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.

Rita

Associate Center Director
Being the second oldest in a family of six, Rita was born into the role of a leader and teacher. She obtained a double major in Dance and Comparative Literature as well as a minor in Educational Studies from UC Santa Barbara. Graduating at the height of the pandemic, Rita experienced first-hand the academic and emotional struggles of her siblings and their classmates which propelled her to do anything she can to help. At Mathnasium, she teaches students her favorite mantra: “I can do hard things”; a mindset that not only applies to math but translates to every other part of their lives. In her free time, Rita enjoys dancing ballet and watching cooking shows.

Enrique

Lead Instructor
Enrique was born and raised in the Los Angeles area. He studied computer science at El Camino College before transferring to California State University Long Beach. STEM subjects have always been his favorite. He previously worked for a non-profit teaching kids robotics and programming where he discovered his love for teaching. In his spare time he enjoys tinkering and building with different electronics.

Leif

Lead Instructor
Leif was born in the Philippines and raised in Southern California. Following his passion for technology, he recently earned multiple computer technician certifications in various fields. When it comes to math, Leif did not have a natural affinity for it. With repeated practice, he developed a respect for it due to its immense possibilities and real life applications-- even in the most unlikely situations. Having personal experience with struggling in math, he wishes to teach children of all ages to appreciate math and its practicalities in the simplest way possible. When not at Mathnasium, Leif enjoys tinkering with hardware, watching anime, and playing video games.

Anahi

Lead Instructor
Passionate about understanding the intricate dynamics of governance and international relations, Anahi is a dedicated political science major. With a keen interest in policy analysis and political theory, she is actively engaged in research projects exploring issues such as democratization, human rights, and conflict resolution. Through internships and extracurricular activities, Anahi aims to contribute to shaping informed public discourse and fostering positive change in society.

Jack

Instructor
Jack has grown up in Hermosa Beach and currently attends Mira Costa High School. He enjoys learning about different math and physics concepts. Jack plays soccer in his free time and enjoys watching other sports. He has always loved working with kids and hopes that he can pass on his knowledge to better them in math.

Kayla

Instructor
Kayla was born and raised in Los Angeles. She graduated from Archer School for Girls in 2021, where she worked as a peer tutor. She currently attends Santa Monica College, pursuing an education and career in film production. She is passionate about movies, music, and learning.

Josh

Instructor
Josh is from Manhattan Beach, CA and currently attends Mira Costa High School. He has 3 years of tutoring experience across a variety of students and enjoys seeing mathletes learn from their mistakes. Beyond Mathnasium, Josh is also a competitive soccer player, avid crossword solver, and nature photographer.

Toby

Instructor
Toby is from Manhattan Beach and is currently a student at Mira Costa High School. He enjoys learning new math concepts, problem solving, and working with kids. In his free time, Toby likes playing soccer and watching sports.

Jacob

Instructor
Jacob lives in Manhattan Beach and attends Mira Costa High School. He enjoys understanding math and science concepts at a deep level and wants to help other students do the same. Outside of Mathnasium, he likes to play & teach the violin, read educational science content, and journal for self-improvement.

Alyssa

Instructor
Alyssa is from Torrance and is currently a student at South High School. She loves to help kids learn to be confident in math. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach and hanging out with friends.

Ella

Instructor
Ella grew up in Torrance and currently attends South High School. Math is one of her favorite subjects, and she enjoys teaching and working with others to solve math problems. In her free time, Ella likes going to the beach, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.

Ranel

Instructor
Ranel grew up in the South Bay and is a senior at Redondo Union High School. In his free time, he enjoys learning new math, following sports, and hanging out with friends. He likes helping others understand math, especially our students here at Mathnasium.

Dylan

Instructor
Dylan is from Manhattan beach and is currently a student at Mira Costa High School. He has a passion for math, helping others, and learning. In his free time, Dylan likes playing volleyball and watching movies.

Otto

Instructor
Otto is from Hermosa Beach and is a senior at Redondo Union High School. He enjoys learning math and using it to solve statistics and physics problems. In his free time, he likes to play chess and rock climb.

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.

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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