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.
Specially Trained and Caring Team
Betsy Washburn
Owner and Center Director
Betsy holds a Bachelor’s in Business Management from Arizona State University and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governor’s University. She earned her teaching certificate in Southeast Missouri and taught junior high and high school math for 11 years.
Her experience as Center Director at Mathnasium of Blue Valley in Kansas fueled her passion for the Mathnasium Method™ and helping students make sense of math. Betsy returned to Phoenix in 2018 to be near her family. She has two married children, 1 granddaughter, Athena, and is excited to welcome her first grandson, Grayson, in 2026. Betsy enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family.
Tammie Toakum
Owner
Tammie grew up in Glendale alongside her sister and co-owner, Betsy. Before joining Mathnasium full-time, she spent 30 years in the premium finance industry, building a strong career in business management and client support.
Her favorite part of Mathnasium is seeing students experience “aha” moments and grow in confidence. Tammie loves being part of a positive, student-focused environment where math truly makes sense. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as music, movies, reading, and traveling.
Monika Mattick
Lead Instructor - Online
Hi! I’m Monika Mattick. I have an Elementary Education degree (math emphasis) from GCU. I served for 5 years as a private math and language arts tutor in Southern California, then moved to Fountain Hills, Arizona in October 2023 with my husband, Adam. My greatest passion within education is not in the traditional classroom, but rather one-on-one tutoring. Especially math! Students have said I get way too excited for math time! My goal is to inspire your students to love math just as much! Having been homeschooled from 3rd grade through my senior year of highchool, I have a particularly deep passion for the homeschooled kids of Mathnasium. In my free time, I love to bake, do artsy projects, and spend time with family!
Brenna Dugan
Online Instructor
Hi! My name is Brenna and I am currently a senior and Sunrise Mountain High School and attend the MET Professional Academy. I love math because it feels like a puzzle. I love working at Mathnasium because it gives me the opportunity to show other students that everyone is capable of succeeding in math. In my free time I love going to the gym, taking naps, playing with my pets, and hanging out with friends and family. I also volunteer every weekend that I can.
Divya Shah
Online Instructor
Hi, my name is Divya and I am a senior at Paradise Vally High School. I love math and being around kids. In my free time I love to read and sketch.
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.
First 25 students to enroll will receive 50% off their first month!
Contact Us
(913) 229-5088
