Our The Villa Ponderosa Team

Our staff is built to teach each student individually, to develop the skills they need to thrive in mathematics, and to foster a love of learning.

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Dr. Mehmood Syed

Franchise Owner & Acting Center Director

Dr Mehmood Syed is a UK-trained Consultant in Family Medicine with over 20 years’ experience in the delivery and management of healthcare services in the UK and across the GCC. Mehmood holds numerous postgraduate medical qualifications as well as an MBA from the Business School of Imperial College London. He is the author of an internationally published textbook of primary care and several peer-reviewed academic publications. He is continuing his studies with a Masters’ degree in Data Science with the University of Edinburgh and has authored a science fiction novel. Mehmood has two children who are Mathnasium students. Impressed by the significant improvement he has seen in his own children’s confidence and ability with mathematics over the last two years, Mehmood decided to join Mathnasium to help more children benefit from the unique Mathnasium Method.

Mohammed Oyediran

Instructor

Mohammed Oyediran is an accomplished educator with over 5 years’ experience of teaching Mathematics to children of all ages and abilities. He holds a Diploma in Education & Training, and a BSc in Statistics. Mohammed is passionate about inspiring future leaders to maximise their potential. He ensures that his students can grasp fundamental concepts and then build upon them to apply mathematics to real-world problems and advanced examples. He engages easily with students of all ages to help them discover the beauty of mathematics and teaches his colleagues how to use advanced statistical software like R-Studio and SPSS. He enjoys playing football and chess and is presently learning web development.

Omer Osman

Instructor

Omer Osman is a passionate Mathnasium Instructor who brings a dynamic blend of academic prowess and teaching expertise to Mathnasium in The Villa. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree and is currently pursuing a Master of Education degree at the Liverpool John Moores University in the UK. After a successful career in engineering, Omer transitioned to education in 2017 and began working at Sudan's elite Westminster School. There, he gained valuable insights into teaching mathematics according to the needs of his students’ individual learning styles and created an inclusive classroom environment in which his students were able to excel. Omer joined Mathnasium Abu Dhabi in 2019 where he was able to bring to life Mathnasium’s unique learning material to demystify complex mathematical concepts and simplify intricate problems into manageable steps, resulting in measurable improvements in his students’ abilities. Omer is adept at fusing engineering insights with educational techniques. His approach bridges the gap between theory and real-world applications, helping students grasp the practical relevance of mathematical concepts and kindling their enthusiasm for the subject in a patient and fun environment. With experiences from Westminster School and Mathnasium Abu Dhabi, Omer has evolved into an exceptional Mathnasium Instructor. His commitment to enhancing students' educational journeys, coupled with his distinctive back

Our Mathnasium Mission

Teach children math so they understand it, master it, and love it. Math can change their lives, and they can change the world.

What I love about Mathnasium is the ability to teach problem-solving skills and make math make sense, while also making a student smile.

Amber W., Mathnasium Instructor

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