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Certified Tutor
4+ years
Gavin
I feel priviledged to have received some of the best art education in the world. In high-school I studied privately on a weekly basis with stone carvers from D.C.'s Washington National Cathedral and also with Cathedral blacksmiths. This gave me a technical "leg up" before even getting to college. I ...
Laguna College of Art and Design
Master of Fine Arts, Fine and Studio Arts Management
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sculpture
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Certified Tutor
I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
Certified Tutor
Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Samantha
I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my stu...
Duke University
Bachelors in Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions
Harvard Medical School
Current Grad Student, MD
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Zachary
I am passionate about teaching and tutoring and I thoroughly enjoy helping students gain an understanding and a drive for their studies. I have a long history of working with students of all grade levels and abilities (elementary school through college), and I have a good understanding of strategies...
Yale University
Bachelors, Biochemistry and Biophysics
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sharon
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classro...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science, Journalism
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tutors connected through Varsity Tutors who are Lyme Academy alumni bring direct experience with the college's rigorous fine arts curriculum and teaching philosophy. Their firsthand knowledge of studio practices, art history, technique development, and the specific expectations of Lyme Academy's programs gives them unique insight into helping students succeed in similar coursework and portfolio development.
Alumni tutors understand the specific challenges of Lyme Academy's intensive studio environment, critique culture, and project-based learning approach. They can share real examples from their own experience, mentor you through similar assignments, and provide guidance on developing a strong artistic voice—knowledge that goes beyond textbook instruction and connects directly to what you're experiencing as a student.
Alumni tutors excel in studio art fundamentals, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, digital media, art history, and portfolio development. Many also have expertise in art theory, composition, color theory, and the technical skills needed for foundation courses. Whether you're working on coursework, preparing for critiques, or building a professional portfolio, alumni tutors can provide specialized guidance in these areas.
Yes. Alumni tutors who graduated from Lyme Academy have built their own portfolios and understand what admissions committees, galleries, and employers look for in professional art portfolios. They can provide feedback on your work, help you refine your artistic direction, guide you through project selection, and offer practical advice on presentation—drawing from their own experience navigating the professional art world.
During your first session, a tutor will get to know your artistic goals, current skill level, and specific challenges—whether that's mastering a technique, preparing for critiques, or developing your portfolio. They'll assess what you need most and create a personalized plan to help you progress, drawing on their experience as a Lyme Academy student to make the instruction relevant to your coursework.
Lyme Academy alumni tutors are familiar with the critique process and can help you develop confidence in presenting your work, articulating your artistic decisions, and responding to feedback. They'll work with you to strengthen your conceptual thinking, refine your technical execution, and prepare you to engage meaningfully in the critique environment—skills they've developed through their own experience at the academy.
Fine arts education benefits significantly from personalized feedback and mentorship. One-on-one instruction allows a tutor to observe your technique, identify specific areas for improvement, and provide real-time guidance that you might not get in a group studio setting. This individualized attention accelerates skill development and helps you clarify your artistic vision more effectively than general instruction alone.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who match your specific needs and goals. When you reach out, let us know that you're looking for someone with Lyme Academy experience, and we'll match you with a qualified alumnus tutor who can provide personalized instruction tailored to your artistic development and coursework.
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