My name is Ruthie and I am a tutor in Claremont, California and a senior at Pomona college majoring in molecular biology! I am on the pre-medical track with plans to take a couple gap years before medical school, so I am well versed in chemistry and biology topics as well as math and other sciences. I am currently in a research lab looking at the evolution of operons in eukaryotes (come tutor with me and I can tell you all about it — and apply it to your biology classes!). I have received full marks on the AP Calculus BC exam (a 5) and am on track to graduate Pomona College with an upper quintile GPA. I have prior tutoring experience in both introductory biology and introductory chemistry taught at the college level, so I know what materials are usually being covered and I can apply that experience here. I also have experience tutoring in high school-level math through calculus. Outside of the classroom, I am an active part of Pomona College’s dance community and last semester I choreographed my own piece and presented it at the fall showcase! I love to spend time outside (maybe when the weather’s nice we could do tutoring sessions outside) and I am really into water sports and watching baseball! I also love reading and always want more book recommendations. My goal has been and will always be as a tutor to ensure that you grasp a solid understanding of the material. I know how hard it is for me when I don’t understand something, so my hope is to help you grow and learn more in a stress-free and productive environment! I look forward to working with you!
Ruthie works with students from the following schools:
Ruthie offers in-person tutoring on or near the Pomona College campus for families across La Verne California, Upland California, San Dimas California, Montclair California, Los Angeles County California, San Bernardino County California.
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. Ruthie 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 Ruthie at Pomona 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.