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Welcome to the Wonderful World of Mathematics

The goal is not only tonight’s homework or the next test.

I’m Annika Kahn — mathematician, educator, athlete, mom, and founder of I Speak Math.

For more than 20 years, I’ve taught mathematics and helped students find the visual, pattern, explanation, or unexpected connection that makes mathematics finally click.

I’ve worked with students from age 5 through college and adulthood, from foundational math through Algebra, Geometry, Precalculus, AP Precalculus, college math, and test preparation.

But the goal is bigger than an assignment or a score. It is learning to recognize patterns, think mathematically, build confidence, and discover that math can be genuinely interesting.

Math Beyond the Worksheet

Patterns, movement, nature, space, time — and the universe itself.

Mathematics becomes much more interesting when you see it as a way of describing the world, not just a set of rules on a page.

Illustrated mathematics concepts including quadratic formulas, functions, trigonometry, logarithms, and string theory — From functions and geometry to the patterns that shape our universe.

Student Success

Confidence grows when a student sees what they can do.

A story of progress, persistence, and a student learning to trust his mathematical thinking.

Bairon, an academic athlete and math tutor, celebrating his success in precalculus — Shared with permission. Student stories and contact details should only be published with appropriate approval.

The Athlete Behind the Math Teacher

Practice. Make mistakes. Adjust. Try again.

I am also a four-time World Grand Champion in martial arts.

Athletics taught me something that applies beautifully to mathematics: eventually, what once seemed impossible starts to feel natural. Math works the same way.

Progress does not come from getting everything right immediately. It comes from trying, noticing what happened, adjusting, and building confidence through practice.

01 Practice

02 Make mistakes

03 Adjust

04 Try again

Education & Credentials

A teacher who sees math in the bigger picture.

M.S. Mathematics of Sports and Athletics

Advanced study connecting mathematics, movement, and performance.

M.A. Philosophy, Cosmology & Consciousness

Studied under Dr. Brian Thomas Swimme, mathematical cosmologist, author, and educator.

California Teaching Credential

Single Subject Mathematics.

B.A. Social Sciences

Environmental Studies emphasis, with minors in Mathematics and Psychology.

Bilingual

English and Spanish.

Author

The Way of Jungshin: Moving Meditation

Math is the language of the universe. Let’s learn to speak it.

Whether you need help with a specific topic or want to build lasting confidence, we can find an approach that makes sense for you.

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