J. Helmke
I am so grateful to Mathnasium for not only teaching my child a different way to look at math but for giving h...
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J. Helmke
I am so grateful to Mathnasium for not only teaching my child a different way to look at math but for giving h...
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S. Kuramoto
My 10 year old daughter really likes Mathnasium. Her confidence has grown in Math; and I feel confident that s...
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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 Happy Valley, 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 Happy Valley deliver face-to-face instruction in a supportive, engaging group environment. We support K-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 Happy Valley, 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:
Specially Trained and Caring Team
Robin Colbran
Center Director
Robin is the Owner and Center Director at Mathnasium of Happy Valley. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Small Business Entrepreneurship from Sonoma State University. After successfully running two businesses, Robin turned her focus toward education, inspired by her own childhood struggles with math.
She’s passionate about helping children truly understand math in a way that makes sense to them, building their confidence and opening doors for future success. Outside of Mathnasium, Robin enjoys biking, hiking, and exploring with her husband and two children.
Arthur
Instructor
Arthur is an undergraduate student at the University of British Columbia, pursuing a Bachelor of International Economics. He uses math to analyze complex global and macroeconomic trends.
Since joining Mathnasium of Happy Valley in 2019, Arthur has taught dozens of students and helped pioneer the center’s @Home program. He loves teaching math and hopes to pursue a career in finance.
Caleb
Instructor
Caleb is currently a marketing student at Portland State University. Graduating from Damascus Christian School as his class's valedictorian, he flew through every math course offered at his school, completing Calculus I as a mere junior. He uses math to navigate the digital marketing world, using analytics and metrics to maximize his reach and optimize his success.
Outside of the Center, he enjoys playing sports, hiking, creating faith-based content on social media, and getting involved in his beloved church community. Through these interests, he is able to motivate and build personal relationships with students who share them.
Jeff
Instructor
Jeff taught for 41 years before retiring in 2020, including 31 years in elementary and middle schools and 10 years at Concordia University. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education and has taught across Indiana, Washington, and Oregon.
He joined Mathnasium of Happy Valley in 2020 and loves helping students build confidence in math. Outside the center, Jeff enjoys gardening, hiking, and officiating high school basketball games with his wife, Marilyn.
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 Happy Valley is located at 8974 SE Sunnyside Road, Suite B, Clackamas, OR 97015, in a convenient retail area near Jay’s Wide Shoes, European Wax Center, and Le Nails. The center offers easy parking and is surrounded by family-friendly businesses and dining options, making it convenient for busy families.
We proudly serve students from Happy Valley, Clackamas, Milwaukie, Damascus, Boring, Gladstone, and Southeast Portland. Local schools include:
Clackamas Web Academy
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Happy Valley Montessori School
Sunnyside KinderCare
Christ the King Parish School
Yes, Mathnasium of Happy Valley offers both in-center and online tutoring.
Students receive face-to-face instruction in a supportive and engaging group environment from our caring tutors in Happy Valley, whether attending in person or online.
No, whether they choose to attend online or in-center, students will receive the same quality of live face-to-face instruction.
Our online students follow the same personalized learning plans and receive the same caring guidance as those attending in person.
Mathnasium of Happy Valley can help students learn and master any K–12 math class or topic, from basic arithmetic to Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and higher-level courses.
Our tutors follow learning plans tailored to each student’s specific needs to help them make sense of math, close knowledge gaps, and build solid foundations for math mastery.
Mathnasium of Happy Valley provides premium value tutoring through a flat monthly membership and a one-time enrollment fee. Most students attend two to three times per week.
After a diagnostic assessment, we create a personalized learning plan with a recommended session frequency to support your child’s goals.
To learn more, contact us at [email protected].
No, membership pricing is the same whether students attend sessions online, in person, or use a hybrid format.
At Mathnasium of Happy Valley students begin the enrollment process with a diagnostic assessment designed to help us identify their learning style, needs, and goals.
Using assessment-based insights, we create a learning plan that will help them truly understand and even start to enjoy math, making meaningful progress at their own pace.
Mathnasium of Happy Valley doesn’t follow a traditional curriculum. We use our proprietary approach called the Mathnasium Method™, which combines personalized learning plans with proven teaching techniques to develop solid foundations for math mastery.
Our approach builds on each student’s existing knowledge, addressing the gaps in their understanding and introducing new concepts gradually and in a logical sequence. We work with students to expand their mathematical thinking so they can build the skills and confidence to excel in the classroom and beyond.
We support students of all skill levels!
Students who are behind in math class receive caring, targeted instruction to rebuild foundational skills and confidence. Advanced learners benefit from enrichment programs that challenge their thinking and deepen their understanding.
Absolutely! We welcome students from homeschool, public, and private school backgrounds throughout Happy Valley, Clackamas, and the surrounding communities.
Yes, homework help is included in our sessions. Our tutors set aside time to help with assignments so students can reinforce the concepts they are covering at school and reduce stress at home.
No, all learning takes place during sessions, either online or in-center. We don’t assign additional homework, so students can focus on making progress and building understanding while they’re with us.
Yes, Mathnasium of Happy Valley helps students prepare for school-based and standardized math tests, including state assessments, SAT®, and ACT®.
Our test prep includes personalized learning plans, targeted practice, and strategies to build both skills and confidence in math.
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8974 SE Sunnyside Rd, #B
Clackamas, OR 97015
| Call: | (503) 908-2778 |
| Text: | (503) 908-2778 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
Mon - Thurs
2:30PM - 7:00PM
Sun
1:00PM - 5:30PM
Mon - Thu
10:00AM - 7:00PM
Sun
12:00PM - 6:00PM
| Mon - Thurs: | 2:30PM - 7:00PM |
| Sun: | 1:00PM - 5:30PM |
| Mon - Thu: | 10:00AM - 7:00PM |
| Sun: | 12:00PM - 6:00PM |