Nancy Tseng

Dr. Nancy Tseng is an Associate Professor of Teaching in Education at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis), serving as coordinator of the Mandarin Bilingual Authorization Program. She holds a PhD in Mathematics Education from the University of Maryland, College Park, and prior teaching experience as a K-8 public school teacher. Her research focuses on student-teacher relationships, mathematics instruction, and teacher education, with an emphasis on equity and special needs learners.

Education:

• Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction (Mathematics Education), University of Maryland
• M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, UC Davis
• B.A. in Psychology, UC Davis

Research Interests:

Dr. Tseng investigates how teacher-student interactions influence learning, particularly for students with autism and English learners. She designs pedagogical approaches that integrate caring practices to enhance mathematical dispositions and classroom engagement. Her work bridges theory and practice, aiming to improve teacher preparation programs and inclusive education strategies.

Key Contributions:

• Co-Investigator on a $1.7M grant examining teacher-student interactions for students with autism
• Lead author on studies about mathematics learning opportunities for autistic learners
• Developed frameworks for integrating caring approaches in mathematics teaching

Awards:

• Fey-Graeber Fellowship (2013-14)
• UC Davis School of Education Faculty Affairs Travel Award (2015)
• Teacher of the Year (2007)

Teaching & Service:

• Coordinates credential programs and bilingual authorization tracks
• Active in professional associations (AERA, NCTM)
• Grants scorer and committee member at UC Davis