Abigail Garza
Houston,TX
Summary
TEFL-certified tutor with experience leading peer study groups (~5 students) and providing one-on-one academic support for primary, secondary, and university students. Skilled at adapting lessons to individual learning styles, simplifying concepts, and following a structured curricula.
Over five years of customer service experience developing strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills while working with a diverse range of people. Comfortable in fast-paced environments, with a strong ability to build genuine connections, resolve customer concerns, and train and support new team members.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Tutor & Peer Study Group Leader
Self-employed
01.2025 - Current
- Developed customized lesson plans to address individual student needs and learning styles.
- Organized and led collaborative study groups of 5+ university students in upper-level courses.
- Explained complex concepts using multiple instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Provided individualized academic support and helped students develop effective study habits, note-taking strategies, and exam preparation techniques.
- Guided students through scientific literature, laboratory concepts, data interpretation, and technical writing.
- Encouraged participation, critical thinking, and academic confidence in a collaborative learning environment.
Private Tutor
Self-employed
01.2025 - Current
- Provided individualized tutoring while following established school curricula, primarily for primary and secondary school students.
- Adapted lesson plans and instructional methods to accommodate students' learning styles and academic goals.
- Supported students in English, reading comprehension, writing, science, homework, and test preparation.
- Created engaging and supportive learning environments that encouraged student participation and confidence.
- Worked with learners of different ages and academic abilities.
Sales Associate & Repairs Manager
Dromgooles
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Built lasting customer relationships through attentive communication and individualized service.
- Managed customer service correspondence and assisted customers with product-related questions.
- Organized inventory, shipping, and order fulfillment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Worked with an international team to organize special repair requests and to source parts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Houston- Downtown
Houston, TX12-2026
Associate of Science - Natural Science
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX2024
Skills
- Activity-based learning
- Problem-solving skills
- Curriculum-Based Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Learning-Style Adaptation
- Student Engagement
- Classroom / Group Management
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- English Reading & Writing Support
Certification
120-hour TEFL certification from TEFL.org (August 2026)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Academic Tutor & Peer Study Group Leader
Self-employed
01.2025 - Current
Private Tutor
Self-employed
01.2025 - Current
Sales Associate & Repairs Manager
Dromgooles
01.2023 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Houston- Downtown
Associate of Science - Natural Science
San Jacinto College