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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.
At Mathnasium of Upper West Side, our tutors use the Mathnasium Method™ to help students develop a deep understanding of math. This proprietary teaching approach blends personalized learning plans with mental, verbal, visual, tactile, and written techniques, ensuring each student receives math help tailored to their unique needs and learning styles.
The Mathnasium Method™ is designed to build a strong foundation for math excellence, empowering students to truly understand and even enjoy math.
Our caring and specially trained math tutors on the Upper West Side deliver face-to-face instruction in a supportive, engaging group environment. We support K-12 students of all skill levels, both in-center and online, to help them reach their full math potential.
Learn how Mathnasium tutors helped Malachi gain confidence in math.
At Mathnasium of Upper West Side, each student receives a personalized learning plan based on a detailed assessment of their skill level, challenges, and academic goals.
This tailored approach allows students to learn at their own pace while building critical thinking and problem-solving skills, along with the confidence they need to excel in their math journey.
Discover how Mathnasium helped Maddie transform her math skills to achieve more confidence in the subject. Initially struggling with the lowest math grades in her class, Maddie worked with our tutors using a personalized approach tailored to her specific needs.
Math Tutors Near You
We specialize in math-only instruction with a customized and fun learning approach that delivers results. We proudly serve local communities, including:
Specially Trained and Caring Team
Beau Schwantes
Educational Director
Beau Schwantes serves as the Educational Director of Mathnasium of Upper West Side. A graduate of Kent State University with a BS in aeronautical studies, Beau joined Mathnasium in 2017 as an instructor and was promoted to management the following year. By 2019, his dedication and talent earned him the role of Educational Director.
Beau loves the supportive and engaging atmosphere Mathnasium fosters and takes pride in guiding students toward success. He enjoys working with children, helping them build skills, and supporting their unique learning needs with patience and care.
Tim Swain
Director
Tim Swain is the Director of Mathnasium of Upper West Side and oversees operations across Mathnasium of Manhattan & Affiliates. With degrees in pre-medicine and dramatic art from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Tim was the first instructor at the Upper East Side center, quickly rising through leadership roles.
The son of two teachers, Tim brings over 20 years of experience working with children in education and enrichment. Known for his energy and charisma, he has helped countless students strengthen their math skills and confidence, and he continues to inspire families in the Upper West Side community.
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 what they still need to learn.
FAQ
Mathnasium of Upper West Side is located on Amsterdam Avenue between 84th and 85th Streets, on the west side of the street. We’re within walking distance of the 1 train at 86th & Broadway and the 86th Street crosstown bus.
We proudly serve families across the Upper West Side and West Harlem. Some of the local schools we support include:
PS 9 – Sarah Anderson School
MS 243 – Center School
Calhoun School
Trinity School
PS 87 – William T. Sherman School
The Abraham Joshua Heschel School
PS 166 – The Richard Rodgers School of The Arts & Technology
Dwight School
PS 334 – The Anderson School
MS 247 – Dual Language Middle School
Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School
PS 75 – Emily Dickinson School
PS 199 – Jessie Isador Straus
PS 163 – Alfred E. Smith School
MS 54 – Booker T. Washington Middle School
Riverdale Country School
Horace Mann School
Ethical Culture Fieldston School
Yes, Mathnasium of Upper West Side offers both in-center and online math tutoring. Students receive live, face-to-face instruction in a fun small-group environment, whether they attend in person or join virtually.
No, the experience and outcomes are consistent across both formats. Students work from personalized learning plans and receive caring, real-time instruction from the same tutors they would meet in our center on the Upper West Side.
We support students from kindergarten through high school across all math classes and topics: Arithmetic, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, and more.
We follow learning plans that are tailored to each student’s unique learning needs and style, so they can receive focused instruction and make meaningful progress toward their goals.
We offer premium-value tutoring through a monthly membership with a one-time enrollment fee. Most families choose two to three sessions per week.
After a diagnostic assessment, we recommend a plan and schedule tailored to your child’s goals. Contact us at [email protected] for details.
No, membership pricing is the same for in-person or online attendance. Families are free to choose the format that works best for them.
The diagnostic assessment serves to identify each student’s current skill level, knowledge gaps, and learning goals, so we can design a plan tailored to their specific needs.
Understanding each student’s unique approach to math helps us adjust instruction to their learning style and pace and empower them to unlock their true potential.
At Mathnasium of Upper West Side, we use the Mathnasium Method™, a proprietary teaching approach that combines personalized learning plans with proven instructional techniques to develop a deep understanding of math.
Our tutors build on what each student already knows, introduce new concepts in a step-by-step way, and guide them toward mastery. During sessions, we use a range of mental, verbal, visual, tactile, and written teaching strategies to make math clear and engaging.
Mathnasium of Upper West Side works with students of all skill levels, empowering them to unlock their math potential.
Students who are behind in math receive targeted support and caring guidance focused on (re)building their foundational skills and confidence. Advanced learners benefit from enrichment programs designed to keep them engaged by challenging their thinking and introducing them to topics beyond their school curriculum.
Yes, Mathnasium of Upper West Side supports homeschooled students across the Upper West Side, West Harlem, and surrounding communities.
Our flexible scheduling and personalized instruction provide strong academic support for homeschooling families at every grade level.
Yes! We work with students from public, private, and charter schools, including Calhoun School, Trinity School, Dwight School, and others.
Our program complements classroom instruction and adapts to a wide variety of educational paths.
Yes, our instructors set aside time during each session to help students with homework. Our goal for homework help is to reinforce classroom learning and reduce stress at home.
Yes. Mathnasium of Upper West Side prepares students for standardized and school-based math assessments, including state tests, the SAT®, and the ACT®.
Our test prep combines personalized learning plans, targeted practice, and confidence-building strategies to help students excel on test day and beyond.
Mon-Thu
2:00PM - 8:00PM
Fri
2:00PM - 6:00PM
Sat
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Sun
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Mon-Thu
10:00AM - 8:00PM
Fri
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Sat
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Sun
10:00AM - 1:00PM
| Mon-Thu: | 2:00PM - 8:00PM |
| Fri: | 2:00PM - 6:00PM |
| Sat: | 10:00AM - 3:00PM |
| Sun: | 10:00AM - 1:00PM |
| Mon-Thu: | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
| Fri: | 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Sat: | 10:00AM - 3:00PM |
| Sun: | 10:00AM - 1:00PM |
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