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.

Maya Diakoff

Co-Owner & Managing Director

Maya has worked with Mathnasium since 2014, following a decade of experience as a high school teacher. She holds an M.S. in Chemistry and degrees from both Occidental College and UCLA. 

She is passionate about helping students grow into advanced math learners by equipping them with the tools they need for long-term success. Maya’s interests in astronomy, roller skating, and knitting reflect her creative and curious spirit, qualities she brings into every aspect of her work with students and families. 

Kristin

Assistant Director of Operations

Kristin is currently studying Computer Engineering at Pasadena City College and joined the Mathnasium team in 2024. Her attention to detail and problem-solving mindset make her a strong contributor to daily operations. 

She is proud to support an environment where students build math skills and confidence at the same time. Kristin believes that helping kids succeed in math builds habits of perseverance and self-belief that will benefit them for life. 

Kenny

Assistant Director of Education

Kenny has been part of the Mathnasium team since 2021 and graduated from Eagle Rock High School. He enjoys reading, music, and video games, and brings patience and creativity to his instructional style. 

At Mathnasium, Kenny loves helping students find new ways to approach problems and feel empowered by their progress. Watching students gain confidence and curiosity about math is the most fulfilling part of his role. 

Ian

Assistant Director of Training

Ian holds a B.S. in Mathematics and Economics from Lewis and Clark College and has been with Mathnasium since 2018. He brings a deep appreciation for both analytical thinking and personalized learning. 

Ian values Mathnasium’s holistic, skill-focused approach that meets students at their level and fills gaps in understanding. He believes in guiding students toward long-term success by helping them master core concepts and enjoy the journey of learning math. 

Lyrika

Senior Lead Instructor

With Mathnasium since 2022

School Attended: California State University of Sacramento

Degree: Bachelor's in Mathematics with Teaching Emphasis

Hobbies and Interests: Reading, Singing, Music, Video Games, Cooking

What I love about Mathnasium: I love that we get to focus on finding ways to help students not only catch up and understand math, but get ahead as well to benefit themselves in their future.

Jamie

Lead Instructor

With Mathnasium since 2022

School Attending: Glendale Community College

Major: Computer Science

Hobbies and Interests: Dancing and crocheting

What I love about Mathnasium: I can help kids use an efficient way to solve problems, to make doing math problems easy and fun!

Kat

Receptionist/Social Media

With Mathnasium since 2019

School Attending: Azusa Pacific University

Major/Degree: Nursing/Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Hobbies & Interests: Sewing and movies

What I love about Mathnasium: Mathnasium feels like a family that works together, not just another workplace! 

Andrei

Instructor

School Attending: Pasadena Community College

Major: Construction Management

Hobbies & Interests: Violin, volleyball, sales, business, psychology, philosophy

What I love about Mathnasium: First of all - our team. By far the friendliest in my experience. Second to mention - I'm learning myself, while teaching my students, so I'm killing two birds with one stone.

Andrew

Instructor

School Attending: Undecided

Major: Undecided

Hobbies & Interests: Streaming, Japanese language & culture, calisthenics, bouldering, instructing

What I love about Mathnasium: It gives students a chance to excel and improve at something they may have thought they'd never be good at. I actually wish I had come to Mathnasium when I was younger, too!

Eleonora

Instructor

School Attending: Clark Magnet High School

Intended Major: Neuroscience

Hobbies & Interests: Dance, neuroscience, and math

What I love about Mathnasium: I love working at Mathnasium because it allows me to make a positive impact on students' lives by helping them develop stronger math skills. Watching their confidence grow is the most rewarding part of my job.

Lluvia

Instructor

School Attending: Pasadena Community College

Major: Economics/Math

Hobbies & Interests: Baking & concerts & cats

What I love about Mathnasium: I love to see when students excel in a math topic they are studying, because it makes them feel more confident in math. Getting to know the students is fun too because I learn how to guide them in a way that's enjoyable for them.

Predita

Instructor

School Attended: UCLA

Degree: Biology B.S.

Hobbies & Interests: Dentistry, drawing, dancing, skating 

What I love about Mathnasium: How attentive our staff is to the needs of our students and how personalized assistance is provided. I love how kids enjoy coming here because they have an amazing time learning and our instructors are equipped with skills to help our kids both learn and have a great time.

Samantha

Instructor

School Attending: Eagle Rock High School

Intended Major: Engineering

Hobbies & Interests: Playing guitar, hanging out with friends, music, and drinking hojicha 

What I love about Mathnasium: I love how Mathnasium creates a welcoming environment that actively engages students and their eagerness to learn. We get to personalize how we teach each student and utilize the tools that Mathnasium provides to help them. 

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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