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WELL HI THERE,

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High school educator. Dorky YouTuber. Math myst buster to #1 math myth: “There are no math people.”

Spoiler: not true.

Mantra? Believe.
Pick-me-up? Mango bubble tea.
Mission? To help students stop surviving math—and start owning it.

Keeping it real, one smile (and sass bomb) at a time.

TORONTO-BORN ITALIAN MATH TEACHER WITH BIG CITY ENERGY AND EVEN BIGGER DREAMS

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You’re in class:

 The teacher’s talking, but your brain? Spinning.

You kind of get it. Then you don’t. Then you’re behind. And even when you go back to try again, it just feels harder.

Maybe you’ve told yourself, “I’m just not a math person.”

Or worse—maybe someone else told you that first.

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That’s where my story comes in—with more than just a calculator to help.

I know exactly what that feels like.

I spent most of high school in the 60s and 70s, watching my friends breeze through formulas while I fought to keep up.

But when I found the right structure, study system, and support… everything changed.

I started scoring in the 80s. Then the 90s!

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THAT’S WHY ZEN MATH EXISTS…

It’s not about getting a perfect mark.

It’s about giving a clear path forward. A learning system that works for your brain. And mentors who actually get it. 

It’s about feeling in control—and finally knowing you can do this.

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Me At A Glance

a few reasons

PEOPLE TRUST ME TO LEAD THEIR CHILD’S MATH JOURNEY

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Academically

I hold a double degree in Math and French.

I have nearly 20 years of classroom experience as a certified Ontario teacher.

I’m fluent in numbers—and in students.

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Philosophically

I don’t just teach math—I teach students HOW to learn it.

I believe success is about belief and resilience, not just formulas. So my training revolves around mindset and strategy work.

I’m proof: I wasn’t always a “math person” either.

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Professionally

I’m Danielle, founder of Zen Math.

For 20+ years, I’ve helped students raise marks, build confidence, and finally break up with math anxiety.

This is more than tutoring—it’s transformation.

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  • Slide reading: how it all began, with bullet points about Danielle's childhood
  • Slide reading: how it all began, with bullet points discussing Danielle's struggles with math in highschool
  • slide reading: how it all began, with bullet points talking about how Danielle found her math groove in her undergrad
  • Slide reading: Adulting era begins, with bullets discussing how danielle has been working to demystify math
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  • Slide reading: Adulting era begins, with bullet points discussing Danielle's math philosophy
  • Slide reading: My forever plan, with Danielle's plan for Zenmath's future

Come Visit Me On Youtube!

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Shhh… it’s like free tutoring, but on YouTube.

quiz time? i’m in.

SPOILER: I’M NOT PICKING C FOR EVERYTHING.

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Want to chat with Danielle?

See how she can help get your child where they need to be,