Meet the Team at Mathnasium of Urbana

Aekta Patel

Tyler Feemster

Tyler is a recent graduate from Princeton University with a degree in mathematics. As a dedicated tutor at Mathnasium, he excels at making difficult concepts feel natural and intuitive, helping students build a strong foundation. He loves finding opportunities to extend students' knowledge with small challenges and thought-provoking questions. Outside of tutoring, Tyler enjoys lifting weights and exploring interesting math problems.

Marco Cifuentes-Urtubey

Marco is a recent graduate from University of Maryland, Baltimore County with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. He also holds an associate's degree in mechanical engineering. He has a deep passion for mathematics and enjoys teaching others in hopes that they too might find it fun and challenging. He listens well to questions from students, offering clear and detailed explanations to help students grasp concepts. Outside of Mathnasium, Marco enjoys listening to music, gaming, exercising, and cooking!

Gautham Ramachandran

Gautham Ramachandran is a senior at Linganore High School with a
passion for math and a drive to help others succeed. He believes that
learning becomes stronger through teaching, which motivates him to
make math feel approachable and engaging for each student. Gautham
loves connecting challenging concepts to real-world applications,
aiming to deepen students' understanding through insightful questions.
Outside of Mathnasium, Gautham enjoys playing football and basketball
with friends, reading books, & doing trivia. He's excited to share his
love for math and learning with others at Mathnasium!"

Janelle Annor

Janelle Annor is a recent graduate of Dartmouth College, a member of the eight Ivy League institutions. At Dartmouth she earned her Bachelor’s degree with high academic honors. She majored in Neuroscience and earned a minor in Anthropology concentrated in Global Health. She worked at a local Mathnasium for over three years while in highschool, where she supported students using the Mathnasium method! She has experience working with elementary, middle, and high school students on a quest to enhance their mathematical literacy. Janelle has worked with students in one-on-one sessions and in the mathnasium group setting. She has experience helping students in Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. At Mathnasium she has also supported students in achieving high scores on the math sections of the SAT and ACT. She served as a peer tutor for Statistics, Calculus, Pre-Calculus while studying at Dartmouth. In her free time she enjoys knitting, reading, playing instruments, and exercising. In college Janelle partook in the Dartmouth ROTC program and is a Second Lieutenant in the US Army Reserve. She will attend medical school in the next academic year.