Our Team at Mathnasium of Northwest Seattle

Kyle

Kyle is a graduate of UMass Amherst where he completed a bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics. After spending a year abroad in Japan teaching English, he moved to Seattle to share his passion for math education and to explore the beauty of the PNW. Kyle believes in fostering a genuine curiosity about the deep mysteries and subtle beauty of math among his students, encouraging them to explore their own questions and find joy in their discoveries. Outside of his work with students, Kyle enjoys hiking, listening to music, playing games, and taking walks around the Ballard neighborhood.

Calvin

Calvin is a graduate of Gonzaga University, where he earned a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Communication Studies and plans to pursue Environmental Science in graduate school. Math has been one of his favorite subjects since childhood, especially problem solving and logical reasoning. 

Calvin enjoys helping students discover patterns and strategies that make math feel approachable and engaging. Known for his enthusiasm and creativity, he often incorporates puzzles and “magic” math problems into instruction. Outside of teaching, Calvin enjoys academic challenges, exploring new ideas, and finding fun ways to make learning meaningful. 

Lila

Lila is a senior at Lincoln High School. As a graduate of Mathnasium of Northwest Seattle herself, she firmly believes in the curriculum and hopes to pass her love of math on to others. In addition to math, Lila loves chemistry and problem solving and hopes to pursue a career in a science or engineering field. Lila has worked with kids as a camp counselor and dance teacher in addition to being a math instructor. Outside of work, Lila loves to take dance classes, go thrifting, and eat great food.

Bea

Bea is a senior at Seattle Preparatory School with a passion for helping students succeed academically. She has worked with kids through babysitting, volunteer tutoring, and helping run her school’s peer tutoring program. Bea especially enjoys math and biology and loves making challenging concepts feel more approachable for students. She plans to study health science or public health in college. In her free time, Bea enjoys being outside, spending time with friends, shopping, and playing with her dogs.

Kevin

Kevin is a college graduate currently studying for a master's degree to teach elementary school. He has a love for teaching and making an impact on his students’ lives. He has experience teaching and tutoring students of all ages in the US and Taiwan in a variety of different subjects. He loves to make his teaching fun and engaging for all students to bring that spark of learning for them all.  Outside of work, Kevin loves playing board games, reading books and watching movies and TV shows.

Ruby

Ruby is a first-year student at the University of Washington studying Environmental Science, and has a passion for helping kids succeed in math. Having previously worked as an independent math tutor, Ruby loves making difficult concepts seem more approachable and encouraging kids to find excitement in learning math. She has also worked with kids as a babysitter and a counselor at Girls Rock Math for many years. In addition to math, Ruby enjoys exploring science as well as the arts through theater and music. Outside of work, Ruby enjoys spending time outdoors, socializing with friends and family, cooking, and watching TV and movies.

Roman

Roman is a senior at Ballard High School and former student of Mathnasium of Northwest Seattle. Having experienced the positive impact of the Mathnasium curriculum firsthand, he hopes to inspire a love of math in others. Roman is passionate about problem solving and plans to pursue aerospace engineering, with the goal of becoming a rocket engineer at NASA. He is the captain of his school’s cross-country and track teams and has experience working with kids as a babysitter and school math tutor. Outside of academics and athletics, Roman enjoys skateboarding, playing chess, launching model rockets, and rock climbing.

Shreya

Shreya holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree with a strong academic foundation in Mathematics, Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Statistics, Financial Analysis and Project Management. She believes that every student has the potential to excel when concepts are explained with clarity, patience, and real-world relevance. 

She strives to create an engaging and supportive learning environment where students feel confident to ask questions and develop a genuine interest in the subject. Her teaching approach combines strong theoretical knowledge with practical applications, helping students to understand mathematical and statistical concepts but also to appreciate their importance in finance, data analysis, and everyday decision-making. Outside of Mathnasium, Shreya loves artistic hobbies like painting, crafting, and interior design.

Nathan

Nathan is a junior at the University of Washington studying economics and math. With a lifelong love of mathematics, he is passionate about sharing his interest with others and helping students see concepts in an intuitive, accessible way rather than relying on rote memorization techniques. Outside of Mathnasium, Nathan has experience working with students as an ultimate frisbee camp counselor and a standardized test tutor. When he's not at work, he enjoys baking, tracking baseball statistics, and spending time outdoors.  

Tallulah

Tallulah is a junior at Seattle Prep High School with a strong passion for both math and science. She graduated from Mathnasium, where she discovered her love for helping others understand math and enjoys teaching younger students. In addition to math, Tallulah is especially interested in biology and hopes to pursue a career in medicine. Outside of academics and work, Tallulah is a member of her school’s swim team and loves spending time with friends, as well as skiing and surfing.