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.

Matt

Instructor
Matt is currently a student at College of the Desert, working towards his physics degree. He grew up in the Coachella Valley, and graduated from La Quinta High School, where he played water polo. As a swim instructor, Matt has learned how to work well with kids, which is a skill he now utilizes at Mathnasium. Matt likes to help kids understand math, especially to find the joy in solving math problems. In his spare time, Matt enjoys reading, hiking, swimming, and working out at the gym.

Steven

Instructor
Steven is currently a student at College of the Desert, working towards his Associates in Computer Sciences degree. He is planning to attend California State University, Long Beach to earn his Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences. A lifelong resident of La Quinta, Steven excelled at math in school, but it was in college that he gained a true appreciation for the power and utility of math. Steven aspires to help students develop confidence in their math skills, so that they view math as exciting instead of intimidating. In his spare time, Steven enjoys reading, playing video games, and spending time with his cat.

Giselle

Instructor
Giselle is currently a student at College of the Desert, working towards her Associates Degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics. Her plans are to transfer to a four year institution once she has completed her time at COD. Giselle adopted a fondness for math when she began her math courses in college. She strives to inspire students and help build their confidence, so they can enjoy math too. In her free time, Giselle enjoys spending time with her loved ones, crocheting, hiking, and playing games.

Liz

Instructor
Liz earned a Bachelor of Sciences in Applied Mathematics at the University of California, Los Angeles. Liz has interned with UCLA as an in classroom tutor, working in South LA middle schools and helping implement a new math and science elective curriculum. She grew up in the Coachella Valley and has always been passionate for math and the skills it creates. She wishes to ease the learning curve for students in mathematics as well as inspire student to find their own, unique methods to solving mathematical problems. In her spare time, Liz enjoys playing tennis, swimming and sewing.

Our Mathnasium Mission

Teach children math so they understand it, master it, and love it. Math can change their lives, and they can change the world.

What I love about Mathnasium is the ability to teach problem-solving skills and make math make sense, while also making a student smile.
Amber W., Mathnasium Instructor

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