K. Walsh
We are so grateful for Troy and the entire team at Mathnasium in Pike Creek! My daughter has struggled with ma...
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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 Pike Creek, 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 Pike Creek deliver face-to-face instruction in a supportive, engaging group environment. We work with students of all skill levels in grades 1-12 to help them unlock their full math potential.
Learn how Mathnasium tutors helped Malachi gain confidence in math.
At Mathnasium of Pike Creek, 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.
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We specialize in math-only instruction with a customized and fun learning approach that delivers results. We proudly serve local communities and schools, including:
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Troy Makous
Owner & Director
Hi! My name is Troy Makous, and I’m the owner and director of Mathnasium of Pike Creek. I joined Mathnasium because I’ve experienced firsthand that math is much more than just a subject in school—it’s the foundation for becoming a confident critical thinker and problem solver in many aspects of life. I’m passionate about providing others with the same guidance and encouragement that was once given to me because I believe every kid can be a "math kid" with the right support.
I have a degree in Chemical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, where I was also a double minor in Entrepreneurship and Creative Writing and a captain of the Men’s Track & Field Team. After graduation, I worked as a manufacturing engineer for L’Oréal USA before transitioning into the software industry, where I spent most of the past decade.
Before opening Mathnasium of Pike Creek, I was an Instructor and Center Director at Mathnasium of Rosemont in the Villanova area. There, I had the privilege of learning from the best how to help students catch up, keep up, and get ahead in math.
When I’m not focused on building confident thinkers, I’m usually spending time with friends and family or staying active. On any given day, you might find me at the gym, trail running, or salsa dancing.
I’m excited and honored to be a resource for you and the Northern Delaware community. I look forward to connecting with you soon!
Sincerely,
Troy
Katie Lewis
Assistant Center Director
My favorite thing about teaching math to kids is that every new insight or skill gained is going to help them for the rest of their lives. Math can be challenging because it is cumulative, but I think this is also an asset. When I see a kid gain a new skill, or correct a misunderstanding, and then fly through work that previously stymied them, I know they're going to keep building on that knowledge.
I grew up in a household in which we visited a science museum nearly every weekend, and STEM education was always treated as something we got to do, rather than something we had to do. I want to carry that philosophy forward now that I'm a parent, and that's why I think the opportunity to change kids' attitudes about math is a gift. I met my husband at the local game store where I played in Magic: the Gathering tournaments, so mathematical thinking and strategy games have always been a part of my current household, as well.
I have worked in STEM fields for a long time. My very first high school job was in a conservation genetics laboratory, where I got to help sequence the DNA of one of the last jaguars in the United States. Some of my other roles have included science teaching, such as my time as a "Green Team" camp counselor, or working live collections at a children's museum. I also have worked in corporate technical training and information technology—patiently teaching adults how to use their computers is actually great practice for teaching kids math! After having my daughter, I wanted more flexibility to stay home with her, and worked as a youth sports coach, and eventually gym manager. This gave me the management and operations experience I needed for my new role as Assistant Center Director at Mathnasium of Pike Creek. I'm very excited to be back in STEM education, and get to work with other people who love math every day.
A fun fact about me is that I started figure skating as an adult, and will tell anyone who will listen about the virtues of the adult learn to skate system and testing track. I am currently working on my Adult Pre-Bronze Skating Skills test—just like math, it takes a lot of practice!
John Bertelsen
Lead Instructor
Hi! I love helping kids grow to appreciate and feel comfortable using math instead of being afraid of it. I am a Delaware native and former teacher at Delaware Technical Community College. I enjoy reading and playing games of all kinds in my free time.
I studied Math and Physics at University of Delaware and spent five years tutoring and then teaching low and high level math and physics at the college level. A fun fact about me is that I love to loudly sing and dance in the car!
Alyssa Khusid
Instructor
My favorite thing about teaching math to kids is seeing them become more comfortable, confident, and curious. It is always so rewarding to see their growth and improvement in both their math skills and their attitude.
I am from Bucks County, PA--where my whole family loves math! I am a neuroscience major at the University of Delaware on the pre-medicine track. At college, I am an EMT and a part of the University of Delaware Emergency Care Unit. I love spending time with my friends and family, playing piano, drawing and art, discovering new music, and trying new food spots.
The importance of math has always been pushed in my STEM household. I have a lot of experience in STEM--specifically calculus, statistics, biology, chemistry, and neuroscience--that has solidified my passion for teaching math. Furthermore, I have experience with tutoring elementary school kids in math and reading with Princeton Learning Experience.
Something people may find interesting about me is that I grew up learning math in a different language! My entire family speaks Russian and Ukrainian, so my dad would buy Russian math textbooks for me so I could practice problems with him every week. It was a way for me to simultaneously improve my math skills and my fluency in Russian. I used to dread these days, but now I am so grateful for them. Practice makes perfect!
Hannah Hunt
Instructor
My favorite thing about teaching math to kids, and math in general, is learning the multitude of ways to think about a problem. Teaching is the final step of learning and by teaching math concepts to other people, not only am I helping them learn math but I too learn different ways of conceptualizing math. One of my favorite math teachers, Mrs. Smith, applied this principle in her teaching, allowing me and my classmates to solve problems our own way and encouraging different ways of thinking.
I graduated from Tower Hill School and I am currently in college for Mechanical Engineering. My dad is a Civil Engineer and at home my parents heavily fostered my love of math. In high school I was heavily involved in the arts, ranging from Musical Theater to Stage Crew to Concert Band. I love seeing how math applies to the arts, from building a set for You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown to the physics of how a piccolo produces really high notes. Outside of college and work, I like to teach myself songs on the piano and discover new musicals!
I have always loved math from a really young age. When I was younger, I liked how objective math is and the exciting feeling I would get when I solved a problem correctly. I had the exciting opportunity to work at the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science over the summer where I got to teach STEM concepts to kids during summer camp and assist in planning and preparing fun activities for the kids.
One thing people don't know about me is that I was born in Kansas City, Missouri and walking into school after the 2023 Superbowl game was very interesting.
Megan Mierswa
Instructor
Hi! My favorite thing about teaching math to kids is seeing when they really understand a concept. Their excitement and joy when the difficult thing becomes easy and fun and their sense of accomplishment are infectious--I love being a part of it. I also love understanding how students think through problems, helping them find a path to that mastery level of understanding.
I graduated from the University of Delaware with a Master’s in Biology. Since then, I have taught community college courses in Microbiology, Biology for Majors, and Biology for Non-majors. I also work with developmentally disabled individuals, assisting them with gaining greater independence and engagement in the community.
I’ve always been interested in STEM which led me to getting my Master’s degree in biology. In grad school, I discovered that my passion was for teaching. After school I taught community college and also homeschooled my own kids for 5 years. One of my kids has learning disabilities and all of them are above grade level in math.
One fun fact about me is that I love gardening! When I'm not helping young minds build confidence in math, you can often find me digging in the dirt covered in mud.
Megan Nisula
Instructor
I am currently a 4th grade math teacher at Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School in Philadelphia. During my time at FTCES, I have worked with varying grade levels but found my home here in 4th grade- and have loved it ever since! I graduated from York College of Pennsylvania in 2021 with my B.S. in Early Elementary Education. When I am not teaching, I can be found hanging out with my sweet puppy Max or enjoying my time down the beach!
My current favorite math joke is "Why was the obtuse angle so upset?", "Because he knows he will never be right!". Learning new things can be scary, I love opening up a new topic with my students with a fun joke to make them more comfortable!
I am the daughter of an accountant and a civil engineer- so growing up in my house Math was always heavily pushed! Through my own childhood and teenage years, I was involved in many Math/STEM Clubs and summer camps. During my high school years, I also got involved in my high school's child development program where I had the opportunity to create and implement lessons in our school's attached preschool. So, when I graduated college and saw a position where I could work specifically with math in an elementary setting, I was immediately on board!
A fun fact about me is that I lived in Panama for a year and a half when I was younger! My dad was a Project Manager on the Panama Canal Expansion project, which gave our family the opportunity to live there and experience their culture. It was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity and I'd love to go back and visit soon!
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 Pike Creek is located at 4522 Linden Hill Road, Pike Creek, DE 19808, in the family-friendly Linden Hill Station shopping center. We share the plaza with Café Scalessa, Chuck Lager, Sola Salons, and 1000 Degrees Pizza. Our center is right across Limestone Road from Goldey-Beacom College and across Linden Hill Road from ACME. The shopping center offers ample parking and convenient nearby businesses, making drop-off and pick-up easy for families.
We proudly serve students from the Pike Creek, Hockessin, Landenberg, Newark and Greenville communities. Local schools include:
North Star Elementary
Cooke Elementary
Linden Hill Elementary
Heritage Elementary
HB DuPont Middle School
Newark Charter Schools
Charter School of Pike Creek
Conrad School of Science
Cab Calloway School of the Arts
St. Mark’s High School
St. John the Beloved
Pike Creek Christian School
Sanford School
The Independence School
Tatnall School
Brandywine Springs Elementary
We can help students learn and master any math class or topic for grades 1–12, from basic arithmetic and fractions to Algebra, Geometry, and beyond.
Our tutors follow personalized learning plans tailored to each student’s specific needs. We focus on helping students make sense of math, close knowledge gaps, and build solid foundations for math mastery while enhancing their problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
We provide premium value math-only tutoring through a flat monthly membership. There is also a one-time enrollment fee.
Most students attend sessions two to three times per week. After an initial diagnostic assessment, we create a personalized learning plan and recommend a session schedule that supports your child’s goals.
For details about enrollment and pricing, contact us at [email protected].
Each student begins their Mathnasium journey with a diagnostic assessment. This helps us understand their current skills, learning gaps, and academic goals so we can develop a personalized learning plan designed to meet their needs and support lasting success.
At Mathnasium of Pike Creek, we don’t follow a fixed 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 use face-to-face instruction in a fun and engaging group environment, helping students make sense of math, develop problem-solving skills, and gain lasting confidence in their abilities.
Yes! At Mathnasium of Pike Creek, we support students of all skill levels, whether they are catching up, keeping up, or ready to get ahead in math.
Students who are behind in math class receive targeted instruction and caring guidance to rebuild foundational skills and understanding. Advanced learners benefit from enrichment programs designed to challenge their thinking and extend their mathematical reasoning.
Absolutely! We work with students from homeschool, public, and private school backgrounds throughout Pike Creek, Hockessin, and nearby areas.
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 and practice take place during sessions in our center. We don’t assign additional homework so students can focus fully and make meaningful progress while they’re with us.
Yes. We help students prepare for school-based and standardized math tests, including state assessments, SAT®, and ACT®.
Our test preparation includes personalized learning plans, targeted practice, and strategies to improve problem-solving and test-taking skills.
Yes! We offer enrichment programs for students who are ready to explore math beyond their school curriculum. Our enrichment opportunities challenge students with advanced problem-solving activities and new concepts that deepen their mathematical understanding and confidence.
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