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5+ years
Jailyn
I am a recent graduate of Vassar College. I got my Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and spent my last two years of college working as a calculus tutor. I love tutoring all kinds of math because I know it's a subject that so many people struggle with and I'd love to help make the process just a little...
Vassar College
Bachelor in Arts, Applied Mathematics
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Lukas
Hi my name is Lukas, a recent graduate from Vassar College. I have a BA in Drama as well as focuses in German, Creative Writing and Studio Art. Currently, I work as a personal assistant and find acting jobs on the side. My strengths lie in German, English, Theatre and Video Production.Being a tutor ...
Vassar College
Bachelor in Arts, Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Certified Tutor
Christopher
Working as a theatre director, I have a passion for all of the arts and enjoy finding ways to connect them to other aspects of education and tutoring. I play cello and regularly attend all types of performances from contemporary dance to traditional opera. My experience in the arts has taught me to ...
Vassar College
Bachelor in Arts, Drama / Art History Double
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Lisa
I am a graduate of Vassar College with a B.A. in Political Science. I put my Political Science education to use for more than a decade working in State and Local politics, first as a Communications Director for a New York State Senator and then as the Chief of Staff to the Putnam County Executive. I...
Vassar College
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Certified Tutor
14+ years
Sherry
Teaching is my fourth career. I've learned my way through the first three by watching others and choosing how to adapt and apply their techniques to the specific purpose of my projects.In high school I was a STEM student before the term existed, but I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar Col...
Northern Kentucky University
Master of Arts, English
Vassar College
Bachelor in Arts, Theater Literature, History, and Criticism
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Ethan
I graduated from Vassar College with a B.A. in Philosophy, a field in which I'm now doing graduate work. I'm available as a tutor for English and History/Social Studies up through the high school level including coursework, Regents exams, and AP tests. I also tutor students in preparation for standa...
Vassar College
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Ben
I am a 2014 graduate of Vassar College, in Poughkeepsie, NY, where I majored in Cognitive Science and minored in Spanish/Hispanic Studies. In college, I played two years of DIII lacrosse, sang in an a cappella group, studied abroad for a semester in Madrid, and was the co-chair of my major committee...
Vassar College
Bachelors, Cogntive Science
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Zoe
My name is Zoe Fullerton and I am current student at Harvard Medical School. I attended Vassar College as an undergraduate where I studied Science, Technology and Society. I am a patient teacher and eager to work with students of all ages.
Vassar College
Bachelors, Science, Technology, and Society
Harvard Medical School
Current Grad Student, MD
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Ryan
I am a student at Vassar College and a recent high school graduate, so I am intimately familiar with the challenges that students face when learning new material. I taught math at a community center during high school and I have recent experience helping fellow students with their homework and SAT p...
Vassar College
Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Lauren
I received my undergraduate degree from Vassar College in History with a minor in Education. I received my Master's degree from Fordham University in Adolescent Social Studies Education. I have worked in the New York school system for three years, both in the middle school and high school level. I h...
Fordham Univeristy
Master of Science, Adolescent Social Studies Education State Certified Teacher
Vassar College
Bachelor in Arts, History and Education
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Tutors with a Vassar background bring direct experience navigating the college's rigorous curriculum and distinctive educational philosophy. They understand Vassar's emphasis on critical thinking, interdisciplinary learning, and close faculty-student relationships—insights they apply to personalized tutoring. This firsthand knowledge helps them anticipate academic challenges and guide students effectively through complex material.
Vassar alumni tutors have succeeded in demanding coursework and can share proven strategies for mastering challenging subjects. They understand what professors expect, how to excel in seminars and research projects, and how to develop the analytical skills Vassar emphasizes. Their real experience with the material means they can explain concepts in ways that resonate with how Vassar teaches.
Vassar alumni tutors are particularly strong in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics—reflecting the college's comprehensive liberal arts focus. Many have deep expertise in literature, history, economics, biology, chemistry, and physics, as well as languages and philosophy. Whether you need help with core courses or advanced seminars, you can connect with tutors who have mastered these subjects at Vassar's level.
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