My name is Abby, and I offer tutoring in Providence, Rhode Island, in Spanish, English, math up to Calculus AB, chemistry, history, statistics, SAT (math and English), beginner Arabic, K-8 (all subjects), and volleyball. I'm a first-year student at Brown University, majoring in International & Public Affairs. I've been interested in tutoring and helping other students since middle school, where I started out by tutoring writing to younger grades. In terms of academics, I intentionally pursued a diverse course load in high school, excelling in honors and AP classes from Chemistry to Spanish to World History, as well as the SAT. I deeply value intersectionality in education and studying; I love helping students become more well-rounded by tutoring them in subjects they struggle with, while also helping them dive deeply into subjects they are already passionate about. I strongly believe in the power of one-on-one and small-group connection to help students find new value, joy, and success in their academic careers, just as some excellent teachers throughout my education helped me to find the same. In high school, I continued this passion by coaching volleyball both for the team at my former middle school and for individual students through private lessons, all the while playing as a 4-year varsity volleyball player. I also played 4 years of club volleyball and earned a place as an all-state athlete. Through sharing my volleyball experience and learning with younger students, I've developed a deeper passion and understanding for the sport, and love working with young athletes on everything from individual skills to game knowledge to how to be an effective team member and leader. I also love helping students prepare for the AP Exams I took. My tests and scores were Calculus AB (5), Chemistry (5), English Language (5), English Literature (5), Spanish Language (5), Statistics (5), US History (5), and World History (5). On the SAT, I scored 1560 (790 Math, 770 Reading). I look forward to establishing deep and lasting connections with students through tutoring them in the diverse subjects and athletics I've studied, giving them a stable routine of help that can enable them to reach new levels of success and happiness as students, athletes, and people.
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Abby offers in-person tutoring on or near the Brown University campus for families across Providence Rhode Island, East Providence Rhode Island, Pawtucket Rhode Island, Cranston Rhode Island, Seekonk Massachusetts, Providence County Rhode Island.
If you have a specific tutor in mind, you're welcome to request them directly — we'll confirm whether they're available and the right fit for your student. Otherwise, Ryan writes a personal email to understand your student's needs, learning style, and goals — then handpicks a tutor from the roster. You're not filling out a form and getting assigned randomly. If the first tutor isn't the right fit after the first session, we'll find you a better match at no extra charge.
Yes. Many families start with a single session to see how the tutor and student connect before committing to a regular schedule. There's no pressure to book in advance — reach out and we'll set something up.
Yes. Many of our tutors are strong across several subjects, and sessions can cover more than one if that's what the student needs that week. Flexibility is built into how we work.
Most of our tutors continue working through breaks, either online or in-person at the college if the tutors remain on campus during that vacation. We'll let you know in advance if a tutor has a gap in availability and arrange coverage with one of our other tutors — in-person or online — in the required subject.
Occasionally, if the student lives very close to the tutor's campus. Most sessions take place on or near the college campus or online. This keeps sessions in an academically focused environment — which tends to produce better results.
The families who see the biggest results are the ones who commit to a regular cadence — typically once, twice, or three times a week. One-on-one tutoring with a student from an elite college, who genuinely understands the material, is a fundamentally different experience from a tutoring center or an app. Most of our clients stay with us for multiple semesters.
Email Ryan@ShiresTutoring.com and mention which tutor and college town you're interested in, or fill out our Request a Tutor form. We typically respond within one business day.
That depends on where your student is starting and how consistently they show up. Abby will identify the specific gaps, focus sessions on them, and adjust as the student progresses. Families who stick to a weekly schedule typically see meaningful progress within four to six weeks.
Email Ryan@ShiresTutoring.com and mention you'd like to work with Abby at Brown University, or fill out our Request a Tutor form — you can also click the Request a Tutor button at the bottom of this page. We'll follow up within one business day to confirm availability and schedule your first session.