CES Tutor Experts
Course + Testing Tutors
CES Tutor Experts are college-level students with demonstrated academic excellence in one or more specific academic areas. Subject Experts carried straight-A’s in high school and have continued mastering collegiate coursework. They work individually with students to help them gain confidence in their area of need and support them with strategies, advocacy, and content-specific tutoring. CES Tutor Experts are available for virtual subject matter tutoring in most subject areas and testing prep. Meet our subject experts below!
Emma Mills
Emma Mills is a Raleigh native that graduated in May 2025 from the
University of Virginia, where she studied Youth and Social Innovation with
minors in Data Science and Psychology. Emma has worked as a research
assistant at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy in the Center
for Child and Family Policy, researching access to child care for families in
North Carolina. She is currently working as a research assistant for the
Study of Early Education through Partnerships at the University of Virginia,
working with statewide survey data to increase access to care that meets
families’ needs across the state. Emma’s time at UVA has also been
characterized by a dedication to service and engagement with the broader
Charlottesville community. She served as the Program Director for Middle
School Tutoring at Madison House, UVA’s student volunteering organization.
She also served as a mentor for Early Visions, a collaboration between the
Fralin Museum of Art and the local Boys and Girls Club. She was an active
member of the Alpha Phi sorority, serving as Director of Programming and
Events as well as director of philanthropy.
In the fall, she will begin studying at Georgetown University’s McCourt
School of Public Policy to receive her Master’s degree in Public Policy with a
focus on education policy and research.
In high school, Emma was a motivated student pursuing a rigorous course
load of both AP and IB classes, including AP World History, AP
Environmental Science, AP Calculus AB and BC, IB English Language and
Literature, IB Math Analysis and Approaches HL, IB Theory of Knowledge, IB
History of the Americas, IB Twentieth Century Topics, IB Biology, IB Spanish,
and IB Theatre. Outside of the classroom, Emma was an avid member of her
high school and local community, serving as class president for two years, a
member of her school’s and the IB executive board, a school ambassador, a
member of Best Buddies, Key Club, National, English, and Math Honor
Societies, and served on the Teen Board of local nonprofit organization Note
in the Pocket. Emma is also a National Merit Finalist Scholar.
Emma has experience working with students from Kindergarten to 12th
grade to grow their skills, and help transform a deeper understanding of
concepts into a true lifelong love of learning. Her strengths include meeting
students with empathy and compassion to build relationships that best
support the student’s growth. Her organizational skills and hardworking
nature help her build a seamless process for students and their families.
As a college consultant, she is a firm believer that there is a great place for
everyone and works with students to create a college application that
showcases their unique identity in an authentic way to promote success in
college acceptances.
In her own undergraduate college application process, Emma was accepted
to Duke University, University of Virginia, Emory University, Boston College,
University of North Carolina, Villanova University, North Carolina State
University, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Emma is
deeply passionate about helping all students find their place in their college
choice and is thrilled to be a part of the CES team.
Parker Williams
Parker is a graduate of the University of Richmond, where he earned a double major in Political Science and Leadership Studies. While at Richmond, he was a Bonner Scholar, a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, and was selected for the prestigious Presidential Mentee Program. His commitment to public service and policy began early, with internships at the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy—where he worked on the living wage initiative—as well as at the Virginia House of Delegates and McGuireWoods Consulting.
Parker further expanded his global policy perspective through a study abroad program with diiVe in Cape Town, South Africa. There, he collaborated with representatives from Botswana, Nigeria, and Lesotho to develop healthcare policy recommendations for citizens affected by HIV/AIDS.
He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon University on the Washington, D.C. track. In the summer of 2025, Parker will join the American Gas Association as a State Affairs Intern, where he will contribute to policy and government relations efforts in the natural gas industry.
Parker’s commitment to education and service began in high school, where he was an active member of student council for four years, volunteered at Rex Hospital, and tutored students through the Hope Refugee Tutoring Program. He completed a rigorous curriculum of Advanced Placement courses, including AP World History, AP U.S. History, AP Government, AP Art History, AP Environmental Science, AP English Language and Literature, AP Statistics, and AP Biology, in addition to numerous honors courses.
As an expert tutor, Parker brings strong skills in executive functioning, time management, and academic coaching. He has experience working with students in writing, language arts, English, and grammar, and he is especially passionate about guiding students through the college and graduate school application process. He offers support in essay writing, scholarship navigation, and ACT preparation.
Parker firmly believes that every student can find a school that meets their academic and social needs. He was accepted into a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Richmond, Georgia Tech, George Washington University, University of Virginia, University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Miami, Washington and Lee University, Colgate University, Villanova University, Lafayette College, UNC Wilmington, and Adelphi University.
He is excited to help students achieve their academic and personal goals with confidence and efficiency.
