Meet the Team at Mathnasium of Tunbridge Wells

Tobias Burch

Hi, I'm Tobias Burch. I studied at both Beacon Sixth Form and North Kent College. I joined the team as Assistant Centre Manager and have been incredibly impressed to see how great of an environment this has been both for the children and the staff. It's inspiring watching each individual progress, whether it be our students or our team members. I loved Maths in school and I've learnt to love Maths again here. Outside of the centre, I've enjoyed competitive esports, creating music and editing for social media. I hope to one day open a centre of my own!

Jennifer Bekker

Hi, I’m Jennifer, a graduate teacher with a major in mathematics. Maths is the one thing that truly makes sense to me, and I love helping students feel the same way. After 8 years of private tutoring I’m really impressed by the dynamic at Mathnasium. The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming, and the learning environment is both supportive and engaging. It really fosters a sense of confidence and excitement about learning maths!

Erica Holden

Hi, I'm Erica Holden. I am a University student studying Psychology and Spanish. I joined Mathnasium as an instructor because I believe maths is an important skill which will help our students succeed in whichever career path they choose. 

As instructors at Mathnasium, our aim is to make maths fun for the students and create a positive, welcoming learning environment. It is incredibly rewarding watching the students progress and improve their problem solving skills. Maths has always made sense to me, however I did not enjoy the way it was taught at school. I find the Mathnasium approach makes learning enjoyable for our students and it is wonderful to see them arrive excited for their sessions. I look forward to continuing to help our students build their confidence and their excitement about maths. 

Kav Copas

I have background in science & engineering and experience of working in industry, business & higher education. I love the challenge of helping our students develop their maths skills. Seeing students develop problem solving skills and enjoyment of learning is really rewarding.  I believe Mathnasium's approach impacts students' education experience beyond maths and hopefully opens up future work opportunities. I also work as a development coach and help people in sport, business and personally to understand how psychological factors affect their health and performance. Developing resilience and a self-coaching mindset can be transformative on a personal and professional level. 

Maria Tincu

I'm Maria, an A-level student studying Maths, Biology and Chemistry, I love to find the trickiest maths questions to do in my free time, as I would like to pursue a career maths related in the future. I love to help students develop both their maths skills and their confidence, as I believe there is not a nicer feeling than the one of success!

Hasmik Amirbekyan

Hi, I’m Hasmik! I’ve always loved mathematics because there’s something really satisfying about solving problems and helping concepts finally “click.” I’ve been working at Mathnasium for over a year, helping students of different ages grow in both skill and confidence. I love seeing students go from “I can’t do this” to “Wait… I actually get it now!”

One of the things I enjoy most about Mathnasium is the positive and encouraging atmosphere. I love helping students build confidence, improve their problem-solving skills, and discover that maths doesn’t have to feel scary — it can actually be fun!

Madeleine Braithwaite

Hi I'm Madeleine, I'm an IB student studying Higher Level Maths, Chemistry, and Physics. I want to study mathematics at University, and beyond. I really enjoy going over topics again and again until I understand them perfectly, as the satisfaction is very rewarding. 

Mahvish Abbas

Hi, I'm Mahvish Abbas and I'm a Senior instructor at Mathnasium. I have a Master's degree in IT and have always loved the idea of sharing knowledge and helping others learn. I believe that learning is about much more than gaining new skills, it's also about building confidence, discovering potential and developing a positive attitude towards challenges.

As an energetic and enthusiastic person, I enjoy creating a supportive and encouraging learning experience where children feel comfortable, ,motivated and proud of their progress. One of the most rewarding parts of my role is watching children grow in confidence ,overcome challenges and realize what they are capable of achieving. I love being part of that journey and helping each child develop a more positive relationship with Math.

Outside of Mathnasium, I enjoy travelling, listening to music and cooking. I love trying out new recipes and experimenting with different flavors, as it allows me to explore my creative side. Whether I'm discovering new places or creating something new in the kitchen, I enjoy bringing curiosity and enthusiasm into everything I do.