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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 Oak Park–River Forest, our specially trained tutors use the Mathnasium Method™ to help students build a deep understanding of math. This proprietary teaching approach blends personalized learning plans with mental, verbal, visual, tactile, and written techniques, ensuring instruction is tailored to each student’s unique needs and learning style.
The Mathnasium Method™ is designed to create a solid foundation for math excellence, helping students truly understand—and even enjoy—math.
Our caring, specially trained math tutors in Oak Park provide face-to-face instruction in a supportive and engaging group environment. We work with PreK-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 Oak Park–River Forest, students receive personalized learning plans designed around a detailed assessment of their skill level, challenges, and academic goals.
This customized approach helps students learn at their own pace while strengthening critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the confidence needed to succeed in math.
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 families in local communities, including:
Specially Trained and Caring Team
Leo Perez
Center Director
Leo was born and raised in Miami, Florida, and graduated from Florida International University in 2024 with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a concentration in finance. Leo joined the Teacher Accelerator Program in Miami to explore a passion for teaching and earn a Mathematics 6th–12th grade teaching certification. Leo has taught Geometry and Algebra 1 to high school students and has also tutored middle schoolers. Passionate about math, Leo is eager to teach at any grade level and make math accessible to all learners!
Fun Fact: Leo has road-tripped across most of the United States and visited many exciting destinations around the world!
Ronan Rock
Assistant Center Director
Ronan is a doctoral candidate in science education at UIC and passionate about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education!. They've presented at conferences in three different continents and study how to make STEM education better for all learners! Ronan didn't always find math at school easy so becoming a math tutor is a big deal for them; they love helping students find ways to make math meaningful and fun! In their downtime, Ronan is an avid knitter, crocheter, furniture maker, and chef (all of their hobbies involve a surprising amount of math!).
Fun fact: Ronan was on an episode of Myth Busters!
Emma Dorn
Lead Instructor
Emma is a graduate of Marquette University, where she earned a degree in Mathematics and Computer Science. As a college student, she was a teaching assistant for The Nature of Mathematics and a tutor for Calculus. She was also president of the Math Club and math honors society, Pi Mu Epsilon. While calculus sparked her interest in the subject, number theory and graph theory were among some of her favorite classes at Marquette. Emma enjoys how mathematical proofs allow us to build a toolbox of problem-solving skills, and hopes she can inspire others to find a love for math as well. Some of her hobbies and interests include knitting, cartography, reading, and cycling. Someday she hopes to circumnavigate Lake Superior by bike!
Fun fact: Emma is half of one of two sets of twins in her family!
Adrien Koritz
Education Coordinator
Adrien is a graduate from Oberlin College, where they studied Computer Science and Geology. They and their siblings were among OPRF Mathnasium’s first students when the center opened in 2013. Adrien developed a deeper interest in math while studying discrete mathematics, algorithms, and theory of computation in college. They credit their past tutors for providing the support and encouragement they needed to overcome initial struggles with grade school math, which led them to discover branches of applied mathematics that paired with their strong analytical writing skills. Adrien aspires to attend graduate school for Science and Technology Studies and hopes to address the growing technical and digital literacy crises in their work.
Fun fact: Adrien always has at least three vases of fresh-cut flowers tastefully placed about their apartment!
Jana Frank
Owner
Jana Frank opened Mathnasium of Oak Park/River Forest in 2013 and has since built a thriving, community-centered learning hub. Soon after, she opened a second location in the La Grange area and is proud to bring such high quality math instruction to these communities. With degrees in psychology and education, and an endorsement in mathematics from the University of Chicago, Jana combines deep academic expertise with a love for teaching. She has been recognized by Mathnasium Headquarters as a key contributor to the Mathnasium Franchise lending her ideas, expertise, and academic insight to help drive the whole company forward. She contributes to Mathnasium’s national curriculum development and is on the Chicagoland Mathnasium Co-Op board, serving as the spokesperson for all Chicagoland Mathnasiums. You can often find her on TV with news clips discussing ways to incorporate math at home! Jana is passionate about showing kids that math is fun and accessible and inspiring people to see everyone can be a math person with the right instruction!
Fun Fact: By day, Jana teaches math, by night she flys through the air with the greatest of ease! In her free time, Jana's happy place is in the air, as she practices circus arts like trapeze and acrobatics. You can catch her every spring performing with the Triton Trouper's Circus!
Anthony Paparo
Director of Operations
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 Oak Park–River Forest is located at 1101 Chicago Avenue, right on the corner of Chicago Ave and Marion Street. Our center offers convenient access and is surrounded by family-friendly shops and amenities, making it a great spot for students and parents alike.
We serve families from Oak Park, River Forest, Riverside, Forest Park, Berwyn, Elmwood Park, and the west side of Chicago.
Yes, Mathnasium of Oak Park–River Forest offers both in-center and online tutoring. Students receive personalized, face-to-face instruction in a supportive group environment, whether learning online or at the center.
No, our online experience is designed to match the quality of in-person tutoring at the center. Students receive customized learning plans, individualized support, and direct interaction with their specially trained tutors regardless of whether they attend sessions online or in person.
We help students learn and master any math topic, from Pre-K through college-level coursework. Whether it’s arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, or test prep, our tutors guide students step by step.
We offer math-only tutoring through a flat monthly membership. Most students benefit from attending 2–3 times per week. Following the assessment, we’ll recommend a personalized plan to support your student’s needs.
To learn more, contact us directly at oakparkriverforest@mathnasium.com or visit our center.
No, pricing is the same for both online and in-person formats.
The diagnostic assessment helps us identify what students already know, where they’re struggling, and what they need to achieve their goals. This allows us to develop a personalized learning plan tailored specifically for them.
At Mathnasium of Oak Park–River Forest, we do not follow a fixed curriculum. We use the Mathnasium Method™, a proprietary teaching approach that blends personalized learning plans with proven instructional techniques and face-to-face tutoring in a supportive group setting.
We teach by building on what students already know, gradually introducing new topics to strengthen skills and improve math confidence.
Yes, we work with students of all skill levels. Whether your student needs to catch up, keep up, or get ahead, we offer personalized support or enrichment to meet their needs.
Absolutely. We work with homeschoolers as well as students from public and private schools throughout Oak Park, River Forest, and the surrounding communities.
Yes. Each session includes time for homework help.
Our tutors help students with homework, making sure they fully understand the concepts they are learning in school.
No. All instruction happens during sessions. We do not assign additional homework so that students can focus on learning and growing their skills in the time they spend with us.
Yes, we prepare students for standardized math exams including state assessments, ACT®, SAT®, and more. Our test prep includes personalized instruction, focused practice, and strategies to boost both skill and confidence.
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Contact UsKnowledge Hub
1101 Chicago Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
| Call: | (708) 613-4007 |
| Text: | (708) 613-4007 |
| Email: | oakparkriverforest @mathnasium.com |
Mon - Thu
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mon - Thu
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Sat
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sun
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sun High School Hour
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Mon-Thu
10:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Sun
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
| Mon - Thu: | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Mon - Thu: | 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Sat: | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Sun: | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Sun High School Hour: | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Mon-Thu: | 10:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Sun: | 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM |
(708) 613-4007
(708) 613-4007
