Hello! My name is Jonaki, and I’m a rising sophomore at Northwestern University studying Social Policy and Statistics. I’ve been tutoring students for years, and I love helping students build skills and gain confidence in challenging subjects. My goal is always to create a supportive and encouraging environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and learning from their mistakes. I have significant experience with standardized test preparation. In high school, I scored in the 99th percentile on both the ACT and PSAT and was also a National Merit Finalist. Through my testing and tutoring experience, I have developed a strong understanding of how these tests work and how to help students with both the content knowledge and the test-taking strategies they need to succeed. I was also a nationally competitive debater in high school, winning several tournaments including the Tournament of Champions, and have coached students in public speaking, critical thinking, and argumentation. I also tutor a wide range of subjects, including math, history, and science, and have extensive experience tutoring middle and high school students both in person and online. Because every student learns differently, I always tailor sessions to each student’s individual goals, strengths, and learning style. I'm looking forward to supporting students on their academic journeys!
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. Jonaki 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 Jonaki at Northwestern 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.