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.

Derek Lariviere is the Center Director and Owner of Mathnasium of Moore and Mathnasium of Norman. He is passionate about helping students gain confidence in math by making it understandable and enjoyable. Derek believes every child deserves to learn math in a way that makes sense to them, whether they need to catch up, keep up, or get ahead. He looks forward to meeting families in the community and developing personalized learning plans to support each student's success.
Colin is a Lead Instructor and has been working at Mathnasium since 2025. He also taught Algebra 1 and Pre-Algebra prior to working at Mathnasium. He is a current studentat OU pursuing a Bachelor's in Mathematics. Colin enjoys playing volleyball and listening to music, and his favorite number is 10,000 becuase it is 100 squared. Colin loves working at Mathnasium becuase of the positive impact it has on students.
Cooper received his bachelor's degree in astronomy from the University of Colorado. He has been working as a tutor for years, including at tutoring club, CU athletics tutoring, and as a teaching assistant, and he has been at Mathnasium since 2023. What he loves most about tutoring is the moment a student reaches understanding on a tough topic. Cooper's favorite math-related fun fact is that some of the oldest recorded writings are Mesopotamian grain yield spreadsheets! His favorite number is i, becuase imaginary numbers can be as valuable as real ones. His hobbies are film, writing, animation, and video games.
Anu is a student at Westmoore High School. He has been working at Mathnasium since 2025, and what he loves most about the job is getting to teach kids from different backgrounds. Anu's favorite math fun fact is that the square root of negative one is imaginary, but his favorite number is seven becuase it is a holy number. His hobbies are basketball, fishing, and math!
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!
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