Elmhurst
275 N York St
, #100
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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.
Jennifer has been with Mathnasium for 13 years and now leads Mathnasium of Elmhurst. She holds a Bachelor’s in Mathematics with a minor in Education and a Master’s in Data Science. A certified teacher for grades 6 through community college, she has taught at Lyons Township High School, North Central College, College of DuPage, and Elmhurst University.
In her free time, Jennifer enjoys dancing, yoga, playing the flute, reading, and coding. Her favorite math areas are Data Analytics and Statistics, and she loves sharing math humor—like how parallel lines have so much in common, and yet have never met.
Jacob has been with Mathnasium for more than five years and is currently a High School Math Teacher with experience at Wheaton Warrenville South High School and Lyons Township High School. He holds a degree in General Mathematics from Illinois State University and as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching from McKendree University.
He loves math for its balance of structure and complexity, with Algebra and Trigonometry among his favorite subjects. In his free time, Jacob enjoys baseball, chess, and piano.
*FUN FACTS*
-Favorite Color:
-Favorite Math Topic: Algebra and Trigonometry
-Favorite Math Joke: Pi’s phone bill is high because its calls go on and on forever.
Colin has been an avid math enjoyer ever since he first learned to count. He studied Chemistry and Physics at Elmhurst University and now spends his time hiking, birdwatching, lifting, and spending time with his loved ones.
*FUN FACTS*
-Favorite color: Lilac
-Favorite math topic: Trigonometry
-Favorite math joke: “I never was a good trigonometry teacher, I always went off on a tangent “
Nathan is currently in his second year at College of DuPage majoring in mechanical engineering. Nathan has enjoyed math since he learned to count to 10 and is excited to share this passion with others. In his free time you can find Nathan playing video games or sports.
*FUN FACTS*
-Favorite Color: Red
-Favorite Math Topic: Integral Calculus
-Favorite Math Joke: Why can’t you trust an atom? Because they make up everything.
Josiah has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and has loved math for as long as he can remember, especially fractals. Josiah has played piano for years and taught music for over a decade. He also likes to solve twisty puzzles.
*FUN FACTS*
-Favorite Color: Purple
-Favorite Math Topic: Fractals
-Favorite Math Joke: Fractals are the only shapes patient enough to repeat themselves infinitely, just to make a point.
Grant has been a math nerd ever since he learned about prime numbers. He's passionate about learning new things, and helping others do the same. In his free time he likes to cook, play board games, and bird watch.
*FUN FACTS*
-Favorite Color: Red
-Favorite Math Topic: Geometry
-Favorite Math Joke: There are 10 kinds of people: those who know binary, and those who don't
Sophie is currently a 12th grader at York Community Highschool. Math has always been her favorite subject in school especially after learning algebra. In her free time she likes to read and listen to music.
*FUN FACTS*
-Favorite color: Purple
-Favorite math topic: Limits
-Favorite math joke: What tool is best suited for math? Multi-pliers.
Dan is currently in 12th grade at East Leyden High School and looks forward to majoring in computer engineering. His passion for math and teaching stems from his family of engineers and teachers. Apart from math, he also enjoys running, playing video games competitively, and building computers!
*FUN FACTS*
-Favorite Color: Blue
-Favorite Math Topic: Derivatives
-Favorite Math Joke: Why can’t your nose be 12 inches long? Because then it would be a foot!
Cyrus is currently in 12th Grade at Saint Ignatius College Prep. He has found his love for math from attending Mathnasium as a child and enjoys helping others throughout their math journey. Outside of math, you can find Cyrus playing tennis, piano, or eating sushi!
*FUN FACTS*
-Favorite Color: Indigo
-Favorite Math Topic: Sequences and Series
-Favorite Math Joke: Why did the student wear glasses during math class? Because it improved di-vision!
Vanessa is currently a senior and enjoys both learning and teaching math. As an instructor, she loves helping students overcome academic challenges. Outside of Mathnasium, she enjoys playing tennis, working out, baking, reading, or going out with friends. In the future, Vanessa hopes to pursue a career in the healthcare field.
*FUN FACTS*
-Favorite Color: Coral
-Favorite Math Topic: Implicit differentiation
-Favorite Math Joke: Why is the obtuse triangle always upset? Because it’s never right.
Tommy is a student athlete at York Community High school. He is on the Varsity track team and Varsity football team as a captain. He has always been interested in math since learning to count on my hands; he likes the aspect of the challenges and opportunities to bring. Outside of work and school, he likes to help others and build up the community by volunteering at the Elmhurst Hospital as an entrance greeter.
*FUN FACTS*
-Favorite Color: Red
-Favorite Math Topic: Algebra II
-Favorite Math Joke: Why did the student get upset when their teacher called them average? Because it was just mean!
Ashton is currently in 12th Grade and is continuing his math education in his final year at high-school. He enjoys applying math concepts in day to day life and loves teaching others. In his free time, Ashton is busy playing the piano or shooting hoops on the basketball court.
*FUN FACTS*
-Favorite Color: Green
-Favorite Math Topic: Odds and Probability
-Favorite Math Joke: What do you call best friends who love math? Alge-Bros
Alexa has a passion for education and STEM fields. I work as a math instructor, helping students build confidence and problem-solving skills. Outside of work, I’m involved in leadership, music, and community service, and I hope to pursue a career in medicine.
*FUN FACTS*
-Favorite Color: Pink
-Favorite Math Topic: Parametrics
-Favorite Math Joke: Why do plants hate math? Because it gives them square roots.
Richard brings 40 years of classroom teaching experience to Mathnasium. Known for making new ideas simple and memorable, he is passionate about showing students that learning can be fun.
Beyond math, Richard is also a musician, director, and composer, with a deep interest in history and space. He often shares one of his favorite reminders with students: “Curiosity is the essence of our existence.” His enthusiasm inspires learners to approach both math and the wider world with curiosity.
Danny works as a professor of philosophy but also has a passion for math. He also used to tutor math when he was a college student as well. Besides teaching and tutoring, Danny enjoys traveling the world in his free time.
*FUN FACTS*
-Favorite Color: Black
-Favorite Math Topic: Logic
-Favorite Math/Logic Joke: A writer, scientist, and mathematician are on a train in the countryside.
The writer spots a black sheep in the field and says "Look all the sheep in the country side must be black."
The scientist says "No way! Only some of the sheep in the country side are likely to be black."
The mathematician pauses for a moment and says "In at least one field in the countryside, the is at least one sheep with at least one side that is black." The farmer nearby looks up and says, “Actually, that sheep is just visiting from the next farm over.” XD
The moral of the story is that assumptions, no matter how logical they seem, can still be wrong if you don’t have all the information. Just when the writer, scientist, and mathematician think they’ve carefully defined the truth, reality proves to be more complex than they expected.
Shelvin is a York Highschool Alumni currently studying Industrial Engineering. He also loves to travel and explore different areas of the world and is always eager to learn more. Shelvin believes that trying to understand math allows one to truly make sense of the world around us since we are constantly surrounded by equations, patterns, numbers, and etc. Outside of math, Shelvin also loves to cook, lift weights, and play the piano!
*FUN FACTS*
-Favorite Color: Green
-Favorite Math Subject: Calculus I
-Favorite Math Joke: Why was 6 afraid of 7? Because 7 8 9
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