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.

RJ Calub

Center Director

RJ grew up in California and graduated from Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo with a B.S. in Mathematics. He has always loved math because every problem feels like a puzzle waiting to be solved. He understands that math can feel intimidating but believes every student has the ability to succeed with the right support. 

At Mathnasium, RJ works to create a safe and welcoming environment where students can build skills and confidence. His goal is to ensure learners not only improve in math but also have fun while doing it. 

Nicholas Burns

Instructor

Nicholas's tutoring and teaching experience spans from first grade to the college level. He has taught math, English, and social science to students in New York, Boston, and Los Angeles, boosting grades and test scores. His education includes philosophy studies at Tufts University and behavioral science graduate research at Boston University.

Raymond Tung

Instructor

Raymond is a graduate of Queens College, with a B.A. in Mathematics Education. He’s currently teaching in the fall while devoting some time as well back with Mathnasium, where he's formed a bond with most of the students there for over 7 years. Ever since he was a child, he was always motivated to learn and challenge himself with math. But more importantly, he was more inspired to help those around him with understanding the subject as well. This passion for mathematics blossomed even further in high school, where he met his math teacher that eventually empowered him to pursue his teaching career. His work ethic and professionalism made Raymond hoping to follow in his footsteps, which he is currently still trying to achieve. Aside from math, Raymond’s main hobbies include watching animes, reading manga and manhwa, and following the NBA/MLB news and games.  

Daniel Park

Instructor

Daniel is a graduate of Baruch College with a B.A. in Mathematics. From a young age, he loved finding creative solutions to problems, which naturally led him to his passion for mathematics. He found joy in helping classmates with challenging concepts and soon discovered how rewarding it was to see them succeed. 

At Mathnasium, Daniel encourages students to embrace problem-solving with curiosity and persistence. In his free time, he enjoys music, gaming, and basketball, which help him stay balanced and energized. 

Chuu Htet Naing

Instructor

Chuu is currently a senior majoring in Biological Science at Hunter College. Ever since she was young, she had a great interest in Mathematics and enjoyed challenging math problems. It is fascinating for her to study how numbers work and how problems could be solved with different approaches. Hence, she joined math clubs and participated in Mathematics competitions during her high school years. When she graduated from high school, she had a chance to volunteer as a Math and Science teacher at her school. As a result, she found a passion for teaching Mathematics. This opportunity gives her a wide experience in teaching and working with children. In her free time, she likes to play badminton and watch movies with her friends and family

Alice Yee

Instructor

Alice is a freshman at Hunter College pursuing degrees in Media Studies and Public Policy. She has always been interested in communicating with people of various ages and backgrounds, scoping their perspectives and supporting their individual goals. Being a former Mathnasium student, Alice aims to pass on the same joy and clarity for math to her students by connecting their established knowledge with new concepts. In her downtime, Alice loves learning different languages, from Spanish to American Sign Language to Chinese, trying new sports teams like fencing, and crocheting small plushies.

Benjamin Yee

Instructor

Benjamin started learning math at Mathnasium at a young age and is currently continuing to learn math through high school. He had a natural curiosity for the world around him and how things worked. This curiosity was further boosted when he joined as a student at Mathnasium. At Mathnasium he was inspired by his instructor's passion and interest for math. With the inspiration to pursue math by his instructors Benjamin decided to join math clubs and teams. Benjamin enjoys not only math but cooking, running, archery, comic books, and games.

Nishat Haque

Instructor

Nishat Haque is a sophomore Biology major at NYIT, with plans to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant. She has gained valuable tutoring experience at Khan's Tutorial, where she assisted students in preparing for the Common Core and SHSAT exams. Nishat is passionate about teaching and finds fulfillment in helping students overcome challenges, deepen their understanding, and build confidence in their abilities. Outside of academics, she enjoys building Legos and playing Roblox, hobbies that allow her to engage her creativity and problem-solving skills.

Aron Carranza

Instructor

Aron attended Saint George Academy and is currently a Sophomore at NYU pursuing a degree in Mathematics with a minor in economics. In high school, he did volunteer tutoring services for all subjects and is currently working at NYU as a math, chemistry, and biology tutor. He enjoys watching the growth and nurturing others' passion for math in particular, and hopes to get students to prioritize comprehension over memorization.

Tasmin Rothshi

Instructor
Tasmin is a final-semester Human Biology major at Hunter College with a strong passion for education. Her tutoring journey began in the 6th grade, helping ESL students with their homework, and she has continued ever since. During the pandemic, she worked with a nonprofit, teaching Math and English to bridge educational gaps for lower-income students. At Mathnasium, she thrives in an environment that nurtures student learning, finding joy in making connections and making math engaging. She loves helping students gain confidence in a subject that can be challenging but rewarding. In her free time, she enjoys making beaded key chains, cafe hopping with friends, watching k-dramas and c-dramas, and FaceTiming her friends.

Maritza Estrada

Instructor

Maritza is a sophomore mathematics major at The City College of New York with a strong interest in STEM education. She has experience co-teaching science and art lessons for elementary school students where she discovered her passion for helping students learn through creativity and interactive activities. Maritza enjoys teaching because it allows her to make complex concepts easier to younger learners and pass on a sense of curiosity and eagerness to learn new topics. Outside of academics, she enjoys crocheting, painting, and anything that allows her to express herself creatively.  

Shyla Budhai

Instructor

Shyla is a cybersecurity student at St. John's University who is passionate about making education accessible and engaging for everyone. She enjoys breaking down concepts into simple ideas and seeing growth not only in math capabilities, but with confidence. Her goal is to foster a positive and encouraging learning environment that promotes favorable growth.

Liyana Islam

Instructor

Liyana Islam is a current Computer Science student at New York Institute of Technology. She has experience tutoring Algebra to 9th and 10th-grade students, helping them work through homework problems and better understand challenging concepts. She finds it rewarding not just to witness that lightbulb reaction once students grasp a topic but also to see their confidence grow. She hopes to create a positive and inviting environment where students feel motivated to face and overcome challenges.

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.

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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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