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.

Dawn Mitchell

Assistant Center Director

Dawn earned her degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, focusing on Reading with a specialization in Mathematics. She began her career in Arlington ISD as an elementary teacher, then worked as a mathematics instructional coach and school counselor. Dawn joined Mathnasium as an instructor in December 2017, and after seeing the positive change in students’ math performance and confidence, moved into leadership roles. 

Outside of Mathnasium, Dawn enjoys traveling, being with family and friends, and caring for her dog Charlie Brown. Mathnasium Grand Prairie remains one of her joy‑filled places. 

Abieyuwa Musa

Assistant Center Director

Abieyuwa graduated Cum Laude from the University of Houston with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Sociology (Winter 2021). She hopes to continue her education toward a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and eventually open a practice focused on children and adolescents. 

She is a big Los Angeles Lakers fan and loves basketball, drama or sci-fi shows like Umbrella Academy or Supernatural. In her free time, Abieyuwa enjoys dancing, painting, listening to music, watching movies, and embracing every chance to learn or grow. 

Akash Patel

Instructor

Math Background: High School math through Algebra 2

Education:  High School Sophomore

Outside Interests:  Basketball and the Stock Market

Favorite Thing About Being a Mathnasium Instructor:  "Being able to communicate and help kids."


Alexis Alvarez

Instructor

Math Background:  Algebra 1 and 2, Precalculus, and College Math

Education: Sophomore at Tarrant County College

Outside Interests:  Drawing, Volunteering, and Playing Video Games

Favorite Thing About Being an Instructor at Mathnasium:  Helping students understand math topics.

Anthony Dinh

Instructor

Math Background:  General Mathematics through Calculus, with plans to major in Computer Science.

Education:  UT at Arlington Sophomore

Outside Interests:  Reading

Favorite Thing About Being a Mathnasium Instructor:  "I enjoy the community of students and instructors."

Brianna Session-Willis

Instructor

Math Background:  Brianna has taught 6th - 8th grade mathematics and tutored kindergarten through calculus.

Education:  B.S. in Mathematics and M. Ed in Curriculum & Instruction for Mathematics

Future Endeavors:  Complete Ph.D. and teach at the college level

Outside Interests:  Reading, Skating, and Swimming

Favorite Thing About Mathnasium:  "Watching a kid finally understand a concept they've been struggling with."

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.

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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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