Our Team at Mathnasium of Washington Township

Stephanie Sobotta

Allison

Allison is a certified math teacher in New Jersey and has been with Mathnasium since 2016. She graduated from Rowan University with a degree in Mathematics Subject-Matter Education after completing AP and college-level math courses during high school. 

Allison is passionate about helping students learn to love math by understanding it in a way that works for them. She values Mathnasium’s personalized instruction and believes that building confidence through fun, engaging math learning is the key to long-term success. 

Lauren

Lauren has over 30 years of experience teaching math and holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and an M.S. in Middle-Level Education. She is certified to teach math from kindergarten through 12th grade and currently teaches middle school math in Tabernacle. 

Lauren joined Mathnasium in 2018 and enjoys seeing the “aha” moment when students grasp a new concept. She values learning new strategies and believes that even seasoned teachers can grow by using the Mathnasium Method™ to support students. 

John

John joined Mathnasium in 2022 and brings both academic and real-world experience to his instruction. He holds a Master’s in Applied Probability and Statistics from Rowan University and teaches math at Atlantic Cape Community College. 

John also works as a data engineer, applying math to solve real-world problems in mental health. He values the moment when a concept “clicks” for a student and enjoys using the Mathnasium Method™ to build confidence and spark curiosity. 

Tameem

Tameem attended Mathnasium as a student for almost 5 years before becoming an Instructor. He recently graduated from Gloucester County Institute of Technology. During his years in high school, Tameem took Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra ll, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Physics, and doubled up on Honors and College Level Calculus during his senior year. He is attending Drexel University, majoring in Data Science with a Minor in Neuroscience. Tameem discovered his love for math as a child. It was the one thing in school that he had looked forward to every day. As he grew older, he started to notice how much he was progressing compared to other students. He viewed math not only as a school subject but as a fun hobby. He was fascinated by how his brain could tackle complex math problems. Tameem enrolled in the Allied Health/Biomedical sciences program at GCIT, hoping to pursue a career in the medical field with his strong passion to help others. He was also a part of his school’s forensic sciences club and health professionals organization club. Tameem has been playing the guitar for 7 years and joined his school’s music/songwriting club. In his free time, he likes to draw, ride his skateboard, solve Rubik’s cubes and puzzles, play video games, and work out. During his time in elementary school, his parents enrolled him in Kumon, a tutoring service that helps kids with mathematics. After a few years of enrollment, he wasn’t quite satisfied with his progress at Kumon. Although he was succeeding in school and getting straight A's in math, he wanted more. He later stumbled across Mathnasium through some friends that also shared his love for math. His perspective of math changed after his first couple of months as a student at Mathnasium. Tameem thought that Kumon was lacking the passion and motivation for the students. However, Mathnasium gave him an opportunity to share his love for math with other students and instructors. Tameem believes that Mathnasium efficiently targets all struggles within a student’s mathematic ability through its customized student programs. Kumon may have improved his skill level in math, but Mathnasium has also taught him to have confidence in problem-solving. Mathnasium helps students understand that they are capable of mastering math; all it takes is a helping hand. He may not be a student anymore, but he continues to apply the Mathnasium Method in his own life to tackle problems from all perspectives. Tameem has made countless friendships and bonds with the instructors who today, work alongside him to encourage and enlighten all students to succeed and excel in math.

Eric

Eric previously worked at Mathnasium from 2013 through 2019, and after getting married and starting a family, has returned as an Instructor. Eric graduated from Haddon Township High School in 2006. After initially going to school for a degree in Music, he rediscovered his love for Mathematics and transferred to Rowan University, where he earned his B.A. in Secondary Education and Mathematics in May 2013. During his time at Rowan, Eric took a variety of Math courses including Algebra, Geometry, Calculus 1, 2 and 3 and Discrete Mathematics. Eric has been working at Salem County Vocational Technical School since 2015. He teaches Geometry and Pre-Calculus and has taught Algebra 1 and 2 as well. Eric believes that every student learns differently and at different paces. Mathnasium builds off that premise and offers students a setting where they have the individual attention of an instructor who can get to know them and adapt instruction accordingly so they can be successful. The success they have will give them confidence in their Mathematics skills that will bring further success in their academic careers.

Adam

Adam is a senior at Camden County Technical School in Sicklerville, enrolled in the Pre-Engineering career program. As part of his school's dual enrollment program, he attends Camden County College full-time where he will earn an Associate’s degree by the time he graduates high school. So far in his high school career, he has taken courses such as Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra II, Honors Pre-Calculus, and currently College Calculus. He hopes to go to university and major in Computer Engineering after graduating high school. Adam is also part of a few extracurricular activities at his high school. He is a key member of his school's FIRST Robotics Team, where he helps with programming and data analytics. He is also a member of his school's Model UN delegation. Adam discovered his love for math when he was just three years old. After watching his older sister using a calculator, he decided to use it, not knowing what any of the buttons did. At that moment, the calculator became his new favorite toy. He took it around wherever he went, and started to learn what some of the buttons did. He advanced very quickly, and in second grade, his teacher even let him help other students who were stuck on math problems. This is where his passion for teaching began. Because Adam has always helped his peers in math while being a math student himself, he was able to get a solid understanding of the student's perspective. Adam believes that Mathnasium fully embodies this spirit. He believes that by creating strong foundations, the Mathnasium Method uncovers the drive that every student has to learn, even if that drive might not have been visible at the start.

Iyanu

IYANU graduated from Williamstown High School. In his high school career, he took Honors Algebra I, Honors Algebra II, Honors Geometry, Honors Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Physics Calculus Mechanics, AP Computer Science A, and AP Calculus BC. Iyanu will attend Duke University and will major in Electrical Computer Engineering. He was heavily involved in his school as well as his community. He was a member of his school’s DECA chapter and became an international finalist at the International Careers Development Conference this past spring. As a member of the National Honor Society, he regularly participated in community based events such as clean ups, Haunted High School, and many more. Iyanu believes that the skills you learn in math enhance every aspect of your life. Iyanu hopes in tangent with the Mathnasium method that he will be able to provide a pathway for students to discover the wonders of that math can provide.

Richard (RJ)

RJ is currently attending Rowan University in his senior year. He is majoring in Mathematics while getting minors in Statistics, Physics, and Psychology. While working towards his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, he is also working towards a Master’s degree in the Data Science program at Rowan University. RJ took upper level math classes through high school, including Calculus 1, 2, and 3 among many other college level classes. He expects to finish his BS in Math in May 2025 and to finish his MS in Data Science in May 2026. After completing these degrees, RJ hopes to become a data scientist. RJ discovered his love for math very early on in his academic career. It was always his favorite subject throughout school. He believes that math proficiency can help in everyday life by helping you think logically. RJ first decided he wanted to be an instructor after helping his 11-year-old nephew with his math homework from time to time. Watching him grow and become better and better was great to see, and he wants to do the same for other students. RJ has always been very proficient in math and would love to help students get to that point too. He has a great love for math and hopes to help kids learn to love math as well. Mathnasium is a perfect place to do so. He thinks Mathnasium has a great infrastructure for building up students’ mathematical skills. RJ believes everyone can be great at math with the right help.

Emily

Emily is a freshman at the University Of Connecticut where she is studying compressive special education. She got her associates degree before graduating high-school. 

Emily started working at Mathnasium in 2024. She has loved Math since she was a little kid, writing algebra equations at the dinner table for her family to solve. Emily has been a math tutor since she was 14, helping her friends and classmates with all sorts of Math topics. 

Emily loves the “Ah-ha” moment that kids get on their faces when they understand a math problem. She loves working at Mathnasium because she gets to see that moment every day. Emily believes that the Mathnasium Method is a great way to help kids learn because the personalized learning plans and the individualized instruction are terrific to help propel kids forward.

Zoe

Zoe is a junior at Rowan University majoring in Mathematics with a concentration in Statistics and minoring in Business. Throughout her academic career, Zoe has taken Honors Algebra I, Honors Algebra II, Honors Geometry, AP Calculus AB, Calculus 2, and Statistics I. After completing her degree, she plans to become an Actuarial Scientist. Along with her love for math, Zoe also discovered her love for teaching at an early age. While in high school, she would tutor her younger brother’s classmates in Algebra and tutored second graders to increase their reading levels. She would then go on and do peer-tutoring for the Rowan University Math department. What Zoe likes most about Mathnasium is when students start to understand the material, and she can see when their confidence starts to grow. Zoe is able to see this during her time at Mathnasium because the curriculum deconstructs math and puts it into simpler terms, making it easier for students to understand. With this curriculum, Zoe hopes to increase the confidence in her students and help them find their love for math.

Larry Martinek

Larry has spent his entire career finding a better way to teach math. From inner city to public schools, to acclaimed magnet schools, to leading private and parochial schools, Larry has served as both a classroom teacher and as an educational consultant. He has designed curriculum, teaching strategies, and teaching materials designed to help students and teachers learn math more effectively. He has trained teachers in the art and science of boosting students’ ability to “do” math, thereby increasing students’ math scores and feelings of self-worth. Larry is the developer of Mathnasium’s educational program – one of the most comprehensive and innovative curriculums ever produced for teaching math. While Larry is not an Instructor at our Center, he is a valuable asset we can call on to ask about specific students' scenarios for guidance and advice. This has helped to make visits more productive and enjoyable for many of our students.

Ally

Ally is a freshman at Rowan University, majoring in Biological Sciences and minoring in Chemistry. She has been an instructor at Mathnasium since October 2024, and has had a huge role in helping kids find joy and confidence in Math.

Math has always come naturally to Ally, and she finds it especially rewarding to help students understand Math concepts and build confidence. Seeing that 'ahaaa’ moment for a student is her favorite part of working at Mathnasium.