Champlin Park
9724 Schreiber Terrace N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Our staff is built to teach each student individually, to develop the skills they need to thrive in mathematics, and to foster a love of learning.
Our staff is built to teach each student individually, to develop the skills they need to thrive in mathematics, and to foster a love of learning.
Education:
Degree in Middle School Math Education from Quincy University
Years of experience teaching math:
5 years
What do you like most about learning?
It never stops. You can always learn something new, whether that be math or any other concepts.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I helped get a student's grade up so he was able to graduate and meet his goal of joining the military. He came back a year later to show us his degree and thank us for everything.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Algebra; it combines every type of math to extend ideas. It can be used from elementary-level math all the way through the hardest of hard math.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
By not being too serious and gearing students towards a growth mindset (rather than a "math anxiety" mindset) so they can get excited about learning new things.
Education:
AS Mathematics
Years of experience teaching math:
Over a decade
What do you like most about learning?
Developing an intuition for problem solving and critical reasoning.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
Increased confidence, developing an enthusiasm for learning.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
All types, strategic thinking/puzzles.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
Sharing a genuine love of math with students. Incorporating puzzles, games, visuals, and manipulatives to drive engagement. Encouraging them for their success and to develop a growth centered mindset.
Education:
High school graduate, taking upper level undergraduate classes. Attending the University of Minnesota in the 2026-27 school year.
Years of experience teaching math:
2 years
What do you like most about learning?
Making things "click"/ understanding them intuitively
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
There was a student whose opinion on mathematics I helped shift from open dislike to (if mild) genuine interest, and I think that is one of the most important part to becoming proficient in mathematics.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Combinatorics and Geometry 2 concepts
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I try to show them where and how the mathematics is useful, to give it a feeling of purpose.
Education:
I am going into my senior year at Champlin Park High School.
Years of experience teaching math:
1 year
What do you like most about learning?
I love that people can learn in different ways and being able to connect the things you learn to areas in your life.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
In the short time I’ve been at Mathnasium I’ve seen kids go from not understanding a topic at all to being able to teach it to others. This is my favorite thing about my job.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
I love getting to help kids in algebra since it was one of my favorite subjects as well.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I understand that kids often see math as difficult and even useless. I do my best to help them see how fun it can be by using games, puzzles, and different manipulatives to make it easier.
Education:
High School Diploma/going to University of Minnesota for Mechanical Engineering
Years of experience teaching math:
1 year
What do you like most about learning?
I like that learning is always never ending, and that when you learn new things it takes time and effort.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
My biggest impact is helping a student that was a bit nervous to come into his session and making him feel more comfortable to learn math by playing games with him.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Algebra
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I try to play lots of games with them and make them feel comfortable.
Teach children math so they understand it, master it, and love it. Math can change their lives, and they can change the world.
Are you interested in changing lives through math? We're looking for outstanding individuals with a high level of commitment who are passionate about teaching math. Find out if there's a Mathnasium position that's just right for you!
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