My name is Sophia! I offer tutoring in Saratoga Springs, New York, and I’m a freshman at Skidmore college, planning to major in Biology and minor in Music. I enjoy a wide range of subjects, with particular strengths in biology and math, as I love problem solving and logical thinking. As a first-year student I am completing core courses such as General Chemistry and Molecular Biology, which has strengthened my academic foundation in such subjects. I tutor K-12 Math, Science, English, History, etc. (any academics aside from foreign languages), piano performance and music theory, and ACT test prep--on the ACT I scored 34 composite (34 math, 31 science, 35 English, 36 reading). Outside of academics I am a classical pianist with nearly 13 years of experience. Studying piano has taught me discipline, patience, and creativity- traits that I bring into my teaching as well. Music is a powerful way to express oneself and helps develops important skills that extend into many aspects of life. I truly enjoy working with kids and have gained lots of experience through summer camp counseling, babysitting, and volunteering as a tutor. My aim as a teacher is to create a supportive and encouraging environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes and asking questions. By breaking concepts down to their smallest pieces and taking things step by step, I help students build a deeper level of understanding and create a strong foundation in core subjects. I enjoy helping students build confidence, develop life-long skills, and find that learning can be engaging and fun!
Sophia works with students from the following schools:
Sophia offers in-person tutoring on or near the Skidmore College campus for families across Saratoga Springs New York, Wilton New York, Ballston Spa New York, Greenfield Center New York, Saratoga 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. Sophia 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 Sophia at Skidmore 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.