Hello! My name is Angel, and I am currently pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science at Stanford University. I love to build small games, go hiking, and play volleyball (though I’m rather short lol)! A little bit about how I got into CS: when I was a kid, I watched Big Hero 6 and instantly knew what I wanted to do with my life. I wanted to build robots and create things. Seeing Baymax showed me how technology could genuinely help people, and sparked a love for creativity. As a first-generation, low-income student and a QuestBridge Recipient, education changed everything for me. It expanded my perspective on the world and opened doors I didn't know existed. Because of that, one of my core pillars in life is passing the torch. I love mentoring middle and high school students in Python, C++, Math, and AP Computer Science Principles prep, because I want to support others who are standing exactly where I once stood. I bring a lot of hands-on experience working with younger students to my tutoring. Through the Society of Latinx Engineers (SOLE) at Stanford, I serve as Outreach Director, where I launched a Python bridge program and hosted panels specifically for high schoolers to guide them toward STEM fields. I also regularly design curriculum for Python workshops and tutor my own peers at Stanford. My past students and mentees usually describe me as caring, fun, and patient. When a student gets stuck and frustrated by a tough problem, we stop and take a breath. And then we change our approach. My goal for all of my students is to make sure I build or rebuild confidence in their problem-solving skills.
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. Angel 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 Angel at Stanford 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.