South Costa Mesa
435 E 17th St
, #7
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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.
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.
Alleah brings a global perspective and a heart for education to her role as Center Director. She holds an MA in Global Migration Studies and a BA in Biblical and Global Studies, along with a TESOL certification. Her passion for teaching has taken her to classrooms in India and France, where she taught English to children of diverse backgrounds, including refugee students. Along the way, she has led teams and managed nonprofit programs supporting families and children, and has seen firsthand how the right kind of encouragement and teaching can change a child’s future.
At Mathnasium, Alleah combines her teaching experience and commitment to children’s growth with Mathnasium’s proven methods. She is dedicated to fostering an encouraging atmosphere where every child feels believed in and capable of success. With her background in education, operations, and global service, she is excited to help students not only master math, but also build the confidence to change their world.
In her free time, she likes cooking, reading, going to the beach, and spending time with family (especially her cute little niece).
Nick holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Finance from Cal State Northridge and has been part of the Mathnasium team since 2014. He previously served as a Center Director in Irvine, Diamond Bar, and Santa Clarita before moving into an operations leadership role, overseeing five centers.
Nick is committed to creating encouraging environments where students thrive and build lasting math confidence. He enjoys coaching and motivating students to achieve their best. In his spare time, he loves sports, reading, BBQs, and competing in just about any game.
Sherin earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley. She joined Mathnasium in 2021 as an instructor, quickly moved into leadership, and helped open Mathnasium of Valencia.
She is passionate about creating inclusive and empowering spaces where students can feel confident and grow. Sherin enjoys spending her free time cooking, shopping, and making memories with her family.
Kelsie is currently studying quantitative economics and is exploring a future in actuarial science. She loves using math to understand and assess real-world risks, and she brings that analytical mindset to her work at Mathnasium.
Outside of teaching, Kelsie enjoys video games, reading, and creating art. She’s passionate about helping students connect with math in fun and meaningful ways.
Jemin is currently a student studying Mathematics at the University of California, Irvine. He has hopes of becoming a math teacher one day and inspire others to think with math. In his spare time, he enjoys working out, working on his 3D printer, and cooking.
Davin is currently a student at UCI majoring in Mathematics. He plans to be involved with machine learning for his career. His hobbies include playing puzzles, hiking, and drinking tea.
Alex goes to Newport Harbor High School and is the class of 2026. She is passionate about school and helping children. Working at Mathnasium gives her the opportunity to help students with math and make an impact on their future. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, working out and hanging out with friends, family and her dog!
Evan is currently studying Philosophy and Ancient Literature, and is exploring a future in academia. He sees math as a language similar to Latin or Ancient Greek, and brings the analytical power of language to look at mathematics in a unique way. Outside of teaching, Evan enjoys reading and can often be found in a library. He is so excited to be a part of this team and to make an impact in the lives of his community.
Audrey is currently a student at Arnold O. Beckman High School and is the class of 2026. She enjoys watching and making films, music, video games, and reading. She also has an affinity with math and science, specifically her favorite science is biology. She hopes to have a career in biology or become a filmmaker in the future.
Jordan is currently a student at the University of California, Irvine majoring in public health. He aspires to work in the medical field in the future in order to help others. Using his knowledge in mathematics, he hopes to help students succeed and excel in math. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games, photography, spending time with friends, and visiting new places.
A fan of creativity, Jorge has a background in multimedia and theme park photography.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences from Porto University and is currently working on obtaining a Mathematics High School teaching credential.
His favorite hobbies include hiking, learning History and studying foreign languages.
Lan is currently a student at Orange Coast College, majoring in liberal arts. She is committed to a life of helping others and plans to pursue an English teaching career. In her free time, Lan enjoys reading, playing video games, and practicing her creativity through music and art. She is looking forward to joining this community of bright students and educators!
I was the Center Director at Mathnasium of South Costa Mesa. Prior to opening the Mathnasium Center, I have worked in finance and commercial real estate. I received my BA in Anthropology from the University of California at Berkeley. I started this Mathnasium journey when I first discovered that my second child was struggling in math but didn't want help from her own mother. I enrolled her in a local Mathnasium and found the Mathnasium Method to be critical in my daughter's foundational understanding of math. Witnessing this in my own child I am passionate about teaching other children of all ages how to make math make sense. I believe every child has the ability to be successful in math and would like to extend our program to the community of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach.
Sammy has been tutoring for the last several years with various tutoring centers. Working with students has been his passion to see them improve and grow in their love for learning. Sammy joined the Mathnasium team in 2020, where he learned that his passion was really to focus on math. Sammy began as an instructor, and was eventually promoted to Assistant Center Director and then Center Director. He was a Center Director in Phoenix Arizona prior to moving to California, where he continued his career with Mathnasium. Sammy has a passion for tutoring and helping students realize their full potential in math. He loves the Mathnasium model of teaching and meeting students where they are at. In Sammy’s free time, he loves to play pickleball, ping pong, basketball, and other outdoor activities.
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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