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94%
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of parents report an improvement in their child’s math skills and understanding.
93%
Attitude
of parents report improved attitude toward math after attending Mathnasium.
90%
Success
of students saw an improvement in their school grades.
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The Proof Is In The Numbers
Math Skills
of parents report an improvement in their child’s math skills and understanding.
Attitude
of parents report improved attitude toward math after attending Mathnasium.
Success
of students saw an improvement in their school grades.
At Mathnasium of Lakeville, our tutors use the Mathnasium Method™ to help students develop a deep understanding of math. This proprietary teaching approach blends personalized learning plans with mental, verbal, visual, tactile, and written techniques, ensuring each student receives instruction tailored to their unique needs and learning styles.
The Mathnasium Method™ is designed to build a strong foundation for math excellence, empowering students to truly understand and even enjoy math.
Our caring and specially trained math tutors in Lakeville deliver face-to-face instruction in a supportive, engaging group environment. We support K-12 students of all skill levels to help them unlock their full math potential.
Learn how Mathnasium tutors helped Malachi gain confidence in math.
At Mathnasium of Lakeville, each student receives a personalized learning plan based on a detailed assessment of their skill level, challenges, and academic goals.
This tailored approach allows students to learn at their own pace while building critical thinking and problem-solving skills, along with the confidence they need to excel in their math journey.
Discover how Mathnasium helped Maddie transform her math skills to achieve more confidence in the subject. Initially struggling with the lowest math grades in her class, Maddie worked with our tutors using a personalized approach tailored to her specific needs.
Math Tutors Near You
Mathnasium’s specially trained math tutors work with students across the 55024, 55044, 55068, 55124, and 55306 zip codes. We proudly serve families throughout Lakeville and nearby areas, including:
Specially Trained and Caring Team
Ramya Padmanabhan
Center Director
Education:
M.S in Software Systems
B.Tech in Information Technology & B.Tech in Textile Technology
Years of experience teaching math:
4 years
What do you like most about learning?
The thing I like about learning is that it is essential. It is the whole essence of life. We all are constantly learning something from birth. To learn and master something is born with us. And so, we should keep learning and make ourselves confident. Learning keeps us young.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
The biggest impact on a student is in building their confidence. Their big smiles when they get something motivate me to teach more. I love teaching students math tricks which make them feel that math is easy.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
I enjoy teaching all math concepts, but I like algebra and trigonometry the most. I also love teaching analytical/logical reasoning math and non-routine competitive math problems.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I believe in connecting with students and being approachable. When we establish that connection, everything just falls in place. I always feel that we don’t need to put any extra effort into connecting with students; just genuinely talking to them as we teach and showing our authentic self builds that. When students connect with you, they listen actively and are ready to learn.
Terri
Lead Instructor
Education:
BS in Math from UW-Green Bay
MA in Curriculum and Instruction from University of St. Thomas
Years of experience teaching math:
36 years in the classroom, 7 years at Mathnasium
What do you like most about learning?
It's fun to learn new things and be exposed to new ideas, looking at things from a different perspective!
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
It's rewarding to see a student who struggles become confident in their ability to do math. I love to hear a student who has previously said, "This is hard. I don't get it," start to say, "Oh, this is easy now!"
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
I enjoy teaching all types of math, but most especially topics that allow students to understand why they are doing something. Many of the methods at Mathnasium help students develop a better number sense.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I try to get to know the students personally so they are comfortable with me and know I care about them. I recognize when a student just needs a "brain break" and allow for that. I try to be upbeat and positive.
Tom
Lead Instructor
Education:
BA, MA University of Wisconsin,
EdS. University of St. Thomas
Years of experience teaching math:
43 years as teacher and/or administrator, 9 years at Mathnasium
What do you like most about learning?
Learning enables one to expand one's perspectives on the world and to look at new discoveries and ideas both objectively and subjectively.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
Building confidence in the student's self-perception that everybody has the ability to succeed and finding techniques and methodology to ensure all learning styles are addressed.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
When math concepts and topics are presented in the context of real world examples or everyday applications, students see greater relevance to what they are learning and are willing to devote their time to the subject.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
By recognizing that learning styles and how material is presented can greatly impact the level of interest and understanding, an instructor must find ways to vary and customize instruction that generates enthusiasm and enjoyment for the learner.
Ken
Lead Instructor
Education:
Biology B.S. with Math and Chemistry Minor
Botany M.S.
Health Physics M.S.
Years of experience teaching math:
6 years
What do you like most about learning?
It is my inborn nature to be excited when I learn something new. I'm curious about a wide variety of subjects.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
Over the years I've learned what methods work best for helping students understand math concepts.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
I enjoy story problems because of the challenge they present.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I show students how to do math using manipulatives or illustrations.
Jeanne
Lead Instructor
Education:
B.S. College of Education, University of Minnesota
Middle School Certification in Math and Language Arts, Mankato State
Years of experience teaching math:
35 years
What do you like most about learning?
I love to learn about what's going on currently, what has happened in the past, and how to do things. It helps me understand different perspectives, appreciate achievements, and fuel my creativity.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
Giving them strategies that result in success and build their confidence. Giving them encouragement and recognizing their achievement.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
I love teaching elementary and middle school math.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
By talking about things they already have in their knowledge base. For example, talking about slices of pizza or pie for fractions, drawing pictures, or thinking about earning/borrowing money when adding or subtracting integers.
Steven
Instructor
Education:
B.S. in Physics, B.S. in Mathematics from TN Technological University
Years of experience teaching math:
4 years
What do you like most about learning?
I enjoy piecing together the big picture of the universe.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I like to show that math builds on itself and each step is important along the way.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Probability and statistics, pre-calculus, calculus, and geometry.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
The best way I have found to make it fun is by showing there is a historical reason for every problem we need to solve. Math doesn't come from just anywhere, but everywhere.
Mathnasium of Lakeville's personalized programs are designed to support students at every stage of their math journey.
Young learners in preschool and kindergarten explore early math through interactive, playful instruction designed to develop number sense, spark curiosity, and establish a solid foundation.
We help grades 1–5 students master fundamental skills—addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percents—while building understanding and confidence needed to succeed in the classroom.
Our tutors prepare middle school students for success in classes and exams like Prealgebra, Geometry, and UMTYMP using personalized plans that make complex ideas understandable. We help students feel prepared and capable.
High schoolers receive personalized support for rigorous courses, including Algebra, Trigonometry, and Precalculus, along with focused preparation for PSAT®, SAT®, ACT®, and other college admissions math assessments.
Students can take 3 easy steps to enroll at Mathnasium.
All students begin their Mathnasium journey with a diagnostic assessment that pinpoints what they already know and what they still need to learn.
FAQ
Mathnasium of Lakeville is located in the Crossroads of Lakeville shopping area near Cub Foods North, just a couple of stores down from Caribou Coffee. We offer ample free parking for families.
We proudly serve students from Lakeville and the surrounding communities. Local schools we support include:
Highview Elementary
Cherry View Elementary
Lakeview Elementary
Oak Hills Elementary
East View Elementary
Echo Park Elementary
Southview Elementary
Highland Elementary
McGuire Middle School
Century Middle School
Kenwood Trail Middle School
Valley Middle School of STEM
Falcon Ridge Middle School
Scott Highlands Middle School
Lakeville North High School
Lakeville South High School
Apple Valley High School
Rosemount High School
We work with K–12 students of all skill levels and occasionally support college students.
Our programs include foundational math, enrichment, and test prep for standardized exams such as the ACT®, SAT® and UMTYMP, all built on personalized learning plans.
Our tutors work with students across all K–12 math classes and topics, including early arithmetic, pre-algebra, Algebra, and Geometry.
Each student receives personalized, face-to-face instruction in a supportive group environment that makes learning engaging and fun.
We help students catch up, keep up, and get ahead by focusing on deep understanding and confidence-building.
We offer math-only tutoring through a flat monthly membership with no long-term contracts. Most students attend 2–3 times per week. For personalized recommendations, we encourage you to schedule a free assessment.
Contact us at [email protected] to learn more.
Each student begins with a diagnostic assessment to evaluate their current skills, identify learning gaps, and set academic goals.
The assessment-based insights help us create a customized learning plan that supports measurable progress in math.
At Mathnasium of Lakeville, we do not follow a pre-set curriculum. We use the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary approach that combines caring, group-based instruction with personalized learning plans.
Using proven teaching techniques and tailored, but structured guidance, we help students truly understand how math works, strengthen foundational skills, and develop confidence.
Yes! Mathnasium of Lakeville works with students at all skill levels, whether they are catching up, keeping up, or getting ahead.
Students who are struggling with math benefit from step-by-step instruction to build skills and confidence, while advanced students enjoy enrichment programs that expand their knowledge and challenge them in new ways.
Yes! We support students from public, private, and homeschool settings throughout Lakeville, Apple Valley, and surrounding areas.
Yes. Our tutors dedicate time during each session to help students with their math homework, offering guidance and clarification to support their success in school.
Yes! Mathnasium of Lakeville prepares students for school-based and standardized math tests, including state assessments, UMTYMP, ACT®, SAT®, and PSAT®.
Our test prep includes personalized learning plans, targeted practice, and strategies to build both skills and test-taking confidence.
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