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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 White Bear Lake, 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 White Bear Lake deliver face-to-face instruction in a supportive, engaging group environment. We support K-12 students of all skill levels to help them unlock their full math potential.
Learn how Mathnasium tutors helped Malachi gain confidence in math.
At Mathnasium of White Bear Lake, 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 and schools, including:
Specially Trained and Caring Team
Peter Atakpu, PhD
Center Director/Owner
Peter is a lifelong educator with extensive experience as a teacher, principal, and educational leader. He holds multiple advanced degrees, including a PhD in Educational Leadership from the University of Minnesota, and is a licensed math teacher in Minnesota. At Mathnasium of White Bear Lake, Peter applies his passion for math and education to help students thrive using the proven Mathnasium Method.
Outside the center, he’s a dedicated marathon runner, having completed five marathons, and brings the same persistence and energy to supporting students every day.
Michelle Maiers-Atakpu
Co-Owner
Michelle is a practicing architect with over 30 years of experience, using math daily in her profession. She earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Minnesota and understands how essential math is for opening future opportunities. Michelle and Peter, her husband of over 40 years, have lived in White Bear Lake for more than three decades.
She's passionate about helping students build confidence through math and is proud to be part of a center where students often improve in both math and overall academics. Mathnasium is her way of making a lasting difference in young lives.
Mary R
Instructor
Mary brings more than 30 years of experience teaching high school math, including AP and IB courses. She previously taught in St. Cloud and was inducted into the Minnesota High School Mathematics League Coaches Hall of Fame in 2021.
After retiring from the classroom, she moved to St. Paul to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Mary joined Mathnasium in 2021 and continues to enjoy supporting students’ math journeys. Her experience and passion for teaching make her a valuable part of the Mathnasium team.
Lori S
Instructor
Lori has taught junior and senior high math for 30 years in Michigan, New York, and Minnesota. With a BS in Secondary Math Education, she’s taught everything from Algebra to Personal Finance, and she loves helping students connect math to real life.
Lori’s favorite number is 8, and she enjoys sharing math jokes and fun facts, like attending over 20 Broadway shows! She loves the structure Mathnasium provides and the opportunity to see “light bulb” moments as students grow in confidence and skill with each visit.
Grant E
Instructor
Grant is a Master’s student at the University of Minnesota with a BA in Mathematics. He joined Mathnasium in 2023 and enjoys helping students make sense of math in an approachable and encouraging way. Grant plans to continue working in education and values the opportunity to make a positive impact through tutoring.
When he’s not teaching, Grant enjoys reading, writing, crocheting, and watching movies. His calm demeanor and love for learning make him a great mentor for students at all levels.
Travis A
Instructcor
Travis has two years of college mathematics teaching experience, and ten years of tutoring experience. His education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Macalester College and a Master of Sciences in Pure Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Travis lectured at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee before moving back to Minnesota. He enjoys teaching because he finds it fulfilling to enrich others' lives and futures. When Travis isn't teaching or studying math, he enjoys playing all sorts of games. Travis originally joined Mathnasium of St. Paul in 2018, and joined the staff at White Bear Lake after moving in 2024.
Richa B
Instructor
Richa holds a Bachelor's in Mathematics & Statistics and a Master's in Computer Applications. She began her career as a Software Engineer but took a break due to personal reasons. Since then, she has spent several years tutoring elementary through high school students in India, specializing in both programming and mathematics. Her passion for teaching was ignited when she assisted her daughters with their math studies. Both of her daughters initially struggled with math but now count it among their favorite subjects—one is a Software Engineer, and the other is studying Accounting & Finance at the University of Minnesota.
Richa loves working at Mathnasium where she helps students overcome their fear of math and develop a love for the subject. Outside of teaching, she enjoys dancing, gardening, cooking, and spending quality time with her family.
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 White Bear Lake is located at 4715 Highway 61 North, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, just southwest of the Highway 61 and 4th Street intersection in downtown White Bear Lake. We’re in a convenient shopping area north of White Bear City Hall, with easy access and plenty of nearby parking.
We proudly serve students from White Bear Lake and nearby communities, including North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, Mahtomedi, Dellwood and Hugo. Local schools supported include:
Central Middle School
Mariner Middle School
White Bear Lake Area High School
Otter Lake Elementary School
Matoska International IB World School
North Star Elementary
Turtle Lake Elementary School
Chippewa Middle School
Moundsview High School
OH Anderson Elementary School
Wildwood Elementary School
Mahtomedi Middle School
Mahtomedi High School
Mounds Park Academy
Many other public and private schools
Yes, Mathnasium of White Bear Lake can provide online tutoring by special arrangement.
Online students receive live, face-to-face instruction from the same caring tutors, along with personalized learning plans tailored to their needs. Please contact the center directly to learn more about online availability.
No, whether attending online or in person, students receive the same quality of live face-to-face instruction. Online students follow personalized learning plans and benefit from the same level of caring guidance as in-center students.
We support students in any 1–12 math class or topic, including arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus and more.
Our tutors follow personalized learning plans that help students build foundational skills, improve their performance, and develop confidence in math.
Mathnasium of White Bear Lake offers a flat monthly membership and a one-time enrollment fee. Most students attend two to three sessions per week.
After completing a diagnostic assessment, we’ll create a personalized learning plan and recommend a session schedule that supports your child’s academic goals. For pricing and enrollment details, contact us at [email protected].
No. Our membership pricing is the same whether students attend sessions in-center or participate online (by special arrangement).
Each student begins their Mathnasium journey with a diagnostic assessment.
This assessment helps us identify their current skills, learning gaps, and academic goals, so we can design a personalized learning plan that fits their needs.
At Mathnasium of White Bear Lake, we use the Mathnasium Method™—our proprietary approach that combines personalized learning plans with proven instructional techniques to help students truly understand and even enjoy math.
Our tutors build on what each student already knows, introduce new concepts in a logical sequence, and guide them toward stronger skills and deeper understanding.
Both! We support students of all skill levels, whether they are catching up, keeping up, or looking to get ahead.
Students who are behind receive caring, targeted instruction to rebuild foundational skills and confidence. Advanced learners benefit from enrichment programs that stretch their thinking and keep them engaged.
Absolutely! We welcome students from homeschool, public, and private school backgrounds throughout White Bear Lake and surrounding communities.
Yes, our tutors make time during each session to help students with their math homework and ensure they understand what they’re learning in school.
No, all learning takes place during sessions. We don’t assign additional homework, so students can stay focused and make real progress while with us.
Yes! We help students prepare for school-based and standardized math assessments, including state tests, ACT®, and SAT®. Test prep includes personalized learning plans, targeted review, and strategies to build both skills and confidence.
Mathnasium of White Bear Lake assesses your child without an enrollment requirement.
Contact Us4715 Hwy 61 N
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
| Call: | (651) 888-2541 |
| Text: | (651) 428-9906 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
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