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.

Alana Rodriguez

Center Assistant Director

Alana is Center Assistant Director of Mathnasium of Brighton. She has over 15 years of experience in K-12 and higher education administration, two bachelor's degrees in international business management and a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology. 

Throughout her career, Alana has focused on creating learning environments where both students and teachers feel confident, supported, and motivated to grow. She is committed to helping students develop the skills and mindsets they need to thrive in math, school, and beyond.  

Cecilia Miket

Lead Instructor

Cecilia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Michigan State University and a Master’s degree in Mathematics from UCLA. With over a decade of experience tutoring students of all ages, she brings a deep understanding of how to make math accessible and engaging for every learner. 

Cecilia believes effective teaching begins by meeting students where they are and helping them build confidence step by step. Her goal is to help each student not only master math but also enjoy it. Outside of teaching, she enjoys knitting as a creative and relaxing pastime. 

Akhil Manchanda

Instructor

Sarah Xu

Instructor

Sarah is from Northville and currently attends Northville High School, where she has taken advanced coursework through college-level calculus and earned full math scores on both the SAT and the ACT! She has supported students in a wide range of topics from foundational math skills to pre-calculus and enjoys helping them improve their problem-solving skills and build confidence in math. In her free time, she enjoys playing guitar and volleyball.

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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