My name is Annie, a violin and SAT instructor in Providence, Rhode Island. I am a sophomore at Brown University (expected to graduate in May 2028), pursuing a double concentration in International and Public Affairs and Public Health. In music, I bring an extensive musical background to my work as a violin instructor. I have played the violin since I was six; my experiences include earning state, national, and international awards. I have performed at notable venues such as Carnegie Hall and held high leadership roles, including Concertmaster of the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra(s) and Assistant Concertmaster of the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles National Festival. I was also selected as the only violinist from Washington State to participate in the 2023 National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA). Furthermore, I have previously taught beginner violinists (ages 8-11) through my local youth orchestra’s volunteer program, and I love guiding young musicians along their musical journeys! Within academics, for students in high school, I specialize in the SAT. I scored 1560 (Reading and Writing 760, Math 800). After significantly improving my own verbal SAT score by developing distinct skills and strategies, I am eager to help students strengthen and maximize their performance to make the test feel more manageable and less intimidating. I have also worked with elementary school students on grammar and reading comprehension for several years, creating personalized lesson plans and maintaining close communication with parents to support each student’s goals. Whether it be in academics, music, or both, what I find most rewarding is making a meaningful impact by helping my students build confidence through consistent progress. As a tutor, it is my priority to ensure that I cultivate a supportive, encouraging environment where students feel truly motivated to learn and grow.
Annie works with students from the following schools:
Annie 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.
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That depends on where your student is starting and how consistently they show up. Annie 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 Annie 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.