...Additionally, my experience has taught me that sometimes a student is missing one little skill that, if uncovered and worked with, can unlock that student’s ability to move forward. Where applicable for younger students, I often introduce fun math games to strengthen those students’ basic math skills. I think that one of my strengths is my patience. (read more)
...My second choice for a career would have been teaching high school math. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking and camping with my family and spending quality time with my three sons (ages 16, 14 and 9 as of Spring 2022).
Although I have experience in all levels of math, I am most comfortable tutori... (read more)
...I began tutoring more officially while earning my bachelor's degree (in Classics, with significant additional coursework in music theory and history), when I helped fellow undergraduates through the university's bureau of study counsel as a paid peer tutor in Latin and calculus. Since graduating... (read more)
Abigail studied at Northwestern University, where she earned a BS in Industrial Engineering and an MS in Secondary Education, and has since then honed her skills in fostering innovative thinking practices through her career as a high school teacher. She currently teaches AP Statistics and Honors Pr... (read more)
...Since I also teach it I know the curriculum very well and I know where students struggle the most. This is very helpful since Trig is a new math language. I received a Bachelors on Science degree from University of California at Berkeley where linear algebra was part of the core curriculum. (read more)