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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
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.
Our instructors use the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary teaching approach that combines personalized learning plans with mental, verbal, visual, tactile, and written techniques to build math knowledge level by level. This method ensures that each student receives tailored instruction that meets their unique needs and learning styles.
By focusing on understanding fundamental concepts and developing critical thinking skills, our approach helps students build a strong mathematical foundation.
Our dedicated and specially trained math tutors offer personalized face-to-face instruction in a supportive and engaging environment. We work with students of all skill levels, both in-center and online, to help them achieve math mastery.
Discover how Mathnasium tutors helped Malachi become more confident in math.
Each Mathnasium student receives a personalized learning plan that considers their current skill level, knowledge gaps, and academic goals. Combined with our teaching approach, the plan is designed to help the student truly understand, master, and enjoy math.
Discover how Mathnasium helped Maddie transform her math skills. 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 focused, caring, and fun learning approach that delivers results. We proudly serve local communities and schools including:
Specially Trained and Caring Team
Peter Atakpu, PhD
Center Director/Owner
Peter is a life-long educator, putting his talents to use teaching at both the public school and college levels. In addition to teaching, he has spent many years as Assistant Principal and as Principal for St. Paul Public Schools. Peter's education includes Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics from Central State University in Ohio, a Master of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Minnesota, a Master of Arts Degree in Literacy Education from St. Mary's University of Winona, and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Minnesota. He is a licensed Math teacher in the State of Minnesota and a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. As the Director of Mathnasium of White Bear Lake, Peter has the opportunity to help struggling Math students succeed by utilizing his vast experience as well as the Mathnasium method and curriculum. Peter has a passion for Math and brings all that passion and enthusiasm to his students every day. In his spare time, Peter is an avid runner, and is proud of completing 5 marathons!
Michelle Maiers-Atakpu
Co-Owner
Mary
Instructor
Mary has over 30 years of secondary mathematics teaching experience. She has taught in the St. Cloud area for the last 25 years. Mary taught at both Cathedral High School and Saint John's Preparatory school. She has completed training in and taught both AP and IB advanced math courses. Along with classroom teaching, Mary coached the high school math team for many years. She was inducted into the Minnesota State High School Mathematics League Coaches hall of fame in 2021! Mary retired from classroom teaching in May 2021and moved with her husband to St. Paul. They chose to relocated to be near their three adult children, their children's spouses and grandchildren. Mary joined the staff of Mathnasium in September of 2021.
Lori S
Instructor
Lori has been teaching junior and senior high math for 30 years. After graduating with a BS in Secondary Education Mathematics, she lived in Michigan for 18 years teaching in a small private school where she taught many different math classes, coached several sports, and worked as a yearbook adviser. Her favorite class to teach was 12th grade Personal Finance where the seniors learned, among many things, to balance a checkbook, do their taxes, and to use credit wisely. After spending a year substitute teaching in the Twin Cities where her family resides, she moved to New York and taught Algebra I, II, Geometry, and Pre Calculus for 10 years. She has recently returned to MN to be with her family and has enjoyed teaching at Mathnasium. Favorite number: 8! My Birthday is the 8th month and I love that it is an even number. Favorite math joke: What did the acorn say when he was all grown up? Gee, I’m a tree! Fun fact: While living in NY, I attended over 20 Broadway shows. I love Broadway! In five years I will be: Continuing to educate young minds. I love Mathnasium because: I love the organization of it all, and I love that the young people are growing every time we meet. It is rewarding to see the “light come on” in each session.
Grant E
Instructor
Grant is a Master's student at the University of Minnesota, having previously graduated with a BA in Mathematics. He has been with Mathnasium since the summer of 2023. He enjoys having the opportunity to help others learn math, and hopes to continue doing so in the future. In his free time, Grant enjoys reading, writing, crochet, and watching movies.
Travis A
Instructcor
Travis has two years of college mathematics teaching experience, and ten years of tutoring experience. His education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Macalester College and a Master of Sciences in Pure Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Travis lectured at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee before moving back to Minnesota. He enjoys teaching because he finds it fulfilling to enrich others' lives and futures. When Travis isn't teaching or studying math, he enjoys playing all sorts of games. Travis originally joined Mathnasium of St. Paul in 2018, and joined the staff at White Bear Lake after moving in 2024.
Richa B
Instructor
Richa holds a Bachelor's in Mathematics & Statistics and a Master's in Computer Applications. She began her career as a Software Engineer but took a break due to personal reasons. Since then, she has spent several years tutoring elementary through high school students in India, specializing in both programming and mathematics. Her passion for teaching was ignited when she assisted her daughters with their math studies. Both of her daughters initially struggled with math but now count it among their favorite subjects—one is a Software Engineer, and the other is studying Accounting & Finance at the University of Minnesota.
Richa loves working at Mathnasium where she helps students overcome their fear of math and develop a love for the subject. Outside of teaching, she enjoys dancing, gardening, cooking, and spending quality time with her family.
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
Our caring, specially trained tutors work with elementary, middle, and high school students of all skill levels looking to learn and master any K-12 math class and topic, including Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus.
Yes, our students can attend Mathnasium at our center or log into live, face-to-face sessions with their tutor.
Each student is given a diagnostic assessment that pinpoints their strengths, knowledge gaps, and unique goals, so that we can create a personalized learning plan that will put them on the best path to math mastery.
We empower students of all skill levels to excel in math, whether they are looking to catch up, keep up, or get ahead on their math journey.
We work with advanced students to expand their math skills and help them achieve their greatest potential. At Mathnasium, advanced students can explore the topics beyond their school’s math curriculum and receive personalized support to achieve their unique academic goals.
If a student is struggling or simply looking to keep up in their math class, Mathnasium will build upon what they already know, addressing their learning gaps and teaching math in a way that makes sense to them.
Mathnasium provides premium value by combining a superior learning experience with an efficient structure that keeps costs low. There is a flat enrollment fee for our program, and students attend regularly—much like a gym membership. We recommend that they attend Mathnasium 2-3 times per week as attending less frequently will slow results and attending too often could lead to student burnout. Pricing varies by program and geographic area. Contact our center for more details on enrollment packages.
We use the Mathnasium Method™, a proprietary teaching approach which combines personalized learning plans with proven techniques to build math knowledge upon what students already know, so they're able to retain what they learn and gain confidence along the way.
No. All learning occurs under the efficient and effective guidance of our trained instructors. Adding homework would risk frustration and overload. In fact, we'll set aside some time each session to help your student with their school homework.
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Summer Programs
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Contact Us4715 Hwy 61 N
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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