Abigail
Certified Tutor
I love math! I am graduated from Penn State University in Industrial Engineering in 2017. I've tutored ever since I was in high school, and I love helping people! I like to help my students understand math (and other topics) instead of just doing it blindly. My goal is to help my students improve their math (and other topics) and build skills that will help them find learning easier in the future! Fun fact, I used to work for Disney and I like to salsa dance!
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Undergraduate Degree:Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus- Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
- ACT Composite: 34
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Math: 36
- ACT Reading: 34
- ACT Science: 32
Salsa dancing, reading, logic puzzles, travelling
- ACT Prep
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- ACT Reading
- ACT Science
- Algebra
- Algebra 2
- American Literature
- AP Computer Science A
- AP Computer Science Principles
- AutoCAD
- Basic Computer Literacy
- Business
- C++
- Calculus
- Coding
- College Algebra
- College Application Essays
- College Business
- College Computer Science
- College Economics
- College Math
- College Physics
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Cost Analysis
- Economics
- Elementary School
- Elementary School English
- Elementary School Math
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Science
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- Essay Editing
- GED Prep
- GED Math
- Geometry
- High School Business
- High School Economics
- High School English
- High School Level American Literature
- High School Physics
- High School Writing
- HTML
- IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
- Industrial Engineering
- Java
- Languages
- Math
- MATLAB
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Middle School
- Middle School English
- Middle School Math
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Middle School Science
- Middle School Writing
- Other
- Personal Finance
- Physics
- Pre-Algebra
- Pre-Calculus
- R Programming
- SAT Prep
- SAT Math
- Science
- Social Networking
- Spanish
- Spanish 1
- SQL
- Technology and Coding
- Test Prep
- Trigonometry
- Visual Basic
- Visual Basic .NET
What is your teaching philosophy?
My teaching philosophy is for students to understand what they're doing and why they're doing it. I love using a lot of examples to make sure students know the topic, and also include real-world examples to show how it's relevant.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In a typical first session I like to obviously help them with the topic at hand, especially if it's a specific problem they need help with. In terms of getting to know the student, I like to hear about their personal interests and a little about them. I want students to feel comfortable with me and to have a friendly relationship while also understanding their math background and what we can do together to build on that!
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
I can help a student become an independent learner by instilling solid math skills and empowering students to have faith in their abilities to problem solve and be successful!
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I would help a student stay motivated by supporting them when they find a problem difficult and encouraging them as they learn new skills and complete problems successfully! I would constantly reiterate how math builds on itself and how a solid base will allow them to find success in math in any future endeavor!