Our Team at Mathnasium of Commack

Sean P

Sean recently graduated from Boston College’s Carroll School of Management and is currently applying to law school. With a passion for math and a strong academic background, including a 790 on the SAT Math section and a degree from Regis High School, Sean is excited to help students build confidence and succeed. 

When he’s not at Mathnasium, you’ll likely find him by the water, watching sports, or sharing a great math pun. One favorite? “Why did the obtuse angle go to the beach? Because it was over 90 degrees.” 

Nick Hager

Nick is pursuing a master’s degree in mathematics education at the University at Buffalo, where he also earned his bachelor’s in mathematics. He was valedictorian of Lindenhurst High School and received the Outstanding Senior Award in Math at UB. 

Nick enjoys helping students build confidence in their math skills and celebrates every milestone with them. Outside of Mathnasium, he likes to hike, run, and enjoy the outdoors. Fun fact: he can jump rope on a pogo stick! 

Alyssa Pascale

Alyssa is a high honor roll student at Commack High School who has always loved math. She has consistently worked two years ahead of grade level and brings strong problem-solving skills and enthusiasm to her sessions at Mathnasium. 

Alyssa has won several awards, including a perfect PSAT score (1520), a Gold Medal in the Long Island Math Fair, and Outstanding Math Student of the Year. She’s also an artist, pianist, and black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Her favorite math joke? “Not all math puns are terrible, just sum.” 

Jorge Soto

Jorge holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Psychology, with a minor in Biology. He currently works as a business administrator in the Huntington School District and brings deep STEM and finance experience to Mathnasium. 

A lifelong learner and teacher, Jorge loves helping students uncover math connections in everyday life. He also runs a local chess club and enjoys Monopoly and other strategy games. One quote that resonates with him? “...the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me.” – Isaac Newton 

Savvy Dusad

Savvy is a junior at Hauppauge High School with a strong passion for math and science. She participates in various STEM-related extracurriculars and loves tutoring students across grade levels. 

Her goal at Mathnasium is to help students gain confidence in math by teaching in ways that make sense to them. Outside of school, Savvy enjoys swimming, dancing, painting, and drawing, combining creativity with problem-solving every day. 

Ken Tiu

Ken opened the first Mathnasium center in the state of New York in 2007. He has a background in business and science education.

All through high school and college Ken traveled and competed in windsurfing events around the country. After college he worked in the action sports industry while obtaining a masters degree in education. Ken taught middle and high school physics for 9 years and ran a successful competitive robotics team. In 2007 he was named the Suffolk County Science Teacher of the year.

Ken believes that a strong background in math is essential to be competitive in the global marketplace. If the US is to keep its competitive edge as a world innovator it must commit to improving math and science literacy among its population. Math is a challenging subject to teach to large groups of students since people think and work at different paces.

Mathnasium allows students to work at their own pace in a low pressure environment with individualized help.

Ken's wifeAmy, also an educator, assists in running the center. She has taught children of all ages since 1993. In her spare time she volunteers for the Guide Dog Foundation as a puppy walker, fundraiser, and speaker. Ken and Amy welcome the opportunity to help the children in the Commack community develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed.

Whether students are struggling, advanced, or anywhere in between Mathnasium will deliver results!!!

Alex Ofgang

Hey, I’m Alex. I’m currently a senior at Hauppauge High school. I have a sister and a twin brother. The only sport I play competitively is baseball but I love to play really any sport; football, basketball, tennis, table tennis, and spikeball are all sports I play with friends and family in my free time.
Other hobbies I have include, math, weight lifting, and card games. I’m a big believer that in terms of success, hard work and dedication beats natural talent and intelligence.
Key Achievements
RIT Math and Science Award
Ranked 6th in my graduating class (GPA)
Scholar Athlete Award
AP Scholar with Distinction Award
790 math SAT
Participated in 3 math competitions
Scored highest in my middle school on ASMA contests
Inducted into and active member of 6 honor societies including NHS
Accepted into top ranked Applied Mathematics and Statistics program at Stony Brook University
Fun Fact
I am a big New York Yankees fan.

Favorite Math Joke
Why do plants hate math? Because it gives them square roots.

Max Ofang

I am a senior at Hauppauge High School with aspirations to pursue a career in the field of mathematics. I am passionate about helping students gain confidence in math through Mathnasium and community service. Outside of my efforts at school and work, I am dedicated to fitness and sports.

Key Achievements

100% on Algebra II NYS Regents 100% final average in Honors Geometry 790 SAT math score 35 ACT math score Perfect 720/720 PSAT 8/9 math score AP Scholar with Distinction Award NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Award Ranked 4/286 in graduating class (GPA)

Fun Fact about you

I can solve a Rubik’s cube in 30 seconds.

Favorite Math Joke

You know what seems odd to me? Numbers that can’t be divided by 2

Nicole G

Hi everyone! I am currently a high school student at Smithtown West, and I am very passionate about teaching and tutoring. I have been an AP biology tutor for about a year now and have shadowed top professors at both Stony Brook and Northeastern University. I feel that teaching the next generation is very imperative, and I hope to keep teaching children math at Mathnasium.

Key Achievements

Established an organization known as Renewed Reviews  
Placed in the regional air trajectory competition 
Shadowed multiple professors on their teaching capabilities at both Stony Brook and Northeastern University 
Tutor AP Biology and Chemistry 
Business Organization Regional Winner 

Fun Fact about you

I own two dogs and I'm very much a dog person

Favorite Math Joke

Dear Math go to a therapist and solve your own problems

Zoe A

HI! I'm Zoe and I'm a freshman at Stevens Institute of Technology, intending on majoring in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science, and I am currently taking a semester off. I graduated from Northport High School in 2023, completing my school's two years-accelerated math course, excelling in my school's Academy of Information Technology program, focused on computer science, and participating in numerous honor societies, as well as two varsity sports. I also love music and have played classical piano and cello since elementary school. I started being a volunteer tutor for math in middle school, continued volunteer and private sessions into high school, and I plan to tutor throughout college.

Key Achievements

VP of Academy of Information Technology at Northport High School
AP Scholar with Honor
Outstanding Achievement Award in AP Computer Science A and Cybersecurity
96+ on Level 6 NYSSMA pieces for Piano
Pinnacle Scholar at Stevens Institute of Technology"

Fun Fact about you

I was a National Spelling Bee Regionalist in Middle School

Favorite Math Joke

4 out of 3 people struggle with math.