critical thinking, real-world application, and strong writing and analytical skills, tailoring my methods to each student’s learning style—whether that involves visual explanations, structured problem-solving, or discussion-based learning. In addition to my academic tutoring, I am a classically trained ballet dancer and also offer ballet instruction, bringing the same patience, discipline, and attention to technique to my dance teaching as I do to my academic work. Across all of my teaching, I aim to create a supportive, engaging learning environment that helps students develop skills they can carry forward long after our sessions end." less...