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“Mad Smart”
About My Practice
I have been an elementary school educator for the last seven years. First, I spent four years as a teacher and educator in 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms. For the past three years, I have worked with Kindergarteners through 8th graders as a private tutor.
I am a successful and accredited educator with experience teaching every elementary school subject for which students may need improvement or enrichment. Students with whom I work make marked academic progress and growth. My students at all grade levels emerge from our sessions more confident in material that challenges them and take with them to class the tools they need to succeed!
Most of my students work with me once a week, but I do have some who see me more often, or use me on an as-needed basis. I normally conduct my sessions in my students’ homes, but also can meet in a public location like a library, or in a secure conference room at my place of residence. During the school year, I communicate regularly with students' teachers, as well as my students’ parents, to stay current on classroom curricula, which informs my preparation for sessions.
Professional Credentials
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M.Ed. in Elementary Education from DePaul University, Chicago, IL (2018)
Professional Educator License: Elementary Education (Self Contained General Education, Grades 1-6), IL (2018)
Substitute Teaching License, IL (2019)
B.A. in Music from Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT (2013)
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Orton-Gillingham+ and Morphology+ training through the Institute for Multisensory Education
Level 2 and Level 3 Fundations training through Wilson Language Training
About Me
This is a temporary portrait!Mad Smart Tutoring is a one-woman operation run by me, Madeline “Madi” Holland, M.Ed, a former classroom teacher and currently licensed elementary educator located in Chicago.
I am always seeking to learn more about anything and everything, and strive to foster the same level of intellectual curiosity in my students. Learning should be fun, and I do everything I can to make it so!
When not working, I spend my time reading, playing video games, attending practice for the Wanderlust Archers range team, birdwatching, composing music, and enjoying quality time with my partner and two cats.
Interested in tutoring services?
My hourly rate is $100. Sessions that differ in length are billed incrementally.
Please fill out information about your child’s academic needs so we can discuss further!
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Email Madi@MadSmartTutoring.com with questions.
Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to your initial inquiry. Thank you!