I'm Sam, offering tutoring in Poughkeepsie, NY, in Math, Physics, French, rock climbing, ultimate frisbee. I'm a sophomore at Vassar double majoring in Math and Physics. I love working with numbers and the logic behind them, as well as applying them to real-world phenomena. I am also fluent in French (I am half-French), and strong in most STEM subjects. I have experience working with children at summer camps and as a teacher's assistant at religious school. I would like to help any and every student excel, and that one-on-one tutoring is one of the best ways to give students that extra push! Outside of the classroom, I love everything outdoors. I go rock climbing both in the gym near me and outside on longer trips over school breaks. I also go hiking and camping around Dutchess County whenever I find the time, and I am on the Vassar Ultimate Frisbee team. I have previously worked at a rock climbing gym as an instructor for beginners, and would love to tutor anyone who would like to learn! Across academics and athletics, I work hard to stay active while continuing my education, and I wish to bring a hard work ethic to the students I work with, tailoring my approach to each and every student’s specific learning style. My test results: SAT: 1490 (Math 750, Reading and Writing 740) AP Exams: Calculus BC (5), English Language (3), English Literature (3), Environmental Science (4), French (5), Human Geography (5), Physics 1 (5), U.S. History (5), World History (4)
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Samuel 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. Samuel 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 Samuel 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.