About Your Instructor
Tiya Chang
NYC | Instructor @ Kumon of Astoria & Jackson Heights
B.S. in Forensic Science | Certified in the Kumon Method
10+ years of experience supporting student success
Puzzle addict & low-key logic nerd
Champion of confident, independent learners
Organizer of schedules, stickers & structured chaos
Believer in quiet progress & big potential
Guiding kids to shine—one worksheet at a time
“Every step forward counts—even the small ones (especially the small ones).
Tiya Chang holds a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science from the City University of New York, John Jay College. Her passion for education first sparked during her time as a college Chemistry peer tutor, where she discovered the joy of helping others learn.
She spent eight years as the chief assistant at Kumon of Manorville in Long Island, where she deeply connected with the Kumon Method and saw firsthand the impact it could have on a student’s growth. Later, she joined Kumon North America, Inc. as an assistant instructor, supporting several centers across Manhattan and further refining her instructional skills.
Now a fully trained and certified Kumon Instructor, Tiya brings both professionalism and compassion to her role. Over the years, she has worked with thousands of students, many of whom still reach out to share their achievements in college and beyond. Each message is a reminder of the lasting impact of her work—and a source of pride and motivation every single day.