My name is Salma, and I tutor in Atlanta, Georgia. I am a sophomore at Emory University, majoring in Applied Mathematics, and pursuing a dual degree with Georgia Tech in Industrial and Systems Engineering. I am currently located at Emory’s Atlanta Campus, and will be matriculating at Georgia Tech in the fall of 2027. I tutor Math (up to AP Calculus BC), English and Writing, Robotics, Coding, and Chemistry. I can also help with the SAT (I scored 1480 (750 Math, 730 English), and AP courses--my AP scores were Calculus BC (5), Chemistry (3), English Language and Composition (5), English Literature and Composition (5), US History (5), Research (4), Seminar (5), Spanish (5), and World History (5). In 2024, I graduated Valedictorian from North Star Academy Washington Park High School in Newark, NJ. Throughout high school, I tutored geometry and algebra and, as a senior, regularly peer-reviewed English essays and research papers to help classmates strengthen their writing and analytical skills. Through Emory Reads, I had the opportunity to tutor small groups of children ranging from 1st to 4th grade in reading, writing, and math during my freshman year of college. This past summer, I worked as a STEM educator at Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, NJ, where I planned and facilitated hands-on learning activities in aeronautics, robotics, coding, chemistry, and more. Over the course of ten weeks, I led groups of up to 20 students, designing interactive experiments and challenges that allowed students to build, test, and explore concepts themselves, making science exciting and tangible. Outside of work, I have found a passion in volunteering with ACEing Autism, a nonprofit that holds weekly tennis clinics for low-income autistic youth. I have grown to love the game of tennis and my passion for working with kids has only increased. This experience has taught me the value of communication, patience, consistency, and positive encouragement. I apply this same approach to tutoring by understanding students on a personal level and recognizing that every learner processes information differently. I prioritize creating a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and building confidence at their own pace.
Salma works with students from the following schools:
Salma offers in-person tutoring on or near the Emory University campus for families across Decatur Georgia, North Decatur Georgia, Scottdale Georgia, Avondale Estates, Druid Hills Georgia, Atlanta Georgia, DeKalb County Georgia, Fulton County Georgia.
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. Salma 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 Salma at Emory University, 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.