Our Mission
At Van Wilson Tutoring, our mission is to transform uncertain learners into confident, independent scholars. We deliver accessible, high caliber instruction led by caring tutors from leading institutions, crafting personalized learning paths for every student. Through clear progress tracking and consistent mentorship, we turn academic challenges into mastery, spark curiosity, and build the lasting self belief each young person needs to succeed on their own.
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“I improved my SAT score by 250 points — from 1200 to 1450 — thanks to Mr. Otero’s unique approach. He didn’t just review answers; he taught me how to think through them.”
What separates us from the competition?
Completely Online
Our tutoring sessions are entirely virtual and hosted via Zoom.
Flexible Hours
Need to reschedule? No worries! Just give us at least two hours’ notice, and we’ll be happy to accommodate.
Student Centered
Instead of a one-size-fits-all solution, The Van Wilson Company tailors its approach to meet each student’s unique needs.
Progress Reports
The Van Wilson company offers progress reports to see how your student has improved over time. So, you can be the visualize the results.
Elite Tutors
All our tutors are graduates of prestigious educational institutions.
Versatility
Our tutors possess expertise across a wide range of subjects—from the SAT and ACT to AP exams, the ISEE, and beyond.
Special Offer
ACT & SAT FREE CONSULTATION VIA ZOOM OR CALL
Get a free consultation from the Van Wilson Tutoring Company! We'll help your child reach their desired score and map out a plan to help them get there!
Meet Our Tutors
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Founder & PresidentVan Otero is a Cornell University alumnus and dedicated educator with over 15 years of tutoring mastery, committed to transforming how students learn and achieve their goals. He first discovered his passion for education while working with at-risk first-year medical students and has since guided graduate, college, and high school learners to success.
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TutorFernando Villafuerte, PhD, has worked as a Technology Specialist at the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Program Manager for the City Of New York, where he drives innovation in energy technologies. He earned his doctorate in Materials Science from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), focusing on next-generation solid polymer electrolytes to boost battery performance. While at Caltech, he conducted research under Professor Julia R. Greer of the Kavli Nanoscience Institute and shared his expertise with Pasadena high school students through the Caltech Y’s RISE tutoring program.
Passionate about teaching, Fernando discovered a love for tutoring during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 2020, he’s spent 5+ years helping students master challenging material—and he now thoroughly enjoys guiding learners to academic success.
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TutorJacob Dumas is an incoming Mechanical Engineering major at the University of Florida and a Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholar. A 2025 graduate of Westminster Christian School in Miami, he earned recognition as a National Hispanic Scholar, Carson Scholar, and National Honor Society inductee while honing his technical skills through a hands‑on internship with Metric Engineering, where he surveyed civil‑works sites and learned construction‑management fundamentals. Beyond the classroom, Jacob led VEX robotics teams at Coconut Palm K‑8 Academy and Goulds Elementary, guiding young engineers from initial design sketches to competition‑ready builds, and he still anchors the tenor‑sax section of his church’s worship team.
Passionate about sharing knowledge, Jacob discovered tutoring in 2021 and has since spent four years helping students master everything from elementary arithmetic to AP Calculus. His teaching style reflects an engineer’s mindset—diagnose the challenge, design a clear solution, then iterate until the learner owns the concept. Whether troubleshooting a robot’s code or walking a classmate through derivatives, Jacob brings patience, enthusiasm, and real‑world perspective to every session, turning academic hurdles into opportunities for discovery and confidence.