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Mathnasium of University Irvine's personalized geometry tutoring programs are designed to support students at every stage of their math journey.
We introduce middle school students to foundational concepts like angles, shapes, congruence, and basic measurement, building the spatial reasoning and logical thinking skills needed for high school geometry.
Our tutors guide students through core topics—triangles, circles, proofs, transformations, and the Pythagorean theorem—using personalized plans that make abstract concepts clear and build problem-solving confidence.
Honors students and competition participants can receive targeted support for challenging topics like advanced proofs, coordinate geometry, and complex problem-solving strategies that prepare them for college-level coursework and math competitions.
At Mathnasium of University Irvine, our specially trained tutors work with students of all skill levels to help them truly understand and enjoy geometry through face-to-face instruction in a fun and empowering environment.
We guide students to connect geometric concepts to logical reasoning and real-world applications. As their understanding grows, so does their confidence to approach new problems with clarity and precision.
We employ the Mathnasium Method™, a proprietary teaching approach that combines personalized learning plans with proven instructional techniques. We work with students both in-center and online, helping them develop a lasting understanding of geometry.
In each session, students receive face-to-face instruction in a small-group setting where they strengthen problem-solving skills and deepen their understanding of geometric relationships and logic.
Students begin their Mathnasium enrollment with a diagnostic assessment that helps us pinpoint their current skill level, knowledge gaps, and learning goals.
Using these insights, we develop a personalized learning plan tailored to each student’s needs. Our tutors then target instruction on key topics such as angles, congruence, transformations, the Pythagorean Theorem, and proofs, ensuring they learn and master each concept step by step.
Our Results
94%
Math Skills
of parents report an improvement in their child’s math skills and understanding.
93%
Attitude
of parents report improved attitude toward math after attending Mathnasium.
90%
Success
of students saw an improvement in their school grades.
Our Results
The Proof Is In The Numbers
Math Skills
of parents report an improvement in their child’s math skills and understanding.
Attitude
of parents report improved attitude toward math after attending Mathnasium.
Success
of students saw an improvement in their school grades.
Geometry Tutors Near You
We help students in Irvine, CA, and nearby communities master geometry concepts with personalized learning plans, engaging instruction, and supportive guidance. Our center proudly serves local communities and schools, including:
Specially Trained and Caring Team
Grace Peng
Owner/Managing Center Director
Grace Peng is the Multi-Center Owner of several Mathnasium locations in Orange County, including Lake Forest, Foothill Ranch and University Irvine. Every day, she is committed to creating an effective, engaging, and supportive learning experience where students grow in confidence and build a deep understanding of math.
She leads a team of passionate instructors who provide a nurturing and productive environment for students of all levels. Grace believes in the transformative power of the Mathnasium Method and is always happy to connect with families who want to see their children succeed in math.
Annie Xu
Center Director
Annie graduated from USC with a master degree of education and she also held a bachelor degree double major in psychology and educational science from UC, Irvine. She've gained her passion working with students from her hands-on experience of being an ESL instructor in public school elementary settings and doing intern as a multi-subject teacher in a private trilingual immersion school. She loves seeing her students grow more confident in their academic abilities, and she understands that every learner brings unique strengths to the classroom. Outside of working, she enjoys rock climbing, skiing, and travelling around. Annie is excited to share her passion for math and empower learners of all ages to excel at Mathnasium.
Sanika Patwardhan
Lead Instructor
Sanika is a second-year Business Administration student at UC Irvine with a strong passion for teaching and helping students build confidence in math. She has several years of math tutoring experience and is especially loved by students for her clear, patient explanations and her ability to make challenging concepts feel approachable. Sanika excelled academically in high school, graduating with a 4.6 GPA and completing nine AP courses, including AP Calculus AB. She continued her advanced math studies at UCI with Single Variable Calculus II. Her strong foundation allows her to break down complex ideas in a way that is logical, relatable, and easy to understand.
Beyond academics, Sanika has been deeply involved in mentoring and leadership roles—tutoring at Heritage Park Library, serving as a Junior Instructor in martial arts, and holding a board position in a school club. She also developed strong organizational and creative skills as the Editor of her high school’s Yearbook team. She believes math is a universal language that connects people, and she finds genuine joy in helping students grow, succeed, and discover that math can be both understandable and enjoyable.
Rajit Swarup
Lead Instructor
Rajit is a Computer Science major with aspirations of becoming a Cyber Security professional. He has been part of our Mathnasium family since 2015 — first as a dedicated mathlete, and now as an experienced instructor and Core Team member.
With over four years of math tutoring experience, Rajit brings a blend of strong mathematical understanding, patience, and humor that students truly enjoy. He has a special talent for making math feel easier and more fun, helping students break through challenges with confidence. Rajit believes that many students dislike math simply because it hasn’t been explained in a way that makes sense to them. His goal is to guide them toward understanding problems deeply, learning from mistakes, and discovering that math can be enjoyable.
Outside the center, Rajit played water polo throughout high school and has taught children how to swim. In his free time, he enjoys drawing both in his sketchbook and on his digital tablet.
Justin Nguyen
Lead Instructor
Justin is a second-year Aerospace Engineering student at UCI with a long-standing strength and passion for mathematics. Excelling in math from a young age, Justin has built a solid foundation through advanced coursework and years of helping peers and younger students. His clear explanations and patient teaching style make him a strong mentor for students who need support or a confidence boost in math.
Justin joined Mathnasium because he genuinely enjoys the moment when a concept “clicks” for a student. He finds it rewarding to help students understand challenging problems, build stronger mathematical thinking, and develop a greater appreciation for the subject.
Beyond math, Justin has a deep interest in geography, navigation, transportation systems, traffic flow, and airport design—areas that inspire his future goal of becoming an air traffic controller. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with friends, exploring new places, watching TV shows, and diving into articles and videos related to his favorite topics.
Skyland Kanthatham
Lead Instructor
Skyland is a second-year student at IVC pursuing a degree in Environmental Science and working toward his goal of becoming a high school math teacher. He is actively preparing to earn his teaching credential and has developed a strong passion for helping students understand and enjoy mathematics.
With more than three years of math tutoring and classroom experience, Skyland has worked with a wide range of learners—supporting younger classmates, leading peer study groups, and assisting in structured instructional settings. His calm, patient teaching style and clear explanations make him especially effective at helping students build confidence and master challenging concepts.
Outside of academics, Skyland enjoys staying active by going to the gym and playing pickleball.
Ethan Arakaki
Instructor
Ethan is a first-year student at IVC pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. His long-standing interest in designing and building—from middle school projects to advanced engineering coursework—naturally led him to develop strong problem-solving skills and a deep appreciation for mathematics.
Ethan brings valuable STEM experience to Mathnasium, including two years of FIRST Robotics and four years of Computer-Aided Design (CAD). These experiences strengthened his analytical thinking, spatial reasoning, and ability to break down complex problems, skills he now uses to help students understand math more intuitively. His engineering background allows him to connect mathematical concepts to real-world applications, making learning more engaging and meaningful for students.
Ethan is passionate about helping students build confidence, especially those who benefit from clear, step-by-step explanations and hands-on approaches. In his free time, he enjoys playing Minecraft and exploring creative projects that combine math, design, and engineering.
Whether they would like to attend sessions in-center or online, students can take 3 easy steps to enroll at Mathnasium.
All students begin their Mathnasium journey with a diagnostic assessment that pinpoints what they already know and the geometry concepts they still need to learn.
FAQ
Students can attend Mathnasium of University Irvine at our local learning center or join live, face-to-face sessions online.
We are conveniently located in Parkview Center, where Super Irvine International Market is coming soon, just across the street from Tanaka Farms. Our center is easy to find and accessible for families in Irvine, Woodbridge, Northwood, Turtle Rock, Oak Creek, and surrounding communities.
Yes, we teach both!
We support middle school and high school students in Irvine who are enrolled in standard, honors, or accelerated geometry courses. Our personalized plans can be adapted to each student’s school curriculum and learning needs to make geometry more understandable and less stressful.
Our specially trained tutors help students learn and master a range of geometry topics, including:
Angles, triangles, circles, and polygons
Transformations: rotations, reflections, translations, and dilations
Coordinate geometry: distance, midpoint, slope
Congruence and similarity
Area, surface area, and volume
Logical reasoning and formal proofs
The Pythagorean Theorem and trigonometric ratios
At Mathnasium of University Irvine, we follow the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary teaching approach that combines personalized learning plans, face-to-face instruction, and a range of proven teaching strategies to help students truly understand geometry.
Each student begins with a diagnostic assessment so we can identify their current skill level and learning goals. Based on the results, we create a customized learning plan and guide them through each geometry concept step by step, helping them build both skills and confidence.
Yes. Many students come to Mathnasium of University Irvine feeling confused or discouraged by geometry.
Whether it’s remembering the properties of angles, making sense of proofs, or applying the Pythagorean Theorem, we break challenging problems into manageable steps so students can understand the why and how behind each concept.
Our tutors are specially trained not only in math and geometry, but also in the technical and emotional aspects of teaching. They know when to provide encouragement and when to challenge students to reach the next level.
By working with our tutors, students gradually fill knowledge gaps, strengthen their geometry foundation, and build the independence needed to confidently tackle assignments and tests that once felt overwhelming.
Yes, we challenge advanced learners with higher-level reasoning, multi-step proofs, and real-world applications of geometry.
Our enrichment helps students deepen their understanding of geometric concepts, explore topics beyond the classroom, and build the skills needed for honors courses, math competitions, or future STEM studies.
Yes! During sessions, our tutors can review and reinforce the geometry concepts covered in a student’s homework to help them understand how and why the solutions work.
Homework completion itself is not the focus of our sessions. Instead, we aim to strengthen independent problem-solving and build the confidence students need to tackle similar assignments on their own over time.
Yes. Our instructors can help students prepare for:
In-class quizzes and exams
Benchmark and district assessments
California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)
Geometry sections of college entrance exams (PSAT®, SAT®, ACT®)
Our instruction aligns with California Common Core State Standards, ensuring students reinforce what they’re learning in school while gaining the skills and confidence needed for testing success.
Each student begins with a diagnostic assessment that identifies strengths, gaps, learning preferences, and their overall goals in geometry. Based on those insights, we build a personalized learning plan that puts them on the best path to mastering geometry.
Yes! Mathnasium of University Irvine can support all K–12 students, whether they attend public school, private school, or learn at home.
Our flexible, individualized teaching approach can adapt to a variety of curricula and learning environments, helping each student stay on track and grow their skills with confidence.
Yes! Students can attend live, face-to-face online sessions, often with the same specially trained tutors they would work with at our center.
Online geometry sessions follow each student’s personalized learning plan and provide the same level of care, clarity, and interaction as our in-center instruction.
Yes, our students can move between in-center and online sessions without disrupting their learning plan. They continue working toward the same goals with the same structured support.
We usually recommend two or three geometry sessions per week, but each student is different.
Our tutors will determine the ideal frequency of math classes based on your student's skills assessments.
We work with K-12 students, but most who come to us for geometry support are in grades 7–11.
Whether they’re just starting geometry or building skills in more advanced topics, our tutors provide the guidance they need to succeed.
It’s easy to get started:
Schedule a free assessment
Receive a personalized learning plan tailored to your student’s needs
Enroll and begin sessions, either in-center or online
Most students begin their journey within just a few days of enrollment.
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5321 University Dr, #C
Irvine, CA 92612
| Call: | (949) 296-6284 |
| Email: | universityirvine @mathnasium.com |
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| Wed: | 2:00PM - 7:00PM |
| Fri: | 3:00PM - 6:00PM |
| Sat: | Closed |
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