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.

Priyanka Razdan

Lead Instructor

Priyanka is a senior at Conant High School and loves both learning and teaching math. She finds it deeply rewarding to guide her students through challenging concepts and help them realize how capable they are and can grow to be. 

Her long-term goal is to become a teacher, inspired by the joy of seeing her students make progress and gain confidence in math. Priyanka also has a strong interest in computers and hopes to study computer science in the future. 

Abraham Thomas

Lead Instructor

I'm a senior at Schaumburg High School and I am a part of the swim team, math team, and engineering club. I love teaching math, because I get to share my passion while talking with all the students! In the future, I hope to have a math-related major, so that I get to continue my passion for math.

Alejandro Cano

Lead Instructor

I am a Colombian math enthusiast. My love for the field was instilled by my father, a Civil Engineer with a PhD in Seismic Activity. I've attended multiple college level classes, and have done particularly well in them. I also played basketball in high school, and religiously follow the NBA. I'm very interested in financing classes and am currently considering going to school again to get a degree.

Leah Bijoy

Lead Instructor

Hi! My name is Leah and I'm a senior in high school. One fun fact about me is that math is my favorite subject in school. I love teaching math because it was always my favorite subject to learn about and I love the idea of being able to teach kids something that they'll be able to use for the rest of their lives.

Alex Heinzinger

Online Instructor

I just finished my first year at UIUC studying math and actuarial science. I've been teaching at Mathnasium for a few years and am currently the main online instructor. Some of my hobbies are piano and rock climbing, and I've also been doing martial arts for 14 years.

Maya Gantsooj

Online Instructor

Maya is a freshman at The Ohio State University, studying Biochemistry on the pre-med track. She has been part of Mathnasium since her sophomore year of high school and brings both experience and empathy to her role as an instructor. 

Having once struggled with math herself, Maya understands the importance of patience and encouragement in helping students succeed. She especially enjoys teaching Algebra I and II, where she helps students move from confusion to confidence while discovering how fun math can be. 

Alexa Orlowski

Online Instructor

Alexa is a freshman studying biochemistry at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In school, she is part of Pre-Vet Club, LAS Leaders, Illini Service Dogs, and is a copyediting intern with The Daily Illini. She loves teaching kids math because she enjoys watching them transform into confident mathematicians.

Mehr Bhatia

Online Instructor

Mehr is a senior at Conant High School and an enthusiastic member of the Mathnasium team. She’s involved in CompSci Kids, math team, debate team, student council, RISE, and cultural awareness programs, which reflect her curiosity and leadership. 

A fun fact about Mehr is that she skipped first grade and plans to pursue a career in business. She enjoys showing students that math is not just about numbers but about logic, creativity, and persistence—skills that serve them in every area of life. 

Sarvangi Shah

Instructor

I studied primary education at Liberty High School and received a master's from Sardar Patel University. I love all math but in particular trigonometry and algebra. I've achieved many of my math goals and want to help others achieve theirs as well.

Aarya Parekh

Instructor

My name is Aarya but I go by Ari. I am a junior at Conant High School. I enjoy all forms of math but specifically Geometry and Algebra. I love teaching math because as a former Mathnasium student I know that Mathnasium's methods really well and want to help students do their math the Mathnasium way. A fun fact about me is that I have been at Mathnasium since 2019, when it opened.

Olivia Fifanska

Instructor

I go to Schaumburg High School and participate in many clubs. I'm in the student council and in the polish club. Math is my favorite subject, and I think that is because I understand it. I love teaching math because that allows me to try and get others to love math as much as I do. One of my math goals is to remember the math I learn past the test, especially the really hard topics.

Diya Kumar

Instructor

A fun fact about me is I was born in Malaysia and then I lived in Australia. I'm a rising senior at Conant and I play golf, basketball, and lacrosse. I also dance and participate in BPA, peer mediation, Cougar Climb. I am also a PRIDE mentor. A math topic I want to learn more about is statistics because it's very relevant to the world around me.

Aashna Patel

Instructor

Hi! I'm Aashna, and I'm a senior at Conant High School. I love teaching math because teaching keeps me engaged outside of school and working with students is a rewarding and motivating endeavor. A fun fact about me is before I joined Mathnasium, my brother and cousin also worked here!

Rujuta Shah

Instructor

Hi! My name is Rujuta and I will be a junior at Schaumburg High School this year. Some things I'm involved in are volleyball, badminton, student council and BPA. A fun fact about me is that math is my favorite subject. I love teaching math to kids and seeing them apply what they've learned to the real world.

Nate Polanco

Instructor

I am a junior at Conant High School and I'm currently involved on my school's journalism team. Sharing my knowledge and passion for math with others has always been something I love doing, and I love having the opportunity to teach kids through Mathnasium. I hope to study something math-related while I'm in college.

Loghan Fisher

Instructor

I am a junior at Schaumburg High School and a part of several clubs like Student Council, UNICEF, Yearbook, and Operation Snowball. A fun fact about me is I play soccer and want to pursue a career in Finance in the future. I love teaching math as it gives me a chance to convince kids that math isn't as bad as they think and I can spread my love and knowledge of math to my students.

Jay Song

Instructor

I am a programmer. I love both programming and math since they are very logical. There are many ways to find solutions to a question or problem. That fact, I believe, gives us an open mind. Having an open mind is an important tool for problem-solving skills, which is why I love teaching math. I love all topics in math, particularly Algebra and Geometry.

Akshar Patel

Instructor

I'm a sophomore at Lake Park High School. I'm a part of math team, student council, and many other clubs. This year, I'll be taking AP Calculus BC. One fun fact about me is that I am quadrilingual. My goal is to make the world a better place with math. 

Maya Darji

Instructor

I love playing the tenor and baritone saxophone as well as the electric guitar. In the future, I plan to pursue a career in actuarial science. Additionally, I love playing lacrosse and am on the Conant Team. 

Feyza Erturk

Instructor

I am currently a junior at Conant High School. I play volleyball and am in student council and BPA. A fun fact about me is that I have two younger siblings. I want to go into business and learn more about math relating to money. 

Darsh Upadhyay

Instructor

I am part of the math team at Conant High School. A fun fact about me is that I play tennis. A math topic that I'd like to learn is Multivariable Calculus. I love teaching math because I enjoy math and I want to help others see the joys of math. 

Lizzy Kim

Instructor

I go to Conant High School and am a part of the math team, track team, and I also play the cello. I math topic I would love to learn more about is geometry because there are so many interesting aspects that are not taught in school. I love teaching math because I feel that anyone can do math with good instruction.

Yashika Gupta

Instructor

Hi, I'm Yashika and I am a sophomore at Conant High School. At Conant, I participate in Math Team, Debate, and HOSA. In the future, I would like to use my math skills for bio-engineering. I enjoy teaching math because it inspires me to keep learning while spreading my passion to other kids as well!

Richa Dagde

Instructor

I hold a degree in Computer Science and am passionate about math. My goal is engaging in and rewarding the learning experience, helping students find their "wow" moments, build confidence and achieve their goals. I enjoy solving puzzles to keep my mind sharp. 

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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