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.
Our instructors use the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary teaching approach that combines personalized learning plans with mental, verbal, visual, tactile, and written techniques to build math knowledge level by level. This method ensures that each student receives tailored instruction that meets their unique needs and learning styles.
By focusing on understanding fundamental concepts and developing critical thinking skills, our approach helps students build a strong mathematical foundation.
Our dedicated and specially trained math tutors offer personalized face-to-face instruction in a supportive and engaging environment. We work with students of all skill levels, both in-center and online, to help them achieve math mastery.
Discover how Mathnasium tutors helped Malachi become more confident in math.
Each Mathnasium student receives a personalized learning plan that considers their current skill level, knowledge gaps, and academic goals. Combined with our teaching approach, the plan is designed to help the student truly understand, master, and enjoy math.
Discover how Mathnasium helped Maddie transform her math skills. 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 focused, caring, and fun learning approach that delivers results. We proudly serve local communities and schools 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
Our caring, specially trained tutors work with elementary, middle, and high school students of all skill levels looking to learn and master any K-12 math class and topic, including Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus.
Yes, our students can attend Mathnasium at our center or log into live, face-to-face sessions with their tutor.
Each student is given a diagnostic assessment that pinpoints their strengths, knowledge gaps, and unique goals, so that we can create a personalized learning plan that will put them on the best path to math mastery.
We empower students of all skill levels to excel in math, whether they are looking to catch up, keep up, or get ahead on their math journey.
We work with advanced students to expand their math skills and help them achieve their greatest potential. At Mathnasium, advanced students can explore the topics beyond their school’s math curriculum and receive personalized support to achieve their unique academic goals.
If a student is struggling or simply looking to keep up in their math class, Mathnasium will build upon what they already know, addressing their learning gaps and teaching math in a way that makes sense to them.
Mathnasium provides premium value by combining a superior learning experience with an efficient structure that keeps costs low. There is a flat enrollment fee for our program, and students attend regularly—much like a gym membership. We recommend that they attend Mathnasium 2-3 times per week as attending less frequently will slow results and attending too often could lead to student burnout. Pricing varies by program and geographic area. Contact our center for more details on enrollment packages.
We use the Mathnasium Method™, a proprietary teaching approach which combines personalized learning plans with proven techniques to build math knowledge upon what students already know, so they're able to retain what they learn and gain confidence along the way.
No. All learning occurs under the efficient and effective guidance of our trained instructors. Adding homework would risk frustration and overload. In fact, we'll set aside some time each session to help your student with their school homework.
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