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Certified Tutor
4+ years
I am a graduate of Vassar College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in English. After graduating, I worked at Weill Cornell Medical College and took graduate medical coursework at New York Medical College. I will be matriculating into medical school this fall.Throughout my unde...
Albany Medical College
PHD, Medicine (M.D)
Vassar College
Bachelors, Biology; English Correlate (Theory, Criticism, and Transnational Studies)
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Austin
I am a 2005 graduate of Vassar College (Bachelor's) and 2009 graduate of Teachers College, Columbia University (Master's). I have taught English Language and Literature for five years in both NYC public schools and a private academy in New Jersey. As a tutor, I have worked with high school students ...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Arts, Teaching of English
Vassar College
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
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
9+ years
Anne
To me, being an educator means believing that every student can succeed and helping students to believe that about themselves. It means finding a student's strengths, celebrating every big and small moment of growth, and being a constant cheerleader and role model in a student's life. I come to tuto...
Vassar College
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
Logan
I recently completed my Master's program at Columbia for the the teaching of Social Studies, so I have spent a year teaching in a classroom setting. Prior to that, I have tutored on a more informal level in different subjects. My most rewarding experience came when I volunteered in high school to wo...
Teachers College Columbia University
Master of Arts, Social Studies State Certified Teacher
Vassar College
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
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
Certified Tutor
Hiya! My name is Joe Rozek and I would like to be your tutor. In the past I studied philosophy at Vassar College, ecology at Fordham University and then at Lehigh University I had a brief stint as a PhD student in evolutionary biology. There I quickly found out that I was more keen on teaching than ...
Fordham University
Masters, Ecology
Vassar College
Bachelors, Philosophy
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
9+ years
Hi my name is Grace, I'm a sophomore in Vassar college right now. I'm currently a psych major with an English minor as well as premed. I've been tutoring since my second year of high school and enjoy it immensely. I've tutored kids from elementary school all the way to high school. The subject I'm p...
Vassar College
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
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
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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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