Blaine
1548 125th Ave NE
Blaine, MN 55449
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.
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.
Education:
I graduated from St. Olaf College in 2022 with my Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Mathematics, and Sociology/Anthropology.
Years of experience teaching math:
6 years
What do you like most about learning?
I love the “aha” moment when you finally understand a tricky topic.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I feel like making the center fun and inviting has allowed me to make a difference in every student who comes through the door. I was also a Mathnasium student when I was younger, so I can relate to the students who come into my center because I was in their shoes at one point. I went from hating math to majoring in it, teaching it, and now running a Math Learning Center. I am living proof that anyone can learn to love math!
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
I love fractions! Improper fractions, mixed numbers, converting between the two, and solving problems involving fractions!
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I build a rapport with every student I work with and make sure I’m explaining concepts in a way that makes sense to the student to avoid frustration. I know how good it feels to finally understand math concepts, so I let all of my students know that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Even if they’re struggling now, they all have the potential to be great mathematicians, and I don’t let them forget it!
Education:
AA from Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Years of experience teaching math:
10 years
What do you like most about learning?
I love it when two things I know well connect together to make something more than either of them by themselves.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
Three of my former students have gone on to work as instructors alongside me. Watching them grow is satisfying.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
College Algebra
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I encourage myself and my students to think logically and creatively. Word problems are life!
Education:
SLP High School Diploma
Years of experience teaching math:
3 years
What do you like most about learning?
Finding patterns and connections between two areas which seemed completely separate.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I helped a middle school student advance an entire grade level of math over one summer. She went from being at grade level at the beginning of the summer to a grade ahead at the end of it!
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
High school math, specifically gemoetry.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
Playing games and showing weird math problems.
Education:
BS in Mechanical Engineering, MBA
Years of experience teaching math:
1.5 years
What do you like most about learning?
I love the satisfaction that comes with knowing more about things.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I always try to be positive.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Algebra
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I relate to their interests and hobbies.
Education:
High School Junior
Years of experience teaching math:
3 years
What do you like most about learning?
Learning helps open doors to new opportunities, provides new perspectives and helps make connections. I like the satisfaction and rewarding feeling that comes after solving a difficult problem.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I helped a shy student come out of her shell which allowed her to open up to not just me, but the other instructors as well.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Algebra and trigonometry
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I incorporate games and fun, keep a positive attitude, and create relatable and memorable examples.
Years of experience teaching math:
<1 year
What do you like most about learning?
I like learning new things and figuring out better ways to understand them, especially when it helps me explain things more clearly to others.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
The biggest impact I’ve had is helping students feel more confident and less intimidated by math. When they realize they can actually do it, their skills start improving quickly.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
I enjoy teaching fractions, long division, and early algebra because I like helping students work through topics they usually find tricky.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I try to make math feel easier by keeping things relaxed and walking students through problems step by step. I focus on creating a comfortable environment where students feel okay asking questions and trying again.
Years of experience teaching math:
This is my first year teaching math!
What do you like most about learning?
In my opinion, being knowledgeable is extremely important. When I learn, I am able to expand my knowledge and current skill set which is honestly just a great feeling.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I was able to help my Calculus classmates understand the content and prepare for our AP exams! I remember specifically being especially helpful when teaching others how to revolve a graph around its axis.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Calculus!
How do you make learning math fun for students?
Education:
High school senior
Years of experience teaching math:
2 years
What do you like most about learning?
Learning is everywhere - from starting a new hobby, sport, or subject, learning is at the center of it all!
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
One memorable impact I made in the education of a student was with a student who was having trouble understanding fractions. After a few sessions of using hands-on manipulatives and practicing solving fraction problems, the student was able to solve them like they were nothing! They were smiling after every question they got correct, and they were excited to show their school teacher what they had learned.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Geometry
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I like using manipulatives and tools, as well as making personal connections, to help students better understand the concepts they’re learning.
Education:
High school graduate, spring 2026
Years of experience teaching math:
<1 year
What do you like most about learning?
My favorite thing about learning is the feeling you get when you finally understand a tricky subject, and I have felt that feeling a lot working with Mathnasium students.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
Teaching a student mental math tricks that helped them stop finger counting.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Algebra
How do you make learning math fun for students?
By challenging students to work harder to earn more stars, and by playing games with students when they do well.
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