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For high-achievers who are ready for the next level, Mathnasium Plus takes students beyond grade-level math and builds advanced thinking that creates lasting advantages.
Our Results
94%
Math Skills
of parents report an improvement in their child’s math skills and understanding.
93%
Attitude
of parents report improved attitude toward math after attending Mathnasium.
90%
Success
of students saw an improvement in their school grades.
Our Results
The Proof Is In The Numbers
Math Skills
of parents report an improvement in their child’s math skills and understanding.
Attitude
of parents report improved attitude toward math after attending Mathnasium.
Success
of students saw an improvement in their school grades.
Our La Jolla tutors use the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary teaching approach that combines personalized learning plans with mental, verbal, visual, tactile, and written techniques to build math knowledge level by level.
Schedule Free AssessmentOur caring, specially trained math tutors provide face-to-face instruction in a supportive and engaging learning environment. We work with students of all skill levels, both in-center and online, to help them achieve math mastery.
Discover how Mathnasium tutors helped Malachi become more confident in math.
Each Mathnasium student receives a personalized learning plan that considers their current skill level, knowledge gaps, and academic goals. Combined with our teaching approach, the plan is designed to help the student truly understand, master, and enjoy math.
Discover how Mathnasium helped Maddie transform her math skills. Initially struggling with the lowest math grades in her class, Maddie worked with our tutors using a personalized approach tailored to her specific needs.
Math Tutors Near You
Mathnasium’s specially trained math tutors work with students across the 92037, 92038, 92092, 92093, and 92109 zip codes. We proudly serve families throughout the La Jolla neighborhood in San Diego and nearby areas, including: We proudly serve local communities and schools, including:
Specially Trained and Caring Team
Libby Lossing
Director of Marketing
Libby brings a dynamic blend of leadership, education, and community spirit to her roles as Director of Marketing at Mathnasium.
Prior to joining the Mathnasium team full time, Libby attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where she was the Captain of the UCLA Spirit Squad and traveled the country as the school’s mascot. This multifaceted experience allows her to connect with a wide range of people and fosters a collaborative and engaging atmosphere in her work. In addition to her bachelor's degree from UCLA, Libby holds a certificate in School Management and Leadership from the prestigious Harvard School of Education and Business School.
Some of Libby’s exceptional achievements include:
A key member of the Mathnasium team since 2017, Libby is dedicated to creating a positive and enriching learning environment for all students.
Evan Lossing
Director of Human Resources
Evan's journey at Mathnasium began in 2013 as an Instructor. His passion for math education stemmed from his own academic journey. In elementary school, Evan overcame challenges in math with supplemental support, ultimately excelling and earning a spot in the accelerated program by high school. Fueled by a desire to help others experience similar success, Evan pursued a bachelor's degree in business management at Texas Tech University. Upon graduating, he leveraged his education and Mathnasium experience to excel as our Director of Human Resources.
Evan is relentlessly committed to providing exceptional customer experiences. His passion for understanding and meeting the needs of our students and their families drives him to continually seek out new knowledge and strategies. From staying on top of industry trends to immersing himself in educational podcasts and webinars, Evan is always on the forefront of customer service best practices. His dedication to creating positive and lasting relationships with our students and their families is evident in everything he does.
Evan recognizes that happy employees who are thoroughly trained and fully engaged with the work they’re doing produce the best results. Evan hosts weekly trainings and has built continued education programs to empower our team to continue to best themselves. His work was recognized by our headquarters and he was invited to help build national training programs to benefit our entire franchise network.
Some of Evan’s achievements include:
Karen Lossing
Executive Director
Karen is a powerhouse in the world of education, with a mission to make math click for every child. Karen’s career in education began in 2004 when she noticed her son was falling behind academically and wanted to help him and students like him get the best support available. Karen earned her master’s and teaching certificate and became a classroom teacher. During her years of teaching, she worked as an interventionist and district liaison for math curriculum and instruction.
After nearly a decade working in schools, Karen shifted gears to supplemental education in 2013 and opened the doors to her first Mathnasium franchise. Karen's first learning center has been recognized as a top performing location for several years in a row.
In addition to the work she does at her learning centers, Karen has served on the Mathnasium Franchise Advisory Committee, where her influence has been instrumental in shaping the company's direction and curriculum. Her efforts have led to the frequent adoption of new curriculum and student management systems, ensuring Mathnasium offers the best possible tools to help students excel and instilling confidence in her leadership.
Some of Karen’s achievements include:
Today, Karen and her family own a network of Mathnasium Learning Centers, empowering K-12 students to unlock their full math potential.
Steven Lossing
Executive Director
Mathnasium of La Jolla's personalized programs are designed to support students at every stage of their math journey.
For preschool and kindergarten learners, our caring tutors use engaging activities to introduce number sense, critical thinking, and problem-solving in a way that makes math feel fun and approachable.
We guide students through foundational topics—from basic operations to fractions, decimals, and percents—using proven techniques that build true understanding and confidence.
Our tutors prepare middle school students for success in classes like Prealgebra and Geometry using personalized plans that make complex ideas understandable. We help students feel prepared and capable.
High schoolers receive personalized support for rigorous courses, including Algebra, Trigonometry, and Precalculus, along with focused preparation for PSAT®, SAT®, ACT®, and other college admissions math assessments.
Students can take 3 easy steps to enroll at Mathnasium.
All students begin their Mathnasium journey with a diagnostic assessment that pinpoints what they already know and what they still need to learn.
FAQ
Mathnasium of La Jolla is located on Pearl Street. Our shopping center offers a convenient parking lot so you can safely drop off your students.
We proudly serve families in La Jolla, nearby San Diego neighborhoods, and across the San Diego Unified School District. As well as local private schools such as:
All Hallows Academy
San Diego French American School
Stella Maris Academy
Yes, our students can attend Mathnasium at our La Jolla center or log into live, face-to-face sessions with their tutor.
No, there is no difference between in-person and online tutoring at Mathnasium of La Jolla.
Students who opt for online math tutoring will receive the same quality live, face-to-face instruction as they would in our La Jolla center.
We can support elementary, middle, and high school students of all skill levels looking to learn and master any K-12 math class and topic, including Algebra, Geometry, and more advanced subjects.
Our specially trained tutors follow plans that are designed around each student’s skill level, learning style, and academic goals, so they can make meaningful progress during our sessions.
Mathnasium of La Jolla provides premium value math tutoring by combining superior learning experience with an efficient structure that keeps costs low.
There is a flat enrollment fee for our program, and students attend regularly. After a diagnostic assessment, we design a personalized learning plan with recommended session frequency based on your child’s goals.
Pricing varies by program. Contact us at [email protected] for more details on enrollment packages.
No, Mathnasium of La Jolla’s membership fees are the same for online and in-center tutoring.
Each student is given a diagnostic assessment that pinpoints their strengths, knowledge gaps, and unique goals, so that we can create a personalized learning plan that will put them on the best path to math mastery.
At Mathnasium of La Jolla, we do not follow a traditional curriculum. We use our proprietary approach called the Mathnasium Method™, which combines personalized learning plans with proven teaching techniques to develop solid foundations for math mastery.
Our approach builds on each student’s existing knowledge, addressing the gaps in their understanding and introducing new concepts gradually and in a logical sequence. We work with students to expand their mathematical thinking so they can build the skills and confidence to excel in the classroom and beyond.
We empower students of all skill levels to excel in math, whether they are looking to catch up, keep up, or get ahead on their math journey.
Students who are behind in math receive targeted support and caring guidance focused on (re)building their foundational skills and confidence. Advanced learners benefit from enrichment opportunities designed to keep them engaged by challenging their thinking and introducing them to topics beyond their school curriculum.
Yes, our specially trained math tutors work with all K-12 students in San Diego, whether they are homeschooled or attending a private or public school.
Yes, our math tutors in La Jolla will set aside the time during each session to help students with their homework.
No, all learning occurs under the guidance of our specially trained and caring tutors.
Yes, Mathnasium of La Jolla prepares K-12 students for school and standardized math tests, including state exams, the ISEE, ACT®, SAT®, and PSAT®.
Our test preparation programs follow learning plans tailored to each student’s strengths, pain points, and goals, empowering them to excel both on the exam and their math journey.
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915 Pearl Street, #D/E
San Diego, CA 92037
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(858) 291-8186
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