Meet Cole Shapiro
A Livingston High School junior, a varsity athlete, and the tutor who remembers exactly what it feels like to finally understand something that used to be confusing.
Learning from
someone who just did it.
Hi, I’m Cole Shapiro. I’m a junior at Livingston High School in Livingston, New Jersey, and I started Cole Tutors because I love that moment when something finally clicks for a student — when a problem that looked impossible five minutes ago suddenly makes sense.
I’ve spent my whole life in Livingston classrooms, so I know the teachers, the curriculum, and the spots where students tend to get stuck. Because I learned this material recently myself, I remember what actually made it make sense — not the textbook version, but the way a real person explains it to a friend.
Patient, personal,
and actually helpful.
One-on-One, Always
Every session is just me and your student. No distractions, no keeping up with a class — we move at exactly their pace.
Built Around Them
We work on the real homework, the upcoming test, the tricky unit. I meet students where they are and build up from there.
Judgment-Free
Being confused is part of learning. I keep sessions relaxed and encouraging so students feel safe asking anything.
A lifelong
athlete.
Beyond the classroom, I’m a lifelong athlete and play varsity baseball for the Livingston High School Lancers. Sports taught me things that show up in every tutoring session: how much steady, focused reps matter, how to stay patient through a slump, and how the right coaching at the right moment can completely change someone’s confidence.
That’s the mindset I bring to tutoring. Progress isn’t about being naturally gifted — it’s about showing up, putting in focused work, and having someone in your corner who believes you can get there. I want to be that person for your student.
I tutor in person throughout Northern New Jersey, and over Zoom for families anywhere. Whether we meet at your kitchen table or on a video call, the goal is the same: help your student understand the material, keep their grades up, and feel genuinely confident walking into their next class.
— Cole
Set Up a First Session“Math went from the subject my son avoided to the one he actually wants to show me. Cole is patient, reliable, and he explains things like a kid who just learned them — because he did.”
Ready to work together?
Tell me about your student and I’ll follow up to set up a free intro session.