Mechanicsburg
125 Gateway Dr.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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.
Ryan graduated from Penn State University-Main Campus with a major in Applied Statistics and a minor in Economics. He would like to eventually get into the field of Data Analytics. He was hired as an instructor in November of 2022 and promoted to Center Director in May of 2023. Math has always been his favorite subject in school, and he finds it fascinating how numbers can be used to tell stories and forecast the future. In his free time, Ryan enjoys watching and playing sports, especially basketball.
“I love working at a business where I can help shape the youth and teach them invaluable skills that they will use for the rest of their lives. It is so rewarding to watch a child learn to love math when they once hated it.”
Soriyah Jackson is a senior at East Pennsboro High School. She has worked at Mathnasium since 2022 and finds joy in teaching children new concepts. In her free time she busies herself with her school musical and other clubs. Soriyah plans to study Actuarial Science following her graduation.
TJ is a Freshman at Harrisburg University where he studies Engineering and Math Sciences. He is involved in karate, theatre, and leads a D&D campaign. In his free time, TJ enjoys playing videogames (skyroom) and art. His favorite medium is drawing and he enjoys drawing landscapes the most.
“I enjoy working here because I want to help the future generation.”
Abby earned her Bachelor of Arts from Shippensburg University where she majored in Psychology and minored in Mathematics and Disability Studies. She plans on pursuing a Masters in Clinical Psychology. In her free time, Abby enjoys crafting, reading, baking, and cuddling her guinea pig Percy (named after Percy Jackson). She loves reading anything about ancient mythologies, cultures, and civilizations as well as DC and Marvel Comics. Currently, Abby is making her way through Homer's Illiad.
“My favorite thing about tutoring is when a student has that Eureka! moment and you see the light go on in their eyes. I love feeling that wave of pride that washes over them when they finally understand a topic they’ve been struggling with.”
Hamza is a Senior at Cumberland Valley High School and would like to study Computer Science at Boston University. He is a member of the CV Technology Student Association and participates in extracurricular activities about Cybersecurity; he is currently taking a Computer Science course offered by Harvard University. Hamza enjoys watching horror movies, video gaming, and computer programming. His favorite video game to play is Super Mario Smash Bros.
“I enjoy the teaching aspect and getting to understand why people hate math… the stigma around it”
John Paul is a Senior at Shippensburg University and is studying applied mathematics and physics. John Paul plays the guitar and likes to play video games in his free time. He is also into sports and has coached basketball in the past.
“Math is fun and necessary for many future endeavors. I quite enjoy showing that to students so hopefully they go into it more.”
Nandhini is a Junior at Cumberland Valley High School and would like to study Business and Music. She is a member of the Future Business Leaders of America and Orchestra. She plays the piano and viola and she will be playing the viola in the PA Musical Educators Association. Nandhini is a lover of music and spends her free time playing her instruments. Her favorite composer is Chopin and she has a disdain for Mozart because she feels his music is predictable and overrated.
“I like it when I’m able to help kids understand the concept they previously didn’t understand; when it clicks for them.”
Evan is a Senior at Camp Hill High School and is interested in possibly studying finance. Evan is a member of his school’s soccer team and when he is not at practice he enjoys playing video games (his favorite is Dark Souls) as well as hanging out with his friends and playing pick-up basketball and soccer. Evan was a student before he became an instructor and described the environment as “friendly and helpful.”
“The great employees made me want to join the Mathnasium team as well.”
Kavish is a Sophmore at Cumberland Valley High School and thinks he might like to pursue a career in medicine. He is a member of the Technology Student Association and Future Business Leaders of America. When he has free time, Kavish enjoys hanging out with friends, playing basketball, and video gaming (he enjoys Madden NFL).
“I like helping kids learn math; I feel like helping people learn math is important, sharing the wealth of math.”
Aayushi is a freshman at Duquesne University where she is studying Pharmacy in their six-year, Doctor of Pharmacy program. She loves music and grew up playing the viola for 10 years. She loves to read as well. She’s been working at Mathnasium for over a year and loves being able to spend her day with kids!
"I’ve always had a soft spot for working with kids, and math has always been one of my favorite subjects so when the opportunity to do both came up at Mathnasium, I knew I had to do it!"
Jason is a Senior at Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School. While he is interested in studying Bio-Chem, he is undecided about where he would like to attend. He is a member of Quiz Bowl and German Club and is on the Track and Field team (he competes in pole vaulting and runs 200m sprints). In his spare time, Jason enjoys reading fantasy and classics (especially Kurt Vonnegut). His favorite book is Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet’s The Count of Monte Cristo.
“I like helping kids understand math and when you see the Ah-Ha moment.”
Youkta is a Senior at Cumberland Valley High School and plans on attending Penn State University to study either Business or to be an Actuary. He plays Basketball, Soccer, and is a member of the Pickleball Club and FFA. During his spare time, Youkta enjoys playing outside, hanging out with his friends, and doing “just normal stuff.”
“I like the work environment. The other instructors and students are very nice.”
Neil is a Sophmore at Cumberland Valley High School interested in pursuing higher education in Engineering. He is involved in Science Olympiad and enjoys coding, playing soccer, and playing video games when he has spare time. His favorite video game is Jedi Fallen Order.
“It’s fun. I get to teach people; it’s a cool experience.”
Sam is a Junior at Camp Hill High School. He is a member of the Soccer, Track and Field (he runs long distance), and Biking teams. Sam also participates in Quiz Bowl and Math Competitions. In his spare time, Sam plays on a club soccer team and enjoys skiing and reading (his favorite book is Pet Cemetary by Stephen King).
“Math is the best subject in school and the kids are cool.”
Amogh is a Junior at Cumberland Valley High School and would like to study finance at possibly Penn State University. He is a member of the Future Business Leaders of America and participates in Investment competitions. In his spare time, Amogh enjoys listening to podcasts.
“I like being able to help students solve problems and helping them gain multiple ways to approach problems.”
Ben graduated from West Milford High School in 2011. Before graduating, he participated in several math competitions as part of the Mu Alpha Theta math league. He has always been fascinated with numbers, and how they describe the world. He has a passion for teaching, often coaching his fellow students during after school programs. In his free time, Ben enjoys reading fantasy novels, and strategy board games.
“One of my favorite things is the moment when a student’s eyes light up as they suddenly understand something they’d struggled with before.”
Sahith is a Junior at Cumberland Valley High School and would like to study medicine in the future. He has played saxophone for 7 years and is a part of the school band. His favorite saxophone player is jazz musician Charlie Parker. In his free time, Sahith enjoys hanging out with friends, listening to music, and playing basketball.
Nishanth is a sophomore at Cumberland Valley High School. He is a member of the Technology Student Association and Future Business Leaders of America. He would eventually like to study Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. In his free time, Nishanth enjoys listening to hip-hop and R&B music, playing badminton, and gaming.
"Seeing all of the kids grow stronger in math and becoming more confident makes me feel happy."
Kayla is a senior at Cumberland Valley High School and would like to study Aerospace Engineering. She is a member of German Club. Kayla likes animals; she has two pet snakes and a cat. She loves painting and drawing in her freetime. She enjoys action movies, and her favorite movie is Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.
“Math has always been my favorite subject, and I like helping kids learn math.”
Leah is a junior at Cumberland Valley High School and is interested in engineering. She is on CV’s Key Club Board and enjoys participating in a variety of school clubs. She swims for the CV High School Swim Team as well as their Aquatic Club and has been swimming competitively for 7 years. She is also involved in the school orchestra and plays the violin. Outside of school, Leah enjoys painting and drawing and she has participated in the Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts twice.
“I love helping the students and I enjoy the work environment.”
Karthik is a junior at Cumberland Valley High School and plans to enter the medical field in the future. He likes to play the piano and has been playing for 7 years. In his free time, he likes to hang out with friends, play basketball, and read.
"I love to help kids learn and grow, it feels like I'm giving them a key to unlock the wonders of the universe."
Skyler has an Associate of Science in Mathematics from Harrisburg Area Community College. He enjoys playing video games and watching YouTube and anime. He also enjoys spending time with his friends.
Maanukh is a Junior at Cumberland Valley High School and would like to pursue higher education in computer science and robotics. He is a member of CV FBLA and DECA. Maanukh enjoys watching sports such as Football and Cricket and also like to play video games.
Habiba is a first-year mechanical engineering student at Elizabethtown College, planning to pursue a master’s degree in physics upon graduation, with the hopes of specializing in aerospace engineering. She is a part of Middle Eastern Club, Society of Women Engineers, and have worked with the Center for Global Understanding and Peace-building at Elizabethtown College. She graduated from Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School earlier this year, where she was involved in several clubs and organizations, including National Spanish Honor Society, Muslim Student Association, Humanitarian Assistance Club, Student Council, and Paint Crew. In her free time, she loves to watch soccer; her favorite team being Liverpool FC, listen to music, and she sometimes does art.
"I’ve always been the type of person that people come to in pursuit of knowledge or a little bit of assistance, but I never realized how much I actually enjoyed tutoring others until this year, where I found myself tutoring a lot of my peers in physics and math. My liking for tutoring my peers in math-heavy subjects is what made me realize that Mathnasium was the right place for me."
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