...Building a differential equation is a major step in creating a mathematical model for a physical system, be it mechanical, electrical, biological, ecological, economic or anything else; it is a step that requires insight into the nature of the system. Solving a differential equation, which is wh... (read more)
...My mom was learning with me up to a point, but she eventually fell behind. She had forgotten most of the material, and couldn't absorb it as quickly I did. As I began to teach myself at my own pace, I found that the book can only teach from one direction. (read more)
...While most of my teaching experience is with university students, I have also tutored high school math and spent a year teaching English in South Korea to students ages 5 through 12. My approach to teaching is to meet the student where they are, identify any gaps in background knowledge, and build from the ground up. My students describe me as patient, approachable, and enthusiastic. (read more)
I've really been tutoring ever since I was a student myself, when my friends, knowing how much I loved to explain things, would phone me up after school for help figuring out our math homework. I began tutoring more officially while earning my bachelor's degree (in Classics, with significant additi... (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)