I’m Amory, a tutor in Amherst, MA for English, Math (Up to Calculus 2 or Statistics), Chemistry, History, Social Studies, Government, and Trumpet. I’m a History major at Amherst in the class of 2028. I’m also on a premedical track so I’m comfortable with a really wide array of subjects! At Amherst, I’m currently enrolled in the general chemistry sequence, and have completed Calculus 2 and Statistics coursework. In high school I took 11 A.P exams, including one I self-studied for (A.P World), so I’m very experienced with the exam format! I've assisted my younger brother, currently a high school junior with his coursework, and found that to be a great experience. I have experience with being a patient tutor, and understand the importance of really taking the time to explain difficult concepts. I also have found taking a step back from a specific problem to focus on the bigger picture to be a valuable tactic, and feel ready to help with a very wide array of concerns, be it editing an essay or studying for the SAT! I'm also looking forward to adapting my methods to your own individual learning style, whether you learn best through visualization or memorization! At Amherst I’m on the rowing team, which has been a wonderful experience. I’m an Eagle Scout and a trumpet player as well—I’m happy to tutor trumpet too. I love learning, at school or at home, and can’t wait to help you learn as well!
Amory works with students from the following schools:
Amory offers in-person tutoring on or near the Amherst College campus for families across Amherst Massachusetts, Hadley Massachusetts, South Hadley Massachusetts, Pelham Massachusetts, Sunderland Massachusetts, Leverett Massachusetts, Hampshire County Massachusetts, Franklin County Massachusetts.
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. Amory 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 Amory at Amherst College, 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.