Math Tutoring by Abigail Shaffer

Math Tutoring by Abigail Shaffer I'm a certified math teacher offering 1-1 or group tutoring for grades 4-12, including SAT/ACT prep.

I specialize in multisensory strategies that make math accessible and engaging for all learners, including students with learning differences.

Nothing is more effective and fun than hands-on math! 🧠Pictured below, a 6th-grade student discovered attributes of pris...
11/23/2025

Nothing is more effective and fun than hands-on math! 🧠

Pictured below, a 6th-grade student discovered attributes of prisms and pyramids by building them with 3D models. She then was able to identify geometric patterns to calculate the number of faces, edges, and vertices.

Reach out today if you would like to learn more about math tutoring!
📞 (802) 417-2488

Math tip of the day: Don't skip the sketch!Drawing pictures of calculus problems (like related rates!) makes them so muc...
11/04/2025

Math tip of the day: Don't skip the sketch!

Drawing pictures of calculus problems (like related rates!) makes them so much easier to understand.

In this problem, a high school student was examining a falling ladder. With the visual picture, it finally clicked and they figured out what equation they needed to use!

Studies have found that students who learn by doing are up to 50% more likely to remember lessons over time. 🧠 That's on...
10/22/2025

Studies have found that students who learn by doing are up to 50% more likely to remember lessons over time. 🧠 That's one reason I love to engage my students with hands-on activities!

Pictured below, one of my 7th graders BUILT a scale copy using cubes!

In my tutoring sessions, we create mind maps to make math topics easier to understand and remember.For example, here is ...
10/13/2025

In my tutoring sessions, we create mind maps to make math topics easier to understand and remember.

For example, here is a mind map showing four different ways to tackle a quadratic! Which method do you prefer? ✏️ 🔍

This nonprofit, Understood, has a lot of great resources for teachers, parents, and students regarding learning differen...
10/01/2025

This nonprofit, Understood, has a lot of great resources for teachers, parents, and students regarding learning differences. I love their simulation of dyscalculia - very educational. Check it out!

A new season of Survivor premieres this week - and I'm excited to see what new math/logic puzzles they give the contesta...
09/22/2025

A new season of Survivor premieres this week - and I'm excited to see what new math/logic puzzles they give the contestants! 🏝 They serve as super fun challenges for my students.

Here is an old puzzle from Survivor Season 45 Episode 9. You can only place one symbol between the numbers, and you cannot place a symbol in front of the 9.

Can you solve it? ✏️

We start with hands-on tools, move to colorful drawings, and then tackle the numbers!If your child could use extra suppo...
09/12/2025

We start with hands-on tools, move to colorful drawings, and then tackle the numbers!

If your child could use extra support in math, please reach out for tutoring. I would love to help!

09/04/2025

Virtual math tutoring does NOT mean "less interactive." With tools like Polypad, my students still get to explore math with engaging manipulatives - right over Zoom! ✨️

If you are not in the Rutland VT area, still reach out about virtual math tutoring! I would love to support your student!

It’s back-to-school season!! ✏️🎒📓 For many students, math can quickly turn from exciting to frustrating —making the scho...
08/28/2025

It’s back-to-school season!! ✏️🎒📓 For many students, math can quickly turn from exciting to frustrating —making the school year feel overwhelming.

That’s where tutoring can help! By building skills and confidence early on, students can stay ahead, reduce stress, and feel ready to tackle new challenges.

Message me to schedule personalized math tutoring for your student!

Is your child struggling with math?I have experience providing personalized tutoring for all students, including those w...
08/18/2025

Is your child struggling with math?

I have experience providing personalized tutoring for all students, including those with learning differences like dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. With the right strategies, every student can thrive in math! ✨️

Message me today to schedule your first free session!
📞 (802) 417-2488
✉️ [email protected]
📌 Rutland, VT

Does your high school student struggle to understand Algebra? I can make complex concepts click with clear explanations ...
08/11/2025

Does your high school student struggle to understand Algebra? I can make complex concepts click with clear explanations and hands-on manipulatives.💡

Pictured below, a high school student got to SEE what a perfect square polynomial looked like using Algebra tiles - and it actually made a square!

Reach out to book your first tutoring session! 😃

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