About the Instructor

As an extensively trained and certified professional instructor, I serve as a mentor who guides your children through their work while also providing direction, support and encouragement. I create an at-home study plan in addition to monitoring classroom assignments, and I emphasize the importance of accurately completing each assignment within a designated time frame. This has helped many of my students increase self-confidence, thus becoming more self-reliant. Like all Kumon Instructors, I have a true passion for education and an earnest desire to help children succeed.

My name is Sapna Patel and I am the owner and Instructor of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Gilbert - Williams Field & Gilbert Rd. This is my ninth year as a Kumon Instructor and I love everyday of it! I received my Bachelor's degree in early childhood education from New Mexico State University. I then went on to earn a Master's degree in educational psychology - gifted and creative education from the University of Georgia. After moving to Arizona, I received my teaching certificate in both early childhood education and elementary education with endorsements in gifted education and structured English immersion. I taught in the Chandler Unified School District for seven years, working as a kindergarten, first-grade, second-grade, and third-grade teacher. While teaching, I was extensively trained in Common Core math and reading instruction, as well as in DIBLES. I am also familiar with the benefits of Spalding, and understand the importance of phonogram study as students develop as readers and writers. Having a sixth and eighth grader who both attend the local schools, I understand the expectations of the public and charter schools in the Gilbert and Chandler area. I am passionate about helping children reach their full potential in math and reading through the Kumon Program!