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94%
Math Skills
of parents report an improvement in their child’s math skills and understanding.
93%
Attitude
of parents report improved attitude toward math after attending Mathnasium.
90%
Success
of students saw an improvement in their school grades.
Our Results
Math Skills
of parents report an improvement in their child’s math skills and understanding.
Attitude
of parents report improved attitude toward math after attending Mathnasium.
Success
of students saw an improvement in their school grades.
Our instructors use the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary teaching approach that combines personalized learning plans with mental, verbal, visual, tactile, and written techniques to build math knowledge level by level. This method ensures that each student receives tailored instruction that meets their unique needs and learning styles.
By focusing on understanding fundamental concepts and developing critical thinking skills, our approach helps students build a strong mathematical foundation.
Our dedicated and specially trained math tutors offer personalized face-to-face instruction in a supportive and engaging environment. We work with students of all skill levels, both in-center and online, to help them achieve math mastery.
Discover how Mathnasium tutors helped Malachi become more confident in math.
Each Mathnasium student receives a personalized learning plan that considers their current skill level, knowledge gaps, and academic goals. Combined with our teaching approach, the plan is designed to help the student truly understand, master, and enjoy math.
Discover how Mathnasium helped Maddie transform her math skills. Initially struggling with the lowest math grades in her class, Maddie worked with our tutors using a personalized approach tailored to her specific needs.
Math Tutors Near You
We specialize in math-only instruction with a focused, caring, and fun learning approach that delivers results. We proudly serve local communities and schools including:
Specially Trained and Caring Team
Nick Woods
Center Director
Nick, a graduate of Oak Park and River Forest High School, loves to find ways to make math easy and give students that “lightbulb” moment. He won the OPRFHS Scholarship Cup and placed as a National Merit Finalist following his perfect score on the PSAT. Additionally, he has acquired years of experience working as a private tutor. Nick takes pride in his ability to adapt to students at any level of math, whether they need help with arithmetic, algebra, or his favorite subject: calculus. Fun Fact: In addition to his passion for math and teaching, Nick loves to act! He has an agent in the city, and he even booked a role in NBC’s Chicago P.D.
Megan Graman
Assistant Center Director
With years of experience in education and leadership, Megan is happy to serve as the Assistant Center Director for Mathnasium of Oak Park/ River Forest! Her journey with Mathnasium began in 2020, at a different Mathnasium franchise, where she developed her skills in managing online education programs, creating engaging learning environments, and fostering meaningful connections with families. She also has experience working in Early Childhood Education with students as young as 6 weeks old! Beyond her work in education, Megan also owns a photography business where she specialize in lifestyle, family, and couples portraits, as well as event photography! Whether in the classroom or behind the camera, her goal is the same: to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of others.
Jana Frank
Owner
Nathan Sanchez
Education Coordinator
Nathan is a graduate from DePauw University, majoring in computer science and minoring in Japanese. His experience as a teacher’s assistant sparked a passion for tutoring, which he continues to pursue while embarking on a career in software engineering. He loves sharing his knowledge, as it enables others to become teachers themselves. He also believes learning should be an enjoyable experience, a value his teachers instilled. Nathan enjoys traveling, watching movies, playing video games with his friends, and perfumery in his free time. Fun fact: Nathan once spent part of a summer in Tokyo conducting research in human-computer interaction!
Charles Wilson
Online Lead Instructor
Charles, a graduate of Fenwick High School, is currently an undergraduate at Washington University in St. Louis pursuing his Bachelor’s in Applied Sciences of Chemical Engineering. Charles has always shown strong interests in science and math, which he credits to his lively teachers, professors, scholarly mentors, and friends. He has always enjoyed learning and explaining math, chemistry, and physics in casual settings between others and himself. Experience as a HighSight scholar who scored 30-32 composite ACT scores, a student amongst confused collegiate peers, and an older brother to an 11 year old sister has shown him first hand the difference an involved collaborator outside the classroom can make. Charles is enthusiastic to bring his style of that change to the OPRF Mathnasium team. Fun Fact: Charles has sung in multiple performances of the Nutcracker with the Joffrey Ballet!
Leslie Perez
Lead Instructor
Leslie was born and raised in Miami, Florida, and graduated from Florida International University in 2024 with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a concentration in finance. Leslie joined the Teacher Accelerator Program in Miami to explore a passion for teaching and earn a Mathematics 6–12 teaching certification. Leslie has taught Geometry and Algebra 1 to high school students and has also tutored middle schoolers. Passionate about math, Leslie is eager to teach at any grade level and make math accessible to all learners!
Fun Fact: Leslie has road-tripped across most of the United States and visited many exciting destinations around the world!
Joe Pickering
Lead Instructor
Joe Pickering graduated from OPRF in 2018. While there he developed a love for mathematics, completing courses through Calculus 3. He then went on to combine that with a passion for sports to attend Syracuse University where he would study Sport Analytics. While at Syracuse, Joe had the opportunity to assist both the XFL and Syracuse University Ticket Office in the field of data analytics. Joe hopes to one day work for a professional sports team as an analyst. In the meantime he thoroughly enjoys tutoring, and has worked with ages from elementary school through college kids. Fun Fact: Joe has never heard the song "Hey, Joe" by Jimi Hendrix and does not get why everyone says "Hey, Joe" to him at work!
Students can take 3 easy steps to enroll at Mathnasium.
All students begin their Mathnasium journey with a diagnostic assessment that pinpoints what they already know and what they still need to learn.
FAQ
Our caring, specially trained tutors work with elementary, middle, and high school students of all skill levels looking to learn and master any K-12 math class and topic, including Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus.
Yes, our students can attend Mathnasium at our center or log into live, face-to-face sessions with their tutor.
Each student is given a diagnostic assessment that pinpoints their strengths, knowledge gaps, and unique goals, so that we can create a personalized learning plan that will put them on the best path to math mastery.
We empower students of all skill levels to excel in math, whether they are looking to catch up, keep up, or get ahead on their math journey.
We work with advanced students to expand their math skills and help them achieve their greatest potential. At Mathnasium, advanced students can explore the topics beyond their school’s math curriculum and receive personalized support to achieve their unique academic goals.
If a student is struggling or simply looking to keep up in their math class, Mathnasium will build upon what they already know, addressing their learning gaps and teaching math in a way that makes sense to them.
Mathnasium provides premium value by combining a superior learning experience with an efficient structure that keeps costs low. There is a flat enrollment fee for our program, and students attend regularly—much like a gym membership. We recommend that they attend Mathnasium 2-3 times per week as attending less frequently will slow results and attending too often could lead to student burnout. Pricing varies by program and geographic area. Contact our center for more details on enrollment packages.
We use the Mathnasium Method™, a proprietary teaching approach which combines personalized learning plans with proven techniques to build math knowledge upon what students already know, so they're able to retain what they learn and gain confidence along the way.
No. All learning occurs under the efficient and effective guidance of our trained instructors. Adding homework would risk frustration and overload. In fact, we'll set aside some time each session to help your student with their school homework.
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Contact UsKnowledge Hub
1101 Chicago Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
| Call: | (708) 613-4007 |
| Text: | (708) 613-4007 |
| Email: | oakparkriverforest @mathnasium.com |
Mon-Thu
3:30PM - 7:00PM
Mon - Thu: High School Hour
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Sat
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Sun
10:00AM - 1:30PM
Sun: High School Hour
12:30pm-1:30pm
Mon-Thu
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sun
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
| Mon-Thu: | 3:30PM - 7:00PM |
| Mon - Thu: High School Hour: | 7:00PM - 8:00PM |
| Sat: | 10:00AM - 1:00PM |
| Sun: | 10:00AM - 1:30PM |
| Sun: High School Hour: | 12:30pm-1:30pm |
| Mon-Thu: | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sun: | 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM |
(708) 613-4007
(708) 613-4007
