My name is Anna, and I’m an undergraduate student at Emory University pursuing a double major in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and Chemistry. My love for quick problem-solving and strength in self-direction have led me to pursue the pre-anesthesiology assistant pathway as a pre-health student. Since high school, I have worked as a private tutor for a wide range of subjects, from English as a Second Language to AP coursework. With my experience, I’ve learned to be adaptable and understand my tutee’s learning styles to curate specific lesson plans that work for them. Additionally, I do my best to establish a solid foundation in the subject and progressively expand their knowledge for the best results. Outside of tutoring, service is a central part of my life. I volunteer at the Winship Cancer Institute and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, where I often talk to patients and their families. At Emory, I am also involved in clinical neuroscience research studying Alzheimer's. My experiences as a student strongly shape how I approach teaching. Although chemistry used to be the hardest subject for me, an older student reframed it as a discipline rich in creativity and exploration. This led me to take AP Chemistry and inspired my double major! I even went on to join a data research project for determining the efficacy of the new Chem Unbound program at Emory. Overall, as someone who greatly benefited from mentorship, I aim to create a learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and discovering the excitement of learning.
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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.
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That depends on where your student is starting and how consistently they show up. Anna 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 Anna at Emory 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.