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Sanford M.

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First of all, I love teaching and enjoy working with students. I am a 7th generation military member. I served 30 years in the Air Force. I have had 19 separate assignments and was privileged to work as an Aide to a 3 Star General; as a Space Shuttle Flight Controller in NASA/Mission Control; and as an Intern on the National Security Council in the White House. I graduated from the University of Florida, the Air Force Institute of Technology, the Air Command and Staff College, and the Naval...

First of all, I love teaching and enjoy working with students. I am a 7th generation military member. I served 30 years in the Air Force. I have had 19 separate assignments and was privileged to work as an Aide to a 3 Star General; as a Space Shuttle Flight Controller in NASA/Mission Control; and as an Intern on the National Security Council in the White House. I graduated from the University of Florida, the Air Force Institute of Technology, the Air Command and Staff College, and the Naval War College. I have taught a variety of subjects (math, leadership, customer service, national security studies, emergency management, and more) at a number of different universities. I truly enjoy helping students (young and old) gain an understanding of the subjects, which I teach. I am always available to my students (past and current) to provide advice and assistance. I have been certified by multiple organizations in a wide variety of subjects. I want to note that I have a son with severe ADHD; have worked with the IEP Program for 12 years; and understand the Americans with Disabilities Act.
My ultimate goal is to help students improve their math skills and become successful in school and in life. I am a patient and thoughtful instructor, who believes that every student is important and I will take as much time as required to help my students gain understanding of difficult problems.

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Education

University of Florida
Mathematics
Air Force Institute of Technology
Masters
Naval War College
Masters
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ACT Math

ACT Math

I graduated from the University of Florida with a BS in Mathematics. I maintained an excellent GPA during college (I also have 2 Masters Degrees). I have taught mathematics (Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, and Calculus) for over 30 years. I am a patient teacher and will get your student ready to take and pass the ACT Math Test.
ADHD

ADHD

My youngest son has severe ADHD. I have worked with him to overcome his learning difficulties for the past 25 years. I am very familiar with the IED process and with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act. I have worked with Special Education Teachers in several states and have been praised for my understanding of ADHD. I have an impressive library on ADHD and view ADHD as a "special gift" and not as a mental deficiency. My son sees small things that I do not routinely notice and has an uncanny ability to cut to the core of any issue. I currently teach several students with ADHD and have been praised for my patience and ability to relate to each of my students to produce a positive learning experience.
AFOQT

AFOQT

I graduated from the AFROTC Program as a Distinguished Graduate and went on to serve nearly 30 years in the USAF. I was given an AFROTC scholarship and selected to attend multiple high profile military post-graduate colleges and universities (Air Command & Staff College; AF Institute of Technology; and the Naval War College) during my career. I was also an exchange instructor at the US Army War College.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I graduated from the University of Florida with a BS in Mathematics. I maintained an excellent GPA during college (I also have 2 Masters Degrees). I have taught mathematics (Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus) for over 30 years. I am a patient teacher and will get your student through any of these subjects. I can show demonstrate the relationships between Geometry and Algebra II and get students ready for Trigonometry (if that is going to be the next step).
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I graduated from the University of Florida with a BS in Mathematics. I maintained an excellent GPA during college (I also have 2 Masters Degrees). I have taught mathematics (Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus) for over 30 years. I am a patient teacher and will get your student through any of these subjects. I can demonstrate the relationships between Geometry and Algebra II and prepare a student for Trigonometry (if that is going to be the next step).
American History

American History

I have been fortunate to have visited all 50 states in the US. I love history and have been fortunate enough to work in the "Washington, DC Arena" for 15 years. I have a Master's Degree in National Security Studies and have worked as a Gettysburg Tour Guide. I have visited and lectured on many Revolutionary and Civil War Battlefields and have studied our country's origins and evolution since the original Jamestown Settlement.
ASVAB

ASVAB

I am a 7th generation military member. Both of my parents were enlisted members of the military, as were the 6 generations of our family before them. We have proudly served our Nation since the Revolutionary War. I have had 19 separate assignments and served in a wide variety of challenging jobs (e.g., Orbital Analyst in Cheyenne Mountain, CO; Space Shuttle Flight Controller at NASA/Johnson Space Center; and Aide to a 3 Star General). I love to work with young people wishing to serve our Nation in uniform. I am friendly and patient.
Bible Studies

Bible Studies

I have been a student of the Bible since my youth. I have studied Judaism and Christianity extensively. I am familiar with the Muslim religion and have lived in a Muslim country. I have taken courses on the Bible and Religion at the Graduate level and spent a year in the Tigris River Region of the Middle East, which is reputed to be the site of the Garden of Eden. I have gained an appreciation of all religions through my readings and the Bible courses I have taken.
Calculus

Calculus

I majored in mathematics at the University of Florida and have taught & tutored math (Algebra through Calculus) at a number of schools and universities over the past 30 years. I am a friendly and patient instructor, who treats every student as an individual and works to help each student become successful.
Career Development

Career Development

I have spent my entire professional career helping individuals understand their self-worth; their aspirations; and the avenues open to them to achieve their goals. As a senior military officer, I worked with young enlisted and officers to provide them with opportunities for growth. During my years of teaching (at the high school; junior college; and college levels), I have continued to work with students to help them focus on their goals and work to provide them opportunities to achieve their dreams. Today, as a Professor at the University of Nevada, I work with Crisis & Emergency Management Graduate Students to find them organizations where they can intern to gain real-world experience. I have been very successful in placing people in roles that are compatible with their personal/professional goals. I never give up on any person. I teach people to be winners.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I graduated from the University of Florida's College of Education with a BS in Mathematics. I maintained a 3.75 GPA and graduated with honors. I have taught at the elementary school level (student teacher) and online as a tutor to elementary school students. I am an excellent teacher and can easily relate to elementary school students.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I graduated from the University of Florida's College of Education with a BS in Mathematics. I maintained a 3.75 GPA and graduated with honors. I have taught at the elementary school level (student teacher) and online as a tutor to elementary school students. I am an excellent teacher and can easily relate to elementary school students.
Elementary Science

Elementary Science

I have taught Basic Science to students (at all levels) over the past 30 years. My experience as an Orbital Analyst; Space Shuttle Flight Controller; and Research & Development Engineer has equipped me to learn and become proficient in the wide variety of topics included in Basic Science. I love science and sincerely enjoy tutoring students about all forms of science.
Geography

Geography

As a 7th generation military officer, I have lived and traveled extensively (all 50 states and several foreign countries). I have tutored and taught Geography at the high school and college levels.
Geometry

Geometry

I graduated from the University of Florida with a BS in Mathematics. I maintained an excellent GPA during college (I also have 2 Masters Degrees). I have taught mathematics (Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus) for over 30 years. I am a patient teacher and will get your student through any of these subjects. I can demonstrate the relationships between Geometry and Algebra II and prepare students for Trigonometry (if that is going to be the next step).
Government & Politics

Government & Politics

I spent 15 years in Washington, DC working as a Joint Staff and National Security Affairs staff officer. I worked interagency issues with most Executive Departments in our Government. I was an intern on the National Security Council. I have a Masters Degree in National Security Strategy from the US Naval War College.
ISEE

ISEE

I have tutored students at all three ISEE levels for the past two years. All have successfully passed their respective ISEE examinations and have been accepted to the schools of their choice. I am a friendly and patient tutor, who is well-versed in mathematics, verbal reasoning, quantitative reasons, and reading comprehension.
Physical Science

Physical Science

I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science Degree and have a Master of Science Degree from the Air Force Institute of Technology. Both of these institutions required extensive training in Physical Science and I went on to hold numerous technical positions requiring a detailed understanding of Physical Science during my 30 year career in the USAF. Specifically, I was an Orbital Analyst in Cheyenne Mountain (CO), where I applied Kepler's Laws on a daily basis to satellites orbiting the Earth. I worked in the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program and became an expert on global weather systems. Also, I was a Space Shuttle Flight Controller at NASA/Mission Control and became an expert on chemical reactions, specifically, hypergolic gases used to power the Space Shuttle in space where there is no oxygen. I have an excellent understanding of chemistry and physics.
Political Science

Political Science

I spent 15 years in Washington, DC working as a Joint Staff and National Security Affairs staff officer. I worked interagency issues with most of the Executive Branches of Government. I was an intern on the National Security Council. I have a Masters Degree in National Security Strategy from the US Naval War College.
Praxis

Praxis

Teaching is my profession and as a professional teacher, I want to help others become successful teachers. Praxis affords me the opportunity to work with aspiring teachers and help them develop the skill sets required in the classroom. I have been certified as a secondary school teacher and am currently teaching at the Graduate College Level (University of Nevada Las Vegas). My core specialties are Math and Science; however, I am certified in a wide number of courses and programs. While in the Air Force, I was the Director of Training for Space Command. Through my initiatives, I was able to advance the roles of enlisted personnel on space operations crews based on on-the-job training. I am a believer in Praxis. I am passionate about teaching and helping qualified people become teachers. Praxis is the best avenue to achieving that goal that I have found.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I majored in mathematics at the University of Florida. I have taught all math courses up-to-and-including calculus and abstract algebra. I particularly enjoy working with students at the beginning of their journey into higher mathematics and work to teach them to be comfortable with math. All math courses are "building blocks" towards higher level math and science. My goal is to help students become comfortable with math and to look forward to their continued journey into higher level mathematics.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I currently tutor others in precalculus and have excellent mathematics credentials.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I was the Executive Director of the FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association for 10 years. As such, I was required to make numerous public speeches on behalf of the FBI and other law enforcement organizations. I am articulate and can speak with a written script. I believe that any speech beyond 10 minutes is probably wasting the audience's time. I speak in a clear, precise, and brief language. I enjoy being in-front of people and giving speeches.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I graduated with a mathematics degree from the University of Florida and have taught math (basic math, Prealgebra, Algebra 1 &2, Trigonometry, Precalculus, and Calculus) in the classroom and online for a number of years. I am able to assist students in preparing for the SAT Test and provide insights into areas for study concentration and approaches to taking mathematics tests. I am a friendly and patient tutor.
Social Studies

Social Studies

I spent 15 years in Washington, DC, as a member of the Federal Government and as a civilian contractor working with all 3 branches of Government. I worked as an intern on the National Security Council and have a Master's Degree in National Security Studies. I am a constant student of how our Government works and have an excellent knowledge of what motivated our Founding Fathers to write both the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution. As a 7th generation military officer, I have been fortunate enough to live and work in many parts of our Nation and the World.
SSAT

SSAT

I have tutored students at all three SSAT levels for the past two years. All have successfully passed their respective SSAT examinations and have been accepted to the schools of their choice. I am a friendly and patient tutor, who is well-versed in the verbal, math, and reading skills required to pass the SSAT. I am friendly and patient.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I graduated from the University of Florida with a BS in mathematics. I have used math throughout my military career: First as an Orbital Analyst in Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado and later as a Space Shuttle Flight Controller working in Mission Control at the Johnson Space Center. Trigonometry has been an essential part of all my higher mathematics work and I enjoy teaching it to younger students.
World History

World History

I am a student of World History. As a 7th Generation military person, I have had the good fortune to live in many parts of the United States and the World. I continuously study the history of our various cultures evolved and, in some cases, became extinct. I love to delve into historical facts and discover the relationships between various cultures and the territories they inhabited.
Writing

Writing

I am currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). I teach in the Graduate School and instruct Graduate Students on writing their Masters Degree Thesis. I have extensive experience in writing, proof-reading, and editing college papers on a variety of topics. I have written extensively and enjoy working with students to improve their written communication skills.
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Awesome tutor!

Awesome tutoring, very patient and kind. He definitely has a passion to truly help students be successful. He is also very engaging and took time to understand the needs of our daughter. Well worth the money.

Lisa, 5 lessons with Sanford

Extremely helpful

Sanford has been an excellent math tutor for me. He is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and thorough with his explanations of how to work specific math problems. He has been very helpful with making things “click”. I am starting to gain some confidence with math thanks to his help.

Brandy, 5 lessons with Sanford

Amazing Tutor

Sanford always takes the time to ensure that I fully understand the knowledge being presented. He is a fantastic tutor who is actively helping me attain my goals.

Ryan, 10 lessons with Sanford

Mr. Sanford is a creative tutor.

My kid was solely focused on math and I wanted a tutor who could broaden their horizons while still keeping they engaged. Mr. Sanford has been fantastic! He has a knack for creating exciting lessons that cater to my kid's interests. He cleverly introduced concepts from the stock market to build on my kid's math skills. Now, he's using space science to encourage my kid to read. Mr. Sanford has not only earned my kid's respect but also inspired them to learn new things. He is a patient and attentive tutor who truly cares about his students. I highly recommend him!

Cheryl, 12 lessons with Sanford

Excellent

Mr Sanford is very patient and is helping me get to my asvab with good knowledge and understanding. He teaches very clearly and makes everything easy to understand. He guides me step-by-step on how to do the math.

Andrew, 1 lesson with Sanford

FIVE STARS

Sanford is an excellent tutor. He is kind, thoughtful and thorough. He helped my one son prepare for the SAT over several months and he beat his personal best score by 300 points. He recently helped my other son prepare for the GRE. I cannot recommend him enough. We will continue to use him.

Liz, 8 lessons with Sanford

great lesson

He’s very easy to talk to and very helpful. I passed my finals all thanks to him. Can’t wait to work with him further

Kylie, 2 lessons with Sanford

Great start

Sanford was patient with questions and thoughtful in using the hour with my son to begin lessons and provide sensible advice! We will be following up with more lessons!

Joseph, 17 lessons with Sanford

Excellent

Mr Sanford is very patient and is helping me get to my asvab with good knowledge and understanding. He has helped me get very prepared to my asvab, I will be testing soon and he got me Motivated by saying: its okay if we dont get the score, we will keep working to get desired jobs you want. He is amazing the Best Teacher ive ever meet and have!

Annie, 14 lessons with Sanford

Patient and informative

My son is joining the Air Force and I looked for the best tutor I could find which was Sanford. The ASVAB is a difficult test and with Sanford ‘s background and experience we knew he could guide my son. He explains things in a way that makes it simple to understand. He also tutors in other subjects, and works with students who could have learning challenges, which would be my son. Glad we found him.

Pearl, 37 lessons with Sanford
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