Meet Our Tutors!
Creating confidence & success

Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Music
Other Campus Activities: Ouachita Singers, Concert Choir, Handbells, and Chi Mu
Favorite candy or snack food: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I love Disney sooo much
Favorite Quote: “The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it.” – J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan
Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Use a planner. It can be cheap or expensive, but a planner helped me know what I have to study for.
Bailey Brown
Senior
Major: Music/Education-Choral
Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Music
Other Campus Activities: REI Chi, Ouachita Singers, Kappa Delta Pi
Favorite candy or snack food: Dark chocolate, sour cream and onion chips
Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I can not water ski
Favorite Quote: “Only grow thoughts in your brain that you wouldn’t mind putting in a vase”
Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Go to class!
Madison Burch
Junior
Major: Christian Studies/Christian Ministry
Main Subject Areas Tutoring:Christian Studies
Other Campus Activities: Social Club (EEE Chaplain), Campus Ministries (Refuge), Tutoring, Pruet Sisterhood (Christian Studies)
Favorite candy or snack food:Fruit!!!
Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I had a pet alligator named Flip when I was a kid (he was basically the size of a lizard though).
Favorite Quote:“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” -1 Corinthians 15:58
Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Manage your time well and balance your schedule with wisdom!
Brittany Burr
Junior
Major: Elementary Education
Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Helping with Transition, Moodle, Portal Login, workshops and edu.
Other Campus Activities: MORE
Favorite candy or snack food: Hot Cheetos and chocolate
Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: Pink is my favorite color!
Favorite Quote: “Dont let yesterday take up too much of today” – Will Rogers
Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Be prepared!!! Procrastination is not the answer to an assignment.
Sebastian Bustillo
Sophomore
Major: Physics
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Austin Clements
Senior
Major: History & Social Justice Minor: Music Industry
Main Subject Areas Tutoring: History, Music Theory, Music Industry, Contemporary World, CORE classes
Other Campus Activities: Ouachita Student Foundation, OBU Wind ensemble, OBU Marching band
Favorite candy or snack food: Haribo gummy bears
Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I play the saxophone!
Favorite Quote: “All water has a perfect memory and is forever trying to get back to where it was.” -Toni Morrison
Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Give your best in everything you do, and budget your time well.
Mattie Dodson
Senior
Major: English Minor: Biblical Studies
Main Subject Areas Tutoring: English and Core
Other Campus Activities: Tri Chi, Theta Alpha Omega, Pruett Sisterhood
Favorite candy or snack food: Popcorn and dark chocolate
Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I’ve lived in Scotland, Germany, and Greece.
Favorite Quote: “You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” – Oscar Wilde
Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Ask questions! Your professors are here to help you. Also, read the syllabus before you ask the question.
Tucker Douglass
Senior
Major: History and Philosophy
Main Subject Areas Tutoring: History and Core
Other Campus Activities: Math tutoring at the Elrod Center, Backpack Bible Club
Favorite candy or snack food: Milky Ways
Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Don’t stop trying in a class after a bad grade.
Allyson Edwards
Senior
Major: Christian Studies and Biology
Other Campus Activities: Chi Mu, Campus Ministries, Life Groups, Elder Serve
Favorite candy or snack food: Raisenettes
Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I got to meet Obama because I picked up trash.
Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Always rewrite your notes before a test!
Allie Freeman
Senior
Major: Kinesiology and Fitness
Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Kinesiology Courses, Nutrition Courses, Comp 2
Other Campus Activities:Basketball, Football
Favorite candy or snack food:Honey Buns, Lifesaver Gummies
Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I love nature shows and National Geographic
Favorite Quote: “Don’t judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again!” – Nelson Mandela
Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Prayer, Determination, and Time management!
Sarah Freeze
Junior
Major: Computer Science
Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Math!
Other Campus Activities: Women of EEE, CM Big Sister
Favorite candy or snack food: Cheez-its
Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I can crochet but hardly do it.
Favorite Quote: “Believe you can and you’re halfway there” – Theodore Roosevelt
Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Use a planner to stay organized, and make study groups! It’s encouraging when you work in a group!
Travis Hankins
Junior
Major: Chemistry Minor: Mathematics
Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Chemistry & Math
Other Campus Activities: Marching & Symphonic Bands, ACS, Honors
Favorite candy or snack food: I mean, it’s food. How do you pick?
Favorite Quote: “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the starts.” – Noman Vincent
Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Use the 50:10 method. 50 minutes of studying with 10 minutes of break. The brain isn’t optimized for focused use for prolonged periods of time, and this method is excellent for reducing strain and procrastination while increasing informational retention.
Katie Harmon
Senior
Major: Mathematics
Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Math
Other Campus Activities: OSF, Chi Mu, Honors Program
Favorite candy or snack food: Reese’s
Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I have a twin brother.
Favorite Quote: “The past can hurt, but the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it. “ – Lion King
Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Learn to manage your time and don’t procrastinate.
Cade Haynie
Junior
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Main Subject Areas Tutoring: General Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Scientific Inquiry, College Algebra, Comp
Other Campus Activities:Eta Alpha Omega Social Club, Tri Beta, Alpha Chi, Intramurals, Tiger Tunes
Favorite candy or snack food: Reese’s
Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I can play funky blues or head banging rock on a guitar. And it sounds good.
Favorite Quote: Don’t let the fear of failure keep you from success.
Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Make studying a priority and do whatever you can to make it easier on yourself. When you focus on your work, you get it done and you don’t give up. It’s just like any sport, the more practice you put into it, the better you are. It’s different for everybody, so you’re gonna have to figure out your own routine for studying. Other than that, don’t feel like you’re alone. When you need help ask for help. The right kind of help, not cheating or taking shortcuts. You have teachers ready to take your questions, resources like tutoring to help you through problems, and friends that are studying and struggling just like you are, so take advantage of the opportunities you have because it’ll pay off in the long run.
Zack Kelley
Senior
Major: Secondary Education and History Minor: Coaching
Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Kinesiology, Core Classes, History
Other Campus Activities: Football team, Backyard Bible Club
Favorite candy or snack food: Breakfast foods, chocolate milk, Chick-fil-a milkshakes
Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I changed my major 5 times but I’m still going to graduate in 5 years.
Favorite Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. -Wayne Gretzky” – Michael Scott
Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Plan ahead, don’t let yourself get overwhelmed because you let things pile up on you.
Abby Leal
Senior
Major: Graphic Design
Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Communications
Other Campus Activities: Campus Ministries, Art Club
Favorite candy or snack food: Spicy trail mix
Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I live with 8 pets!
Favorite Quote: “If it doesn’t make the world better, don’t do it!” -Kid President
Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: View your education as a privilege! Do everything to the best of your ability even if it doesn’t seem very important to you!
Sheldon McCown
Senior
Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry
Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Natural Sciences
Other Campus Activities: Basbeball team, ACS
Favorite candy or snack food: Peanut Butter Crackers
Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I’m an only child
Favorite Quote: “If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it, then I can achieve it.” – Muhammad Ali
Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Turn your phone off while you study!
Michael Neathery
Senior
Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry and Spanish
Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Biology and Chemistry
Other Campus Activities: Football
Favorite candy or snack food: Peanut Butter M&Ms
Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I was in the newspaper when I was born.
Favorite Quote: “The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.” -Vince Lombardi
Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Use a planner!
Seigen Nichols
Senior
Major: Christian Studies and Christian Ministry
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Betsy Patterson
Senior
Major: Mathematics
Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Mathematics
Other Campus Activities: Wind Ensemble, CM Tiger Tunes Director, Life Group leader
Favorite candy or snack food: KitKat!
Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I love balloons and bubbles!!
Favorite Quote: “Knowledge is Power” -Sir Francis Bacon
Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Use your time wisely!
Ashlynn Price
Senior
Major: Secondary Education, Math, Spanish
Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Math
Other Campus Activities: Tri Chi
Favorite candy or snack food: Sour Gummy Worms
Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I’ve run three half marathons.
Favorite Quote: “Go the extra mile; It’s never crowded.”
Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Don’t be afraid to ask for help!
Joao Rodrigues
Junior
Major: Finance
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Aubrey Rogers
Junior
Major: Business Administration and Management
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Sarah Rush
Junior
Major: Communications and Media/Strategic
Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Spanish
Other Campus Activities: OBU Band, Chi Mu social club, Choir
Favorite candy or snack food: Junior Mints
Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I’m great at Mario Kart!
Favorite Quote: “I don’t need easy. I just need possible.” – Bethany Hamilton
Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Do your best, and always turn in your assignments!
Keleigh Shands
Senior
Major: Psychology
Main Subject Areas Tutoring: Psychcology
Other Campus Activities: Women of EEE
Favorite candy or snack food: My favorite candy is the new peanut butter Reese’s.
Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I’ve ran two half marathons.
Favorite Quote: Don’t say to yourself what you wouldn’t say to a good friend.
Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Don’t use I don’t have time as an excuse. You have all the time in the world. You just have to make time.
Paige Smith
Senior
Major: English and Political Science
Main Subject Areas Tutoring: English
Other Campus Activities: Sigma Tau Delta, Monticello Children’s Home, Writing Center, Elder Serve
Favorite candy or snack food: Cotton Candy
Interesting/Unique Fact about Yourself: I love to hear from people about their lives and eye contact.
Favorite Quote: “No!” – Hamlet, Act III, Scene III, Line 87
Tip for succeeding academically at OBU: Get a planner! They are life savers and can really help you learn how to manage your
time effectively.