Dow Perry Williams
@dowperrywilliams
Academic tutor and educator teaching computer science and mathematics, with a PhD in Computer Science.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Florida State University, I instructed and tutored undergraduate students in algorithms, data structures, and discrete mathematics. I developed lesson plans and practice materials, assessed assignments and code, and provided feedback to support students’ technical understanding and writing.
As a freelance tutor, I provide one-on-one instruction in advanced mathematics and computer science, and help students improve academic and technical writing. I also evaluate educational content for AI training, develop assessment rubrics, and have reviewed code and system architectures and authored technical documentation as a freelance software engineering specialist and mentor.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Educational Content & Feedback Specialist
Freelance
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Evaluate and refine educational content to ensure clarity and pedagogical soundness. Provide structured feedback on written outputs and develop rubrics for assessing problem-solving steps.
Academic Tutor & Subject Matter Expert
Freelance
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Provide specialized one-on-one tutoring in advanced mathematics and computer science fundamentals. Break down complex concepts into step-by-step explanations and design customized learning plans to address knowledge gaps.
Software Engineering Specialist & Mentor
Freelance (Upwork)
Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)
Reviewed code and system architectures for clients, providing technical mentorship on best practices and debugging strategies. Authored technical documentation and user guides to translate complex jargon into accessible language.
Graduate Teaching Assistant & Instructor
Florida State University
Jan 2016 - Dec 2020 (4 years 11 months)
Instructed and tutored undergraduate students in core Computer Science and Mathematics courses, including Algorithms, Data Structures, and Discrete Mathematics. Developed lesson plans and provided detailed feedback to improve student comprehension and performance.
Collaborated with senior engineers and participated in code reviews, explaining technical workflows and contributing to team documentation standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Florida State University
PhD, Computer Science
2016 - 2020
Pursued a PhD in Computer Science, with a dissertation on evaluating logical soundness in AI-generated code.
Florida State University
Master of Science, Computer Science
2014 - 2016
Earned a Master of Science in Computer Science.
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2010 - 2014
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics.
DeepLearning.AI
TensorFlow Developer Professional Certificate, Artificial Intelligence
Completed the TensorFlow Developer Professional Certificate.
Society of Actuaries
Exam P – Probability, Mathematics
Passed Exam P – Probability, demonstrating advanced mathematical proficiency.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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