Mission Gorge
10330 Friars Road
, #109
San Diego, CA 92120
San Diego, CA 92120
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.
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.
Tommy Najarian, Owner and Center Director of Mathnasium, earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA. After working in the Aerospace and Defense industry, he discovered his passion for teaching while tutoring underrepresented college students in math and physics.
That experience inspired him to open Mathnasium and share his love of math with the community. Tommy believes the Mathnasium Method™ helps students gain both confidence and skills. Outside the center, he enjoys basketball, yoga, weightlifting, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Alan is a philosopher at heart with a deep love of math and nature. His interests range from research and gardening to boxing and electronics, all of which reflect his passion for discovery and exploration.
He believes Mathnasium offers one of the most effective systems for teaching math by building true number sense. Alan enjoys guiding students toward intuitive understanding and hopes to inspire them to see the beauty in mathematics.
Born and raised in San Diego and I am currently studying Mechanical Engineering at SDSU with a minor in Anthropology. Physics and math have always been my favorite subjects because they help explain the randomness around us. I also am big on weightlifting, video games, and recently bowling. Favorite Number: My favorite number is 5 because even though it's an odd number it feels like and even if that makes sense. Also what I always used for sports as a kid. Favorite Math Joke: "What is the integral of 1/(Cabin)? A log cabin you say? NO! A houseboat, you forgot the C." In 5 years, I will be: working and designing different engines in cars or planes. I love Mathnasium because: it shows students that there is more to math than just equations and can help with problem-solving skills while also being fun. It also allows me to learn more as there is always more than one way to solve a math problem so it is really cool to see how others approach each problem.
James is studying Electrical Engineering at the University of San Diego and loves applying math to real-world challenges. A San Diego native, he enjoys volleyball, mountain biking, and spending time with family and friends. His favourite number is e, which appears throughout mathematics.
At Mathnasium, James enjoys seeing students transform uncertainty into confidence. He values every “aha” moment and believes the skills students build here will support them in school, daily life, and future careers.
Jamie is a San Diego native and psychology major at San Diego State University. She enjoys pilates, baking, walking her dog, and spending time with friends and family. Her favourite number is 9, tied to her birthday, soccer jersey, and luck.
At Mathnasium, Jamie loves helping students gain confidence in math. She finds it rewarding to see learners realize math can be approachable and even enjoyable once they build a stronger foundation.
Although I am a San Diego native, I have studied Neuroscience in New York, worked in a laboratory in London, toured the country in a two-person production of A Christmas Carol, taught theater for Disney in Beijing, trained exotic animals in Seattle, even worked in a Mathnasium in Honolulu! Currently I am obtaining a Master's in Conservation at the San Diego Zoo. And guess what all these things have in common? Math! But feel free to ask me about almost anything. Favorite Number: Pi, because it has the best holiday. Favorite Math Joke: i says to pi: Be rational! pi says to i: Get real! In five years, I will be: Operating an outreach program to educate children about the awesomeness of opossums. I love Mathnasium because: The curriculum opens kids' eyes to how cool and useful their least favorite (often) subject can be. Math and opossums have a lot in common.
I’m from Mexico but I grew up in San Diego; something that has helped me greatly appreciate the beauty of it. I’m currently a freshman at Mesa Community College, and throughout the years I’ve found that my strengths lie in math. Outside of work and school, I like to be outside roller skating, hiking, or going to the beach. Favorite Number: My favorite number is 4. I’ve stuck with it since I was a kid, especially since its my birth month, plus I like the look of it. Favorite Math Joke: Did you hear about the mathematician who is afraid of negative numbers? He’ll stop at nothing to avoid them! In 5 years, I will be: Hopefully graduated from college, going into an environmental science or engineering career. But most importantly, doing some good for the world! I love Mathnasium because: It is such a welcoming environment where so many students are excited to learn. And the way we teach really allows them to understand the reasoning behind the math so they can gain independence.
I'm an undergraduate student at UCSD studying Math and Economics. When I'm not working or in class, I love to play board games, spend time with friends, reading, and going on runs in different parts of San Diego. Favorite Number: 3. It's just a great number. Favorite Math Joke: You should never start a conversation with Pi. It'll just go on forever. In 5 years, I will be: Graduated from UCSD and hopefully working in data science. Hopefully I'll still be in San Diego, too! I love Mathnasium because: I love to see students master the skills so fundamental to success in so many fields later in their lives.
I’m going into my senior year at Francis Parker, where I run track and specialize in pole vaulting—a sport I’ve been passionate about for nearly four years. I also enjoy working out, going on walks, spending time with friends, and relaxing at the beach. Favorite Number: My favorite number is 4. When I was younger, I liked the way it looked and the fact that it was even—and it’s stuck with me ever since! Favorite Math Joke: I had an argument with a 90° angle… turns out it was right. In 5 years, I will be: Hopefully finishing my last year of college track and working as a teacher or geologist. I love Mathnasium because: It’s such a fun and positive environment! It makes learning math enjoyable and really helps make school math so much easier.
I’m an Applied Mathematics major at San Diego Mesa College with a deep passion for learning—not just in math, but also in philosophy, physics, and the sciences. I love exploring big ideas and helping students see how math connects to the world around them. Favorite Number: My favorite number is 1.6180339877…. (the Golden Ratio ϕ) because it represents a fundamental connection between mathematics, nature, and aesthetics. It appears everywhere—from geometry to the Fibonacci sequence, from fractals to the proportions found in living organisms. Favorite Math Joke: What’s the official animal of Pi Day? A Pi-thon! In five years, I will be: Pursuing a PhD in Physics or working at a university. I love Mathnasium because: It lets me share the beauty of math with others and watch students grow in confidence.
I am an incoming freshman at UCSD studying Structural Engineering. I have grown up in San Diego my whole life! In my free time, I like to play soccer, go on runs, and hike. I love to travel and explore new places as well. I've had a passion for math ever since I was a kid and have loved the challenge of it. Favorite Number: My favorite number is #14 because it has been my soccer jersey number ever since I was little. Favorite Math Joke: What did area say to perimeter when arguing? I'm trying to talk to you, but I feel like you are just going around my problem. In 5 years, I will have graduated from UCSD with a Structural Engineering degree and making a positive impact in San Diego. I love Mathnasium because it is such a positive environment, and it allows me to build students’ confidence in math and help them succeed!
I grew up at first in Dallas but moved to San Diego in 4th grade. I am at SDSU getting my BS in Applied Mathematics and I do research in Climate Mathematics. I love reading, being outside, and cross stitching. Favorite Number: 72. Its prime decomposition is just beautiful. I also love the number 12, and 12 divides into 72. Favorite Math Joke: Why can't your nose be 12 inches long? Well, then you'd have a foot! In five years, I will be: Math researcher hopefully, studying quantitative and qualitative relationships in the weather patterns seen across the US and other countries.
I’m currently a Bioengineering student at San Diego State. I was born and raised in Carlsbad so have always been in San Diego! In my free time I love to bake, do pilates, go to the beach, and hang out with my two cats. Favorite Number: My favorite number is 2, its always been my favorite number since I was born on the 2nd and its been my lucky number. Favorite Math Joke: Why can’t your nose grow to be 12 inches long? Because then it would be a foot. In 5 years, I will be: I hope to be pursuing a career in Biotechnology and have my masters in engineering! I love Mathnasium because: I get to teach kids that math can be fun and see how excited students get when they understand a problem.
I am a sophomore at SDSU studying business information systems. I love the beach, nature, and playing basketball. I also love to talk anything music or movies. Favorite number? 2 because it's simple and balanced. Favorite Math Joke: Have you ever noticed what's odd? Every other number! In 5 years, I'll hopefully be graduated from college working in data analytics or tech. I love Mathnasium because it gives me the opportunity to help others become confident in their math and use it in everyday life.
I'm originally from San Diego and recently graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle. I also went to Mathnasium as a student from a young age! In my free time I love going to the beach, cooking, thrifting, and trying new foods. Favorite Number: 5 because it's my lucky number and was always my jersey number in sports. Favorite Math Joke: What did the triangle say to the circle? "You're pointless." In 5 years, I will be hopefully pursuing a career in research and science analytics. I hope to still be in San Diego and close to the beach. I love Mathnasium because it meets students where they are at in their math skills and helps them build up to more complex problems through mastering the basics. Mathnasium is a welcome environment where any students can feel comfortable asking questions and learning new math topics.
I’m a high school senior who loves exploring advanced math and applying new concepts. I’m currently taking Linear Algebra, which I really enjoy, and I often help my friends with their math homework. It’s a great way to refresh concepts I may have forgotten. My favorite number is 11 because it’s my lucky number. Growing up, my baseball jersey was number 11, and whenever I see it, I feel like good luck is coming my way. Favorite Math Joke: There’s three kinds of people in this world. People who can count, and people who can’t. In 5 years, I will be finishing my bachelors degree in mathematics and hopefully pursuing a masters degree and a career in math. I love Mathnasium because of the approach to helping students. It’s rewarding to help students build confidence and actually enjoy math. I also love Mathnasium because I get to work with math, which has always been my passion, while helping students discover that same enjoyment.
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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