I’m Katherine, a tutor in Williamstown, Massachusetts and a pre-med senior at Williams College (‘26) majoring in Chemistry and concentrating in Public Health and Asian American Studies. I am incredibly excited to share my experiences and knowledge with the community around me! My teaching experience spans a wide range of ages and learning styles. I have worked as a teaching fellow at Williamstown Elementary School and Mt. Greylock Regional School, where I supported science labs and provided individualized tutoring in English, math, and science, including working one-on-one with a student with Mosaic Down Syndrome. At Williams College, I have also served as a teaching assistant in the Chemistry Department for first-year students.I tutor Chemistry, Biology, Math, Statistics, Economics, Physics, English/Creative Writing, Mandarin Chinese, beginning-intermediate drawing & painting, all levels volleyball,SAT (I scored 1520), ACT (I scored 36), and the AP Exams I took: Chinese (5), US History (4), European History (4), Physics 1 and 2 (5 both), Chemistry (5), Calculus BC (5), Biology (5), Statistics (5), Microeconomics (5), Macroeconomics (5), and English Literature (5). I am an avid singer/performer, artist, and volleyball player, participating in acapella as well as playing volleyball since high school. I have been passionate about mentorship and education all my life, especially when I founded Projects Lifting All Youth, an organization dedicated to empowering young people in my community through academic and personal support.Beyond academics, I have coached and continue to volunteer with the Special Olympics, helping students with and without disabilities build confidence, teamwork skills, and a love for learning through recreational athletics. These experiences have shaped my teaching philosophy: I believe in meeting students where they are, adapting my approach to fit their interests and strengths as well as creating a supportive environment where they feel comfortable asking questions. Whether that means connecting math concepts to a student’s favorite video game or adjusting pacing to match individual needs, I prioritize patience and active listening. I would be thrilled to support you/your student through thoughtful, personalized instruction.
Katherine works with students from the following schools:
Katherine 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. Katherine 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 Katherine 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.