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 Mathematics, 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 Mathematics and Chemistry, Junior High School 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 Mathematics and Physics, Junior High School 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
PRINCESS LACHICA
Teaches Mathematics and Science, Up to Senior High School
2024 Magna Cum Laude BS Biology graduate, Angeles University Foundation
MS Marine Sciences student, UP Diliman
Enjoys helping students connect classroom concepts to the natural world through clear explanations and curiosity-driven learning
Draws on tutoring, mentoring, and leadership experience to create a supportive and encouraging learning environment
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 Mathematics & 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 Mathematics, All Levels
Magna Cum Laude, 2025 BS Mathematics, UP Diliman
Balances rigor with empathy; Calm, encouraging, and clear
KAND ASAALI
Teaches Mathematics and Physics, Junior High School and Above
2nd-year MS Physics student, UP Diliman
Helps students think like problem-setters: precise, strategic, curious
STEPHEN AYO
Teaches Mathematics 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
ABEGAIL PANGHULAN
Teaches Mathematics and Science, Elementary and Junior High School
2025 Magna Cum Laude graduate, UP Diliman, BS Family Life and Child Development
Licensed Professional Teacher (March 2026 LEPT Passer)
Combines subject instruction with an understanding of how children learn and develop
Supports learners in building confidence, mastery, and effective study habits for long-term success
JOANA ZITA
Teaches Mathematics, Up to Senior High School
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 Mathematics and Science, Junior High School 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 Mathematics, 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
DANIEL ORTAÑEZ
Teaches Mathematics and Science, Up to to Senior High School
Licensed Professional Teacher (LPT), BS Biology Education, Philippine Normal University
Makes science and mathematics more approachable through patient instruction and clear explanations
Encourages students to think carefully, ask questions, and build confidence one step at a time
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.”