Our Team
Our specially trained math instructors will teach your child how to understand math in an individual setting; our unique approach enables us to explain concepts really well and lend a helping hand to every student. Our tutors foster a caring, encouraging environment that helps kids thrive and learn! Read below to learn more about our talented team:
Maya Diakoff, Center Owner/Director of Operations
With Mathnasium since 2014; before starting with Mathnasium, Maya taught high school for 10 years.
School attended: Occidental College & UCLA
Degree: MS in Chemistry
Hobbies & interests: Astronomy, bike riding, roller skating
What I love about Mathnasium: I love helping kids acquire the tools they need in order to become advanced math students.
Jane Zaman, Center Director
With Mathnasium since 2021
School attended: California State University Northridge
Degree: Bachelors Degree in Management
Hobbies & interests: Yoga, basketball, thrifting
What I love about Mathnasium: I love that we provide a fun and stress-free learning environment while helping kids achieve their goals.
Evette Sarokhanian, Education Director
With Mathnasium since 2015
School attending: UCLA
Major: Biology
Hobbies & interests: Camping, traveling
What I love about Mathnasium: Allows me to help give kids that "Oh, I get it!" moment.
Asher, Lead Instructor
School attending: Glendale Community College
Major: History
Hobbies & interests: Performing arts & writing
What I love about Mathnasium: The learning environment helps kids understand the material and, more importantly, fosters curiosity and motivation to keep learning.
Maria, Lead Instructor
School attending: Glendale Community College
Major: Computer Science/Data Science
Hobbies & interests: Art history, Watching soccer
What I love about Mathnasium: Mathnasium is an opportunity to give the knowledge and receive more from the students. It is always about great communication and making students feel the math instead of mechanically learning it.
Patrick, Instructor
School attended: University of California San Diego
Degree: B.A. in Political Science, Minor in Public Service
Hobbies and interests: Thrifting, collecting/restoring/using vintage tech, gastronomy
What I love about Mathnasium: Being able to help and interact with people directly and seeing the joy on their faces!
Lexi, Instructor
School attending: UCLA
Course: EMT training
Hobbies and interests: Aerial silks and Trapeze, and painting.
What I love about Mathnasium: Math has always been really fun for me, so I love that I get the opportunity to try and make it fun for the kids that come in.
Elisa, Instructor
School attended: UCLA
Degree: BA in Psychology
Hobbies & interests: Photography, Improv Comedy, Reading
What I love about Mathnasium: Mathnasium gives students the tools they need to succeed, in a fun and engaging way! I love the way Mathnasium methods show your brain new ways of thinking. The positive work environment.
Ryan, Instructor
School attending: Burbank High School
Intended Major: Computer Science
Hobbies & interests: I love running, playing the piano, and hanging out with my friends!
What I love about Mathnasium: Letting kids learn the reasoning behind math. Helping them to understand the subject, rather than to just memorize facts.
Why Choose Mathnasium?
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