My name is Paige, and I’m a first-year student at Middlebury College majoring in Biology. I enjoy helping students build confidence and succeed in biology, chemistry, and math. I work with students of different ages and learning styles and strive to create a supportive, encouraging environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and learning from mistakes. I serve as a teaching assistant for an introductory biology course at Middlebury College focused on Ecology and Evolution. In this role, I help students understand foundational concepts, assist with data collection and analysis, and guide students through writing lab reports. In my tutoring, I focus on developing true conceptual understanding rather than memorization, meeting students where they are, and helping them gain confidence in their abilities. In addition to academics, I have extensive experience working with younger students through athletics. This summer, I taught sports to elementary and middle school students at Camp Kiniya, emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and self-confidence. In high school, I served as co-captain of the varsity basketball team, mentoring younger players and fostering a positive team culture. I continue my love for athletics at Middlebury through club rugby, club running, and intramural basketball. Across both academics and athletics, I bring patience, enthusiasm, and a genuine investment in my students’ growth. My goal is to help students not only improve their skills but also build confidence in their ability to learn, problem-solve, and succeed.
Paige works with students from the following schools:
Paige offers in-person tutoring on or near the Middlebury College campus for families across Middlebury Vermont, Cornwall Vermont, Weybridge Vermont, New Haven Vermont, Addison County Vermont.
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. Paige 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 Paige at Middlebury 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.