My name’s Nandini and it’s nice to meet you! I’m a recent Vassar grad who double majored in Film and English, and I’d love to work with your child. I’m available to tutor in Poughkeepsie, New York in a wide range of subjects, including English, creative writing, history, K-8 math, ACT test prep, and filmmaking/editing. I’ve previously tutored K-8 math at Tutor Teens, a Cincinnati-based company that was started during COVID by a couple of my high school classmates. I’m a published writer and budding journalist, with work appearing in The New York Times, the Academy of American Poets, and numerous student publications and magazines. I’ve also filmed and edited several short films on both an academic and commercial level. Furthermore, I’ve taken several AP courses and scored a 35 on the ACT, and as someone who has received SAT/ACT tutoring myself, I understand what a student needs to achieve. Outside of tutoring, I’ve loved dance ever since I was a kid and I studied kathak, a form of Indian classical dance, for eight years. At Vassar, I frequently taught k-pop and contemporary dance classes. I also enjoy painting, playing the guitar, and have recently taken up pottery as well! Working with students brings me so much joy, and I love traveling through the journey of education together. During every session, I prioritize organization, enthusiasm, and having fun.
Nandini works with students from the following schools:
Nandini 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. Nandini 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 Nandini 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.