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.

Autumn Leap

Instructor

Autumn is a recent graduate of Yale University, where she majored in Architecture and explored additional interests including Classics and Evolutionary Biology. She also served as president of the campus chapter of the Thomistic Institute, fostering community and academic enrichment outside the classroom. 

With a renewed enthusiasm for tutoring, Autumn brings creativity and academic curiosity to every session. In her free time, she enjoys playing beach volleyball, learning German, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. 

Samuel Beres

Lead Instructor

Samuel is a senior at Guilford High School and serves as the Lead Instructor at Mathnasium of Guilford. A lifelong math enthusiast, he is currently taking AP Calculus AB and plans to pursue engineering in the future. His experience includes working at summer camps and volunteering with Meals on Wheels to support local community members. 

Samuel is also an accomplished musician who plays trumpet in the school’s jazz and concert bands. When he isn’t helping students, he enjoys working out, spending time with loved ones, and staying active through soccer, badminton, tennis, and mini-golf. 

Drew Shelton

Assistant Director

Drew is the Assistant Director at Mathnasium of Guilford and has a background in computer science and programming. His passion for teaching led him to work as a curriculum developer in cybersecurity and later as a cybersecurity consultant. In 2024, he transitioned into education full-time and is grateful to be part of the Mathnasium community. 

Drew enjoys helping students build confidence in math through supportive, engaging instruction. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, drawing, painting, and playing board games. 

Alyssa Rolls

Instructor

Alyssa is a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University, where she majored in Chemistry and Biology. She has been tutoring students in math and science since her freshman year and enjoys helping learners gain independence and confidence as they master challenging topics. 

Her passion for education led her to Mathnasium, where she continues supporting students through clear explanations and positive encouragement. When she is not teaching, Alyssa enjoys trying new baking recipes and diving into a good book. 

Molly Goodman

Instructor

Molly is a sophomore at Guilford High School with a strong interest in science and math. Molly currently takes AP Pre Calculus, and loves doing math and helping others learn math. She spent ten years doing competitive gymnastics before transitioning to diving in high school. After highschool, Molly wants to work in the medical field as a doctor. Outside of academics, Molly volunteers with Guilfords Pilgrim Fellowship Program, helping underserved communities around the country and in her free time, she loves spending time with friends, going to the beach, and practicing piano.

Conor Farrell

Instructor

Conor is a sophomore at Guilford High School, where he finds passion in his STEM-oriented courses, gaining the most enjoyment in his math classes. This love led him to pursue becoming an Instructor at Mathnasium of Guilford, where he believes that communication and positivity is key to supporting and improving students’ math skills.  He loved taking AP Chemistry and AP Precalculus this past school year, and hopes to pursue medicine. Outside of school, Conor is a member of the Unified Sports Program and Pilgrim Fellowship of The First Church of Guilford, assisting those in need in the community. He loves music; he plays the guitar, piano, and clarinet. In his free time, you’ll find Conor spending time with his family and friends, working out, baking, or doing anything soccer-related.

Brad Whiteman

Owner

Brad opened Mathnasium of Guilford in 2018. He grew up in Guilford and loved both sports and the performing arts. He lived in San Francisco and, while there, worked with inner city kids and shared his love of nature by leading wilderness trips for the kids. He holds a black belt in Aikido and encourages all Mathnasium students to achieve mastery in math and all areas of their lives. Brad's journey to Mathnasium started with being inspired by one of the core philosophies - teaching math in a way that makes sense to the child.

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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