My name is Peyton, and I offer tutoring in Red Hook, New York in English, creative writing, and AP Exams: English Language, English Literature, Human Geography, and Psychology. I am a senior at Bard in the literature program. I love modernist novels, Shakespeare, long essays, and all kinds of puzzles. My approach to tutoring focuses on cultivating a welcoming, fun, and exploratory environment without neglecting the importance of perseverance and self-discipline. Above all, I value trust within the tutor/tutee relationship: I do not operate on the assumption that I deserve respect just by being a tutor, but must earn it through demonstrations of support and capability. Through my several years of experience in tutoring writing on my campus and at Fishkill Correctional Facility, I have seen the importance of making sure that no one feels stupid or embarrassed in a tutoring session. My work with incarcerated students in particular has taught me to think on my feet and can offer a variety of strategies to students based on their individual needs and preferences. Reading and writing can be hard, but I aim to alleviate the root fears that hold us back and develop the skills and intuition that propel us forward. I strike a balance between freeform conversational sessions designed to spark ideas while also tending to formal matters of grammar, syntax, and format that enhance their clarity. While my experience consists mainly in tutoring English/literature and writing, I also have two years of Latin and several years of French under my belt including a month spent studying in Tours, France. I have loved and learned something from every tutoring session I have ever had; I look forward to continuing to support students in their academic endeavors and literary journeys.
Peyton works with students from the following schools:
Peyton offers in-person tutoring on or near the Bard College campus for families across Red Hook New York, Tivoli New York, Germantown New York, Dutchess County New York, Columbia County New York, Hudson Valley 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. Peyton 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 Peyton at Bard 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.