Speech, debate, and mock trial tutoring develops public speaking confidence, argumentation skills, research ability, and the quick analytical thinking that competitive academic activities require. The tutor works with students on argument construction, evidence evaluation, rebuttal technique, delivery, and the rules and conventions of specific competitive formats — Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum, Policy, Congressional debate, or mock trial — depending on the student's goals. Sessions combine content work with performance practice, simulating competitive rounds to build confidence and identify areas for improvement. Students learn to think on their feet, construct and dismantle arguments efficiently, and communicate under pressure with clarity and conviction. The result is both competitive skill and the analytical and communication abilities that serve students in debate, law, business, and public life.
These tutors also teach AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP European History, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Statistics, AP U.S. History, AP World History: Modern, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Biology, Calculus, Creative Writing, Debate, Economics, Elementary School Math, Elementary School Reading & Writing, English, Essays & Research Papers, European History, Geometry, Grammar, K-8 Math, K-8 Reading and Writing, Literary Analysis & Close Reading, Literature, Middle School Math, Middle School Science, Organization, PSAT, Physics, Pre-Algebra, Precalculus, SAT, Social Studies, Speech, Statistics, Study Skills, Trigonometry, U.S. History, World History.
If you have a specific tutor in mind, you're welcome to request them directly — we'll confirm whether they're available and the right fit for your student. Otherwise, Ryan writes a personal email to understand your student's needs, learning style, and goals — then handpicks a tutor from the roster. You're not filling out a form and getting assigned randomly. If the first tutor isn't the right fit after the first session, we'll find you a better match at no extra charge.
Yes. Many families start with a single session to see how the tutor and student connect before committing to a regular schedule. There's no pressure to book in advance — reach out and we'll set something up.
Yes. Many of our tutors are strong across several subjects, and sessions can cover more than one if that's what the student needs that week. Flexibility is built into how we work.
Most of our tutors continue working through breaks, either online or in-person at the college if the tutors remain on campus during that vacation. We'll let you know in advance if a tutor has a gap in availability and arrange coverage with one of our other tutors — in-person or online — in the required subject.
Occasionally, if the student lives very close to the tutor's campus. Most sessions take place on or near the college campus or online. This keeps sessions in an academically focused environment — which tends to produce better results.
The families who see the biggest results are the ones who commit to a regular cadence — typically once, twice, or three times a week. One-on-one tutoring with a student from an elite college, who genuinely understands the material, is a fundamentally different experience from a tutoring center or an app. Most of our clients stay with us for multiple semesters.
Email Ryan@ShiresTutoring.com and mention which tutor and college town you're interested in, or fill out our Request a Tutor form. We typically respond within one business day.
Many of our tutors have worked with Ohlone Elementary School students before and are familiar with the pacing, expectations, and exam formats specific to that school. Where possible, we match your student with a tutor who already has that context.
Usually within a week. Reach out, we'll confirm which tutors are available for Ohlone Elementary School students, and schedule a first session from there.
Email Ryan@ShiresTutoring.com and mention you're looking for Speech Debate & Mock Trial tutoring for a Ohlone Elementary School student, or fill out our Request a Tutor form — you can also click the Request a Tutor button at the bottom of this page. We typically respond within one business day.
