My name is Petar, and I am a sophomore student athlete pursuing a biology/biochemistry double major and a chemistry/film double minor at Vassar College, where I play varsity volleyball. In high school, I completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) program with a focus in STEM, and achieved scores of 4 and 5 on the examinations. I have a state championship in both tennis and water polo, and multiple top-10 finishes at national championships for club volleyball where I was captain for two years. I tutor K-12 math, biology, chemistry, International Baccalaureate (IB) STEM courses, and volleyball. My experience in teaching comes from various places, but most notably from my time as an environmental camp educator, where I initially started working as a volunteer and was later trained by Chaminade University psychologists and the Department Of Education (DOE) for a position on the staff, teaching K-9 participants. I was also an assistant coach for a 16’s club volleyball team where I helped them achieve a 5th place finish at a national championship, and have spent time coaching other sports. I am the oldest sibling out of three children as well, which taught me patience and gave me strategies for teaching which I still employ. I thoroughly enjoy helping others learn; seeing those with whom I’ve worked with achieve their goals is very fulfilling, and remains as one of my top motivations for being a tutor. My goal is to find what works for each student to make learning as enjoyable and approachable as possible!
Petar works with students from the following schools:
Petar 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. Petar 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 Petar 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.