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About the Instructor

Introduction

My name is Nina Mathen and I am the Math & Reading Instructor at Kumon of Pasadena-East. I have been trained and certified by Kumon through a comprehensive system which ensures that I offer the best in Kumon instruction to each student. For more than 15 years, I have been blessed to be a part of the community and pursue my passion towards teaching.

Biography and Background

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I come from a family of educators and education has always been a huge part of my life. I have a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and a Master's in Mathematics and Computer Application. I worked as a software programmer for a few years but soon realized that it took me away from my then 5-year-old and 9-month-old baby girls. When a friend told me about how Kumon had made a huge difference in her child, I was impressed. After much research, I realized that Kumon would help me achieve my passion for educating young minds and balance my work-home life.

As an extensively trained and certified professional instructor, I serve as a mentor who guides your children through their work while also providing direction, support and encouragement. I create an at-home study plan in addition to monitoring classroom assignments, and I emphasize the importance of accurately completing each assignment within a designated time frame.

Training and Certification

  • Trained and Certified by Kumon as Math and Reading Instructor

  • Bachelor's in Mathematics

  • Master's in Computers as Major, and Math as Minor