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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 Waterloo, 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 Waterloo deliver face-to-face instruction in a supportive, engaging group environment. We work with students of all skill levels in grades 1-12, both in-centre and online, to help them unlock their full math potential.
Learn how Mathnasium tutors helped Halo gain confidence in math.
At Mathnasium of Waterloo, 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:
Meet the Team
Joe Ritsma
Owner
Joe is the Centre Director at Mathnasium of Waterloo. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from McMaster University and previously worked designing barns and rural structures. Before opening his own centre, Joe taught and tutored students of all ages and also worked as an instructor at another Mathnasium in Ontario.
He discovered how effective the Mathnasium Method™ is and became inspired to bring it to his community. Joe is passionate about helping students truly understand math by teaching in a way that makes sense to them.
Kirin
Assistant Centre Director
Kirin serves as the Assistant Centre Director at Mathnasium of Waterloo. She holds a double degree in Mathematics and Geography from Wilfrid Laurier University and is currently pursuing her MSc degree. She has experience in private tutoring and managing summer camps.
Kirin has been with Mathnasium since 2019 and is passionate about building student confidence. She creates a positive, encouraging learning environment where students can engage with math and feel empowered to succeed.
Arshia
Lead Instructor
Arshia is a graduate of Conestoga College with a strong passion for math and technology. He enjoys helping students see math as a powerful tool and a creative outlet for solving real-world problems.
At Mathnasium, Arshia encourages students to develop curiosity and confidence in math. Outside the classroom, he enjoys programming, working out, and spending time with family.
Sarah
Online Classroom Manager
Sarah is the Online Classroom Manager at Mathnasium of Waterloo. She holds a teaching degree from Nipissing University and is an Ontario Certified Teacher. She studied Social Studies and Psychology at Redeemer University after attending Calvin University.
Sarah brings her love of learning and strong communication skills to her role. She enjoys helping students thrive in a virtual setting and brings warmth and enthusiasm to every session.
Huma
Instructor
Huma is studying Financial Mathematics at Wilfrid Laurier University and also works as an instructional assistant at the university. She was once a Mathnasium student herself and credits the programme with helping her develop a deep love for math.
Now an instructor, Huma is passionate about supporting students as they grow in skill and confidence. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, rock climbing, and reading.
Larry Martinek
Creator of the Mathnasium Method
Students can take 3 easy steps to enrol 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.
Mathnasium of Waterloo is located at 655 Parkside Drive, #6, in Waterloo, Ontario. Our centre is in the plaza on the northeast corner of the Weber Street and Northfield Drive intersection. The plaza offers ample parking and is anchored by Sobeys and Shoppers Drug Mart, with a wide variety of restaurants and shops nearby, making drop-off and pick-up convenient for busy families.
We proudly serve students from Waterloo and surrounding communities. Local schools we support include:
Abraham Erb, Cedarbrae, & Centennial Elementary Schools
Edna Staebler, Elizabeth Ziegler, & Empire Elementary Schools
Keatsway, Laurelwood, & Lester B. Pearson Elementary Schools
Lexington, Lincoln Heights, & Mary Johnston Elementary Schools
Millen Woods, N. A. MacEachern, & Northlake Woods Elementary Schools
Sandowne, Vista Hills, Westvale Elementary Schools
Winston Churchill Public School & MacGregor Senior Public School
Bluevale Collegiate Institute
Elmira District Secondary School
Laurel Heights Secondary School
Waterloo Collegiate Institute
Yes, Mathnasium of Waterloo offers online tutoring via our virtual classroom, Mathnasium@Home.
Students who choose to attend online receive live, face-to-face instruction in a fun and supportive group environment, guided by our same caring tutors in Waterloo whether they attend online or in person.
No, whether attending online or in-centre, all our students receive the same quality of live face-to-face instruction.
Online students follow the same personalized learning plans and receive the same caring support from our specially trained tutors as their peers who attend Mathnasium in person.
We support students in any grade 1–12 math class or topic, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and more advanced subjects.
Our tutors follow personalized learning plans tailored to each student’s needs, helping them build foundational skills, improve grades, and gain confidence in math.
Mathnasium of Waterloo provides premium value tutoring by combining a superior learning experience with an efficient monthly fee structure that keeps costs low.
There is a flat enrolment fee for our programme, and students attend regularly. After a diagnostic assessment, we create a personalized learning plan with a recommended session frequency tailored to your child’s goals.
For details, contact us at [email protected].
No. Membership pricing is the same whether students attend sessions online, in person, or a combination of both.
Each student begins their Mathnasium journey with a diagnostic assessment. This assessment helps us understand their current skills, identify learning gaps, and determine academic goals, so we can create a personalized learning plan tailored to their needs.
At Mathnasium of Waterloo, we do not follow a one-size-fits-all curriculum. Instead, we use the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary teaching approach that combines personalized learning plans with proven instructional techniques to help students truly understand and even enjoy math.
Using this approach, our specially trained math tutors meet students where they are in math and introduce new concepts step-by-step, in a logical sequence.
As students begin to close their knowledge gaps and strengthen their foundational skills, math begins to click. They learn new tactics and gradually transform how they think and feel about the subject.
Both! We support students of all skill levels, whether they are looking to catch up, keep up, or are ready to get ahead on their math journey.
Students who are struggling with math receive caring, targeted instruction to (re)build foundational skills and confidence. Advanced learners enjoy personalized enrichment opportunities designed to challenge their thinking and deepen their understanding.
Mathnasium of Waterloo welcomes students from all educational backgrounds, including public, private, charter, and homeschool programmes.
Homeschooling families love our flexible scheduling options and personalized programmes that can adjust to their unique learning goals.
Yes, our tutors make time during sessions to help students with their math homework and ensure they understand the concepts they are learning in school.
No, all learning takes place during sessions at the centre or online. We do not assign additional homework, allowing students to stay focused and make meaningful progress during their time with us.
Yes. Mathnasium of Waterloo helps students get ready for standardized tests such as math portions of state and college admissions exams.
Our programme combines targeted practice with problem-solving strategies, as well as confidence-building support, so students perform their best on test day and beyond.
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