Meet the Team at Mathnasium of Woodbridge

Erik

Erik joined the Mathnasium team as an Instructor in late July 2017. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning at the University of California, Irvine. Originally from National City, CA, located in Southern San Diego County, he decided to take a large step out of his comfort zone and move out of his hometown to continue his educational pursuits. Math has always been a strong point and passion for him, from assisting his teachers at his high school as a Peer Tutor/ Teaching Assistant in Algebra and Intermediate Algebra to assisting his fellow classmates in college. In his free time, Erik enjoys playing baseball and volleyball, hanging out with friends and family, going out and eating at various restaurants, and bonfires and adventures at the beach.

Chance

Chance joined the Mathnasium team in the fall of 2022. With a passion for mathematics education, Chance brings his wealth of knowledge every day to the students of Mathnasium. His journey as an instructor began as early as high school, when he used to tutor his younger family members to achieve high marks on their exams. With over 10 years of teaching experience, Chance continues to change the lives of his students through the Mathnasium program. As the Associate Center Director of the Mathnasium of Woodbridge, he oversees the day-to-day operations of the center, ensuring that students receive the highest quality instruction and support. When he is not at the Math Learning Center, Chance is an active member of the singing community in Los Angeles, where he is currently a member of a semi-professional A Cappella singing group.

Andrew

Andrew graduated from the University of Long Beach with a BA in Nursing. He has been working with the Mathnasium company for over 8 years now while working at the hospital. His passion for helping people cultivated to him sticking around and still working with the children till this day. During his time, he usually spends it either listening to music, go to concerts, and go on food adventures.

Jason

I've recently graduated from Chapman University with my Bachelor's in Physics with a minor in Computer Science. When working with math, I believe I'm dealing with the universe itself, that's why I love working with it so much and why I chose to pursue a degree in Physics. I love helping other people, especially young students, discover and understand the beauty of math as I see it. Eventually, I wish to have a career in Aerospace Materials and/or Propulsion Systems, as I'm fascinated with the structure of materials and wish to help humanity explore the stars. In my free time I enjoy exercising, playing games, and of course, doing math.

Hirad

Hirad is a mechanical engineering major at IVC. He explores his passion for STEM topics through automobiles and physics. Hirad enjoys group problem solving and helping his peers succeed. Having joined the Mathnasium team in September of 2022, he is quite familiar and comfortable with the Mathnasium method and curriculum. His hobbies include playing the piano, soccer, and cooking.

Arjun

Arjun joined Mathnasium as an instructor in August, 2023. He graduated from Northwood High School in 2023, and will be attending the University of California, Irvine, studying to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics. Arjun has enjoyed mathematics from a very young age, and always wanted to challenge himself and find patterns to better understand the math that he was learning. By teaching math, he hopes to inspire that same passion in young math students. In his free time, Arjun enjoys going out with his friends, playing video games, and listening to music.

Claire

Claire has been an instructor at Mathnasium since the summer of 2023. She is currently a student at the University of California, Irvine to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences. She has always been passionate in the STEM field, and decided to join the Mathnasium family to help young students striving to improve in numeracy and math skills. As a fellow student herself, she understands how difficult it may be for students to dive into a subject with the lack of guidance, and aims to help those who seek guidance in math. When she has free time, she enjoys watercolor painting and playing the piano.

Mehran

Mehran joined the Mathnasium team as an instructor in October of 2023. He is currently attending the University of California, Irvine, where he is studying to earn his Bachelor’s Degree. From a young age, he has enjoyed learning about various STEM related topics. As an instructor, he hopes to share his passion and enjoyment of math with the students. In his free time, Mehran enjoys spending time his friends, playing video games, and watching cat videos online.

Lucas

Lucas is a passionate math enthusiast with a background in multivariable calculus, bringing a deep understanding of mathematical concepts to Mathnasium. With prior teaching experience, Lucas combines patience and clear communication to make math engaging and accessible for young learners. Beyond math, Lucas has a love for physics, allowing him to connect mathematical theories to real-world applications, enriching the learning experience. At Mathnasium, Lucas is committed to fostering a positive environment where students can build confidence and excel in their mathematical journey.

Justin

From a young age, Justin had been fascinated with structure and complex shapes, so he decided to pursue engineering in hopes of one day designing those structures. Justin enjoyed the satisfaction of helping his classmates understand mathematical concepts and even relied on his other classmates for help with his own struggles in math classes, so he understands the value of extracurricular instruction for young students. He also has experience in robotics and Computer-Aided Design programs. Aside from mathematics, Justin also enjoys playing music and racquetball.

Justin

Justin is currently studying Mechanical Engineering at IVC. He has always enjoyed how the structured nature of mathematics allows for the exploration of patterns and ways to explain the world. As a former student, Justin chose to return as an instructor to share his passion for mathematics with others. During his free time, he enjoys playing all types of video games and watching anime.

Miyako

Miyako is a graduate of University High School's class of 2023. She is currently attending UCLA pursuing a Psychobiology major. With a passion for the STEM field, specifically medicine, she hopes to use her mathematical knowledge in aiding Mathnasium students through their primary/secondary education. Outside school and working at Mathnasium, Miyako enjoys listening to music, hanging out with friends, and embroidering.

Gary

Gary is currently a senior in high school. He has been a big fan of math ever since he was young and is very interested in learning more about and teaching others anything related to math. With advanced knowledge in math up to linear algebra, Gary is also proficient in coding, statistics, and chemistry. He believes that math is the foundation of many careers and subjects, and without it, much of what is understood in the world wouldn’t exist. Gary has been tutoring students at his high school for over two years and has also taught math to family friends and neighbors for a long time. A fun fact about Gary is that he was a student at Mathnasium for nearly three years and has a younger brother who currently attends Mathnasium. Gary feels that he learned a great deal about math during his time there and hopes to teach others in the same way he was taught.

Neo

Neo has been with the Mathnasium Team since June 2024. He is currently a Junior at Portola High School and wishes to pursue a major in Political Science once he graduates. When not teaching at Mathnasium, Neo can usually be found watching baseball, practicing with the many musical ensembles he is a part of, or catching up on homework.

Yu (Donna)

Donna joined Mathnasium as an instructor in June 2024. She recently completed a Master’s Degree in Computer Science at Cal State Fullerton and is currently studying for a cybersecurity certification. Through her many years of tutoring K-12 students in math and other subjects, Donna has learned that understanding a student's thought process is one of the most effective ways to help them achieve a genuine understanding of the material. She also believes that having a good problem-solving process is more important than simply knowing the correct answers and strives to cultivate this mindset in her students. In her spare time, Donna enjoys reading, drawing, and playing video games.