
Mathnasium Teacher Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 233 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Mathnasium.
Instructor
It's a pretty simple process. You start with an online proficiency test. If you pass that, you'll have an interview with the center director where they'll ask about your teaching philosophy and any experience you have with kids. Then, you'll do a mock teaching session to show how you'd teach a basic concept.
- Which company core values resonate most with you and how do you apply them?
- Can you share a personal weakness?
Tutor
I applied online and then got an email to set up an interview time. The interview was on Zoom. They asked me typical interview questions like 'tell me about yourself' and 'why do you want this job'. After that, we did a mock session where the interviewer pretended to be a confused student. We worked through a percentage problem and an adding fractions problem.
- What makes you want to work for Mathnasium?
Instructor
The interview kicked off with standard questions about my interest in the position, my prior teaching experience, and relevant skills. It also included a math test covering basic math up to calculus, although a high level of math wasn't strictly required. Following that, I was asked to explain some fundamental math concepts, like 'what is a half?' and 'how do you find 30% of 250?', to gauge my ability to teach in the Mathnasium method or at least clearly. This is because they don't provide extensive training initially and expect you to start working relatively quickly. The interview process was generally straightforward and not overly stressful, largely depending on the interviewer. It began with a brief phone call (about 5 minutes) to confirm my interest and arrange an in-person interview (lasting 1 to 1.5 hours), after which I received a job offer.
- Could you explain what 'a half' is?
- What is your understanding of a half?
- How would you explain the concept of a half?
Mathnasium Teacher Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Mathnasium interview reports.
“Can you teach the concept of a half to an 8 year old?”
Read reports →“A student thinks 3-(-7) equals -4. How would you assist them in identifying and fixing this error?”
Read reports →“How would you explain to a student how to calculate 19% of 200?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the concept of one-half to a second-grader without using the word 'half'?”
Read reports →“Can you explain to a student how to calculate 99 + 99 + 99?”
Read report →“How do you approach connecting with a child who is having a bad day?”
Read report →“Could you explain how you would teach a student to calculate 25% of 250?”
Read report →“What would you do if a student was on their phone while you are tutoring?”
Read report →“Could you explain a basic math problem in a way that a younger student would understand?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 233 Mathnasium interview reports.