My name is Ava, and I offering tutoring in Poughkeepsie, New York in calculus, biology, chemistry, psychology, anatomy and physiology, and other STEM classes, and AP exams. I am a first-year student at Vassar College planning to double major in Chemistry and Science, Technology, and Society (STS). I am passionate about all things STEM and love learning about new interesting things and sharing that knowledge with others. I have a strong academic background across a range of subjects, including calculus up through multivariable, biology, chemistry, anatomy, and statistics. I have also prepared for my fair share of AP exams, so I am familiar with the strategies needed to feel confident going into them and to score well. I got a 1490 on the SAT (Math 740, English 750), and for AP Exams I had the following scores: Biology (5), Calculus AB (5), AP Calculus BC (5), Chemistry (4), English Literature (5), Environmental Science (5), European History (5), Physics I (4), Psychology (5), Statistics (5), U.S. Government (5).I bring experience working with students through my previous jobs with youth services librarians, where I enjoyed finding engaging ways to get kids excited about reading and learning. Additionally, I have three younger sisters who have given me plenty of experience explaining concepts in different ways and helping with homework. Outside of academics, I love running, reading, baking, and crafting. A fun fact about me is that I have been playing the double bass for 8 years, and I have a pet rabbit named Goose. I’m excited to support students by tailoring my tutoring approach to their individual needs and helping them feel confident and successful in their learning.
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Ava offers in-person tutoring on or near the Vassar College campus for families across Poughkeepsie New York, Hyde Park New York, Wappingers Falls New York, Spackenkill New York, Arlington New York, Dutchess County New York, Ulster County New York.
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. Ava 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 Ava at Vassar 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.