My name is Laura, and I offer tutoring in Poughkeepsie, New York in STEM courses such as biology, chemistry, anatomy, psychology, etc., mathematics (including statistics), Spanish, and soccer (I'm the goalie for Vassar Soccer!). I am a sophomore at Vassar College studying Biochemistry with a Hispanic Studies minor on the pre-med track. My experience preparing for AP exams in high school will also allow me to assist in preparing for these types of tests. My past experiences tutoring mainly come from my time as a student intern for a General Chemistry class at Vassar, where I attended lectures and hosted office hours and review sessions to be a resource for students. During this time I was able to develop successful strategies for preparing material for students, answering questions, and helping students find a deeper understanding of concepts. I was also a peer tutor in high school, so I have my fair share of experience with tutoring! Outside of the classroom, I am on the varsity women’s soccer team at Vassar, where I have been the starting goalkeeper for the past 2 seasons, and just won a Liberty League Championship this fall! I would love to be able to do individual or small group sessions with students who share the same passion for soccer and to pass along any knowledge I have! I am a huge believer in the effectiveness of one-on-one tutoring, because it can be geared toward the student’s individual needs and learning style. I am extremely excited to help students develop a better understanding and interest in whatever subject I can help them with, and to also help them find the strategies that work best for them in the future!
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Laura 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. Laura 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 Laura 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.