Our Team at Mathnasium of Fulshear

Dr. Jason Chan

Dr. Jason Chan holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics from a university in China and earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Florida. After a successful 20-year career in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, Dr. Chan is now dedicated to helping students develop essential problem-solving skills.  

Having tutored his daughter and her peers through high school and college, he brings experience and a deep understanding of math education to Mathnasium. In his free time, he enjoys reading and working in the yard.

Tapiwa Mlambo

Tapiwa Mlambo is a senior Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Texas at Tyler. He has prior experience teaching music at The Heritage School in Zimbabwe and has been tutoring at Mathnasium since January 2020. Tapiwa works at Mathnasium because he believes a more complete understanding of math can help students unlock a greater understanding of a wide variety of subjects, including but not limited to music, sciences, and engineering. He believes that with the right instruction, anybody can understand even the most abstract math concepts. When Tapiwa isn't at Mathnasium, he is watching soccer, playing soccer, or studying for his next exam.

Rafael Lopez

Rafael, who is bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish, has a bachelor's degree in Software Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology. After working some time for software consulting corporations, he now turns his problem solving skills to a new challenge: teaching others how to develop and use critical thinking skills of their own. Although he started by just teaching Algebra to high school students, now Rafael works at Mathnasium of Fulshear to reach students of all ages at all math levels to achieve his goals of making math accessible to everyone. In his free time, Rafael likes to draw, watch cartoons, and study both STEM and linguistics.

Jackie Vanzine

Jackie Vanzine earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Texas at Dallas. With years of experience in peer tutoring programs, Jackie specializes in breaking down complex math and science topics into relatable, understandable lessons.  

She sees math as a universal language that opens doors in every field and believes every student can succeed with the right guidance. At Mathnasium, Jackie creates a calm, supportive environment that encourages students to challenge themselves and grow. In her spare time, she enjoys cycling, swimming, and creating interactive art.

Mabel Chew

Mabel graduated from the National University of Singapore with a bachelor of Science degree majoring in Mathematics. She went on to do a post graduate studies and got a diploma from the National Institute of Education in Singapore. She has ten years of experience teaching math in a public school in Singapore. She came to Texas in 2008 with her family when her husband was relocated to Houston for work. She is very delighted to teach math again at Mathnasium. This is her passion, her ikigai.

Adrian Ramirez

Adrian has a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University. He discovered his passion for tutoring peers while working as a teaching assistant for a microbiology laboratory during his undergraduate studies. He enjoys teaching math as he believes it is the foundation for understanding various subjects, equips ones with strong problem solving skills, and can be applied and used in every aspect of life. Outside of teaching, Adrian loves to stay active by playing basketball, going on walks with his dog, and biking.

Rahul Kancherla

Rahul is studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Houston. He actively engages in engineering projects involving complex Mathematics & Engineering Design, Aerodynamics, and Atmospheric Physics. He is part of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the NASA Undergraduate Scientific Instrument Project, where he fosters learning for his peers by helping them partake in hands-on mathematical & engineering design challenges. He has also previously worked for Varsity Tutors as an Online Tutor for Junior High & High School math. Through these various experiences, he has gained a passion for teaching and an understanding of helping students overcome their difficulties so that they can truly strive to be successful. Outside of mathematics, Rahul has interests in music, watching sports, 3d printing, & boxing.

Sue Kwon

Sue is a certified Texas educator with over 30 years of experience in teaching. As a math tutor in college, she enjoyed helping middle and high school students develop a solid understanding of fundamental math concepts and skills. Sue graduated with a B. A. in Education in S. Korea and ended her classroom teaching career at a public high school in Houston in the summer of 2006. She is thrilled to expand her desire to teach children beyond the public school system. Sue believes that a solid foundation in math is vital for today's children to succeed in their future endeavors and is excited to introduce Mathnasium to the students in her local neighborhood. She is looking forward to highlighting her students' potentials as well as offering them the opportunity to experience the fun of math and to develop successful problem-solving and critical thinking skills. She continues to learn from people she meets every day of her life.