My name is Jiayue. I offer tutoring in Ithaca, New York, and I am currently an undergraduate at Cornell University studying Chemical Engineering with a minor in Operations Research and Engineering (I have a 4.0). Teaching has been a consistent and meaningful part of my academic journey, and I am deeply passionate about helping students build both confidence and mastery in challenging subjects. I tutor Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Math, English, ACT, and SAT (I scored 1560 with 800 on Math and 760 on Reading). I also help with AP courses, and my courses and scores were Calculus BC (5), Chemistry (5), Computer Science A (5), Computer Science Principles (5), English Lang/Comp (5), Physics C: E&M (5), Physics I (5), Physics C: Mechanics (5), Literature (5), Statistics (5), US History (5), and World History (5). I have several years of tutoring experience, including serving as a Lead Instructor at Mathnasium, where I managed instructors and worked with over 100 students, as well as providing private one-on-one tutoring in mathematics, chemistry, and standardized test preparation. In addition, I authored and published an AP Calculus textbook and developed structured teaching materials for AP Chemistry, experiences that strengthened my ability to break down complex concepts into clear, intuitive explanations. At Cornell, I serve as a teaching assistant for General Chemistry II, reinforcing course material for students. Beyond tutoring, I have been deeply involved in STEM leadership and competition. I served as Captain of my high school Science Olympiad team, earning multiple regional and state medals in various events. I also served as Co-President of the Science National Honor Society, where I helped organize tutoring initiatives and science outreach programs for younger students. At Cornell, I am a member of the AIChE Chem-E-Car project team. Outside of academics, I have played piano for 12 years and have performed in pit orchestras and accompanied numerous ensembles. My goal is to create a supportive, structured environment where students feel challenged, capable, and proud of their progress.
Jiayue works with students from the following schools:
Jiayue offers in-person tutoring on or near the Cornell University campus for families across Ithaca New York, Lansing New York, Dryden New York, Trumansburg New York, Cayuga Heights New York, Tompkins 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. Jiayue 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 Jiayue at Cornell 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.