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Mathnasium of Culver City's personalized algebra tutoring programs are designed to support students at every stage of their math journey.
We help students transition from concrete to abstract thinking, mastering integers, fractions, order of operations, and introductory variables while building the algebraic reasoning needed for Algebra 1.
Our caring tutors guide students through multi-step equations, linear functions, graphing, and word problems using personalized plans that turn this pivotal course into a confident foundation for future math success.
We support students with fast-paced, complex topics—factoring polynomials, quadratics, exponentials, and logarithms—building advanced problem-solving skills needed for Precalculus and college-prep coursework.
At Mathnasium of Culver City, our specially trained math tutors help students of all skill levels learn and master algebra. We support students in Prealgebra, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2, as well as topics like expressions, equations, functions, graphing, polynomials, and exponential relationships.
We provide personalized, face-to-face instruction in a caring and fun group environment. Our tutors use clear, everyday language, meet students where they are, and guide them step by step so algebra feels understandable and confidence-building.
We use the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary teaching approach designed to help students truly understand how algebra works while strengthening critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Our tutors combine proven interactive techniques with personalized learning plans tailored to each student’s needs and learning style. This makes algebra clear, meaningful, and easier to apply both in class and in real-world situations.
Students’ Mathnasium journey begins with a diagnostic assessment that helps us identify their current skills, learning gaps, and goals. Using these insights, we create a personalized learning plan that focuses on exactly what each student needs, whether they need to catch up, keep up, or get ahead.
With the plan in place, our tutors deliver targeted, supportive instruction, adapting in real time to the student’s learning style. This approach helps students fill knowledge gaps, strengthen foundational skills, and build lasting confidence as they progress through algebra.
Our Results
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
The Proof Is In The Numbers
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.
Algebra Tutors Near You
Mathnasium’s specially trained algebra tutors work with students across the 90034, 90056, 90066, 90230, and 90232 zip codes. We proudly serve families throughout Culver City and nearby areas, including:
Specially Trained and Caring Team
Eti & Leron Azeroual
Owners
Leron and Eti Azeroual are experienced educators with a deep passion for mathematics. After moving to Los Angeles in 2005 from Toronto, they both earned Bachelor's degrees in Pure Mathematics and Education from the University of Toronto.
They dedicated over a decade to teaching in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), with Leron further refining his expertise at Culver City High School for nine years. Driven by their commitment to helping students build math skills and positive attitudes, the Azerouals opened Mathnasium. They are Playa Vista residents with two children and are honored to support the Culver City community through the Mathnasium Method.
Mayra Ornelas
Regional Director
Mayra Ornelas graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology. She finds immense joy in helping students understand mathematics, one of her favorite subjects.
Mayra especially loves witnessing the moment students grasp a difficult concept, seeing their happiness and confidence grow. Outside of Mathnasium, she enjoys listening to music, watching baseball, and spending time with family and friends.
Coleman Kelley
Assistant Center Director
Mel Strom
Lead Instructor
Mel Strom has dedicated most of his adult life to teaching and researching natural language, including Russian linguistics, literature, and history. Early in his career, he spent several years teaching math, physics, and computers at Brentwood School in Los Angeles.
With a lifelong passion for physics, Mel has now returned to mathematics, the language of natural science. The joy of doing math with his grandchildren inspired him to join Mathnasium and share his love for the subject with more students.
Aaron Cruz
Lead Instructor
Aaron Cruz graduated from USC with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. A former student at Venice High School, he has always enjoyed being active, playing competitive soccer and dancing traditional Mexican folklorico.
Aaron is passionate about making math enjoyable for students, transforming it from a frustrating puzzle into a fun game. He strives to help students overcome challenges and discover the engaging side of mathematics.
Anna Nippoldt
Instructor
Hi, I am Anna. After a nine-year career of gymnastics coaching, I am here at Mathnasium teaching something else I love…math. I studied mathematics and economics when I was in college, attending the College of the Sequoias and the University of California, Los Angeles. In my free time, I actively engage with a local church and also host children in my home who are at-risk of entering the foster care system. My favorite part of working at Mathnasium is connecting with each child who is at my table. I consider it an honor and a privilege to be a consistent influence in their life and witness them grow as a person and in their understanding of math.
Rachel Tiet
Instructor
Whether they would like to attend sessions in-center or online, 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 the algebraic concepts they still need to learn.
FAQ
Meet our algebra tutors at Mathnasium of Culver City, located at 4249 Overland Avenue, right across from Veterans Memorial Park.
Our center is conveniently situated near local schools and community amenities, with ample parking on surrounding side streets.
Students can work with our tutors in person at the center or by joining live, face-to-face sessions with them online.
We proudly serve students from Culver City and neighboring areas. Local schools we support include:
Culver City Middle and High School
Palms Middle School
Notre Dame Academy
Turning Point School
Willows Community School
Westside Neighborhood School
Argo Navis School
And more
Our tutors help students learn and master any algebra topic, including:
Writing and solving expressions and equations
Working with inequalities
Linear and quadratic functions
Graphing and systems of equations
Factoring and polynomials
Exponents, radicals, and rational expressions
Students follow personalized learning plans so they can focus on building the skills they need to advance on their math journey.
Our enrollment process begins with a diagnostic assessment that helps us understand their current algebra knowledge, learning gaps, and goals. The assessment is free and designed to feel engaging, so students can relax and interact with us in a stress-free environment.
We use the assessment insights to create a personalized learning plan that provides exactly the level of support the student needs.
At Mathnasium of Culver City, we do not follow a one-size-fits-all algebra curriculum. Instead, we use the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary teaching approach that combines personalized learning plans with proven instructional techniques to promote math mastery.
Our tutors build on what each student already knows, fill in gaps, and introduce new concepts in a logical sequence that helps students truly understand the concepts they are working with.
Yes! We work with students of all skill levels.
Our tutors meet students where they are, identify and fill in foundational gaps, and guide them through challenging algebra topics step by step.
By teaching concepts in a way that makes sense, we help students rebuild understanding and confidence, which often leads to improved performance in the classroom.
Absolutely! We support students enrolled in honors or accelerated algebra courses, those preparing for more advanced coursework, and students looking for enrichment beyond the classroom.
We also help students strengthen algebra skills needed for college entrance exams such as the PSAT®, SAT®, and ACT®.
Yes. Our tutors set aside time during each session to help students with their algebra homework, using this as an opportunity to reinforce the concepts they're learning at school and empowering them to complete their schoolwork independently.
Yes, Mathnasium creates personalized learning plans and can align instruction with California classroom expectations when needed.
We help students prepare for quizzes, unit tests, final and state exams, and standardized assessments that include algebra content, including those administered through the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP).
Yes, students can join live, face-to-face online sessions with our Culver City tutors. Online instruction follows each student's personalized learning plan and provides the same level of caring, real-time support as in-center tutoring.
Yes. Our tutors understand the California Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and the expectations of local schools.
Mathnasium creates personalized learning plans and can align those plans with state standards when needed to support classroom learning and assessment preparation.
Mathnasium of Culver City provides premium-value math tutoring for a flat monthly membership fee. Pricing depends on your student's individual plan and session schedule.
For specific pricing information, please contact our center directly. We're happy to walk you through the options and find a plan that fits your student's goals and your family's needs.
Getting started is simple! Contact us or schedule an assessment to get started.
The assessment will help us understand your child's skills and goals so we can build their personalized learning plan.
Most students begin regular sessions within just a few days.
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