My name is Rose and I’m a student at Mount Holyoke College majoring in Film, Media, Theater and Spanish. I'm so excited to be a tutor and mentor at The Shires Tutoring Company and I look forward to connecting with and guiding students on their academic journey. I specialize in supporting elementary school students (K-4) in math and language arts (writing, reading, and spelling), as well as tutoring beginner-level Spanish. Having personally experienced learning challenges, I bring empathy, creativity, and patience in my teaching. I strive to find personalized and engaging ways to help each child learn in the way that works best for them. My background in Film, Media, and Theater allows me to approach teaching in a visual and creative way; making lessons fun, interactive, and accessible. Additionally, for several years I taught people of all ages and skill levels basic painting techniques at a pottery painting studio. I also draw on my experiences in team activities, such as my role as a varsity volleyball captain and participating on my college dance team, to encourage teamwork, perseverance and confidence. I am excited to use my background to help students succeed academically, grow confidence and enjoy learning!
Rose works with students from the following schools:
Rose offers in-person tutoring on or near the Mount Holyoke College campus for families across South Hadley Massachusetts, Hadley Massachusetts, Hoyoke Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Granby Massachusetts, Hampshire County Massachusetts, Hampden 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. Rose 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 Rose at Mount Holyoke 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.