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Certified Tutor
10+ years
Charley
I am a Vassar and Dartmouth educated woman with a passion for learning and for making learning fun. I believe in not only helping a student with the assignment at hand, but rather to teach and enforce tools and skills that will help each student for a lifetime. I also believe in customizing my lesso...
Dartmouth College
Masters, Liberal Studies with a focus on the entertainment industry from historical, legal, and business perpsectives; screenwriting
Vassar College
Bachelors, Double Major: Drama, French and Francophone Studies Minor: Art History
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Sandra
As a tutor, I aim to make learning exciting and relevant to children. One of the greatest challenges facing young students is that information is presented to them in a stale, inaccessible way. Specifically in the context of standardized testing, they are asked to memorize and regurgitate informatio...
Vassar College
Bachelors, Computer Science
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Sam
Nelson Mandela writes, "Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world". I wholeheartedly believe that. My passion for and conscientiousness in my academics has inspired my desire to be a tutor where I can hopefully help others and encourage them to embrace their education and ...
Vassar College
Current Undergrad, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Andrew
I am a junior at Vassar College where I am working towards a B.A. in economics and film with a Chinese minor. While my expertise lies in standardized math testing (SAT I and SAT II), I am also an experienced essay editor and English tutor to all levels. Commissioned by the Taiwanese government, I ha...
Vassar College
Bachelor in Arts, Economics, Film
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Marc
I'm currently a rising sophomore at Vassar College, who is interested in tutoring SAT, History, English, and Algebra. Languages that I can speak are English, German, and Chinese. Hoping to engage with a range of students, and to do my best to help them with their work!
Vassar College
Current Undergrad Student, History
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Brittani
I am a recent 2016 Vassar College graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Women's Studies and Educational Studies. Though my studies were focused primarily in these two academic fields, I have taken courses in sociology, statistics, history, calculus, and biology.During my junior year I worked for a loc...
Vassar College
Bachelors, Women's Studies and Education
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Katelyn
I am a graduate of Vassar College and Trinity College Dublin, where I received my Ph.D. from the School of English in July of 2013. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my passion is teaching writing. Working alongside Ireland's great poets and playwrights has taught me that good writing should ...
Trinity College Dublin
Masters, English
Vassar College
Bachelor in Arts, English
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
Sarah
I thrive in tutoring humanities - English literature, Latin, art history, music (keyboard, music theory and music history), philosophy and history. I am liberal arts trained and excel at connecting concepts across academic disciplines.
Yale University
Master of Arts, Sacred Music
Vassar College
Bachelor in Arts, Music
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Karen
I am very excited to get to work! I'm fun and funny and am ready to teach!
Boston University
PHD, American and New England Studies
Vassar College
Bachelors, Urban Studies
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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.
Yes. Tutors who graduated from Vassar understand what college professors expect and can help you develop the analytical and writing skills that lead to success in higher education. They can guide you through challenging texts, teach research methods, and help you think critically about complex problems—preparing you for the intellectual rigor of college coursework.
Your first session focuses on understanding your goals, current level, and specific challenges. The tutor will assess what you need help with—whether it's mastering difficult concepts, improving writing, or building problem-solving skills—and create a personalized plan tailored to your learning style. This foundation ensures all future sessions are targeted and effective.
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Absolutely. Vassar alumni tutors are experienced with the college's emphasis on clear, analytical writing and can help you develop strong essays, research papers, and written arguments. They understand how to structure academic writing, support claims with evidence, and revise for clarity and impact—skills essential for college success.
Yes. Vassar's seminar-based learning requires active participation and thoughtful analysis. Tutors who studied at Vassar know how to prepare you for seminar discussions, help you develop strong arguments, and teach you how to engage respectfully with different perspectives—exactly what professors expect in these intimate, discussion-based courses.
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