My name is Leo Savage, and I’m an English and Creative Writing double major at Oberlin College and Conservatory. While at Oberlin, I worked as a Writing Associate Tutor and Screenwriting Teaching Assistant, which has informed both my skills in pedagogy and writing alike. Since early childhood, I possessed a deep obsession for creating art of any kind. I picked up the guitar first at the age of seven, and fell in love with music. From there, I sat down at a drum kit, and decided I didn’t want to get up. My love for writing sprouted around the same time, as I discovered just how cathartic it could be to put my thoughts down on paper. Reading and writing became my preferred method of entertainment and healing during the COVID-19 pandemic, as I decided around this time to begin taking it seriously. Since starting my journey through literature, I have written novels, short stories, feature-length screenplays, poems, and both journalistic and academic articles. I believe it is of utmost importance that both tutors and tutees find motivation in what they are setting out to achieve. The act of creating is a process that manifests differently for everyone, and the various ways that people find excitement in their work reveal how they best learn. As a tutor, it is my intent and privilege to grow alongside those I work with to create productive and personalized experiences that encourage continued excitement to learn.
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.
That depends on where your student is starting and how consistently they show up. Leo will identify the specific gaps, focus sessions on them, and adjust as the student progresses. Families who stick to a weekly schedule typically see meaningful progress within four to six weeks.
Email Ryan@ShiresTutoring.com and mention you'd like to work with Leo at Oberlin College, or fill out our Request a Tutor form — you can also click the Request a Tutor button at the bottom of this page. We'll follow up within one business day to confirm availability and schedule your first session.