Dane Ochis-ONeil (BEST TUTOR REVIEWS on Thumbtack)
Dane Ochis-ONeil (BEST TUTOR REVIEWS on Thumbtack)

Dane Ochis-ONeil (BEST TUTOR REVIEWS on Thumbtack)

Offers remote services
Offers remote services
$60/hour
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Math type

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Introduction: Thank you for viewing my Thumbtack profile. Yes, I am somewhat more expensive than most of my competitors, but that extra expense is justified for the following reasons: 1. I have more test-prep experience than my competitors do. 2. My students' results are better than those of my competitors. 3. Every student works directly with me. 4. I take no money up front, I have no minimum session number, and I am the only tutor on Thumbtack confident enough to offer money-back guarantees (see below). I have over 25 years of experience as test prep tutor --- the past six years being full-time --- and my students have achieved excellent results (an average SAT improvement of over 200 points, and an average ACT improvement of almost 7 points). I am excellent at establishing rapport with students and creating an environment in which they are comfortable asking questions and being honest with me when they are confused --- which is CRUCIAL to the success of any tutor. I have multiple ways to present all ACT/SAT content, so I can nearly always find an approach that makes sense to students that have struggled with the "standard" presentation of that content. In addition to teaching/reinforcing the ACT/SAT content and ACT/SAT "tricks", I also teach students methods to evaluate the reasonableness of their answers and various methods to help them catch their arithmetic/reasoning errors. I focus on making sure that my students have a conceptual understanding of whatever topic I'm presenting rather than simply teaching a process that helps them solve certain type of questions. Process-based instruction has its place and can be valuable in some cases, but that type of preparation generally does not enable students to handle the variety of question types present on the ACT/SAT. I am so confident in the quality of my services that I offer the following money-back guarantees: A FULL refund for any student whose SAT score increases less than 80 points or whose composite ACT score increases less than 3 points. A 50% refund for any student whose SAT score increases less than 130 points or whose composite ACT score increases less than 5 points. You will not find a better money-back guarantee anywhere. Furthermore, I don't require you to buy a block of tutoring hours, I don't require a minimum number of tutoring sessions, and I don't ask for any money up front. My payment model is strictly pay-as-you-go. That way, if a student is ready for their test sooner than expected --- which often happens --- then you have no further financial obligation. Another important difference between me and most other Thumbtack Test Prep tutors is that I am not part of a test prep service (where you can't be sure which tutor will be assigned to your student). Every student works DIRECTLY WITH ME, so all of the reviews on my profile are based on prior students' experiences with me and only me. Finally, I believe that students should not work with tutors who cannot achieve the student's goal score themselves. As a result, I take one SAT and one ACT every year to prove to myself that I can work with anyone that expresses interest in working with me. I scored 36 on the ACT from 2017-2022, and I scored either 1590 or 1600 on the SAT in those same years. As a result, I am certain that I know ALL of the ACT/SAT content both forwards and backwards. Students who take their preparation seriously and apply the tips/strategies that I teach them get outstanding test results in just 6-10 weeks. I am CERTAIN that I can help your student achieve his/her ACT/SAT goal, and it's likely that I will become a mentor for your student throughout his/her academic career (which my reviews make clear). Please contact me today to find out more about my tutoring program/services. Thank you. Dane Ochis-O'Neil IMPORTANT NOTE: I do not do any in-person tutoring; I exclusively tutor VIRTUALLY. If you or your student would not be comfortable with virtual tutoring, then I am not the tutor for you. I can assure you that remote/virtual tutoring is every bit as effective as in-person tutoring --- as my reviews indicate. If you are unsure about remote/virtual tutoring, I offer a free trial tutoring session so that you and your student can evaluate the virtual interface and my communication style before committing to work with me. Thank you.
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Serves Conshohocken, PA

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8 years in business

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Alice J.
Oct 18, 2022
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Dane is the ultimate professional with a vast amount of patience. He assisted me with complex math formulas and made the concepts easy to understand. If you need help, Dane is tutor to hire. I highly recommend!

Details: Graduate school • Algebra • Geometry • Statistics • 45 - 64 years old • Learn new topics and techniques • As recommended by teacher • Remotely (phone or internet) • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

Math Tutoring
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Akshay G.
Sep 10, 2021
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It gives me a great pleasure to share this feedback. Dane has been instrumental in helping my son get a 1520 in his first SAT attempt during his summer vacation after 10th Grade (gave the exam in August 2021). When we began the sessions with Dane, my son was clocking between 1350-1390 range by self prep, and felt he was getting "maxed out". A 1500 seemed pretty out of reach back then. In a few short sessions with Dane, my son was able to make real good progress in Reading/Writing/Math. What I really liked about Dane is his ability to connect with him, be a coach, a Mentor and helped boost his confidence by a lot. By exam time, my son was consistently clocking above 1500 in his practice tests, ended up getting 1520 in the real one. His confidence is now high and wants to work with Dane & get higher if possible in a second attempt. For the parents out there searching for a good tutor, its going to come down to this - can the Tutor connect with your child 1:1, address your child's specific needs and provide the support your child needs to achieve their goals. I feel Dane does that really well, and we feel happy that we could engage with him Good luck to all the students and parents out there!

Details: 10th grade • ACT • Reading • Writing • Math • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Serena R.
May 9, 2022
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Mr.O’Neil is an excellent tutor to work with. He is really patient when working with students ensuring that they understand all the concepts and techniques he is teaching. Additionally, he is really quick at replying which means if you have any last minute questions or concerns before a test or quiz, you won’t have to worry about them not getting answered as he is always available to assist any of your needs. I’ve worked with many tutors, but I’ve never met such an experienced and flexible teacher like Mr. O’Neil. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants to boost their grades and see a difference in their performance at school.

Details: Middle school • Algebra • 14 - 17 years old • Learn new topics and techniques • More than once a week • Remotely (phone or internet) • My home, venue, etc.

Math Tutoring
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Angela S.
Mar 8, 2022
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Dane is a great tutor. He has been very helpful tutoring my son in Algebra II. Dane is very professional and responsive, and I highly recommend him.

Details: High school • Algebra • 14 - 17 years old • Improve grades at school • Learn new topics and techniques • Once a week • Remotely (phone or internet)

Math Tutoring
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Sandy G.
Mar 7, 2022
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Dane saved me! He assisted me with a college level math course and I couldn't be more appreciative. He is professional and incredibly flexible. Thank you a million times!

Details: Graduate school • Algebra • 26 - 44 years old • Improve grades at school • More than once a week • Remotely (phone or internet)

Math Tutoring
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