My name is Phuong, and I'm a tutor in Amherst, MA and a senior at Amherst College, double-majoring in Political Science and Mathematics. I’ve been tutoring for several years and love helping students gain confidence in challenging subjects. In high school, I served as a peer tutor for three years and later became captain of the Debate Team. At Amherst, I continued that passion for communication and leadership as President of the Debate Team. I currently tutor high school students in all levels of math, from algebra to multivariable calculus. My interest in tutoring comes from personal experience—I once struggled with math myself, but the guidance of patient mentors helped me fall in love with the subject. That journey taught me how to explain difficult concepts in multiple ways and to adapt to each student’s learning style. I also tutor civics (including AP Gov), ACT, SAT, English, Debate, Speech, US history, and Creative Writing. I scored 35 on the ACT, and my AP Scores were Biology (5), Calculus AB (5), Calculus BC (5), Language and Composition (5), Physics I (4), U.S. Government and Politics (5), U.S. History (5), and World History (5). I aim to make every session encouraging, engaging, and tailored to the student’s individual strengths and goals.
Phuong works with students from the following schools:
Phuong 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. Phuong 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 Phuong 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.