Our Urbana, MD Team - Mathnasium

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.

Math Centers / Urbana / Our Team

Ronak Patel

Center Director

With over a decade of experience in education, Ronak Patel Ph.D. brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for teaching mathematics. As a former high school teacher and university instructor , Ronak has seen firsthand the transformative power of math in students' lives. He is dedicated to helping students develop confidence in their math skills, believing that math is not only a subject but a tool that explains the world around us. Ronak's approach focuses on showing students that math is everywhere—they just have to look for it! Whether it's solving a complex equation or understanding everyday patterns, Ronak is excited to help students unlock the potential of math and see its relevance in their daily lives.

Aekta Patel

Center Director

Aekta Patel is the Center Director at Mathnasium of Urbana. Aekta completed her undergraduate studies in Finance and Economics from Babson College and received her MBA from Georgetown University. Aekta is committed to help children understand math by teaching it in the way it makes sense to them. She believes that the Mathnasium Method can truly help change a child’s attitude towards math. In her free time, Aekta enjoys spending time with her newborn!

Tyler Feemster

Instructor

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

Instructor

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!

Our Mathnasium Mission

Teach children math so they understand it, master it, and love it. Math can change their lives, and they can change the world.

What I love about Mathnasium is the ability to teach problem-solving skills and make math make sense, while also making a student smile.

Amber W., Mathnasium Instructor

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