My name is Brooke, a member of Pomona College’s Class of 2029 majoring in English and Physics. I have long been committed to guiding students toward academic success in an inclusive and motivating environment. During my time in high school, I volunteered at UIUC, helping implement STEM lesson plans for a dozen underrepresented middle school students to foster a collaborative classroom. I also collected three years of experience in teaching members of my club guitar, bass, piano, and drums and mentoring them for performances. Over the summers, I co-taught classes in jazz music and film-writing at a local community college and volunteered at a local elementary school’s special education department, providing dedicated support. I also taught a Lego robotics camp, where I instructed two classes of students in foundational robotics concepts with self-designed curricula. At Pomona College, I have founded a literary magazine and led an editorial team of twelve members, developing a strong editorial perspective across academic and creative writing. I’m prepared to provide effective, student-centered learning with my ability to work enthusiastically and patiently with all age groups and backgrounds. Many people say about physics and math that they’re just subjects that either click or don’t. I disagree. I’ve seen students and peers develop that understanding and work their way to that ‘click.’ I believe you can too, and I’m excited to help you get there!
Brooke works with students from the following schools:
Brooke offers in-person tutoring on or near the Pomona College campus for families across La Verne California, Upland California, San Dimas California, Montclair California, Los Angeles County California, San Bernardino County California.
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. Brooke 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 Brooke at Pomona 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.