Lakeland Highlands
4758 S Florida Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33813
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.
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.
Stephanie serves as the Assistant Center Director at Mathnasium of Lakeland Highlands, where she helps create a positive, welcoming environment for students to build both their math skills and their confidence. She is currently a senior at Florida Southern College, majoring in Integrative Biology and minoring in Neuroscience.
Stephanie has always had a strong interest in science, math, and education. Before joining Mathnasium, she gained experience teaching zoology to people of all ages, which helped develop her ability to explain challenging ideas in an engaging and approachable way. She brings that same energy into the center, working to make math feel less intimidating and more understandable for every student.
As Assistant Center Director, Stephanie enjoys getting to know students individually, celebrating their progress, and helping them work through concepts that may have previously felt frustrating or overwhelming. Her goal is to make sure students feel supported, challenged, and proud of what they are able to accomplish while helping them develop problem-solving skills that extend beyond the classroom.
Kimberly McKinney is an experienced educator with a Master of Arts in Education and certification in Elementary Education K-6. With 10 years of classroom experience, she has worked with students ranging from pre-K to high school. Kimberly's dedication to teaching mathematics and instilling confidence in her students' capabilities is evident in her commitment to creating a supportive learning environment. In addition, her own children's accomplishments, with one earning a master's degree and the other excelling at Florida Southern College, showcase her commitment to academic excellence. Overall, Kimberly's extensive experience, expertise in teaching mathematics, and unique perspective as a parent make her a highly respected and valuable educator.
Madison is a sophomore in college at USF majoring in chemistry with a focus in biochemistry. She also plans to double major in psychology with a focus in child psychology. She graduated from high school with her International Baccalaureate diploma and a 4.5 GPA giving her a strong foundation in mathematics and science. During high school she completed AP and IB Calculus 1 and AP Calculus 2 and competed in several STEM based clubs such as Science Olympiad and Health Occupation Students of America. She is currently working towards medical school to become a pediatrician where she hopes to continue working with children.
Ryan is currently enrolled in Polk State College’s EMT program and is working toward his goal of becoming a firefighter. He enjoys helping students work through challenging math problems and seeing them become more confident as they improve. Ryan likes being able to explain things in a way that makes difficult concepts feel more manageable and less intimidating. Outside of Mathnasium and school, he enjoys spending time outdoors, and hanging out with friends and family.
Dharani is an International Baccalaureate student at Bartow High School with a strong interest in computer science, engineering, and technology. His experience includes programming, hardware diagnostics, computer system deployment, competitive rocketry, and advanced coursework in computer science and statistics.
Outside of academics, Dharani is involved in varsity tennis, FBLA, and the Bartow Rocketry Team. As an instructor, he brings strong problem-solving skills, patience, and a logical approach to helping students understand challenging concepts and build confidence in math.
Jeremiah is an Actuarial Mathematics student at Southeastern University who enjoys working with students and helping them become more confident in math. He likes breaking down difficult problems into simpler steps and finding different ways to explain a concept when something doesn’t make sense the first time. Outside of school and Mathnasium, Jeremiah serves in the Florida Army National Guard and is part of the Army ROTC program at Florida Southern College. These experiences have taught him the importance of patience, responsibility, and working well with others, which he also brings into tutoring. In his free time, he enjoys being outdoors, staying active, and playing sports.
Michael is a student in Mckeel Academy of Technology and has an interest in engineering and programming. He is in multiple clubs at school, some being National Honor Society, Coding Club, National Spanish Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta where they help tutor people that are struggling in math. He hopes to take what he knows in math, and use it to help more people.
Michele was born and raised in the Detroit area and earned her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan. She went on to have a successful career with Ford Motor Company, working in transmission and electrified powertrain design before retiring and moving to Florida with her husband to be closer to their son at Southeastern University.
Michele has always felt called to teach math and believes every student can be successful with the right support. She loves helping students build confidence and make math more enjoyable. Outside of Mathnasium, she enjoys walking, biking, spending time at the beach, watching baseball, and volunteering with her family at Victory Church.
Ramana is an International Baccalaureate student at Bartow High School and a dual-enrollment student at Polk State College, where he has maintained a strong academic record and developed a passion for mathematics, business, and leadership. He is actively involved in a variety of academic organizations, including Mu Alpha Theta, Science Olympiad, DECA, FBLA, debate, and rocketry, and has earned recognition at the regional, state, and national levels.
Outside of school, Ramana has extensive experience teaching and mentoring others through chess, where he has competed at a high level and coached students of varying ages and skill levels. He enjoys breaking down challenging concepts, helping students develop stronger problem-solving skills, and creating an encouraging environment where they can build confidence in math.
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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