Mission Gorge
10330 Friars Road
, #109
San Diego, CA 92120
San Diego, CA 92120
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.
Tommy Najarian, Owner and Center Director of Mathnasium, earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA. After working in the Aerospace and Defense industry, he discovered his passion for teaching while tutoring underrepresented college students in math and physics.
That experience inspired him to open Mathnasium and share his love of math with the community. Tommy believes the Mathnasium Method™ helps students gain both confidence and skills. Outside the center, he enjoys basketball, yoga, weightlifting, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Alan is a philosopher at heart with a deep love of math and nature. His interests range from research and gardening to boxing and electronics, all of which reflect his passion for discovery and exploration.
He believes Mathnasium offers one of the most effective systems for teaching math by building true number sense. Alan enjoys guiding students toward intuitive understanding and hopes to inspire them to see the beauty in mathematics.
Born and raised in San Diego and I am currently studying Mechanical Engineering at SDSU with a minor in Anthropology. Physics and math have always been my favorite subjects because they help explain the randomness around us. I also am big on weightlifting, video games, and recently bowling. Favorite Number: My favorite number is 5 because even though it's an odd number it feels like and even if that makes sense. Also what I always used for sports as a kid. Favorite Math Joke: "What is the integral of 1/(Cabin)? A log cabin you say? NO! A houseboat, you forgot the C." In 5 years, I will be: working and designing different engines in cars or planes. I love Mathnasium because: it shows students that there is more to math than just equations and can help with problem-solving skills while also being fun. It also allows me to learn more as there is always more than one way to solve a math problem so it is really cool to see how others approach each problem.
James is studying Electrical Engineering at the University of San Diego and loves applying math to real-world challenges. A San Diego native, he enjoys volleyball, mountain biking, and spending time with family and friends. His favourite number is e, which appears throughout mathematics.
At Mathnasium, James enjoys seeing students transform uncertainty into confidence. He values every “aha” moment and believes the skills students build here will support them in school, daily life, and future careers.
Jamie is a San Diego native and psychology major at San Diego State University. She enjoys pilates, baking, walking her dog, and spending time with friends and family. Her favourite number is 9, tied to her birthday, soccer jersey, and luck.
At Mathnasium, Jamie loves helping students gain confidence in math. She finds it rewarding to see learners realize math can be approachable and even enjoyable once they build a stronger foundation.
Although I am a San Diego native, I have studied Neuroscience in New York, worked in a laboratory in London, toured the country in a two-person production of A Christmas Carol, taught theater for Disney in Beijing, trained exotic animals in Seattle, even worked in a Mathnasium in Honolulu! Currently I am obtaining a Master's in Conservation at the San Diego Zoo. And guess what all these things have in common? Math! But feel free to ask me about almost anything. Favorite Number: Pi, because it has the best holiday. Favorite Math Joke: i says to pi: Be rational! pi says to i: Get real! In five years, I will be: Operating an outreach program to educate children about the awesomeness of opossums. I love Mathnasium because: The curriculum opens kids' eyes to how cool and useful their least favorite (often) subject can be. Math and opossums have a lot in common.
I'm an undergraduate student at UCSD studying Math and Economics. When I'm not working or in class, I love to play board games, spend time with friends, reading, and going on runs in different parts of San Diego. Favorite Number: 3. It's just a great number. Favorite Math Joke: You should never start a conversation with Pi. It'll just go on forever. In 5 years, I will be: Graduated from UCSD and hopefully working in data science. Hopefully I'll still be in San Diego, too! I love Mathnasium because: I love to see students master the skills so fundamental to success in so many fields later in their lives.
I was born and raised here in San Diego. I'm currently studying electrical engineering at San Diego City College and planning to transfer to a UC once I've got my Associate's Degree. When I've got free time I like to read and play video games. Favorite Number: My favorite number is 47, for the mashup of 4, a nice even number to divide things by, and lucky number 7 (also coincidentally half of my sister's favorite, 94). Favorite Math Joke: There are 3 kinds of people in this world: those that can count and those that can't. In 5 years, I will be: Graduated from a UC and pursuing a career in electrical engineering. I love Mathnasium because: It's a cool place where I can help teach kids to get past the negative stigma around math and enjoy it for the incredibly engaging and useful tool it is.
I graduated 4 years ago, from Wheaton College in Illinois, but I’m from San Diego! In my free time I love solving puzzles and working out. My favorite number is 2, because I am a Leap Year baby and when I was able to pick my number for softball, at the age of 8 I picked 2 because I was “2 years old”. So I picked and stayed with #2 for 4 years. After that I just stayed with #2 since I was that number for 4 years, even when turning 3 years old. My favorite math joke is: What do you call a number that just can’t stand still? A “roamin” numeral. In 5 years I will be still teaching in a classroom, hopefully going back to teaching high school math and potentially done with my Masters. I love Mathnasium because it is a different way of teaching! I enjoy the routine and how familiar all the kids are with everyone.
I’m a recent graduate from the Masters program in Physics at San Diego State. I come from the far off lands of Iowa and Minnesota, where it gets cold and rains often. In my free time I love to rock climb, backpack, and play D&D and map-heavy videogames. My favorite number is 2pi, because tau is unnecessary complication. Pi itself only goes half way around the unit circle so it’s only half as good. Favorite Math Joke: Why was Yoda afraid of 7? Because 6 7 8! My public 5 year plan is to be working in a lab doing physics problems anywhere from quantum computing to seismic oil exploration. I enjoy teaching at Mathnasium because instilling a sense of appreciation for subjects that seem arcane and esoteric makes me hopeful they will appreciate important but complicated things later, too.
I’m an Applied Mathematics major at San Diego Mesa College with a deep passion for learning—not just in math, but also in philosophy, physics, and the sciences. I love exploring big ideas and helping students see how math connects to the world around them. Favorite Number: My favorite number is 1.6180339877…. (the Golden Ratio ϕ) because it represents a fundamental connection between mathematics, nature, and aesthetics. It appears everywhere—from geometry to the Fibonacci sequence, from fractals to the proportions found in living organisms. Favorite Math Joke: What’s the official animal of Pi Day? A Pi-thon! In five years, I will be: Pursuing a PhD in Physics or working at a university. I love Mathnasium because: It lets me share the beauty of math with others and watch students grow in confidence.
I am currently a student at San Diego State University studying Marine Biology and Childhood education! I am from the Bay Area, California - Redwood City specifically - but I have been living in San Diego for 3 years. In my free time I love to knit, read, play guitar and skate, but my favorite thing to do is paint with watercolor. My favorite number is 16 because it has been my lucky number since I was in elementary school and it has always brought me good luck! Favorite math joke: What dessert is the best at math? Apple pi! In five years, my dream is to be working in a lab to help protect our coral reefs and all the creatures that live inside of them. I always hated math growing up, until I had a great teacher that made me love it, so I love working in a place with so many passionate tutors and students that love to learn just like me.
I am an incoming freshman at UCSD studying Structural Engineering. I have grown up in San Diego my whole life! In my free time, I like to play soccer, go on runs, and hike. I love to travel and explore new places as well. I've had a passion for math ever since I was a kid and have loved the challenge of it. Favorite Number: My favorite number is #14 because it has been my soccer jersey number ever since I was little. Favorite Math Joke: What did area say to perimeter when arguing? I'm trying to talk to you, but I feel like you are just going around my problem. In 5 years, I will have graduated from UCSD with a Structural Engineering degree and making a positive impact in San Diego. I love Mathnasium because it is such a positive environment, and it allows me to build students’ confidence in math and help them succeed!
I grew up at first in Dallas but moved to San Diego in 4th grade. I am at SDSU getting my BS in Applied Mathematics and I do research in Climate Mathematics. I love reading, being outside, and cross stitching. Favorite Number: 72. Its prime decomposition is just beautiful. I also love the number 12, and 12 divides into 72. Favorite Math Joke: Why can't your nose be 12 inches long? Well, then you'd have a foot! In five years, I will be: Math researcher hopefully, studying quantitative and qualitative relationships in the weather patterns seen across the US and other countries.
I am a sophomore at SDSU studying business information systems. I love the beach, nature, and playing basketball. I also love to talk anything music or movies. Favorite number? 2 because it's simple and balanced. Favorite Math Joke: Have you ever noticed what's odd? Every other number! In 5 years, I'll hopefully be graduated from college working in data analytics or tech. I love Mathnasium because it gives me the opportunity to help others become confident in their math and use it in everyday life.
I’m a high school senior who loves exploring advanced math and applying new concepts. I’m currently taking Linear Algebra, which I really enjoy, and I often help my friends with their math homework. It’s a great way to refresh concepts I may have forgotten. My favorite number is 11 because it’s my lucky number. Growing up, my baseball jersey was number 11, and whenever I see it, I feel like good luck is coming my way. Favorite Math Joke: There’s three kinds of people in this world. People who can count, and people who can’t. In 5 years, I will be finishing my bachelors degree in mathematics and hopefully pursuing a masters degree and a career in math. I love Mathnasium because of the approach to helping students. It’s rewarding to help students build confidence and actually enjoy math. I also love Mathnasium because I get to work with math, which has always been my passion, while helping students discover that same enjoyment.
I graduated from UCSD in 2020, with a Bachelor’s in Structural Engineering, and I was born and raised in Chula Vista, CA. In my free time, I like to spend time with family and friends, go to SDFC and Padres games, and play video games. My favorite number is 7 because that was my number when I played soccer, and was Cristiano Ronaldo's number! My favorite math joke: What do you call a recycled calculus pun? Derivative humor! In 5 years, I will be a licensed P.E. with 10 years of experience in Structural Engineering. I love Mathnasium because it offers an opportunity for students to get additional help on math, which can be a fun subject.
Teach children math so they understand it, master it, and love it. Math can change their lives, and they can change the world.
Are you interested in changing lives through math? We're looking for outstanding individuals with a high level of commitment who are passionate about teaching math. Find out if there's a Mathnasium position that's just right for you!
Explore Employment Opportunities
(619) 281-6284
(619) 281-6284
