Hi! I’m Josephine! I offer tutoring in Williamstown, Massachusetts. I'm a History and Political Science major at Williams College ('29), and I tutor SAT/ACT, English, History, US Government, Math, French, and Creative Writing. As a tutor, I bring strong academics paired with extensive experience. I’ve worked with students of all ages, from Kindergarten and elementary school to high school. Through my high school’s honor society, I tutored history, Western Political Theory, algebra, and French. I also served as an editor for the Writing Center with a helpfulness rating of 9.5/10 and 9.8/10 overall rating for providing thoughtful, in-depth feedback on student writing. Additionally, I've tutored family friends and my younger sister in SAT English/grammar (760 SAT English). Currently, I mentor for a college-access organization, where I’ve helped dozens of students strengthen their personal essays, supplementals, and activities lists. My experience teaching in my church’s Sunday School has further enhanced my ability to work creatively with younger students. Altogether, these experiences have shaped me into a patient, adaptable tutor dedicated to meeting each student where they are and helping them build confidence and mastery in their academic journey. I graduated from Stuyvesant High School in NYC, where I took AP US History (5), AP World History (5), AP English Literature (5), AP English Language (5), and AP French Language (4). I also took AP Calc AB, AP US Gov, and AP Comp Gov but did not take the AP exams as Williams does not offer college credit. However, I earned perfect scores in both government courses and am studying Calc II at Williams. Outside of classes, I compete for Williams Moot Court and will be working as a research assistant for a history professor.
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Josephine offers in-person tutoring on or near the Williams College campus for families across Williamstown Massachusetts, North Adams Massachusetts, Pownal Vermont, New Ashford Massachusetts, Adams Massachusetts, Lanesborough Massachusetts, Lanesboro Massachusetts, Berkshire County Massachusetts, Bennington County Massachusetts, Bennington Vermont.
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. Josephine 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 Josephine at Williams 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.