Meet the Team at Mathnasium of Garden Grove

Benson Phung

Hi there! My name is Benson Phung and I am currently studying physics at UCI. Math is an imperative skill that I believe every student should succeed in. Whether it be calculating change at a restaurant to finding the tangent line of a curve, math has wide applications for both general use in life and advanced. As someone who had a hard time initially in becoming enthusiastic about math, and STEM in general, Mathnasium has shown me that they are committed to not only help students become efficient at math, but also motivate students with the subject. I want to do the best I can to help students improve and hone their mathematical thinking and skills and find enjoyment, and the methods that Mathnasium employ like Socratic thinking are pedagogical techniques I believe help facilitate this. When I’m not studying for university, I enjoy hiking at the beach or mountains, cooking, and listening to a variety of music.

Duy Nguyen

Hi there, my name is Duy Nguyen and I studying at CSUF working towards a degree in Computer Engineering. I firmly believe that math is the backbone of many aspects of life, including problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making. That's why I am passionate about teaching math using the Mathnasium method, which has a proven track record of helping students of all ages and levels improve their math skills. In addition to my academic background, I have a few interesting hobbies and extracurriculars. For one, I love playing board games with friends and family. There's nothing quite like the feeling of strategizing and outsmarting your opponents! When I'm not busy with teaching, I enjoy watching basketball and football. I find it inspiring to see how the athletes on the court or field work together to achieve a common goal. Overall, I am excited to continue sharing my love of math with others and helping them reach their full potential.

Minh Nguyen

Hi there! My name is Minh, and I am one of the assistant center directors here at Mathnasium. I graduated from UCI with a B.S. in Pure Mathematics and a B.A. in Business Economics. To me, math is not about rote arithmetic and just solving equations. Instead, I believe that math is akin to solving an elaborate puzzle. Learning math helps to build our critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are essential in life. In my free time, I really enjoy trying new boba places. I have tried at least 40 different places!

Minh Ho

Hello! My name is Minh and I have recently graduated from CSULB with a Master’s degree in Mathematics. Math is a fundamental subject that plays a critical role in our daily lives and contributes to many fields such as science, technology, engineering, and finance. It helps us develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning skills that are useful not only in academic pursuits but also in the workplace and everyday decision-making. Mathnasium is an educational method that focuses on building a strong foundation in math concepts through personalized and engaging instruction. By using this method, students can develop a love for math and gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed in their academic and professional pursuits. In addition to my passion for math, I love playing sports, especially soccer and enjoy playing as a goalie.

Alex Tran

Hi there! My name is Benson.  I have a Physics degree and I am currently studying for my Teaching Credential. Math is an imperative skill that I believe every student should succeed in. Whether it be calculating change at a restaurant to finding the tangent line of a curve, math has wide applications for both general use in life and advanced. As someone who had a hard time initially in becoming enthusiastic about math, and STEM in general, Mathnasium has shown me that they are committed to not only help students become efficient at math, but also motivate students with the subject.  I can help students improve and hone their mathematical thinking and skills and at the same time find enjoyment in learning.  The methods that Mathnasium employs Socratic thinking are pedagogical techniques that I believe help facilitate retention learning and having fun learning math. When I’m not studying at the university, I enjoy hiking at the beach or mountains, cooking, and listening to a variety of music.