Abigail L.

Abigail is a reading and literacy specialist whose passion is helping students become confident, capable readers and lifelong learners. She combines classroom teaching experience with advanced literacy research to provide highly individualized instruction that helps students strengthen foundational reading skills, improve comprehension, and develop a genuine love of learning. Abigail earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Curriculum & Instruction from Baylor University, graduating with honors and earning her Texas EC–6 teaching certification. She later completed her Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in Literacy at Texas A&M University, graduating with a perfect 4.0 GPA. She is currently completing herPh.D. in Curriculum & Instruction at Texas A&M, where her dissertation research focuses on the reading comprehension knowledge of literacy and instructional coaches. Her professional experience bridges both research and classroom practice. Abigail has served as a Graduate Research Assistant and Research Specialist with the Texas A&M Literacy Team, partnering with school districts to improve literacy instruction, coach teachers, develop curriculum, analyze student achievement data, and implement evidence-based reading practices. She has also provided private reading intervention, worked with bilingual elementary classrooms, and tutored struggling readers in both in-person and virtual settings. Abigail specializes in reading intervention, English Language Arts, handwriting, and evidence-based literacy instruction. She holds Texas certifications in EC–6 Core Subjects, English as a Second Language (ESL), and the Science of Teaching Reading (STR), giving her extensive preparation in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and effective reading instruction. She also has experience usingEBLI (Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction) to help students develop strong foundational reading skills through research-supported instructional methods. One of Abigail’s greatest strengths is her ability to build meaningful relationships with students. She believes lasting learning begins with trust and encouragement, and she works to create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable taking risks, asking questions, and celebrating their progress. She especially enjoys witnessing those rewarding “lightbulb moments” when a struggling reader begins to experience confidence and success. Beyond her work with students, Abigail has contributed to published educational research focused on reading comprehension and writing instruction, reflecting her commitment to advancing literacy education both inside and outside the classroom. Outside of tutoring and research, Abigail enjoys reading, long-distance running, hiking with her husband around the San Antonio area, spending time with her many nieces and nephews, and enjoying plenty of coffee while working on her dissertation. Growing up on a ranch instilled in her a lifelong appreciation for nature, hard work, and the power of memorable storytelling—values that continue to shape her approach to education today.