Hi there! I'm Grishma, and I'm so glad you're here! I'm a third-year undergraduate at UC Berkeley studying Molecular and Cellular Biology and Public Health, and if there's one thread that runs through everything I do, it's this: I want the people around me to feel seen, supported, and capable of more than they thought possible. That drive traces back to my own experience growing up. I remember what it felt like to feel invisible, and I made a promise to myself that I would never let anyone in my care feel that way. That promise led me to volunteer in hospitals in high school, to take on student government leadership, and eventually to pursue a career in healthcare, where I hope to provide holistic, equitable care that meets patients and families exactly where they are. Right now, I'm putting that curiosity to work as a research assistant with UC Berkeley's Cognitive Development Lab and the Stone Research Foundation in San Francisco, where my projects span everything from understanding human development to improving outcomes in orthopedic treatment. Biology, for me, has never just been a subject – it's a lens for understanding people's lives and figuring out how to make them better. That same spirit is what I bring to tutoring. I have over four years of experience working with students across a wide range of ages, settings, and subjects. I spent three years with Kumon, where I oversaw the classwork and progress of 15+ students and eventually stepped into a mentorship role for new staff, which I loved. I also worked with Mathnasium and took on private students, where I got to design creative, engaging approaches to math for kids as young as five all the way through more advanced coursework. Math is where I have the deepest experience, but I've grown genuinely confident in science and language arts as well, and I love the challenge of finding the right entry point for each individual learner. What I care most about as a tutor isn't just the material, but it's the r
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. Grishma 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 Grishma at University of California Berkeley, 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.