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.

Rian Jacquat

Instructor

Rian is a junior at Illinois State University studying Accounting and hopes to one day earn his CPA. His career goals include working for one of the “Big 4” accounting firms or perhaps opening his own Mathnasium. He views math as a language, with numbers telling stories once you learn how to “speak” them. 

At the center, Rian uses Socratic questioning to guide students in exploring their knowledge and learning from mistakes. He believes that every misstep is an opportunity to grow, and he enjoys watching his students gain both skill and confidence. 

Vanessa Flores

Instructor

Vanessa is in her third year at Lewis University, majoring in Psychology, but she has always had a strong passion for math. She especially enjoys working with middle school students, who are often at a stage where confidence in math can falter. 

She loves seeing students grow in both their math skills and their self-esteem. For Vanessa, teaching math is about more than equations—it’s about supporting students in ways that help them feel capable and resilient, both academically and personally. 

Aminah Ahmed

Instructor

Aminah graduated high school early and is now a sophomore at DePaul University studying Public Health Policy. She has a strong passion for working with young learners and treasures the relationships she builds with her students at Mathnasium. 

She especially enjoys watching their confidence increase week after week as they master new concepts. For Aminah, teaching math is about encouragement and steady growth. Outside of the center, she enjoys spending time with her family. 

Erin Barndollar

Instructor

Erin is a senior at Lemont High School with plans to pursue a career in architecture. She has an impressive math background, having completed Calculus I, II, and III, and is now studying Differential Equations. Over the summer, she participated in an intensive architecture program at Carnegie Mellon University, where she further developed her skills. 

At Mathnasium, Erin enjoys sharing her strong math foundation with students and helping them gain the confidence to tackle challenging material. She serves as a role model for younger learners who aspire to academic success. 

Yesenia Bacerra

Instructor
Yesenia is a senior at Romeoville High School. When she graduates, she wants to major in Actuarial Science. "I was thinking of going into medicine, but Actuarial Science provide me an opportunity to do much more math!!" Yesenia plays soccer in her spare time.

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.

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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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