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For high-achievers who are ready for the next level, Mathnasium Plus takes students beyond grade-level math and builds advanced thinking that creates lasting advantages.
Our Results
94%
Math Skills
of parents report an improvement in their child’s math skills and understanding.
93%
Attitude
of parents report improved attitude toward math after attending Mathnasium.
90%
Success
of students saw an improvement in their school grades.
Our Results
The Proof Is In The Numbers
Math Skills
of parents report an improvement in their child’s math skills and understanding.
Attitude
of parents report improved attitude toward math after attending Mathnasium.
Success
of students saw an improvement in their school grades.
At Mathnasium of Crossroads, our tutors use the Mathnasium Method™ to help students develop a deep understanding of math. This proprietary teaching approach blends personalized learning plans with mental, verbal, visual, tactile, and written techniques, ensuring each student receives math help tailored to their unique needs and learning styles.
The Mathnasium Method™ is designed to build a strong foundation for math excellence, empowering students to truly understand and even enjoy math.
Our caring and specially trained math tutors in Schererville deliver face-to-face instruction in a supportive, engaging group environment. We support K-12 students of all skill levels, both in-center and online, to help them reach their full math potential.
Learn how Mathnasium tutors helped Malachi gain confidence in math.
At Mathnasium of Crossroads, each student receives a personalized learning plan based on a detailed assessment of their skill level, challenges, and academic goals.
This tailored approach allows students to learn at their own pace while building critical thinking and problem-solving skills, along with the confidence they need to excel in their math journey.
Discover how Mathnasium helped Maddie transform her math skills to achieve more confidence in the subject. Initially struggling with the lowest math grades in her class, Maddie worked with our tutors using a personalized approach tailored to her specific needs.
Math Tutors Near You
We specialize in math-only instruction with a customized and fun learning approach that delivers results. We proudly serve local communities, including:
Specially Trained and Caring Team
Amber Josephson
Center Director & Co-Owner
Amber brings more than twenty years of
experience in business administration,
offering a strong foundation in organization,
critical thinking, and attention to detail that
will help a team thrive. Her background in
customer service and team management
has shaped her into a thoughtful, people-
centered professional who values clear
communication and the importance of
building strong, collaborative relationships.
Beyond her professional strengths, Amber
has a passion for working with children. For
the past fifteen years, she has volunteered
and led in kids ministry and the youth group
at her church, investing her time and energy
into creating supportive, meaningful
experiences for youth. She also has served
as a mentor with Crown Point Public
Schools, building personal relationships with
children, helping them feel valued and
wanted.
“I am so excited to come alongside kids at
Mathnasium. It’s an incredible privilege to
help them build confidence, encourage
growth, and build a connection that makes
an impact.”
Dylan Cox
Center Director
Dylan is currently attending Purdue University Northwest, where he is majoring in Applied Mathematics with the goal of becoming a math teacher. He has always enjoyed mathematics, particularly Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, and Calculus, and has been part of the Mathnasium team for the past three years.
What Dylan enjoys most about teaching is helping students approach problems from different angles and build confidence in their own abilities. He believes every student learns differently and at their own pace, so he takes the time to understand how each student learns best and find ways to support them.
As Center Director, Dylan is excited to meet the students and families who walk through our doors, support their growth, and watch their confidence in math improve. Outside of Mathnasium, he enjoys playing video games with friends, hiking, taking walks outdoors, and traveling. He has visited seven different countries and especially enjoys sightseeing and learning about different cultures.
Dylan looks forward to helping our students—and our community—grow and succeed!
Ian Foreman
Assistant Center Director
Ian graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a major in Mathematics and a minor in Applied Math and Philosophy. He joined the Mathnasium team in 2023, combining his passion for teaching with his love of mathematics. As our Assistant Center Director, Ian enjoys working with students and helping keep the Center running smoothly.
What Ian enjoys most about being an instructor is seeing the “light bulb” moment when an idea finally clicks for a student. He loves making math engaging and fun through games, drawings, and hands-on activities. Ian wants his students to know that he is always happy to work through a challenging problem with them and help them build confidence along the way.
Outside of Mathnasium, Ian enjoys playing and writing music and can play several instruments. He also enjoys playing chess, coding, and spending time in warm, sunny weather. Families may even spot Ian playing chess with students in the Center!
Kyan Hodgin
Assistant Center Director
Kyan graduated from Purdue University with degrees in Law and Society (Criminology) and Political Science, along with a minor in Forensic Science. She joined the Mathnasium team at the end of September and enjoys being part of each student’s math journey. Her favorite area of math is order of operations, along with elementary and middle school math.
What Kyan enjoys most about being an Assistant Center Director is getting to know each student and watching their confidence grow, both in math and in themselves. She loves seeing students master new concepts and experience those exciting moments when everything finally clicks. She wants her students to know that she is always rooting for them, believes in their abilities, and is happy to work alongside them to make math make sense.
Outside of Mathnasium, Kyan loves singing, reading, Disney, and spending time with her fiancé. Together, they enjoy watching movies and TV shows, working on puzzles, and playing board games, especially Dune: Imperium. Kyan moved to Indiana to attend Purdue University in West Lafayette and has called Indiana home ever since. And, of course, she is always ready to cheer on her Boilermakers—Boiler Up, Hammer Down!
Ken Kantor
Instructor
Ken brings a lifetime of problem-solving, curiosity, and experience to every Mathnasium session. He earned his degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Wisconsin and spent his career applying engineering principles and developing cybersecurity solutions that protect critical infrastructure. After retiring in 2019, Ken joined Mathnasium of Cary as an instructor before joining our team in 2021.
Ken’s favorite part of being an instructor is watching students’ confidence grow—especially when they finally have that “I get it!” moment. He wants students to know that patience, curiosity, and persistence can open doors to all kinds of opportunities in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.
Outside of Mathnasium, Ken is a writer, hiker, and lifelong learner. He has published one book and is currently working on his next. He and his wife also treasure spending time with their grandchildren. Ken’s calm encouragement and genuine dedication make him a wonderful part of our Mathnasium team!
Dhruva Magesh
Instructor
Dhruva is currently a student at Lake Central High School in St. John, Indiana, and has been part of the Mathnasium team since August 2025. His favorite area of math is calculus.
Dhruva especially enjoys interacting with students and helping them truly understand math concepts through examples and hands-on activities. He wants students to know that they can always ask him questions without fear of judgment. He is also happy to help high school students with questions about coursework, studying, and time management.
Outside of Mathnasium, Dhruva enjoys lifting weights, playing pickleball, volleyball, and ping pong, and learning about computers and technology. He also enjoys spending time with friends. A fun fact about Dhruva: he has visited 30 of the 50 states!
Kaleigh Mercaldo
Instructor
Kaleigh brings extensive experience in education to her role at Mathnasium. She currently works at Montessori Children’s Schoolhouse, where she has spent four years as an assistant focusing on small-group instruction. Before that, she taught math and science at Hanover Central Middle School for seven years. Kaleigh joined our Mathnasium team in August!
Her favorite area of math is algebra, and she especially enjoys watching students make progress from one session to the next. Kaleigh loves seeing students’ confidence grow and enjoys helping them understand math, even when a concept takes time to master. She wants students to know that she is patient, encouraging, and happy to work through challenging skills with them.
Outside of Mathnasium, Kaleigh spends much of her time being a mom and loves watching her children participate in the activities they enjoy. She also enjoys crafting and creating different projects. One of her favorite ways to make memories with her family is taking trips to Disney or the beach!
Students can take 3 easy steps to enroll at Mathnasium.
All students begin their Mathnasium journey with a diagnostic assessment that pinpoints what they already know and what they still need to learn.
FAQ
Mathnasium of Crossroads is conveniently located at 230 Lincoln Highway in the Lincoln Ridge Plaza in Schererville, IN 46375. Families will find us near Smoochie Pooch, Mist Village (Balkan Street Food), and A Darker Path Tattoo Studio. The center offers ample parking and is surrounded by family-friendly businesses, making it an easy stop for parents and students alike.
We proudly serve students from Schererville, Munster, Dyer, St. John, Highland, Merrillville, and Lansing. Local schools include Hammond Baptist Schools, St. Michael School, Homan Elementary School, and Destination Unlimited Training Center.
Yes, Mathnasium of Crossroads offers both in-center and online tutoring.
All our students receive live, face-to-face instruction in a fun and supportive group environment from the same caring tutors in Schererville, whether they attend online or in person.
No, whether attending online or in-center, students receive the same quality of live face-to-face instruction.
Our online students follow the same personalized learning plans and receive caring guidance from our specially trained tutors in Schererville as those in the center.
We can help students learn and master any K–12 math class or topic, from arithmetic and Algebra to Geometry, Trigonometry, and beyond.
Our tutors follow learning plans that are tailored to each student’s specific needs, ensuring that every child receives the individualized instruction required to build solid foundations, close knowledge gaps, and strengthen problem-solving skills.
Mathnasium of Crossroads provides premium value through a flat monthly membership and a one-time enrollment fee. Most students attend two to three times per week.
After a diagnostic assessment, we design a personalized learning plan with a recommended session frequency that aligns with your child’s academic goals. For details, contact us at [email protected].
No, membership pricing is the same whether students attend sessions online, in person, or use a hybrid format.
Each student begins their Mathnasium journey with a diagnostic assessment that helps us identify their current skill level, learning gaps, and goals. This allows us to create a personalized learning plan tailored to their individual needs and academic progress.
At Mathnasium of Crossroads, we don’t follow a traditional curriculum. We use the Mathnasium Method™, a proprietary teaching approach that combines personalized, assessment-based learning plans with proven teaching techniques to build solid foundations for math mastery.
Our tutors follow this approach to build upon what each student already knows, introduce new concepts in logical steps, and help students develop confidence, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of math.
Both! We empower students of all skill levels to reach their math potential.
Students who are behind in math class receive caring, targeted instruction to rebuild foundational skills and understanding. Advanced learners participate in enrichment opportunities designed to challenge their thinking and expand their mathematical abilities.
Absolutely! We welcome students from homeschool, public, and private school backgrounds throughout Schererville, Munster, Dyer, St. John, and the surrounding areas.
Yes! Our tutors make time during each session to help students with their math homework and ensure they understand the concepts they are covering in school.
No, all learning takes place during sessions, either in-center or online. We do not assign additional homework so students can focus fully and make meaningful progress during their time with us.
Yes. Mathnasium of Crossroads helps students prepare for school-based and standardized math tests, including state assessments, SAT®, and ACT®. Our test prep includes personalized learning plans, targeted practice, and strategies that strengthen both math skills and test-taking confidence.
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Contact Us230 Lincoln Hwy, Lincoln Ridge Plaza
Schererville, IN 46375
| Call: | (219) 308-1952 |
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