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94%
Math Skills
of parents report an improvement in their child’s math skills and understanding.
93%
Attitude
of parents report improved attitude toward math after attending Mathnasium.
90%
Success
of students saw an improvement in their school grades.
Our Results
Math Skills
of parents report an improvement in their child’s math skills and understanding.
Attitude
of parents report improved attitude toward math after attending Mathnasium.
Success
of students saw an improvement in their school grades.
At Mathnasium of Boise, our specially trained tutors use the Mathnasium Method™ to help students build a deep understanding of math. This proprietary teaching approach blends personalized learning plans with mental, verbal, visual, tactile, and written techniques, ensuring instruction is tailored to each student’s unique needs and learning style.
The Mathnasium Method™ is designed to create a solid foundation for math excellence, helping students truly understand—and even enjoy—math.
Our caring, specially trained math tutors in Boise provide face-to-face instruction in a supportive and engaging group environment. We work with K-12 students of all skill levels, both in-center and online, to help them reach their full math potential.
Learn how Mathnasium tutors helped Malachi gain confidence in math.
At Mathnasium of Boise, students receive personalized learning plans designed around a detailed assessment of their skill level, challenges, and academic goals.
This customized approach helps students learn at their own pace while strengthening critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the confidence needed to succeed in math.
Discover how Mathnasium helped Maddie transform her math skills to achieve more confidence in the subject. Initially struggling with the lowest math grades in her class, Maddie worked with our tutors using a personalized approach tailored to her specific needs.
Math Tutors Near You
We specialize in math-only instruction with a customized and fun learning approach that delivers results. We proudly serve families in Boise communities, including:
Specially Trained and Caring Team
Val Senavsky
Center Director
Val holds dual degrees in Chemistry and Music Performance from Carnegie Mellon University. After earning her teaching certificate through Teach for America, she taught math at Columbia High School before joining Mathnasium in 2021. She quickly advanced to Center Director by 2022, thanks to her passion for customizing curriculum and building student confidence.
Outside of work, Val enjoys hiking, skiing, audiobooks, and traveling. She also plays multiple instruments, including French horn and viola. Her favorite number is 9 because it’s odd and has three factors, just like her creative and analytical sides.
Sophia Orm
Assistant Center Director / Regional Admissions Director
Sophia is a Boise native studying chemistry at Boise State with minors in criminal justice and American Sign Language. Since joining Mathnasium in 2022, she’s become known for her leadership, positivity, and dedication to student growth. Outside of work, she’s a TA for ASL, enjoys Dutch Bros, cooking, and staying active.
Sophia was on her high school wrestling team and wears her old soccer jersey number—9—as a badge of pride. She loves building strong connections with students and families while helping them gain confidence in math.
Cait Smith
Lead Instructor
Cait is finishing her degree in Elementary Education at Boise State and currently student-teaches at Adams Elementary. Since joining Mathnasium in 2022, she’s been known for her humor, high standards, and ability to connect with students.
As a military kid, Cait has lived across the U.S. and abroad. She also works at the YMCA and enjoys skiing, hiking, and traveling on weekends. Her favorite number is 6—“It’s even and it rocks!” She loves seeing students have breakthroughs and believes every learning success builds lifelong confidence.
Lizzy Billingsley
Lead Instructor
Lizzy is a psychology major at Boise State and originally from McCall, Idaho. Inspired by a 7th-grade math teacher, she joined Mathnasium in 2023 and became a Lead Instructor in early 2024. Known for her warmth and enthusiasm, Lizzy loves helping students grow. Outside of work, she enjoys biking the Greenbelt and movie nights with her roommates.
Raised with two dogs, four cats, and three siblings, her home was lovingly called “the farm.” Her favorite number is 3, because it shows up meaningfully throughout her life.
Laney Lovrovich
Lead Instructor
Laney is a junior at Boise State studying Mathematics with an emphasis in Secondary Education. A 4.0 student and graduate of Peninsula High School in Gig Harbor, WA, she’s passionate about teaching and math.
Outside the classroom, Laney enjoys sports events, arts and crafts, and celebrating her roots—Gig Harbor is still her favorite place in the world. Her favorite number is 1, the number she proudly wore on her volleyball jersey. Laney loves helping students see that math can be both fun and fulfilling.
Tim Chenoweth
Instructor
Tim graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in 1981 with a BS in mathematics, and earned his MBA, as well as two graduate degrees (MS and PhD) in computer science. In high school and college, Tim attended chess club and Dungeon and Dragons club. As a graduate student, he worked as both a teaching assistant and a research assistant while in graduate school. Tim spent 23 years as a professor at Boise State University, teaching mostly computer science courses as well as a few statistics courses. As a retiree, Tim spends most of his time reading – mostly science fiction and fantasy. His favorite book is Dune.
Fun Fact: During the summer of 1980, while stationed on the Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant, I helped rescue hundreds of Cubans from the waters between Key West and Cuba during the Mariel Boatlift.
Favorite Number: Zero because it's just plan weird.
Education: I graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in 1981 with a BS in mathematics. I graduated from Washington State University in 1996 with an MBA, an MS in Computer Science, and a PhD in Information Systems.
Why I Love Mathnasium: I enjoy working with kids, helping them improve their math skills.
Channing Beck
Instructor
Fun Fact: My favorite food is buffalo wings.
Favorite Number: 33, my soccer number
Education:: I will graduate from Timberline High School in May 2025 and aspire to become an engineer.
Why I Love Mathnasium: it is an expansion of the mind.
Students can take 3 easy steps to enroll at Mathnasium.
All students begin their Mathnasium journey with a diagnostic assessment that pinpoints what they already know and what they still need to learn.
FAQ
Mathnasium of Boise is located on Federal Way, in the Family Center near Home Depot and Fred Meyer. Our location is an easy and popular destination for families in Southeast Boise and surrounding neighborhoods.
We proudly serve students from the following schools:
Dallas Harris Elementary School
Riverstone International School
Saint Joseph Catholic School
Riverside Elementary School
Adams Elementary School
Garfield Elementary School
Highlands Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School
Lowell Elementary School
Roosevelt Elementary School
Trail Wind Elementary School
Washington Elementary School
White Pine Elementary School
Yes! Mathnasium of Boise offers both in-center and online tutoring. Students can attend live, face-to-face sessions in a supportive group environment from home or in person.
No, students receive the same quality of instruction, personalized learning plans, and live face-to-face support whether they attend sessions online or in person.
We support students in grades K–12 across all areas of math. Elementary students strengthen their understanding of core skills like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions.
Beyond foundational support, our center features a math enrichment program designed for students eager to delve into topics beyond their current grade. We also offer comprehensive preparation for standardized tests, including the ACT®, SAT®, and other assessments.
We offer a flat monthly enrollment fee, along with a one-time start-up fee when joining. Families can choose month-to-month plans or take advantage of discounted long-term options. Most students benefit from attending 2–3 sessions per week. We recommend beginning with a free assessment to find the best plan for your child.
For details, contact us at [email protected].
No. Pricing remains the same whether your student attends online, in person, or uses a hybrid schedule.
Each student begins with a comprehensive diagnostic assessment. This helps us identify current skills, learning gaps, and academic goals, which we use to create a personalized learning plan tailored to their specific needs.
We teach using the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary instructional approach that combines personalized learning plans with hands-on teaching strategies. We help students make sense of math and develop the problem-solving skills and confidence they need to succeed.
Yes! We support all types of learners.
Students who are struggling with math benefit from targeted instruction and guided practice to close learning gaps and build confidence. Advanced students can participate in enrichment programs and personalized challenges to keep them engaged and growing.
Yes! We welcome homeschool families and provide structured, personalized math instruction tailored to each student’s learning needs and pace.
Yes. Our tutors set aside time during sessions to assist with math homework, reinforcing school lessons and helping students complete assignments with confidence.
No. All instruction takes place during scheduled sessions, so there’s no extra take-home homework, just progress and confidence-building in the center or online.
Yes. We offer test prep for exams like the SAT®, ACT®, and school-based assessments. Our personalized approach focuses on the specific skills each student needs to succeed on test day.
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3585 S Federal Way
Boise, ID 83705
| Call: | (208) 343-1989 |
| Text: | (208) 343-1989 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
Monday
3:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
CLOSED
Saturday
10:00AM-2:00PM
Sunday
Closed
Mon-thu
3:00PM-8:00PM
sat
10:00AM-2:00PM
| Monday: | 3:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Tuesday: | 3:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Wednesday: | 3:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Thursday: | 3:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Friday: | CLOSED |
| Saturday: | 10:00AM-2:00PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
| Mon-thu: | 3:00PM-8:00PM |
| sat: | 10:00AM-2:00PM |
(208) 343-1989
(208) 343-1989
