St. Louis Park
5610 W 36th St
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
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.
Education:
University of Minnesota
Years of experience teaching math:
11 years
What do you like most about learning?
I like to understand the world around me. I wish more people understood more about the world around them, too.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
We've had a number of students over the years who have gone through Mathnasium's program and are now instructors! Even for kids who don't love math, just showing them that they belong and their abilities matter makes a big impact too!
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
I really enjoy teaching kids about divisbility rules and showing them connections that factors show up in all sorts of things: fractions, prime and composite numbers, ratios, and so on... I also love geometry (not proofs, though!) because our physical world is made up of shapes and measures!
How do you make learning math fun for students?
Geometry is math that makes me say, "Gee!" and by the way, it's "Gee, Imma Try!" and not "Gee, Imma Give Up!" I love to make kids cringe with my bad puns.
Education:
Bachelors in Math and Computer Science from Gustavus Adolphus College
Years of experience teaching math:
4 years
What do you like most about learning?
I love that it helps me see the world in new ways!
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
One thing I hope all my students gain when they work with me is the confidence to make mistakes! Learning starts when we understand why something is wrong and how we can fix it.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
I love to teach all levels, but I have a special place in my heart for pre-calc and calculus. I love those 25-step, nitty gritty problems.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
Creating a welcoming and friendly environment and relating math to their lives and the real world.
Education:
High school
Years of experience teaching math:
3 years
What do you like most about learning?
I like that learning new things recontextualizes the world around me. Every new piece of information I pick up helps to give me a new understanding of why things are the way they are, and I find it very satisfying for the pieces to fall into place.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
Treating each student with compassion and an understanding that everyone approaches learning from a unique place has helped me meet students where they are so that we can both have an understanding of how to work towards their math proficiency.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
I enjoy teaching algebra the most. I think that it acts as a sort of coalescing of previous skills and it is incredibly satisfying for both me and the student to see it click.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
Creating a light and positive atmosphere for students where we can balance fun conversation and getting math done helps to make learning math fun for students.
Education:
University of MN-Morris Campus
Years of experience teaching math:
7 years
What do you like most about learning?
I love the moment of discovery and the "a-ha" feeling of making new connections to information you already know.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I think the biggest impact I've had has been the opportunity for one-on-one work which gives like the chance to understand the student and find new ways to explain the material.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Algebra because it's like solving a puzzle.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I think the excitement I show for the material, along with my enthusiasm for their progress, creates an environment of
fun and collaboration.
Years of experience teaching math:
15 years
What do you like most about learning?
It's fun. It makes life easier. It solves problems. It's exciting to see how everything fits together.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
As a college tutor, I've been a resource for students through their graduation. I work to inspire a love of math for all students.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
All of it! My favorite topics are usually probability or combinatorics (counting).
How do you make learning math fun for students?
Be engaging and energetic. Relate the topic to real-world examples (there are always answers to "When can I ever use this in real life?"). Recognize their accomplishments.
Education:
B.A. in Math (North Park University), M.A. in Math (Indiana State University)
Years of experience teaching math:
25+ years
What do you like most about learning?
Finding out about all of the "surprising" results in math (i.e. the Birthday Problem in probability).
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I have helped thousands of college students fulfill their math requirement(s) for their degree by successfully completing and passing their math courses.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Statistics, Pre-Calc, Calculus, Algebra II
How do you make learning math fun for students?
Helping students become better skilled and more confident in math usually helps them enjoy math more. We also play games occasionally and joke around a bit.
Education:
MBA
Years of experience teaching math:
3 years
What do you like most about learning?
Expanding my knowledge of the world and history and its impact on present and future.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
Helping them realize they can do it.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Multiplication, order of operations, and algebra.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
Treating them as smart and capable.
Education:
Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics
Years of experience teaching math:
<1 year
What do you like most about learning?
I like learning things because they help me understand the world around me!
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I have helped several students become more confident in themselves and their mathematical thinking.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
I like teaching algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I like to connect the math they're doing to other real-world examples so they realize the math they're learning is useful and exciting!
Education:
B.A. English, B.A. Chemistry, M.A. English
Years of experience teaching math:
5 years
What do you like most about learning?
"To teach is to learn twice." Assisting students helps reacquaint me with the material and give me new perspectives.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I've seen students have "aha!" moments, especially in division and multiplication, as they really begin to understand the material.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Probability, word problems, proportions
How do you make learning math fun for students?
Building camaraderie, tying to real-life examples, celebrating victories, and exploring mistakes.
Education:
High school
Years of experience teaching math:
2 years
What do you like most about learning?
Learning opens my mind up to new ideas, thoughts, and perspectives. Understanding and mastering topics brings me a sense of accomplishment.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I was able to help my sister in math throughout her middle school years, turning her hatred of math into a hobby we can both enjoy together.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Geometry—shapes are cool!
How do you make learning math fun for students?
Getting to know the student and building a connection is the best way to make math learning enjoyable. Comparing math to real-life problems is a great way to see the purpose of math.
Education:
B.S. in Computer Science from U of M Twin Cities
Years of experience teaching math:
3 years
What do you like most about learning?
I always like finding out and absorbing new information. I also like the process of learning; being faced with a challenge and using new tools and information to overcome those challenges.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
Seeing a student come in, struggling with math and being able to introduce things like number sense in a way that is intuitive to them, and then seeing them use those skills and make connections when dealing with more difficult math problems.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
I love teaching anything related to fractions and percents. Learning that percent literally means "for each hundred" is always a fact that, when it clicks, makes percents much less daunting for students.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I try to keep a positive attitude and make connections with students. By being able to connect the work they are doing to something that interests them, it is much more engaging and fun for them!
Years of experience teaching math:
<1 year
What do you like most about learning?
Many of the things I learn aren’t as obvious as they first seem. I like going beyond what I take at face value and figuring out what’s going on at a deeper level.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I find that students often become bored because they don’t understand the reasoning behind the formulae or methods they’re applying. Instead, deriving more complex ideas from intuition is more engaging. Teaching for me is most rewarding when I can facilitate that feeling of individual discovery: it’s at these moments when my influence on a student’s journey to proficiency is especially impactful.
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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