Abigail
Background Checked
M.Ed. in Secondary Education
Pittsburgh
English (Native)
Description
Abigail is an emerging educator with over ten years of experience working with children, currently pursuing her M.Ed. in Secondary Education with a focus on English Language Arts from Point Park University, where she maintains a perfect 4.0 GPA. She holds a Pennsylvania 7-12th grade ELA teaching license, pending graduation, and is deeply passionate about fostering literacy skills in young readers.
Abigail brings a wealth of diverse experience to her tutoring, including recent student teaching roles in both Ireland, where she implemented the International Baccalaureate curriculum for 11-18 year olds, and at Propel Schools, where she instructed over 40 eighth-grade ELA students using differentiated instruction. Her dedication to an inclusive learning environment and interdisciplinary creativity shines through her work. Beyond teaching, Abigail has served as a Recruitment and Retention Liaison for Point Park University’s School of Education, advised students, and helped increase doctoral program enrollment by 44%. She has also honed her editorial skills as Editor-in-Chief of The Minor Bird Literary and Art Magazine and gained valuable experience supporting youth in afterschool programs and creating arts programming as a senior camp counselor. Abigail’s comprehensive background ensures a reliable and communicative approach, building strong relationships with families to support each student’s success.
Education & Certifications
M.Ed. in Secondary Education, English Language Arts, Point Park University (expected April 2025, 4.0 GPA); B.A. in Communications and Marketing, Chatham University (May 2022, 4.0 GPA, Honors Program, Dean’s List); Associate of Science, Kent State University (May 2019, 3.9 GPA). Certified PA 7-12th grade English Language Arts (pending graduation).
Grades & Levels
Kindergarden
Middle School
Highschool
College
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