Our Burlington, ON Team

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.

Math Centres / Burlington / Our Team

Vidya Bala

Centre Director

With an MBA in Finance and more than a decade of teaching experience, Vidya brings both expertise and heart to Mathnasium of Burlington. Her background allows her to blend structure, logic, and empathy, helping students feel supported while developing strong math foundations.

Vidya is passionate about guiding students beyond memorization toward real understanding. By breaking down complex ideas and encouraging thoughtful problem-solving, she builds confidence and nurtures a positive relationship with math. She believes every child can succeed with patience, curiosity, and the right encouragement.

Kaylee Devries

Lead Instructor

Kaylee earned her bachelor’s degree in Actuarial and Financial Mathematics from McMaster University and her master’s degree in Mathematics from Wilfrid Laurier University. She is now pursuing her Ph.D. in Mathematics, continuing to deepen her knowledge and research in the field.

Her long-term goal is to become a university professor and inspire others to see the beauty, creativity, and logic behind numbers. Outside of academics, Kaylee enjoys cheerleading, dancing, and staying active through sports, which she believes balance her analytical work with energy and fun.

Busra Atar

Lead Instructor

Busra holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics from McMaster University, where she worked as a Teaching and Research Assistant. She has extensive experience using multisensory teaching methods to help students of all needs gain confidence and truly understand math.

She believes in meeting every student at their own level. Whether she is helping a student master the basics or challenging advanced learners with creative problem-solving, Busra makes sure math is clear and engaging. She uses proven, up-to-date methods to ensure that math makes sense to everyone, regardless of their learning style.

Busra is passionate about solving puzzles and finding the simplest, most efficient ways to reach a solution. She loves sharing the joy of a mathematical breakthrough with her students. Patient and supportive, she is dedicated to helping every learner feel successful and empowered in the classroom.

Amna Wagley

Instructor

Amna combines her love for math, computer science, and AI to help students see how problem-solving connects to real life. She’s passionate about showing that math isn’t just a subject—it’s a powerful tool for creativity and discovery.

At Mathnasium, Amna enjoys simplifying challenging ideas, guiding students toward those “aha” moments, and watching their confidence grow. Outside of teaching, she enjoys coding, research, and exploring new technologies. For Amna, the best part of Mathnasium is inspiring curiosity while making a lasting impact on every student’s academic journey.

Larry Martinek

CIO

The Man behind the Method https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncx-8_0ZBvk Larry has spent his entire career finding a better way to teach math. From inner city to public schools, to acclaimed magnet schools, to leading private and parochial schools, Larry has served as both a classroom teacher and as an educational consultant. He has designed curriculum, teaching strategies, and teaching materials designed to help students and teachers learn math more effectively. He has trained teachers in the art and science of boosting student’s ability to “do” math, thereby increasing student’s math scores and feeling of self-worth. Larry is the developer of Mathnasium’s educational program – one of the most comprehensive and innovative curriculums ever produced for teaching math. While Larry is not an Instructor at our Center, He is a valuable asset we can call on to ask about specific students scenarios for guidance and advise. This has helped to make visits more productive and enjoyable for many of our students.

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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