Derrick Saddler
(813) 546-3181 • dsaddler@usf.edu
Professional Profile
My goal is to become a mathematics educator and education researcher at an institution of higher
education. I seek to work collaboratively with specialists in mathematics and related disciplines in an
effort to promote the success of students.
EDUCATION
 University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Education
Dissertation Title: Relationships between the Algebraic Performance of Students
in Subject-Specific and Integrated Course Pathways
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University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Master of Arts in Mathematics Education
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University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA – Tampa, FL
Graduate Teaching Associate
 Instructor of Elementary Mathematics Methods and Mathematics courses.
 Delivered instruction in multiple classroom environments including faceto-face instruction, online, and a computer lab environment.
 Assess students’ work by identifying mistakes and errors and assist
students to remedy the mistakes and related misconceptions.
 Developed written lesson plans to be implemented in the classroom. After
implementing lessons, created notes to inform future classroom
instructional decisions.
 Entered students’ performance data and other school related data into
tables to be examined and analyzed. Data was used to inform instructional
decisions and reports were created to inform students of their progress in
the course.
 Collaborated with other instructors in an effort to identify ways to increase
success of all students.
 Presented to teachers how the use of a calculator can be used to promote
student engagement and mathematics learning.
 Attend conferences (as a presenter and a participant) to promote and
enhance professional development.
 Worked with mentors in preparation to teach courses at the university
level. Observed and assisted mathematics educators in their classroom
May 2015
May 2003
December 1997
August 2010-Present
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environment to better understand the culture of the university classroom
and the expectations.
Started a business that contracted with educational agencies to provide
educational services to students identified as low performing in
mathematics. Hired employees and provided professional development
opportunities to develop their mathematical knowledge and to better assist
the students.
Gathered tutoring logs and student performance reports from tutors
biweekly so that they can be organized and submitted to the local
educational agency.
Mathematics Instructor, Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, FL
 Fulltime mathematics instructor at the Plant City campus. Course taught
include College Algebra (MAC1105), Liberal Arts Mathematics I
(MGF1106), Liberal Arts Mathematics II (MGF1107), Statistics
(STA2023), Intermediate Algebra (MAT1033), Introductory Algebra
(MAT0024), Pre-Algebra (MAT0012).
 Faculty advisor for student clubs including Collegiate 100, Phi Theta
Kappa, ad African American Student Union
 Served on college-wide, campus committees, and hiring committees.
August 2008-August 2010
Adjunct Instructor, Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, FL
 Part-time mathematics instructor at the Dale Mabry campus. Courses
taught include College Algebra (MAC1105), Liberal Arts Mathematics I
(MGF1106), Liberal Arts Mathematics II (MGF1107), Intermediate
Algebra (MAT1033), Introductory Algebra (MAT0024), Pre-Algebra
(MAT0012), and Student Success (SLS 1501).
August 2003-August 2008
Adjunct Instructor, St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, FL
 Part-time mathematics instructor at the Gibbs campus. Courses taught
include College Algebra (MAC1105), Liberal Arts Mathematics I
(MGF1106), Liberal Arts Mathematics II (MGF1107), Intermediate
Algebra (MAT1033), Introductory Algebra (MAT0024), Pre-Algebra
(MAT0012).
Mathematics Instructor, Largo High School, Largo, FL
 Fulltime mathematics instructor. Courses taught include Algebra I,
Geometry, and Algebra II.
 Coached Football, Wrestling, and Track & Field
Mathematics Instructor, Dowdell Middle School, Tampa, FL
 Fulltime mathematics instructor in both a traditional classroom
environment and a computer lab environment. Course taught include
Eighth Grade Mathematics, Advanced Eighth Grade Mathematics, and
Algebra I.
August 2002-August 2006
August 2003-August 2008
August 1999- August 2003
OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCES
Teaching Practicum, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
 Observed and assisted Dr. Eugenia Vomvoridi-Ivanovic in her role as
instructor of “Teaching Elementary School Mathematics (K-6)”, a
required course for elementary education majors.
 Assisted Dr. Vomvoridi-Ivanovic in the After School Math Club for
elementary students (grades K-5). Responsibilities included supervision of
pre-service elementary teachers and tutoring/teaching mathematics to
elementary school students.
Grader, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
 Assisted Dr. Sam Eskelson in his role as instructor of (Teaching Middle
School Mathematics”, a required course for secondary mathematics
education majors. I graded and provided feedback to students on
assignments.
August 2010-August 2014
August 2010-August 2014
Mathematics Workshop, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
 Worked with INTO to develop the mathematics abilities of international
students before they enroll in college mathematics courses.
May 2011- December2011
Tutor and Business Owner, Mathnology Tutoring Services, Tampa, FL
 Started a tutoring business and contracted with Hillsborough County
Schools to provide tutoring services to low-performing students.
 I hired three tutors and provided opportunities to develop their
mathematical knowledge and better assist the student they were tutoring.
August 2012-May 2013
PUBLICATIONS
 Saddler, D. (2010). Building a bridge between fractions and algebra. Dimensions in Mathematics, 30,
12-17.
PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
 Saddler, D. (2014, February). What Do 9th Grade Students Know About Algebra?, San Antonio, TX.
 Whitfield, D. & Saddler, D. (2010, June). Training for Casio ClassPad 330, Orlando, FL.
 Saddler, D. (2011, March). Love and Piece: The calculator that does not calculate! International
Conference on Technology in College Mathematics, Denver, CO.
 Saddler, D. (2011, October). Love and Piece: The calculator that does not calculate! Florida Council of
Teachers of Mathematics, Jacksonville, FL.
 Saddler, D. (2011, November). The calculator that does not calculate! American Mathematics
Association of Two Year Colleges, Austin, TX.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
CONFERENCES ATTENDED
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AERA Institute on Statistical Analysis for Education Policy, Washington D.C.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA
Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Jacksonville, FL
Conference on Research on the Enacted Mathematics Curriculum, Tampa, FL
International Conference on Technology in College Mathematics, Denver, CO
Florida Two Year Colleges Mathematics Association, Lakeland, FL
Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Annual Conference, Orlando, FL
American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, Washington D.C.
May 2012
April 2012
October 2011
November 2010
March 2011
October 2010
February 2009
November 2008