About Me

My name is Savannah Olivas, and I’m a Ph.D. candidate with a passion for guiding students through their studies.

My Tutoring Philosophy

The following principles are the guiding compass for my tutoring sessions.

Raise Grades

I want the results to empower students to feel they can do it; there's a lot of power in seeing your habits actually bear fruit. We’ll tackle consistent homework habits for small wins and study tests for big ones.

Eliminating Procrastination and Building Good Study Habits

As a recovering procrastinator, I take it upon myself to teach overwhelmed students the good study and management methods I've learned to keep themselves out of digging the same holes.

In-Person, Hands-On Support that Decenters Screens

It's easy to tune out when a screen separates you from your work or your instruction. Although Zoom calls are available for accessibility needs, I value the ability of teaching in person alongside handwritten notes, and how it helps retention.

My Services

The following are the services I offer.

Subject-Based Tutoring

This session is based on active learning, concept mastery, and upcoming exams. We'll review lecture materials and notes, and I'll spend the time reteaching concepts your student is having trouble with. My tutoring specialties are…*

Math

Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Precalculus, AP Calculus AB, BC

Physics

Physics, Physics Honors, AP Physics, Physics Mechanics

Marine and Atmospheric Science

Marine Biology, Meteorology, Thermodynamics, Dynamics

History

American History, European History

$60/hr. Sessions can be booked in 1hr, 1.5hr, and 2hr increments.

Additional Packages

Group Session Rate ($50/hr per person)

Invite a friend for a group session and get $10 off!
Sibling Package ($45/hr per person)

Need tutoring for more than one student in your family? Get $15 off per family member! This rate only applies if all siblings are attending the same subject tutoring session.

*I can help teach other subjects, but I'll need advance notice of the topic and assignment to prepare.

Homework Blitz

Homework can be a silent killer for grades. No matter how many tests you nail, incomplete or missing homework assignments can chip an A or B grade into a C. Sometimes you just need someone to help guide you through it.

This session is based on guided-learning and work completion. I'll sit with your student and guide them through their homework assignments* as they work to ensure that not only do they get it done, but that they actually retain and understand it.

$60/hr. Sessions can be booked in 1hr, 1.5hr, and 2hr increments.

Additional Packages

Group Session Rate ($50/hr per person)

Invite a friend for a group session and get $10 off!
Sibling Package ($45/hr per person)

Need tutoring for more than one student in your family? Get $15 off per family member! This rate only applies if all siblings are attending the same subject tutoring session.

*Homework can be any subject.

"Academic Reset" Package

Sometimes it feels like you're drowning when you have too much backed up. It may seem like it's useless to try and fulfill it all, but a partial grade is ALWAYS better than a zero. I've dug myself and others out of more late-work holes than I can remember.

If your student is currently feeling overwhelmed by schoolwork, falling behind on assignments, or struggling to maintain consistent study habits, this intensive four-week package is meant to help them regain control.

For a one-time payment of $900, you receive:

  • A free 15-30 minute consultation over the phone, Facetime or Zoom to discuss your student's specific needs
  • An initial missing-assignment audit to gauge how much work we need to catch up on
  • A personalized "catch-up" calendar based on our audit so we can come up with a gameplan to tackle old assignments bit by bit
  • 4 weeks of tutoring sessions; two in-person 2-hour sessions per week (8 sessions, 16 hours total)
  • Includes Homework Blitzes and Subject-Based Tutoring, so students keep up with their current studies
  • A complimentary organization kit (including a homework folder, a spiral notebook for scheduling, and highlighters) to help build permanent habits

My Schedule

Testamonials

"When I was struggling with managing my college course work near the end of the semester, Sav helped me with developing multiple organization strategies to get back on track. If I was truly lost on a specific topic, she would be able to quickly research and grasp the material to help guide me through it in an engaging way to help improve my understanding."

Marie, College Accounting

Contact Me

savolivas.tutoring@gmail.com