Curious Cardinals Mentor

Aidan S.

HE_HIM • majoring in History • class of 2025

PRO TIP:

When evaluating whether a mentor would be a good match for your student keep in mind that the greatest leading indicator of success is how well a mentor and their mentee get along.

Questions to ask yourself:

Would the student find this person inspiring?
Do they share any interests, hobbies, or lived experiences?

EDUCATION

2016 - 2020 • St. Albans School • Washington, District of Columbia

2021 - 2025 • Yale University • New Haven, Connecticut

I am passionate about mentoring students in the areas of K-5 Grade Math, Pre-Algebra, 6-8 Grade Science, Writing, Spanish, College Essay Writing, Reading, History, Economics, Academic Coaching, Executive Function, Creative Writing, Sports Journalism, History Project, K-6 Storybook, Business / Entrepreneurship, Law / Government / Policy, Sustainability, Journalism, Debate, and Public Speaking.

Aidan S. (IN A NUTSHELL)

Aidan Stretch is a senior at Yale University where he studies Russian and Eastern European history and is the President of the Men’s Rugby Team. He is passionate about US-Eurasian relations and has worked as an analyst at Ergo, a geopolitical forecasting and intelligence company and as a journalist in Budapest. He has written for the Wall Street Journal, National Review, the Yale Daily News, and the Yale Politic on topics ranging from Russian-American strategic competition to campus discourse at American universities.

Watch Aidan S. break down a subject they’re passionate about.

WHY THIS MATTERS:

Our mentorship sessions happen virtually over Zoom. It’s important to get a sense of how someone’s personality can come through on a video call. The best way to ensure your student is excited about learning is to have someone on the other side that they look forward to talking to.

What is a passion project you’re working on or have created in the past?

Why did you choose your major?

Why does mentorship matter to you?

What is your dream job?

I hope to work in American national security on US-Russian relations.