Edina
7104 Amundson Avenue
Edina, MN 55439
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.
Education:
University of Minnesota
Years of experience teaching math:
11 years
What do you like most about learning?
I like to understand the world around me. I wish more people understood more about the world around them, too.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
We've had a number of students over the years who have gone through Mathnasium's program and are now instructors! Even for kids who don't love math, just showing them that they belong and their abilities matter makes a big impact too!
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
I really enjoy teaching kids about divisbility rules and showing them connections that factors show up in all sorts of things: fractions, prime and composite numbers, ratios, and so on... I also love geometry (not proofs, though!) because our physical world is made up of shapes and measures!
How do you make learning math fun for students?
Geometry is math that makes me say, "Gee!" and by the way, it's "Gee, Imma Try!" and not "Gee, Imma Give Up!" I love to make kids cringe with my bad puns.
Education:
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
Years of experience teaching math:
1.5 years
What do you like most about learning?
I like to be creative in what I do, and I love experimenting with new ideas. I enjoy exploring how things work and finding new ways to use that creativity.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
As a math instructor, one of the most valuable things I learned from the Mathnasium method is the importance of asking ‘why?’ Why a method works, what is happening behind the scenes, and why it makes sense conceptually. I have made it a point to convey the same to the students. I have seen them become strong in problem solving.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Pre-algebra – basic equations, factors and multiples, fractions, percents, order of operations, etc.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I make learning fun and engaging by connecting math to real-life scenarios that students can relate to. I also incorporate brain breaks to keep their energy and to focus up, creating an enjoyable learning environment.
Years of experience teaching math:
<1
Education:
Current student at Gustavus Adolphus College
What do you like most about learning?
I like comparing new ideas and concepts to what I already know.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
When I helped a kid with a math concept and they were able to complete similar problems without my help.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Algebra and Geometry
How do you make learning math fun for students?
By making comparisons to what they may be interested in.
Education:
High school junior
Years of experience teaching math:
<1 year
What do you like most about learning?
Learning interesting facts and ideas and being able to connect them together.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I taught a kid how to add coin values together by grouping coins of the same value together first and then adding those values to get the total.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
I like teaching fractions because there are a lot of cool tricks when working with them.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
By relating the problems to their hobbies and interests.
Education:
High school junior
Years of experience teaching math:
<1 year
What do you like most about learning?
The ability to teach others and apply learning to the real world.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Calculus
How do you make learning math fun for students?
By presenting them with multiple learning styles for each student. I personalize their learning.
Teach children math so they understand it, master it, and love it. Math can change their lives, and they can change the world.
Are you interested in changing lives through math? We're looking for outstanding individuals with a high level of commitment who are passionate about teaching math. Find out if there's a Mathnasium position that's just right for you!
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