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.

Daniel W.

Lead Instructor
At University of Massachusetts Amherst, Dan pursued majors in both math and music. As one of our founding Instructors at Glen Cove Mathnasium, Dan has a decade-long tenure as a Math Instructor. His passion for playing instruments led to a deeper understanding of mathematics. Dan loves to express the parallel relationship between music and math and how they share same attributes of logic, precision, and patterns! Recently, Dan achieved a Masters degree in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. Outside of his professional pursuits, Dan finds joy in reading, hiking, and bird-watching. Trigonometry Joke : “Why do mathematicians avoid the beach? Because they don’t need the sun to get a tan, they have sine and cosine!”

Orin F.

Instructor
Orin is currently in her third year of pursuing a dual major in mathematics and premedical sciences. She had the privilege of attending a specialized high school in New York City, where she consistently maintained a 4.0 GPA. She believes that proficiency in mathematics can contribute to one's well-roundedness. In her free time, she reads cultural literature. Additionally, she actively participate in my school's MSA, where she engages in fundraising efforts for charitable causes. Her passion is to become a doctor and help save lives! MATH JOKE: Why is 6 afraid of 7? Because 7 "eight" 9!

Ethan S.

Instructor
Ethan Silverman is a junior at LIU Post studying music and technology. He's always been good with numbers, and he's very eager to teach the younger generations his unique ways of thinking about math problems to make it easier for them. After all, he's a calendar and calculator savant as well! He's also a keyboard player, music composer, and competitive bowler. Which package of stuffed animals would come faster: 10 bears or 11 frogs? 11 frogs, because it's Amazon Prime!

Erica

Instructor

Erica is currently a high school senior taking AP Calculus BC. She has always had a passion for math, particularly enjoying problem-solving and critical thinking—skills that she believes are valuable in everyday life. She appreciates the opportunity to work with other students, helping them grasp challenging materials and offering unique solutions to problems. Erica finds great joy in teaching math and is motivated by seeing students grow in confidence and skill. In college, she hopes to continue exploring different topics in math. During her free time, Erica enjoys playing tennis, reading, and spending time with family and friends. 


Math Joke: Why did the obtuse angle go to the beach? Because it was over 90 degrees!

James

Instructor

Mr James is a dedicated high school science teacher who brings his passion for math to Mathnasium, where he loves teaching young students. With a background in both science and mathematics, he finds joy in helping kids understand math concepts, making the subject fun and engaging. James is especially skilled at breaking down complex ideas into easy-to-understand steps, inspiring students to see the beauty of math in the world around them. He values the opportunity to help children strengthen their math abilities all whilst keeping them engaged! 

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.

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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