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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 Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa, 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
Diego Barahona
Center Director
Diego graduated from the University of California, Irvine, with a bachelor’s degree in Criminology. His experience as a counselor, instructional aide, and substitute teacher has allowed him to work with students of all grade levels. He has always been passionate about working with kids and helping them recognize their own potential. Diego especially enjoys helping students reach that “aha moment,” when everything finally clicks, and is grateful to experience that moment over and over again at Mathnasium.
He believes every student can succeed and strives to create a positive, encouraging environment where students can build both their math skills and confidence. Outside of Mathnasium, Diego enjoys spending time with friends, going to karaoke, watching sitcoms, and attempting to play basketball.
Nick van Vliet
Operations Director
Nick holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Finance from Cal State Northridge and has been part of the Mathnasium team since 2014. He previously served as a Center Director in Irvine, Diamond Bar, and Santa Clarita before moving into an operations leadership role, overseeing five centers.
Nick is committed to creating encouraging environments where students thrive and build lasting math confidence. He enjoys coaching and motivating students to achieve their best. In his spare time, he loves sports, reading, BBQs, and competing in just about any game.
Sherin Yueksel
District Manager
Sherin earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley. She joined Mathnasium in 2021 as an instructor, quickly moved into leadership, and helped open Mathnasium of Valencia.
She is passionate about creating inclusive and empowering spaces where students can feel confident and grow. Sherin enjoys spending her free time cooking, shopping, and making memories with her family.
Davin Huynh
Instructor
Davin is currently a student at UCI majoring in Mathematics. He plans to be involved with machine learning for his career. His hobbies include playing puzzles, hiking, and drinking tea.
Jorge Gomilla
Instructor
A fan of creativity, Jorge has a background in multimedia and theme park photography.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences from Porto University and is currently working on obtaining a Mathematics High School teaching credential.
His favorite hobbies include hiking, learning History and studying foreign languages.
Lan Nguyen
Instructor
Lan is currently a student at Orange Coast College, majoring in liberal arts. She is committed to a life of helping others and plans to pursue an English teaching career. In her free time, Lan enjoys reading, playing video games, and practicing her creativity through music and art. She is looking forward to joining this community of bright students and educators!
Isaac Aviles
Instructor
Isaac is currently studying Chemistry at the University of California, Irvine. He plans on going to medical school to become a physician and using his medical skills to serve underrepresented Native American tribes throughout the country. When he is not studying, Isaac enjoys reading, spending time with family and close friends, drinking matcha, running marathons, and weight lifting.
Mathnasium of Costa Mesa's personalized programs are designed to support students at every stage of their math journey.
We introduce preschool and kindergarten learners to foundational math concepts through hands-on, playful instruction that builds number sense while fostering curiosity and confidence from the very start.
For students in grades 1–5, we focus on developing a solid understanding of concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals, making math clear and enjoyable.
We help middle schoolers navigate classes like Prealgebra and Geometry by breaking down abstract ideas into manageable steps in a supportive environment where understanding and confidence grow.
High school students receive targeted support for Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, and standardized math test prep that positions them for academic success and future college admissions opportunities.
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 Costa Mesa is located at 435 E 17th St, Unit #7, in the shopping center between Irvine Avenue and Tustin Avenue, just steps from America’s Cup, Phoenix Grace Nail Salon, and Art of Jiujitsu. We’re across the street from Mendocino Farms and Starbucks, with ample parking and nearby family‑friendly amenities that make learning easy to fit into a busy schedule.
We proudly serve students from the Newport-Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD), including those attending:
St. Joachim Catholic School
The Pegasus School
Mariners Christian Elementary School
Newport Heights Elementary School
Carden Hall
Kaiser Elementary
Mariners Elementary
Mater Dei High School
Newport Elementary
Newport Harbor High School
Woodland Elementary School
College Park Elementary School
David Magnet School
Wilson Elementary School
Costa Mesa High School
Adams Elementary School
Estancia High School
Yes, Mathnasium of Costa Mesa offers both in‑center and online tutoring. All our students receive face‑to‑face instruction in a fun small-group environment and working with our Costa Mesa tutors, whether they attend in the center or online.
No, the experience and outcomes are consistent across both formats. Students who attend online receive the same personalized learning plans and face‑to‑face instruction from our caring math tutors as those attending in‑center.
We can help students learn and master any K–12 math class or topic, from basic arithmetic through Algebra, Geometry, and beyond.
Our tutors provide targeted support to help students make sense of math, close their knowledge gaps, and build solid foundations for math mastery, enhancing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and confidence, both in class and beyond.
Mathnasium of Costa Mesa provides premium value tutoring by combining a superior learning experience with an efficient monthly fee structure that keeps costs low.
There is a flat enrollment fee for our program, and students attend regularly. After a diagnostic assessment, we design a personalized learning plan with a recommended session frequency tailored to your child’s goals.
For enrollment and pricing details, contact us at [email protected]
No, membership pricing is the same whether students attend 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 academic goals. This allows us to create a personalized learning plan that meets their unique needs.
At Mathnasium of Costa Mesa, we use the Mathnasium Method™, a proprietary teaching approach that combines personalized learning plans with proven instructional techniques to help students truly understand and even enjoy math.
Our tutors build on what each student already knows, introduce new concepts step by step, and guide them toward mastery and confidence.
Yes! Mathnasium of Costa Mesa supports students of all skill levels.
Students who are behind in math class receive caring, targeted instruction to build foundational skills and confidence. Advanced learners benefit from enrichment programs that challenge their thinking and deepen their understanding.
Absolutely! We welcome students from homeschool, public, and private school backgrounds throughout Costa Mesa and Newport Beach.
Yes, our tutors make time during each session to help students with their math homework and ensure they understand the material they're learning in school.
No. All learning takes place during sessions in person or online. We do not assign additional homework, so students can stay focused and make meaningful progress while they’re with us.
Yes. We help students prepare for school-based and standardized math tests, including state assessments, ACT®, and SAT®.
Our test-prep includes personalized learning plans, targeted practice, and strategies to build both skill and confidence in math.
Receive your first month for $31 (when you pay for a membership through May), w/ $31 registration.
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