Mathnasium of Sherman Oaks

Specialties

We know how to teach your child math.

Our specially trained math instructors will teach your child how to understand math in an individual setting — our unique approach enables us to effectively explain math concepts well and lend a helping hand to every student. Our tutors foster a caring, encouraging environment that helps kids thrive and learn!

We pinpoint your child’s learning needs, meet them where they are, and take them where they need to go.

Mathnasium instructors use our unique assessment process to determine (with great accuracy) exactly what each child knows and what they need to learn. Next, we design a customized learning plan for teaching the concepts the student needs to master. It doesn’t stop there — our encouraging instructors continually check progress along the way to make sure kids truly understand and retain the concepts we’ve taught. The results are transformative — kids will see measurable changes in attitude, confidence, and school progress.

We will help your child overcome homework frustration.

Our instructors will also set aside time to provide homework help. We help kids understand the homework assignment so they feel better prepared to complete the work at home — underscoring their understanding of concepts and transforming homework frustration into a welcome challenge.

History

Established in 2012.

More than thirty-​five years ago, Larry Martinek was inspired to find a better way to teach children math. As a teacher-​trainer and consultant in public and top private schools, and father to a mathematically gifted son, Larry possessed an incredibly comprehensive view of education. In his work with both stellar and struggling math programs, he clearly identified a common theme in mathematics instruction: a «serious disconnect between students’ basic skills training and the curriculum they are expected to master in the years to come.»

Spurred by the challenges in math education, Larry decided to find an approach that would provide grade-​school children with the strong mathematical foundation they need to succeed.

Meet the Manager

Armany K.

Manager

Armany holds her Bachelor’s degree in Education from California State University, Fullerton and has been in the education field for over 14 years. Armany chose a career in the tutoring business because she loves helping each individual student reach success! With a knack for connecting with students, Armany finds gratification from seeing students grow with confidence and excel in mathematics. She chose to work for Mathnasium because she believes in our mission: «To help every child reach his or her potential in math by teaching the way that makes sense to them.»