Our Team of Tutors

Equatika’s tutors are carefully selected for their academic background, teaching ability, and dedication to student success in Math and Science. They come from top science and math programs — mentors who combine rigor with patience, and clarity with care. Meet the people who make clarity our craft, and explore our programs.


LHANZ ANTOLIN

Teaches Math, All Levels, Online

2025 BS Math graduate, UP Diliman — with a GWA of 1.319 / 1.0, at the Magna Cum Laude level

Breaks concepts into manageable steps to build understanding and confidence from the ground up

Helps students grow their math confidence by focusing on consistent understanding, not quick answers

ELEAN ALMAZAN

Teaches Math and Chemistry, JHS and Above

2024 BS Chemical Engineering graduate, UP Diliman, Magna Cum Laude

Makes complex math and chemistry topics feel less intimidating through calm and clear instruction

Builds skills for thinking clearly about numbers, reactions, and relationships — even when they’re invisible

JUSTINE ELVENA

Teaches Math and Physics, JHS and Above

4th-year BS Physics student, UP Diliman

2022 High Honors graduate, PSHS (Main Campus)

Gentle in delivery, serious about learning

Pushes students to do their best without pressure

ALDWIN ADIONG

Update (2026)

Aldwin will be pursuing further studies at the University of Tsukuba beginning in September 2026, continuing his academic journey in the sciences.

As he prepares for this transition, his tutoring schedule has been significantly reduced starting mid-March 2026. Aldwin remains affiliated with Equatika, and we are deeply grateful for many students he has guided and inspired over the years through his clear explanations, patient mentoring, and strong grounding in math and science fundamentals.

Teaches Math & Science, All Levels

Summa Cum Laude, 2023 BS Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, UP Diliman

2019 High Honors graduate, PSHS (Main Campus)

Helps students grasp the “why” behind formulas — not just the “how”

Encourage students to ask questions and explore ideas beyond the syllabus

ANDREI HUGO

Teaches Math, All Levels

Magna Cum Laude, 2025 BS Mathematics, UP Diliman

Balances rigor with empathy; Calm, encouraging, and clear

KAND ASAALI

Teaches Math and Physics, JHS and Above

2nd-year MS Physics student, UP Diliman

Helps students think like problem-setters: precise, strategic, curious

STEPHEN AYO

Teaches Math and Physics, All Levels

4th-year Bachelor of Secondary Education, Major in Physics Education (BSEd Physics Education), UP Diliman

Keeps students engaged with friendly energy while staying focused on learning goals

SHERWIN PARENA

Teaches Math (All Levels), Physics (Up to SHS), Chemistry (Up to SHS)

2023 BS Math Magna Cum Laude graduate, UP Diliman | 2025 Master of Science in Mathematics, UP Diliman

Helps students think critically — one small step at a time.

JOANA ZITA

Teaches Math, Up to SHS

2018 Cum Laude Bachelor of Mathematics Education graduate, PNU | Registered Professional Teacher 

Nurtures questions and wonder, helping students enjoy the process of learning

PAULA ABASTILLAS

Teaches Math and Science, JHS and Above

2020 BS Chemical Engineering, Honorable Mention graduate, De La Salle University

Maintains structure and expectations in a way that’s kind, calm, and reassuring

CARL CANEDO

Teaches Math, Physics, and Chemistry, All Levels

BS Applied Physics student, UP Diliman

Delivers precise, structured explanations that turn complex formulas and abstract ideas into clear, logical understanding

Builds disciplined problem-solving habits rooted in conceptual clarity — not memorization

What Shapes Our Approach — A Note from the Tutor-in-Chief

Equatika was founded on a simple conviction: that the right guidance can transform how a student thinks, not just what they know.

With a background in Mathematics (BS), Applied Mathematics (MS), and Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (PhD), I created this service to offer students more than tutoring — to offer them a way to engage with Math and Science that builds real understanding and confidence.

Though I do not tutor directly, I remain closely involved in shaping how our team teaches.

Every tutor is selected not just for subject mastery, but for the clarity, patience, and structure they bring to each session.

I believe that good teaching is grounded in logic, guided by insight, and ultimately focused on helping students grow — in skill, independence, and self-belief.

Equatika’s approach reflects this belief.

Our sessions are designed to be thoughtful, rigorous, and supportive — because that’s what students deserve, and that’s what leads to lasting progress.

Good teaching is grounded in logic, guided by insight, and focused on lasting growth.
— Brenda Rayco, Tutor-in-Chief, Equatika Tutoring