Our staff is built to teach each student individually, to develop the skills they need to thrive in mathematics, and to foster a love of learning.

Matthew Crawford

Lead Instructor

Matthew Crawford was born in Middlesex, New Jersey, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Northeastern University in Boston. A Mathnasium team member for more than ten years, he brings patience and clarity to every lesson and enjoys showing students that math can be both logical and fun. 

Outside of Mathnasium, Matthew works in the finance department of the Somerset County Library System. He enjoys reading, cooking, and cycling—and once even adopted a kitten named Gato from his center director. His favorite math joke is, “What did the triangle say to the circle? You’re pointless!”

Alex Becerril

Instructor

Alex Becerril graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and enjoys connecting math to creativity and technology. His background in critical thinking enhances both his teaching and his many hobbies, which include writing fiction, photography, and 3D modeling and printing. 

He loves showing students that math is not just a subject but a way of thinking that applies to art, design, and everyday problem solving. Alex’s sense of humor keeps learning enjoyable—his favorite math joke is, “How do you make seven even? Subtract the S.”

Uma Saha

Instructor

Uma Saha is a scientist and the Director of Scientific Operations at Genesis Biotechnology Group, where she works on developing stem cell lines and treatments for cancer and other diseases. Alongside her scientific career, she has spent more than twenty years tutoring students in math and science. 

Uma brings enthusiasm and compassion to every session, helping students connect abstract ideas to the real world. She loves getting to know her students and says that spending time with them is one of the best parts of her day.

Amaan Hashmi

Instructor

Amaan Hashmi is a software engineer who enjoys solving problems through both code and numbers. He plans to pursue a Ph.D. in computer science with a focus on quantum computing and is passionate about helping students see math as a puzzle worth exploring. 

When he’s not teaching, Amaan enjoys basketball, guitar, chess, and experimenting in the kitchen. He lives with two curious cats who sometimes “help” him code. His favorite math joke is, “What do you call a number that can’t keep still? A roamin’ numeral!”

Sravan Vinakota

Instructor

I have a Bachelor's in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Information Technology and a Master's in Data Science from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. I am an avid Python coder and solve math problems in my free time (mostly integral calculus).                        

Amina Elmahalawy

Instructor

I am Egyptian. I am fluent in Arabic and English. I have lived in the United States since 2002. I am a certified K-12 Chemistry teacher. I work at Piscataway High School. I have a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and a second Masters degree in Educational Leadership. I am also certified to be a department supervisor for K-12 Education. I have been working with Mathnasum since 2012. 

Key Achievements 

My education and my career are my major achievements. 

Fun Fact 

I can do Arabic calligraph and now I am learning how to do English calligraphy. 

Favorite Math Joke 

I do not know a Math joke, but I know a Chemistry joke... "I don't trust atoms, I heard they make up everything.

Moorthy Gnanarajah

Instructor

I was born and raised in South Brunswick, New Jersey. Though I'm a pre-med student at Rutgers University, New Brunswick (majoring in Cell Biology and Neuroscience), I enjoy learning and teaching math greatly, and hope to do it throughout my time in school. I'm currently a sophomore, and in my free time, I hang out with friends, read books, or play chess and pokemon. I'm also a huge coffee fanatic, and I love trying/making new types of coffee!  

Key Achievements  

I was a semi-finalist for the USA Biology Olympiad, a National Merit Commended Student, and an AP Scholar with Distinction. In the future, I hope to attend medical school and become a neurosurgeon. 

Fun Fact 

I know how to solve a 3x3, 4x4, and 5x5 Rubik's Cube!  

Favorite Math Joke  

If you're cold, you should stand in the corner of a room. It's 90 degrees there! 

Gargi D. Chakravarty

Math Instructor

I enjoy teaching Mathematics to children.

Our Mathnasium Mission

Teach children math so they understand it, master it, and love it. Math can change their lives, and they can change the world.

Quote Quote
What I love about Mathnasium is the ability to teach problem-solving skills and make math make sense, while also making a student smile.
Amber W., Mathnasium Instructor

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