My name is Demi. I tutor in South Hadley, Massachusetts, where I’m a student at Mount Holyoke College. In addition to double-majoring in Psychology & Education and English, I am a research assistant to Professor Becky Wai-Ling Packard and am currently assisting her with research on forms of mentorship. I also work as a Disability Services Peer Fellow at the college, a role in which I create educational resources about disability broadly and the services offered on campus. I tutor K-8 (English, math, and sciences), K-12 (English, grammar, and history/social studies), AP Exams (Statistics and Psychology), writing (formal, academic, and creative), PSAT and SAT (I scored 1440). At home (Upstate New York!), I am the Youth Summer Programming Coordinator at my local library. Over the summer, I lead weekly STEM workshops for students aged 5-12 that include activities like block programming and 3D printing. Being in these positions over the years has solidified and bolstered my passion for education and supporting students, especially during moments of struggle and challenge. To me, learning is a process that can be exciting and rewarding. Every student deserves an opportunity to explore different means of learning (and there are so many!) and to find what “clicks” for them. This is a principle I bring into my tutoring. Along with this, I bring enthusiasm, empathy, and patience to give students a safe space to explore new ideas, get things wrong, and celebrate their successes. I am especially enthusiastic about helping students hone their writing skills, as I have substantial experience in all forms of writing, from formal to creative! My academic writing has been recognized by Mount Holyoke College’s English department, and I have received multiple recognitions from the New York Press Association for newspaper articles I have written. I look forward to using my skills to support students in their academic careers, helping them learn in the ways that not only work best for them, but also empower them the most!
Demi works with students from the following schools:
Demi offers in-person tutoring on or near the Mount Holyoke College campus for families across South Hadley Massachusetts, Hadley Massachusetts, Hoyoke Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Granby Massachusetts, Hampshire County Massachusetts, Hampden County Massachusetts.
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. Demi 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 Demi at Mount Holyoke 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.