Our Team at Mathnasium of Mechanicsburg

Ryan

Ryan graduated from Penn State University with a major in Applied Statistics and a minor in Economics. Before becoming Center Director, he joined Mathnasium as an Instructor in 2022 and was quickly promoted thanks to his leadership and passion for education. 

Ryan loves helping students discover how math shapes the world around them. His goal is to make learning math both engaging and empowering, giving students skills that last a lifetime. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys sports, especially basketball. 

Abby

Abby earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with minors in Mathematics and Disability Studies from Shippensburg University. She plans to pursue a master’s in Clinical Psychology and is passionate about helping students grow academically and emotionally. 

Her favorite part of teaching is witnessing a student’s “Eureka!” moment, when understanding finally clicks. Abby brings warmth, creativity, and enthusiasm to every session, inspiring confidence in each child she teaches. 

John Paul

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.”

Skyler

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.

Habiba

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."

Nathaniel

Nathaniel is a sophomore at Cumberland Valley High School and would like to attend MIT to pursue an education in either Biomedical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering. Nathaniel is a member of the Technology Student Association and participates in math competitions. In his free time, Nathaniel enjoys playing video games and hanging out with friends. He also enjoys playing badminton and soccer. 

"I enjoy working at Mathnasium because I get to teach other people math and share my passion for it."

Jaesoon

Jaesoon earned his master's degree in Mathematics from the University of Minnesota, Duluth. In his free time, he enjoys watching movies or sports.

"I really enjoy watching and helping students to build their math knowledge based on their own understandings."

Ben

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.”

Nishanth

Nishanth is a junior 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

Kayla is a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh studying Mechanical Engineering. She is a member of the Physics Club. Kayla likes animals; she has a cat and family chickens. 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.”

Jaynoor

Jaynoor is a sophomore at Cumberland Valley. He plans to pursue a career in the field of finance and business. He is a member of the FBLA and DECA, two of CV's business clubs. In his free time, he likes to play video games and enjoy time with his friends. He also enjoys playing tennis and likes to play it as much as he can.

Nathan

Nathan is a junior at Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School. Nathan enjoys mathematics, science, and volunteering. In his free time, he plays video games and builds with Legos.

"I love watching the lightbulb moment of understanding, and the ability to incite that moment in others."

Allison

Allison is a Senior at Cumberland Valley High School, planning to attend the University of Maryland, major in biology, and pursue a career in dentistry. In her free time, she enjoys reading (her favorite author is Mitch Albom) and spending time with friends.  She has played volleyball for seven years and recently began tutoring children in English and Math through a school club. Allison is also the lead altar server at her church.

"I was previously a student for around four years, and felt that Mathnasium was an environment I wanted to work in. I love helping people and love the rapport I get to build with all the students. It's extremely rewarding when I can help a student solve a particularly difficult problem."

Prisha

Prisha is a senior at Cumberland Valley High School and would like to study Business, Economics, and Political Science at either Penn State University or the University of Pittsburgh. She enjoys spending her free time reading, playing volleyball, and making memories with her family and friends. Prisha also enjoys volunteering, helping with fundraisers, coaching dance, and public speaking.

"I want to help kids get better at math with all the Mathnasium techniques the way I was taught as a kid."

Dayanitha

Dayanitha is a junior at Cumberland Valley High School and is a member of the service clubs in school, the boxing club, and the art club. She would like to attend Penn State to study Human Interaction and Communications to become a UI/UX designer. In her free time, Dayanitha enjoys listening to music, doing art, and watching old movies. 

"I always enjoyed teaching younger kids, and I was always confident in my teaching skills. I enjoyed keeping myself busy, seeing the kids happy after getting mastery checks, I like the overall atmosphere and my co-workers, I feel happy I'm able to spend my time well, and have fun at the same time."

Rakshitha

Rakshitha is a sophomore at Cumberland Valley and is considering attending Carnegie Mellon to study Biochemistry. She is a member of Science Olympiad and FBLA and takes Ballet, Jazz, and Tap at Wevadou Dance Studio. In her free time, Rakshitha enjoys studying for Science Olympiad, reading books, listening to music, and crocheting (but not in an old lady kind of way).

"I wanted to work at Mathnasium to be able to help kids build confidence in math, which I think is essential to being able to do the subject comfortably. The environment at Mathnasium is great for kids, as it has a great balance of fun and learning. Instructors don’t just teach the kids, but they have a personal connection with them that makes the center unlike others."

Sanvi

Sanvi is a Sophomore at Cumberland Valley High School and would like to attend Carnegie Mellon University to study Engineering. She is a member of CV's Science Olympiad, Key Club, and FBLA. In her spare time, Sanvi enjoys playing pickleball, binge-watching TV shows, and going to Hersheypark.

"I enjoy seeing the students, talking with them, and helping them learn and improve."

Laasya

Laasya is a sophomore at Cumberland Valley High School and is interested in pursuing a career in the medical or STEM fields. At school, she is a member of Science Olympiad, Key Club, and the Varsity Tennis Team. In her free time, Laasya enjoys reading books and listening to music.

"I enjoy helping kids understand different topics that they found difficult."

Pat

In his spare time, Pat enjoys playing guitar and working outdoors. He also participates in softball and rowing, which keep him active, and connected with others.

 "I like working with kids and helping them overcome challenges. The kids and staff are great!"

Adarsh

Adarsh is a sophomore at Penn State Harrisburg studying Computer Science. He is a member of the volleyball and soccer teams. In his free time, Adarsh enjoys 3D animation, watching movies, and going to the gym.

"I enjoy explaining concepts to kids and helping them learn and grow. I also like hearing kids make funny jokes."

Mason

Mason is a junior at Mechanicsburg High School and would like to attend Messiah University to study Civil Engineering. He is a member of Mechanicsburg's Soccer and Track and Field Teams. In his free time, Mason enjoys reading, skiing, running, playing soccer, and spending time with his family and friends.

"I enjoy teaching students concepts they might be struggling with and seeing the moment they figure out how to solve problems that previously seemed impossible."

Carson

Carson is a Senior at Cedar Cliff High School and plans to attend the University of Pennsylvania to study Engineering. Carson is a member of the National Honour Society (of which he is the president), Stage Crew, Key Club, JROTC JLAB, Colt Student Ambassadors Club, Academic WorldQuest, and UPenn Thinkist GSE Student Tutoring. In his free time, Carson enjoys spending time with his family, reading a good book (mainly historical fiction), and playing video games with friends.

"My favorite part of working at Mathnasium is being able to see the change I can make for the people I help."

Jase

Jase is a homeschooled Freshman and is considering attending either Bucknell or MIT to study either Actuarial Science or Industrial Engineering. He is a passionate soccer player and takes the game seriously, and is also an advanced pianist. In his free time, Jase enjoys hanging out with his friends, being in nature, and playing more soccer.

"I really enjoy the environment and the devotion to teaching the next generation the best possible subject."

Shreesti

Shreesti is a Sophomore at Cumberland Valley High School and would like to attend Fordham University to pursue a career in law. She is a member of CV's Key Club, UNICEF, and Speech and Debate Club. In her free time, Shreesti enjoys reading, spending time with her friends and family, and listening to music. She also enjoys watching comedy and coming-of-age movies.

"I want to share the joy and satisfaction of figuring problems out with those younger than me. I enjoy seeing the students have those moments where they finally understand a problem and can quickly solve it with no issues."

Aayush

Aayush is a Junior at Cumberland Valley High School and would like to attend college to study Mechanical Engineering. He is a member of CV's FBLA, TSA, and FTC Robotics clubs. In his free time, Aayush enjoys playing video games and the piano.