Hello! My name is Brielle, and I’m a pre-med Biology, Neuroscience, and Chemistry student at UNC Chapel Hill. I am passionate about helping others learn and gain confidence in challenging subjects, just as my own mentors have helped me. My strongest tutoring areas are biology, chemistry, psychology, neuroscience, and physics, and I also enjoy tutoring math subjects including algebra, geometry, precalculus, and calculus. As a tutor, my goal is not only to help students improve their grades, but also to help them become more confident and independent learners. I work to create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking lots of questions, making mistakes, and growing. I enjoy breaking down concepts into manageable steps and using visual explanations, practice problems, and real-world examples to make learning more engaging. In addition to my coursework, I work as a research assistant in a biophysics and molecular genetics laboratory at UNC, where I study the mechanics of DNA breakage and repair. I am also deeply involved in ethics as a scholar with UNC’s Parr Center for Ethics, where I have presented abstracts at conferences both locally and at Stanford University. Experiences like these have strengthened my ability to explain complex concepts clearly and adapt my teaching to fit different audiences and learning styles. Outside of academics, I enjoy volunteering at UNC Hospital’s ICU, the local syringe services program, and at the local Orange County animal shelter. I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds and helping others feel supported, whether in a healthcare setting or a tutoring session. My volunteer experiences have taught me patience, empathy, and the importance of meeting people where they are. In my free time, I enjoy photography, reading, and staying active. I also played competitive soccer for over ten years, which taught me discipline, teamwork, and the importance of encouraging others to reach their goals.
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. Brielle 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 Brielle at UNC Chapel Hill, 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.