Mathico-Scarsdale was established in 2015. Our mission is to advance students’ math knowledge beyond their school curriculum, to improve their logical composition and equip them with necessary skills for having impressive results in math competitions such as AMC-8, Math Kangaroo, MATHCOUNTS, MOEMS, 2×2 Russian Olympiad.
Team
Samvel Sahakyan
Samvel is a mathematician and an inventor in the IT sector. He designed programs for math competitions and Olympiads, such as Math Kangaroo, AMC-8, AMC-10, and more. Mr. Sahakyan’s students are winners of National and State competitions. His math passion came up early in his life, as he became the winner of several math Olympiads and competitions, including a National Olympiad. Samvel holds an MS in Computer Science and Mathematics from the State University of Armenia and Data Science from Cornell University.
Tigran Chtchyan
Teacher
Tigran, an accomplished mathematician and educator at Mathico, excels in nurturing young minds toward mathematical excellence.
Tigran is an **IMC (**International Mathematics Competition for University Students) first-prize winner and an IMO bronze medalist. The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is the World Championship Mathematics Competition for High School students held annually in different countries. National Teams, the top 6 students representing their nation, participate in IMO each year.
His teaching experience includes more than two years of teaching advanced math at the Special Physic-mathematical school. His practical teaching has propelled his students into top positions in national contests, with several qualifying for international. Tigran’s dedication to mathematics education is further enhanced by his development of educational videos using innovative platforms.
Soham Dam
Teacher
Soham Dam is a high school senior from Pittsburgh, PA. He has competed in the AMC series since fifth grade, racking up several awards, most notably a perfect AMC 8 score in 2022, 5-time AIME qualifier and an honorable mention in the 2023 USA Junior Math Olympiad. He ranked 10th among individuals nationally at ARML 2025. He was selected to attend the prestigious Ross Math Camp during the summer of 2025. Apart from the AMC series, Soham regularly participated in many other math tournaments like USAMTS, Math Kangaroo, Mathworks Math Contest, Joe Holbrook Memorial Math Competition and West Virginia University Junior Math competition and obtained very high honors. Besides competitive math, Soham is very much into research math and has written three expository papers on Number Theory. He loves teaching math and is always eager to share his knowledge and inspire younger kids. He is a co-president of his school’s math club, and he runs a math series called “Recreational Math with Soham” at his school. He has been associated with MATHICO since 2024 and was an independent instructor for AMC 8 and USAMTS training sessions. Aside from math, he is an avid piano player and earned many regional and national accolades. He regularly gives recitals in the Pittsburgh area and has played in Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh; Carnegie Hall, New York, NY; and Mozarthaus, Vienna, Austria. He believes math and music are interrelated and one can discover the beauty of mathematics through the lens of harmonies of music.
Emma Minasyan
Teacher
Emma holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, with a keen interest in Machine Learning, particularly in medical computer vision. Bringing 4 years of experience in teaching, Emma has guided diverse age groups of school children and university students through the complexities of mathematics. Emma’s approach blends technological insights with educational methods to foster a deep understanding of mathematical concepts.
Emma: “I am passionate about nurturing curiosity and innovative thinking in students, preparing them for a future where technology and mathematics intersect.”
Konstantin Gaydev
Teacher
Konstantin, a standout former Mathico student, now shines as a teacher within our team. His exceptional academic journey includes multiple National and State Wins in Math Kangaroo, victories in LA and California state annual Olympiads, and notable honors in the American Math Competitions, AMC-8 and AMC-10. His progression from one of Mathico’s brightest students to a dedicated educator reflects his deep passion for mathematics and teaching. His teaching experience at Mathico’s Summer Camp enables him to connect uniquely and effectively with his students, inspiring them with his personal journey and mathematical expertise.
Gayane Ghazaryan
Teacher
Gayane is a junior Computer Science student at American University of Armenia, interested in Machine Learning and Artificial intelligence. She has 2+ years of experience in teaching Armenian, English and Mathematics.
Mane Mkhitaryan
Teacher
I am currently a Computer Science junior at the American University of Armenia. I started my career at Mathico as an intern. I am proficient in Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Statistics, etc.
Eliza Gyulgyulyan
Teacher
I have a bachelor’s degree in financial and actuarial mathematics, a Master’s degree in Computer Science, and I am on my way to having a Ph.D. in Computer Science. I am familiar with the Pearson Qualification math program, International A Level and IGCSE, Common core math program, and more. My tutoring experience covers the following math areas: Algebra 1,2, Geometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus AB and BC, Statistics, the math sections of the SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE tests.