Meet the Team at Mathnasium of San Marino

Haiqi (Niko) W

School Attended: Georgia State University

Major: Mathematics and Biostatistics

Hobbies and Interests: I enjoy hiking and playing with my cat

What I love about Mathnasium: I love that Mathnasium is a fun place to share my own experiences learning math

With Mathnasium Since: September 2022

Interesting Facts: I have a cat and 2 chincillas!

Celeste T

School Attended: Cal State Long Beach

Major: Computer Science and Engineering

Hobbies and Interests: I enjoy making art, playing games, doing crafts, designing, and writing!

What I love about Mathnasium: I love making a difference in kids' math education and seeing them understand difficult concepts!

With Mathnasium Since: September 2022

Interesting Facts: I love painting and making digital art

Caleb T

School Attended: Pasadena City College

Major: Nursing

Hobbies and Interests: I enjoy reading and cooking!

What I love about Mathnasium: I love being able to help students expand their skills

With Mathnasium Since: November 2022

Interesting Facts: I once helped build homes for the homeless

Nikole Y

School Attended: Pasadena City College

Major: Math or Engineering

Hobbies and Interests: I enjoy dancing and swimming!

What I love about Mathnasium: I love the friendly environment that fosters the students growth

With Mathnasium Since: January 2023

Interesting Facts: I love ice cream!

Max Y

School Attended: Pasadena City College

Major: Kinesiology

Hobbies and Interests: I enjoy playing basketball, video games like Valorant, and crocheting

What I love about Mathnasium: I love the environment because the students and instructors are energetic and it makes it a fun place to work!

With Mathnasium Since: August 2023

Interesting Facts: My full name is Maximilian, but no one calls me it.

Jessica L

School Attended: Pasadena City College

Major: Economics

Hobbies and Interests: I enjoy reading, listening to music, and hanging out with my friends

What I love about Mathnasium: I love that we can teach kids to be confident in their math abilities!

With Mathnasium Since: September 2023

Interesting Facts: I love to sleep for long periods of times!

Adam R

School Attended: CSULA

Major: Computer Science transitioning to Math

Hobbies and Interests: I enjoy playing video games like FF14, playing the violin, and am learning to box

What I love about Mathnasium: I love how chill the students are! It's fun to get to teach in a more relaxed environment

With Mathnasium Since: September 2023

Interesting Facts: I'm great at video games! Challenge me anytime!

Katryna H

School Attended: Cal Poly Pomona

Major: Hospitality Management

Hobbies and Interests: I enjoy basketball, hiking, traveling, and cooking/baking!

What I love about Mathnasium: I love the collaborative and friendly environment.

With Mathnasium Since: November 2023

Interesting Facts: I've traveled to over 10 countries!

Justin P

School Attended: Brandeis University

Major: Biology / Chemistry

Hobbies and Interests: I love all sports, but especially Football and Soccer. I have been playing Fantasy Football with friends for over 10 years. My current favorite players are Puka Nacua and Jude Bellingham. In High School, I was a member of my school's Math Team and loved entering Math Competitions.

What I love about Mathnasium: Mathnasium makes math fun for both students and instructors!

With Mathnasium Since: March 2024

Interesting Facts: I am originally from Boston, MA. I love all New England seasons but esecially the Fall foloage. I love going to the beach with family and friends to eat lobster and seafood!

Fernanda C

School Attended: University of California Riverside, PCC, & Mt. Sac

Major: Biology, EMT, & Radiology Technologist

Hobbies and Interests: Coffee Enthusiast! I enjoy finding new shops and making my own coffee at home. I am also a huge fan of Stitch from Lilo & Stitch!

What I love about Mathnasium: Watching students grow in their math education.

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Yunah C

School Attended: South Pasadena High School (attending: Northeastern University in Fall 2024)

Major: Computter Enginerring / Science

Hobbies and Interests: I love working out, biking, and hiking! Aside from physical activities/hobbies, I als enjoy cooking, Formula 1 Racing, environmental sustainability, and music!

What I love about Mathnasium: The welcoming environment it has for all students

With Mathnasium Since: March 2024

Interesting Facts: I played Volleyball for 6 years!

Andrew M

School Attended: University of San Diego

Major: Economics

Hobbies and Interests: Football, Music, Spending time with friends, Reading about Psychology

What I love about Mathnasium: I love working with all of my students and coworkers! I enjoy going to the different centers and helping them figure out ways that each center can be the best it can possibly be.

With Mathnasium Since: December 2016

Interesting Facts: I've played guitar and drums since I was in middle school!

Alejandra C

Alejandra graduated from the University of California, Riverside in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. Shortly after graduation, Alejandra joined the Mathnasium of Pasadena team as an instructor and advanced her way to Center Director over the course of 3 years. As Education Specialist, she is now in charge of all student learning plans, training of new instructors, and furthering the training of current instructors alongside Xavier, the District Support Specialist.

Daniela M

Daniela graduated from the University of Southern California in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Pure Mathematics. She joined the Mathnasium of Pasadena team and served as their Assistant Center Director from 2022 - 2024. As our District Support Specialist, she works with centers in our local district to ensure that we never miss a beat and continue providing only the highest quality math instruction for our students.