Our Ladera Ranch 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.

Ladera Ranch / Our Team

Paul and Lisa Anderson

Owners

Hello, we are Lisa and Paul and we embarked on this journey as Mathnasium of Ladera Ranch owners almost 7 years ago and we are excited how many students have enjoyed learning math. We are looking forward to the future mathletes we will meet and teach! Lisa has always had a passion for math education which led her to Mathnasium over 10 years ago, working as a Director for other Mathnasium centers in South Orange County. Lisa has a B.S. degree in Business Management from San Diego State University and worked in the computer manufacturing field for over 10 years as a Materials Manager. Paul has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from UCLA. He has 30+ years of professional experience in Engineering and Computer Science. They are the proud parents of 2 children who were educated in CUSD, and are graduates of SDSU and USC.

Claire Duong

Center Director

Hi, I'm Claire and I'm a graduate of California State University, Fullerton with a degree in Child and Adolescent Development and a minor in Mathematics and Business Administration. I am no stranger to tutoring, as I've been a tutor since my freshman year of high school. I've always had a knack for mathematics and love helping people out and really enjoy working with kids. Outside of school and work, I can be found working out at a gym or dance studio, traveling, walking around Disneyland, hanging out at the beach, trying trendy new foods and drinks, or my personal favorite, lying in my bed using Netflix.

Noel

Assistant Center Director

Hi, I'm Noel and I recently graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a B.A. in Psychology. Outside the center, I am a tutor for the AVID program at Troy High School. I enjoy guiding students to solve problems, to think outside the box, and to strengthen their math skills. I aspire to become a high school math teacher in the future. In my free time, I enjoy taking film photography, making various crafts, dancing to hip hop and K-pop, decorating my bedroom, and solving puzzles.

Lindsey

Instructor

Hi, I'm Lindsey and I am a graduate of UC Berkeley with a B.A. in Molecular and Cell Biology with an emphasis in Neurobiology. I am hoping to attend medical school to become an OB/GYN, but in the meantime, I love working with children and teaching math. Math has always been one of my favorite subjects, statistics in particular, because of its application to medicine and real life scenarios. In my free time, I love to read, listen to music, and play soccer. Recently, I have been finding new hiking trails and exploring coffee shops both near and far.

Alessandra

Instructor

Hi, my name is Alessandra. I recently graduated from UCLA in March of 2023 with a B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics. My favorite subjects in math are applied numerical analysis and differential equations, because they have applications in a variety of fields - math is the language of the universe! While I love doing and learning math, I love teaching it more and have tutored various topics throughout the years. During my free time, I love reading, sewing, going on long drives, and hanging out with my dog and family.

Carol

Instructor

Hi, I'm Carol and I'm a graduate of Tesoro High School and am currently at UCLA studying biochemistry. I recently finished AP Calculus BC and also took additional math classes at Saddleback College. At Tesoro, I played basketball and was involved in several clubs, like Red Cross. I've been tutoring students throughout high school and I love helping others reach their "aha!" moment. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends, going to the beach, playing basketball, camping, and trying new things. And of course, I love math!

Ethan

Instructor

Hi, I'm Ethan and I'm a senior at Tesoro High School currently taking AP Calculus AB. I am a cabinet member of the Tesoro High School National Honor Society and am also involved in several other clubs. Although I enjoy all types of math, my favorite topic is statistics because of its applications both inside and outside of math. After graduating in 2023, I plan to attend a university and major in business or economics. In my free time, I enjoy trying food from other countries, going on challenging bike rides, and spending way too much time texting my friends.

Devin

Instructor

Hi, I'm Devin and I am a senior at St. Margaret’s Episcopal School. I’ve always had a love for math and I am taking both Multivariable Calculus and AP Statistics this year. I’m also president of my school’s math club, where I love doing math as a team and working with others to solve hard problems. At St. Margaret’s, I’m involved in student leadership by serving as ASB president and clubs such as Model United Nations and the Environmental Club. Outside of school and work, you can find me spending time with my friends and family, playing with my dog, learning about astronomy, or listening to my favorite music!

Blake

Instructor

Hi, I'm Blake and I'm a junior at San Juan Hills High School and have been tutoring since 7th grade. I have always enjoyed math and even attended Mathnasium as a student in elementary and middle school to learn more math. I am going to be skipping straight to AP Calculus BC as a junior this year. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, hanging out with friends, and photography. I love to help students with math, as many concepts are applicable in everyday life.

Broghan

Instructor

Hello! My name is Broghan and I am currently a senior at Tesoro High School. Math has always been one of my favorite subjects, as it often resembles solving a puzzle. My favorite type of math is Trigonometry, as it is very applicable in other subjects and fun to use. When I am not tutoring, I love spending time with loved ones, running with my teammates, or going surfing in San Clemente.

Evan

Instructor

Hello there! My name is Evan and I'm currently a junior at Capistrano Valley High School. As I'm now a junior I have begun the IB diploama program with IB math being my current class. Throughout high school I have also been dedicated to band and CSF. Though I'm not entirely decided yet, after graduating in 2024 I hope to evantually pursue a graduate degree related to Biotechnology.

Kiana

Instructor

Hi, I’m Kiana and I’m a graduate from Dana Hills High School. I recently completed Honors Precalculus and graduated as a valedictorian. At Dana, I was president of the True North Christian club and I was involved in multiple other clubs. Currently, I am studying to become a nurse at Saddleback College so I can help others. I love math and it is my passion to encourage students and walk alongside them when they struggle till they understand and conquer the topic. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends, playing sports, baking, surfing, and watching Netflix!

Arjun

Instructor

Hi, I’m Arjun and I am a junior at Capistrano Valley High School. At CVHS, I am in the Academy of Math, Technology, and Science. Statistics is my favorite form of math, as it is so useful in everyday life. In high school, I play basketball and am also a member of many clubs, such as NHS and MUN. When I have free time, I enjoy spending time with friends, going to the beach, listening to music, or watching sports. After graduating, I hope to pursue a degree in engineering.

Colton

Instructor

Hi, I'm Colton and I am currently in my junior year at University of California, Irvine studying electrical engineering. After taking several math courses (including AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, and Analytic Geometry & Calculus), I sought to share my mathematical knowledge and unique study habits with children to help them not just understand math but also apply it to the real world effectively. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis and video games. I strive for students to be able to complete their homework more quickly yet also more comprehensively, thus allowing them more free time to discover hobbies of their own.

Natalie

Instructor

Hi! I'm Natalie, and I'm a senior at Tesoro High School. This year, I'm taking AP Calculus AB and calculus-based AP Physics. Math has always been my favorite subject, as it's consistent, concrete, and applicable to real life. I'm a part of several clubs at Tesoro, such as the National Honor Society. I'm also a servant leader at Holy Trinity Catholic Curch, an avid music fan, and a lover of reading and writing books. After graduating in 2023, I plan to study neuroscience with a focus in developmental psychology.

Hidaya

Instructor

Hi, I'm Hidaya and I'm a senior at Tesoro High School and currently enrolled in AP Calculus BC. I have always loved math and love helping others learn to love it as well! I hope to major in Mathematics before earning my medical degree. At Tesoro, I play tennis and I'm also apart of many clubs, including Dear Asian Youth. In my free time, I love to listen to music, bake, watch movies, and hangout with friends!

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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Ladera Ranch

Meet the Team at Mathnasium of Ladera Ranch

Paul and Lisa Anderson

Claire Duong

Noel

Lindsey

Alessandra

Carol

Ethan

Devin

Blake

Broghan

Evan

Kiana

Arjun

Colton

Natalie

Hidaya

Our Mathnasium Mission

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Ladera Ranch

Meet the Team at Mathnasium of Ladera Ranch

Paul and Lisa Anderson

Claire Duong

Noel

Lindsey

Alessandra

Carol

Ethan

Devin

Blake

Broghan

Evan

Kiana

Arjun

Colton

Natalie

Hidaya

Our Mathnasium Mission

Want to join the Mathnasium team?

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