New Mathnasium Center Brings Personalized Learning to Sunnyside Students

Husband-and-wife team Brillie Phan and Daniel Best expand their Astoria-based math tutoring business to a second location in Sunnyside.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:41pm

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A brightly colored, abstract grid of various math manipulatives and learning aids, including colorful blocks, shapes, and counting tools, conceptually representing the engaging, hands-on approach of the Mathnasium tutoring program.The new Mathnasium learning center in Sunnyside aims to make math fun and engaging for local students through personalized instruction and hands-on educational tools.Queens Today

A new Mathnasium learning center has opened in Sunnyside, Queens, offering personalized math instruction for students from elementary school through high school. The center is run by local residents Brillie Phan and Daniel Best, who previously opened a Mathnasium location in Astoria. The Sunnyside center aims to meet growing demand for math support in the community, with a focus on building fundamental skills and boosting student confidence.

Why it matters

The new Mathnasium center represents an investment in education and community resources in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Queens. As families have been traveling significant distances to access the Astoria location, the expansion provides more accessible math tutoring and support for local students. The center's emphasis on personalized learning and long-term comprehension over short-term homework help aims to make a meaningful impact on students' academic and personal growth.

The details

The Sunnyside Mathnasium center offers customized learning plans based on detailed diagnostic assessments of each student's needs. Instructors guide students step-by-step to strengthen foundational skills and build towards more advanced math concepts, rather than just helping with homework assignments. The center covers a wide range of subjects from basic arithmetic to pre-calculus, as well as test prep for exams like the SAT and ACT. Student progress is regularly evaluated, and parents receive updates on their child's growth.

  • Mathnasium of Astoria opened about a year and a half ago.
  • The Sunnyside location officially opened in April 2026.

The players

Brillie Phan

Co-owner of the Mathnasium centers in Astoria and Sunnyside, and a local resident of Queens.

Daniel Best

Co-owner of the Mathnasium centers in Astoria and Sunnyside, and a local resident of Queens.

Leah Sanchez

A student at the Astoria Mathnasium location who has gained confidence and success in math.

Jessica Sanchez

The mother of Leah Sanchez, who has seen significant academic and emotional improvements in her daughter through the Mathnasium program.

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What they’re saying

“We live right here in northwest Queens with our two kids, so education is something that's very important to our family. We wanted to give back to the community we're part of.”

— Brillie Phan, Co-owner, Mathnasium of Astoria and Mathnasium of Sunnyside

“We're not a big corporate office somewhere far away—we're local residents. We take the same trains, walk the same streets, and our kids are growing up here too.”

— Daniel Best, Co-owner, Mathnasium of Astoria and Mathnasium of Sunnyside

“My favorite part is how the teachers explain things in a way that actually makes sense. They're really patient, and math feels a lot easier now.”

— Leah Sanchez, Student, Mathnasium of Astoria

“The program has been amazing for Leah. The instructors are not only knowledgeable but incredibly supportive. You can tell they really care about the students and their progress.”

— Jessica Sanchez, Parent of Leah Sanchez

What’s next

Families interested in enrolling their children can visit either the Astoria or Sunnyside Mathnasium locations to learn more about the program and sign up.

The takeaway

The expansion of Mathnasium to Sunnyside demonstrates a commitment to providing accessible, personalized math education to students in the local Queens community. By focusing on building fundamental skills and boosting confidence, the center aims to help more young learners succeed and develop a lifelong appreciation for mathematics.