About
Hello, everyone! My name is Dr. Jill Bartholomew. I am an experienced, certified tutor/educator and educational researcher. I am proud to offer individual tutoring and test preparation support services. I have over 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience in a variety of different academic and professional settings. My specialization is reading and writing. I have taught English Language Arts in traditional and online classrooms from elementary to university. I am TESOL-certified to teach ESL courses from young learners to adults. I have also taught ESL courses in the traditional classroom at the community college level. I have written professionally as a technical writer/editor and for the website www.randomhistory.com. I am qualified to tutor all core subjects K-12 and French Language and Literature. I also offer test preparation services for many standardized including the ISEE, SSAT, ACT, SAT, GRE, GMAT, and Praxis.
I believe that every student learns differently. Sometimes, a mainstream approach to education isn't the answer to helping your student become a lifelong lover of learning. What I love most about being a professional tutor is seeing the joy and excitement that a genuine connection to learning inspires. I believe that every student can learn and succeed. Every student learns a little differently though, and sometimes the teaching he or she receives in school doesn't match how the student learns best. A personal approach is key. I have found that discovering a student's learning style and creating learning strategies will hopefully help my students continue to learn and progress their entire lives. I love working with my students. I love being able to establish a close coaching relationship where I can cheer them on as they become more confident in their learning skills and abilities. I started Mad Wizard Tutoring in 2020 because I know there is a real need for an individualized, educational approach to our students' learning journeys.
I am certified by the National Tutor Association. I have been honored as a www.Tutors.com Honored Tutor last fall. Please check out my LinkedIn Profile and my professional website below:
www.madwizardtutoring.net
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-bartholomew-360921123/
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Reviews
Ivy T.
would help him enjoy reading. His reading skills improved very quickly and was able to
increase his assessment score by over 100 points. Thank you Jill for making this process
fun for him and building up his confidence.
Justine W.
importantly shes a fun, effective and engaging teacher for my son. Shes been a godsend
during this time of remote learning, helping ensure my son continues to advance
academically.
Stephanie P.
what works to get and keep my son motivated and we love that she uses a variety of online
tools to keep things interesting. We cant recommend her more!
Veronica P.
said that learning together with Jill is like going on a trip with a friend. We were very lucky
to find an amazing teacher with great interpersonal skills and so much talent to transmit
knowledge.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Here is my typical process:
1. I like to have an introductory phone call or email chat when a parent decides to hire me to answer questions, introduce myself, and learn more about the parent and their student.
2. After the phone call, I will send out a learning questionnaire form asking for more specific details on the student's learning history, challenges, strengths, goals, and objectives for improvement.
3. During the first session, I will spend some time (15-20 mins) getting to know the student, playing a game, icebreakers. Then, I will administer a placement/gap assessment to observe the student's style of learning and thought and problem-solving process.
4. The assessment will allow me to create a personalized learning plan that meets the student's learning needs and the parent's learning objectives. We will schedule future appointments from there.