My name is Naomi, and I offer tutoring in Amherst, Massachusetts. I’m a sophomore at Amherst College, double-majoring in Neuroscience and Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought, graduating in 2028. I tutor Math, Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Psychology, SAT (I scored a 1570), mock trial, debate, classical and jazz Alto Saxophone. I also tutor the AP Exams I took (my scores are in parentheses): Calculus AB (5), Calculus BC (5), Chemistry (4), Comparative Government (5), Computer Science Principles (5), English Language and Composition (5), English Literature and Composition (5), French (4), Government and Politics (5), Physics C: Mechanics (3), Psychology (5), and World History (5). I’ve completed coursework up to multivariable calculus and organic chemistry, and I’m currently taking my first neuroscience course along with two classes on jazz history and law. In high school, I was a math tutor through Mu Alpha Theta, tutoring students up to Calculus AB, and a member of the National English Honor Society, where I helped peers by proofreading and editing essays. At the middle school and high school level, I tutor all subjects, whether math, writing, biology, chemistry, history, psychology, etc, and can help students prepare to excel in many different AP exams (I took a dozen AP exams myself) and tests like the SAT. I also tutor younger children, as young as kindergarten through 3rd grade, helping them with homework and tutoring them in various subjects while babysitting. I currently serve on the executive board of the Amherst Mock Trial team, after founding and leading my high school’s team. Both roles have involved mentoring newer members and teaching core principles from the ground up. I’ve also played the alto saxophone for ten years, studying classical performance through middle and high school and now exploring jazz at Amherst. Music has always been one of my biggest passions, and I’d love to share that enthusiasm through tutoring! Across all these experiences (academic, artistic, and extracurricular), I’ve developed a strong love for teaching and helping others learn in ways that suit their unique styles. I believe the best tutors meet students where they are and tailor their approach to inspire both confidence and curiosity.
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Naomi offers in-person tutoring on or near the Amherst College campus for families across Amherst Massachusetts, Hadley Massachusetts, South Hadley Massachusetts, Pelham Massachusetts, Sunderland Massachusetts, Leverett Massachusetts, Hampshire County Massachusetts, Franklin 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. Naomi 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 Naomi at Amherst 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.