My name is Elias, and I am a Junior at Skidmore College studying physics. After college, I intend to get a PhD in condensed matter physics. Since high school, I have worked in tutoring across a number of fields, and I am contin ing that in college. I have completed general physics, modern physics, and upper-level physics classes with straight As. I’m particularly good at Electrodynamics and Classical Mechanics. I’ve completed up to Multivariable Calculus, and have extensive experience in both teaching and using trigonometric math. I’ve also scored strongly on English and History AP tests, and have since taken classes in those fields during college. Since starting college, I have participated in computational research into optical physics, where I use Linux, Mathematica, and Python to code models of nonlinear optical interactions. During the summer, I’ve been doing biophysics research for the National Science Foundation. Outside of school, I’m a huge nerd. I love playing Dungeons and Dragons, among other games, and have written a number of fantasy and sci-fi short stories. I’m also an avid chess player and game developer in my free time.
Elias works with students from the following schools:
Elias offers in-person tutoring on or near the Skidmore College campus for families across Saratoga Springs New York, Wilton New York, Ballston Spa New York, Greenfield Center New York, Saratoga 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. Elias 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 Elias at Skidmore 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.