Our Team

Our specially trained math instructors will teach your child how to understand math in an individual setting; our unique approach enables us to explain concepts really well and lend a helping hand to every student. Our tutors foster a caring, encouraging environment that helps kids thrive and learn! Read below to learn more about our talented team:

 Divyata Griggs, Center Director

Divyata has a Masters degree in electrical engineering and is also a registered patent agent. After working at a startup specializing in IC design and power management, she went on to focus on intellectual property and has worked at IP firms in various roles of IP licensing and patent portfolio management, and for the past 8 years has worked at Palo Alto Research Center (PARC). Education has always been an important part of Divyata's life — her parents were both educators in India. Divyata developed a renewed passion for education after volunteering at her two boys' elementary school. She believes that math is a fundamental skill and is passionate about helping kids reach their potential while creating an environment that kids look forward to returning to time and again.

 Jaehee, Assistant Center Director

Jaehee has a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Biology and a minor in Education in Math and Sciences.  She has been tutoring students of different levels with math and science and always had a passion for teaching. She believes that math is very important not only in education, but in life and hopes to help kids develop mathematical understanding and mastery.

 Anh, Lead Instructor

Anh is working towards a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a teaching credential. She has previously tutored students with math and has a passion for both mathematics and teaching. She believes that mathematical practice is important and hopes to make learning math fun for all students.

 Marshal, Lead Instructor

Marshal has a Bachelor's degree in General Mathematics. He helped his friends through math and science all throughout school, but it wasn't until college when he officially got into tutoring and hasn't looked back since. He loves helping students develop confidence in their mathematical skills, and believes this is the key to math becoming accessible and fun to everyone.

 Abigail, Instructor

Abigail is a hardworking high school student who aspires to go further in her math studies. She helped her sister with math during middle and high school and wants to share that with other students. She believes that math is a great skill even in other subjects, because problem solving and reasoning skills can be universal.

 Anushya, Instructor

Anushya has a Masters degree in Biomedical & Chemical engineering, a MBA in International Business and currently works in the Pharmaceutical industry. She has seen how a strong foundation in Math can propel one’s career. While working with adults is a requirement for her, Anushya found an irreplaceable joy working with kids through her various experiences teaching students Math, Engineering, and Dance. Her goal at Mathnasium is to share her love for math with students by making it as enjoyable as possible!

 Jessica, Instructor

Jessica is a high school student at San Francisco University Highschool and is working towards a business degree. She has always loved helping her peers understand math and finding different ways and methods to helping each person individually. She finds joy in working with children and wants all of them to succeed in their math endeavors. 

 Monisha, Instructor

Monisha has a master’s degree in bioengineering, a bachelor’s degree in economics, and is currently working in research & development at a biotech startup. She has a strong technical background in math and science and is passionate about working with kids to support their success and reach their potential when it comes to mathematics and the real world. 

 Ricky, Instructor

Ricky has a master’s in Applied Economics and Finance. All throughout his life he has been earnestly helping/tutoring others in math and other subjects . He greatly enjoys working with kids and is passionate about spreading the joy of math to the next generation.