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.

Joy

Sr. Instructor

Joy has more than eight years of experience tutoring science subjects and three years as a paraeducator in the Lake Washington School District. She holds a Bachelor's in Biochemistry and a Master’s in Education from Seattle Pacific University. Joy enjoys making complex topics feel approachable and fun, helping students gain confidence in problem-solving. She especially loves seeing students succeed after overcoming personal hurdles with math.  

Outside of Mathnasium, Joy serves as a forest steward with the Green Kirkland Partnership and enjoys combining her love of learning and nature to give back to the community. 

Tyler

Sr. Instructor

Tyler graduated from the University of Washington, Bothell, with a double major in Computer Science and Mathematics. He is currently pursuing a Master's in Education. While in college, he taught a course in video game design, sparking his passion for education.  

Tyler enjoys connecting with students and helping them engage with math through real-world applications and creative problem-solving. His favorite part of teaching is seeing students gain confidence and discover new ways to approach challenges. In his spare time, Tyler enjoys photography, origami, and exploring his interests in both STEM and the arts. 

Ilia

Instructor
Ilya has taught all levels of K to 12 math and beyond, teaching math and computer science at Portland Community College. Ilya holds three undergraduate degrees, one in Mathematics, one in Computer Science, and one in Electrical Engineering!

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.

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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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