I’m a New York State Congressional Debate Champion, National Congressional Debate Finalist, UPenn, Princeton, and Yale Tournament Finalist, former instructor at Yale’s Debate Summer Program, and college admissions coach. I specialize in helping students communicate their ideas persuasively and authentically, whether that means winning a debate round or telling their story in a college application.
Debate: I’ve coached students from complete beginners to nationally competitive debaters....
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Engaging, Knowledgeable, and Proven Results for Beginner Debaters
We could not be more grateful for Madison! When my son first started working with her, he has little knowledge to debate. From day one, she knew exactly how to keep him engaged, build his confidence, and break down complex concepts into manageable steps. She provided expert, tailored coaching in both SPAR and Lincoln-Douglas (LD) debate, helping him sharpen his analytical thinking and strategy. My son went from a beginner to qualifying to represent his school in various state and national tournaments and consistently breaking into elimination rounds! Her ability to inspire and elevate her students is truly exceptional. I highly recommend her to any student looking to excel in debate!
Ken, 2 lessons with Madison
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My son recently became interested in debate and needed guidance getting started. He has really enjoyed his sessions with Madison and looks forward to each one. She is engaging, organized, and does an excellent job making the sessions both structured and enjoyable. Her support has helped build his confidence and enthusiasm for debate.
Johanna, 1 lesson with Madison
Immediate Impact and Truly Invested in Students
Madison has been an incredible help for my son. I’ve tried a couple of debate tutors in the past for my son, and none of them have really stuck. While I initially just wanted him to get some quick advice before his debate tournament, after one session with Madison, he ended up ranking much higher than he usually does. I’ve seen a noticeable improvement in his confidence and fluency. She was great at understanding his strengths and weakness and giving him clear, practical feedback that he was able to apply immediately. But what really stood out was how invested she is in her student’s success, even outside of the scheduled lesson, she offered to review his speeches and help with research which meant a lot to us. We’re really looking forward to continuing to work with her and would absolutely recommend her to any student looking to improve in debate!
Aaron, 1 lesson with Madison
