Our staff is built to teach each student individually, to develop the skills they need to thrive in mathematics, and to foster a love of learning.

Patti Selan

Lead Instructor
Patti joined the Mathnasium of Sunnyvale team in August 2019. She has a BA in Legal Studies from UC Berkeley and an MBA from San Jose State University. She has worked in tutoring for 4+ years and is passionate about helping students learn math concepts and achieve their learning goals. Patti is a fan of the Mathnasium approach, which allows students to follow a customized path to mastering math fundamentals and core concepts. She is excited to continue helping students build their confidence in math!

Julia Lou

Assistant Center Director
Hi, my name is Julia and I'm a current college student planning to major in chemistry. Growing up I often found myself struggling with math. But with the right mentors and the right attitude, I grew to realize just how fun numbers can really be! My goal as a math instructor is to help other students excel at math and see the subject in a positive light. I hope that by working together we can make that a reality!

Srishti Tawakley

Center Director
Srishti has a background in General and Special Education, alongside work experience in schools and centers in both the United States and India. She is now using the skills and experiences gained in these various educational settings to advance Mathnasium in Sunnyvale. Ultimately, Srishti hopes to provide students at Mathnasium with educational opportunities to help them develop their confidence and a genuine love for learning. Srishti was born in India and raised in the Bay Area. All of her schooling was completed in the Bay Area as well, attending Monta Vista High School in Cupertino and receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in the Health Sciences from CSU East Bay. Srishti also went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Special Education from the University of Texas Permian Basin. Outside of work, Srishti has a passion for cooking, especially recipes for Indian food, baking, listening to music, and watching movies. She is also a trained Bollywood dancer, as she received training throughout middle and high school.

Shahmun Jafri

Instructor
Hi my name is Shahmun. I am currently a student at Foothill and De Anza college majoring in Computer Science. I know math can be very difficult for a lot of students, but by using the right studying techniques that work best, students can excel in math. My goal is to help you find a rhythm that works best for you.

Stephen Shu

Lead Instructor
Stephen Shu is from Southern California. He attended California State Polytechnic University, Pomona where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics/Statistics and graduated summa cum laude. He enjoys the creative and challenging aspects of math as well as the many times when he notices how two seemingly different math topics are related. He likes to discover patterns and shortcuts. He also likes to see how math can be applied by finding connections to diverse fields of study such as economics, chemistry, computer science, and even puzzles, art, music, and culinary. He is fascinated whenever he sees math in the natural world. He sees math as an adventure and is passionate about bringing the gift of math to the next generation so they can explore and satisfy their curiosity.

Our Mathnasium Mission

Teach children math so they understand it, master it, and love it. Math can change their lives, and they can change the world.

What I love about Mathnasium is the ability to teach problem-solving skills and make math make sense, while also making a student smile.
Amber W., Mathnasium Instructor

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