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.

Brillie Phan

Co-Owner & Center Director

Brillie is the Owner and Center Director at Mathnasium of Long Island City. With degrees in Finance and Data Analytics from Indiana University and the University of Michigan, she’s seen firsthand how powerful math is in solving real-world problems.  

A passionate advocate for STEM education—especially for young girls—Brillie brings both professional experience and a mother’s perspective to the center. Her goal is to create a supportive space where students feel confident, curious, and excited to learn math in a way that makes sense and sparks joy. 

Jan Occeno

Assistant Center Director

Jan is the Assistant Center Director of Mathnasium of Long Island City. He holds a Bachelor’s in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the New York Institute of Technology. Jan has an extensive tenure in the line of work of Mathnasium dating back six years and counting, having taught & helped numerous communities over the years.

His professional experience extends to the classroom, having taught as a long-term substitute at a local high school, further cementing Jan's role & passion for education, teaching, and inspiring future generations of students.

With his valuable experience, Jan is committed to continuing to make math approachable and empowering to students through Mathnasium to help instill & reinforce a sense of confidence, understanding, and mastery for mathematics.

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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