Meet the Team at Mathnasium of Hancock Park

Josue

Josue was born and raised in Los Angeles, and had the fortunate experience to attend UC Irvine, where he learned how big the world is, met my other half, and led and expanded an engineering student organization. After leaving UCI, Josue thought a lot about his future, and he thought a lot about what led him to this point. One thing he'll never forget is his math teacher in 9th grade that didn't give up on him when he was struggling in school. It took Josue a bit of time, but he ultimately decided that he wanted to pursue teaching, and help guide others the same way that teacher did for him. Being an instructor here is Josue's first step, and he hopes to inspire our students and help them learn how vital math is. In his free time, Josue is developing a video game with friends, likes listening to records for hours, and working on various open-source projects.

Alex

Alex Rho was born in Boston, Massachusetts and is a senior at Harvard-Westlake High School. Demonstrating excellence in classes with straight A's, Alex is extremely intellectually curious and never misses an opportunity to learn and grow. Embodying this philosophy, Alex loves working with children whether it's coaching soccer or tutoring math. He hopes to change students' perspective of education and is never afraid to put a smile on their faces, combining learning with fun. Alex, who loves competition and staying active, is the team captain for his varsity football, volleyball, and club soccer team, as well as the leader of the school Model UN team. In his free time, he enjoys working out and playing the guitar.

Huyen

Huyen was born and raised in Vietnam and migrated to the U.S. in 2017. She had the fortunate experience to attend UCSD and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Mathemetic Probability and Statistics. Huyen enjoys working with kids and decided to be a part of Mathnasium since she had a chance to volunteer at an orphanage in high school. Huyen loves to help math students feel more confident in solving problems and exploring new knowledge. In her spare time, Huyen enjoys reading and sharing meaningful movies on her blog.

Sophia

Sophia Li, born in Los Angeles, California, is a dedicated high school student attending Marlborough school with a passion for STEM, specifically focusing on mathematics, and a strong desire to support children of all ages in their academic journeys. Ambitious and driven, Sophia chose to work at Mathnasium to combine these interests, aiming to help children build their math skills and gain confidence in their abilities. Sophia finds immense satisfication in seeing students thrive and understand new concepts that may not be familiar to them. She loves being a leader and demonstrates this during her participation in choir, robotics, and running her own Artificial Intelligence club. Beyond tutoring, Sophia enjoys singing opera as well as spending time with her family and loved ones including her dog Chewie.

Kenneth

Kenneth Guevara is a graduate from Cal State University, Dominguez Hills, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics Education. With the help and encouragement of experienced math instructors, he has developed both an interest in math and a desire to help others with their understanding of the subject. Over the years he has tutored many people in math, including classmates, other students, and even some of his neighbors. Much of his tutoring experience comes from working with high school and college students who were taking Algebra courses. Kenneth is very helpful and will help math students understand any areas of confusion or difficulty. In his spare time, Kenneth enjoys reading, bike riding, chess, and video games.

Julian

Julian Rho was born in Los Angeles, California, and attends Harvard-Westlake High School. Julian has a strong sense of community and seeks to aid future generations, whether in academics or athletics. He decided to work at Mathnasium to achive this. Julian has a passion for law and is a part of the Debate, Speech, and Model UN team. He started his own badminton club and is a member of the Asian American Culture club. Julian loves to draw, play volleyball, and go on walks with his dog Dubu. He also enjoys spending time with his friends as well as playing video and board games.

Marcus

Marcus was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He attended Cal State LA with a focus on Psychology. Marcus strives to work with children and develop strong relationships with them. His goal is to create a comforting environment where students feel safe and supported in any activity they're engaged in. He's currently working on his Masters Degree with a focus on School-Based Family Counseling in order to provide socio-emotional support for students. He works at Mathnasium to gain more experience working with kids and to support them with their math goals. His hobbies and interests include playing basketball, pool and various musical instruments.

Dan Saposhnik

Dan graduated from the University of Arizona in 1985 with a B.S. in Microbiology and from Hofstra University's Graduate School of Business in 1990 with an MBA in Accounting. He worked as a CPA with public accounting firm Price Waterhouse and has built successful companies in various fields including real estate and executive recruiting. Dan's passion for teaching and love for working with kids is rooted in family tradition. His mother was a highly regarded principal in Las Vegas for nearly 30 years. Dan has taught and tutored children of all ages and was a mentor for underprivileged children. Dan is committed to significantly increasing Hancock Park children's math skills, their understanding of math concepts and their overall school performance. "We provide lots of warm encouragement in a very positive learning environment so that children build their confidence and develop a winning attitude towards math. Our kids learn math in a way that makes sense to them. They get excited about math and this spirit carries over into everything they do."

Laurie Wasser Saposhnik

Laurie graduated from UCLA in 1986 with a B.A. in Communication Studies. Before joining Mathnasium, she built a successful career working with Fortune 500 high-tech companies, including IBM, SAP, EMC, TIBCO, and MicroStrategy.
Laurie’s passion for teaching and working with children is deeply rooted in her family values. Her father, a dedicated special education teacher, spent over 30 years shaping young minds in California. Following in his footsteps, Laurie is committed to empowering children in the Las Vegas community by improving their math skills, fostering a strong understanding of mathematical concepts, and building their confidence to succeed academically.
In addition to her work at Mathnasium, Laurie volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), where she advocates for the best interests of children in foster care. This role reflects her dedication to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and supporting their growth and well-being.