My name is Chloe, and I am a junior at Vassar College majoring in psychology. I tutor Violin, Math, and English in Poughkeepsie, New York. I have completed coursework in chemistry, biology, anatomy and physiology, psychology, and music theory. In addition to my academic work, I am actively involved in the college’s orchestra and several music ensembles. I have extensive experience working with children of various ages in diverse settings, including working as a summer camp counselor for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, a teacher’s assistant for elementary after-school chess clubs, a violin teacher, a tutor supporting elementary school students with math and reading, and a babysitter. Outside of school, I enjoy playing the violin (an instrument I have studied for thirteen years), weight training at the gym, and exploring cafés and restaurants. I tailor my teaching approach to each student’s individual learning style to ensure instruction is personalized and effective. I also aim to make learning both enjoyable and applicable. For example, for music, I ask students what they would like to focus on, whether that is specific repertoire, technique, or artistry. For math and ELA, I try to incorporate real-world scenarios to help students better understand new or abstract concepts.
Chloe works with students from the following schools:
Chloe 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. Chloe 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 Chloe 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.