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:

Maria Khaw, Owner and Center Director

Hannah Khaw, Center Director 

Hannah is Center Director at Mathnasium of Hillsboro. She studied at Portland Community College and earned a degree in the medical field as a Dental Assistant. Growing up, Hannah found math a challenging yet rewarding subject, often helping younger siblings with their math studies. Hannah is passionate about helping kids in her community feel confident in math and understand math in a way that makes sense to them. On her free time, Hannah enjoys spending time with her dog, sewing, and reading books by the fireplace on a typical, rainy Oregon evening. 

Lydia Khaw, Lead Instructor

​Lydia is an instructor at Mathnasium of Hillsboro. She is finishing her Senior year of high school and attending PCC. When first learning math, she tended to struggle. Soon though, she found that math could be easily understood if taught and explained by different methods. Working for Mathnasium, she wants others to feel confident and excited about math as well.

Jean Georges, Instructor

Jean is an instructor at Mathnasium of Hillsboro. He studied at Florida Atlantic University where he earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. Jean tutored math for 4 years while attending college. He has been a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) for several years. Jean is passionate about teaching math just because everyone uses it on a daily basis. He finds it inspiring to teach math at Mathnasium because they allow him to teach math in a fun way, making a difference in kids' life.