Our Team at Mathnasium of Cinco Ranch

Ahmed Elhady

Ahmed Elhady is a junior transferring to the University of Houston, majoring in Chemical Engineering with a Pre-Med focus. At Mathnasium, he teaches middle and high school students, ranging from Pre-Algebra to AP Calculus and AP Statistics. Ahmed believes math builds upon itself and that understanding comes from meeting students where they are.  

Outside of Mathnasium, he volunteers locally and nationally, enjoys skating, and produces music.

Ethan Gomez

Ethan Gomez holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a 7–12 teacher certification from the University of North Texas. He brings rich experience tutoring a wide range of students—from PREK-12 to college-level math learners.  

At Mathnasium of Cinco Ranch, Ethan primarily supports students in Algebra I through AP Calculus and AP Statistics. He believes anyone can build an intuitive understanding of math with the right support. In his free time, Ethan enjoys music, video games, and quality time with loved ones.

Valbona Aliaj

Valbona taught math for over 35 years and have enjoyed every minute of it. After obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Physics from Albania, she taught middle and high school math for 15 years. For the past 18 years, she has taught Algebra I, II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus at the several learning centers in the Memorial and Cinco Ranch areas. She enjoys teaching math and takes pride in helping students develop confidence in their mathematical abilities. In her free time, she enjoys walking, cooking for her family, and spending time with her grandson.

Shehla Syed

A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, Shehla holds a Bachelor's of Science and Arts in Biochemistry and a Minor in Business. She has experience tutoring middle and high school science and math, as well as full SAT prep. Shehla loves challenging her students to push themselves and believe in their power to learn! Math is one of the most common skills needed in many career fields, so she really takes it upon herself to help young students find their love for the subject. Shehla's goal as a Mathnasium instructor is to make every student feel understood - no matter their math level - and to help them develop confidence so they can apply their problem-solving abilities in the real world one day. In her free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants, reading, working out, and baking!

Jill Parker

Jill is a junior at the University of Houston pursuing a degree in Biology with a minor in Public Health. She believes that anyone can develop their math skills, provided they’re given the time and resources to do so. She hopes to collaborate with students and make approaching new subjects less intimidating. In her free time she enjoys reading, volunteering, and going on adventures with friends.

Sue Kwon

Sue is a certified Texas educator with over 30 years of experience in teaching. As a math tutor in college, she enjoyed helping middle and high school students develop a solid understanding of fundamental math concepts and skills. Sue graduated with a B. A. in Education in S. Korea and ended her classroom teaching career at a public high school in Houston in the summer of 2006. She is thrilled to expand her desire to teach children beyond the public school system. Sue believes that a solid foundation in math is vital for today's children to succeed in their future endeavors and is excited to introduce Mathnasium to the students in her local neighborhood. She is looking forward to highlighting her students' potentials as well as offering them the opportunity to experience the fun of math and to develop successful problem-solving and critical thinking skills. She continues to learn from people she meets every day of her life.