Our Team at Mathnasium of Greatwood

Sonali S.

Sonali (she/her) graduated from the University of Houston with a bachelor of science in public health and a minor in psychology. Sonali is a compassionate individual driven by a fervent desire to make a positive impact on others' lives. Her journey in the medical field is not just a career path but a profound commitment to alleviating suffering and fostering well-being. With a remarkable blend of versatility, empathy, and resilience, she embodies the essence of caregiving, whether it's in a clinical setting or tutoring young minds at Mathnasium. Her approach to problem-solving mirrors her approach to life - thinking outside the box and embracing challenges with unwavering determination. In her spare time, she thrives in staying active, be it through running with her running club or going to the gym. She, also, considers herself a amateur linguist, as she speaks 4 languages. She continues to expand this by learning French and Spanish. Favorite Number: 19, because she was born on the 19th, "S" is the 19th letter in the alphabet, and it was her jersey number for 11 years! Favorite Math Joke?: What is a math teacher's favorite season? A: Summer!

Madeleine J.

Madeleine graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor of science in neuroscience in 2023. Her curiosity for how people think, feel, and experience the world--as well her passion for helping people develop to the best of their potential--is the connecting thread between her choice in major and her work at Mathnasium. Between her coursework in psychology and her experience working with students as an RA and as a tutor, Madeleine brings empathy, clarity, and humor to her work as an instructor. She has the experience to teach math through Calculus I and Statistics. In her spare time, you might find her engaged in a creative pursuit like painting or poetry, or trying to practice her language skills in Korean or ASL. Favorite number: 2 Favorite math joke: You just increased your sample size? More power to you!

Luna Q.

Hi there! I'm Luna a passionate math instructor embarking on my freshman year at the University of Houston, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology. With a deep love for mathematics, I've cultivated my skills to a level that allowed me to skip a year of high school, diving deeper into the world of numbers and problem-solving. I believe in making math engaging and accessible to all learners, fostering an environment where understanding and confidence grow hand in hand. Looking forward to sharing my enthusiasm for math and inspiring others on their educational journey!

Siddharth G.

Hamza J.

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Hamza Jivan is a sophomore at the University of Houston, where he is a proud member of the NSM and Honors College. He is pursuing a degree in Mathematics with a focus on Data Science. Passionate about education and problem-solving, Hamza currently works as a high school instructor at a math tutoring center, helping students build strong foundations and confidence in mathematics.

Outside of teaching, Hamza enjoys working out and finding beauty in numbers—his favorite being e^(i*pi)+ 1. He also loves sharing math humor, like reminding everyone to "always say sin(q)/\cos(q)."

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Caleb M.

Stephen H.

Ereni S.