One-on-one virtual tutoring for students in grades 6–12, with support in English, history, study skills, organization, and planning.
English
Support with writing, literary analysis, compare-and-contrast essays, paragraph development, poetry, and creative writing. Students build stronger writing skills while learning how to organize and communicate their ideas clearly.
History
Guidance with research, summarizing, paraphrasing, mapping, and essay writing. Students develop the skills needed to understand historical content, evaluate information, and communicate what they’ve learned.
Study Skills
Practical strategies for time management, note-taking, memorization, and breaking larger assignments into manageable steps. The goal is to help students become more confident and independent learners.
Organization
Support with goal setting, prioritizing tasks, and creating systems for keeping schoolwork organized. Students can develop both digital and physical routines that make assignments and materials easier to manage.
Planning
Help managing deadlines, creating reminders, and establishing routines around upcoming assignments and responsibilities. Students learn how to use calendars and planning tools more effectively.
tutoring rates
Single Session
One 60 minute session
$200
4-Session Package
Four 60-minute sessions
$600
DON
SMITH
I pride myself on being a lifelong learner, educator, writer, and singer. I have well over 20 years of teaching and leading in schools and recently became a published author. There is nothing that brings me more joy than working with young folks, inspiring them to be their best selves and supporting the journey toward their ultimate goal(s).
I provide 1:1 individualized tutoring sessions for students in grades 6-12. Our 60+ minute long sessions are exclusively held on Zoom and tailored to your students' individual needs.
experience
The Buckley School
Head of Middle School
Brentwood School
Assistant Director of Middle School
Teacher · English, History & Public Speaking
Wildwood School
Division Coordinator
Teacher · English & History
The Oaks School
In-House Substitute · K–6
Assistant Teacher
education
Duquesne University
BA: Secondary English Education
The Teachers College at Columbia University
MA: Organizational Leadership
