Chicago Ravenswood
1754 W Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
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.
Emma has worked for Mathnasium since 2021 and finds great joy in helping students realize their potential. She believes that math can be both fun and empowering when taught in the right way. She has been working for Mathnasium of Ravenswood since September 2026 and has enjoyed getting to know the students, families and culture of Ravenswood. She has a Bachelor's degree from the University of Utah in Public Health.
Emma loves working with students and watching their confidence grow. She is passionate about making math more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. In her free time Emma enjoys playing the harp, painting and crocheting. She has seen how big of a difference math can make in the lives of students.
Education: BS in Mathematics- University of Wisconsin Madison (Expected May 2026)
Related Experience: I tutor students in math at my university.
Fun Fact: I studied abroad in Paris during my junior year of college.
Math Topic I would like to learn: Partial differential equations and stochastic processes
Elaine earned her J.D. from Loyola University School of Law and has served as both a research attorney and substitute teacher at the University of Chicago Lab Schools. She loves helping students understand math by making real-world connections and fostering curiosity.
Elaine is also an avid explorer of the outdoors and counts hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains and strolling through Central Park among her favorite pastimes. She’s currently excited to learn more about statistics and enjoys seeing students grow as they tackle new challenges with confidence.
Melissa has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics and a B.A. in Music. With experience tutoring a wide range of subjects from Algebra to Calculus and serving as a TA for Calculus III, she brings both technical expertise and creative flair to her instruction.
Melissa enjoys showing students how math can connect to unexpected places, including music. She plays five instruments and hopes to study the mathematical analysis of music in the future. At Mathnasium, she helps students find both structure and creativity in their learning.
Nick earned dual B.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Jazz Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His tutoring journey began in high school, where he discovered a knack for helping peers grasp complex math concepts.
Beyond the classroom, Nick is a talented saxophonist who brings the same creativity and rhythm to his teaching style. Enthusiastic about advanced topics, he is particularly eager to deepen his understanding of differential equations. At Mathnasium, Nick combines his technical background with artistic flair to make math both structured and engaging for students.
Education: B.S. in Applied Math, Engineering, and Physics -University of Wisconsin-Madison, (expected 2027)
Related Experience: I worked as a STEAMbassador for the City of Chicago, where I taught kids 3D printing and coding through Legos. I also tutor middle school students online.
Fun Fact: I play the piano and I am technically a 4th generation student of Rachmaninoff! I also enjoy photography and pottery.
Math topic you would like to learn: Combinatorics
Education: I am currently a Senior at Lane Tech.
Related experience: I have tutored grades K-8 after school for several years, along with volunteer teaching math summer school to rising kindergarteners.
Fun fact: I enjoy creative writing and I have read some of my work on stage.
Math topic she would like to learn: Advanced probability and statistics
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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