About the Site Author
Name: Z. Sanders
Education: Honors BA in psychology from Harvard University,
class of 1998
Certification: teacher certification in mathematics grades 1-12 and self-contained 1-6
Experience: I began teaching in 1999 and currently tutor students in
grade 2 to SAT mathematics.
Association(s):
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) member
E-mail:
mathwithsanders@gmail.com
My Teacher Mission Statement
My mission as a teacher is to provide world-class mathematics instruction in a safe, effective learning environment. Students in the U.S. rank 19th in the world in mathematics performance, and that fuels part of my passion about this mission.
My Teaching Experience
I have taught 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade math (among several other subjects). I recently got married and relocated, and before returning to the classroom in my new location, I have chosen to tutor in the area and do further studies to prepare.
I currently tutor math from grade 2 to SAT mathematics with a company that teaches math to kids their way. In working one-on-one with students, I’m gaining valuable information about how various students learn math, master concepts, learn to persist and work for accuracy, and retain what they learn.
I’m definitely still in a learning mode about teaching. I am passionate about the support of teachers. This site is my way of passing on the support I’ve received and showing my gratitude for the help I’ve received from mentor and master teachers, without whom I simply would not have made it in the classroom. This is what has worked for them and for me. Please feel free to email me at mathwithsanders@gmail.com to inform me of any strategies that work better. It’s just a natural policy of mine to stay open to any and every solution that helps teachers and students and then to pass it along.