My name is Robert, and I offer tutoring in Ithaca, New York. I am a senior at Cornell University studying Applied Economics and Management with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Mathematics. After graduation, I will be joining Citizens JMP as an Investment Banking Analyst in NYC. I have prior internship experience across investment banking, real estate development, capital markets, and accounting/finance roles.I am originally from New York City and attended Brooklyn Technical High School, where I concentrated in finance and graduated with a 4.0 GPA. I scored a 1500 on the SAT, including an 800 in Math, and have taken advanced coursework and have scored 5s on AP exams such as Calculus BC, Statistics, U.S. History, macroeconomics, microeconomics, and Physics.Alongside my academic and professional background, I have extensive teaching experience working with K–12 students. I have taught SAT, SHSAT, and Hunter College High School entrance exam preparation, with a strong track record of measurable score improvement. I have also supported students with essay editing and college application advising, including mentoring international students through the U.S. admissions process. My primary teaching subjects include math, physics, and science, though I am highly flexible and comfortable adapting to a wide range of subjects and learning levels.
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Robert offers in-person tutoring on or near the Cornell University campus for families across Ithaca New York, Lansing New York, Dryden New York, Trumansburg New York, Cayuga Heights New York, Tompkins 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. Robert 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 Robert at Cornell University, 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.