50x higher enrollment with scalable learning solutions
Transforming math tutoring into a global community

Mr. D Math is a global team of educators that provide unique and forward thinking education programs that train, develop and empower self-directed learners. They focus on multiple learning styles allowing students to discover their own strengths in how they learn.
Their unique approach awakens students to discover their own unique expression of how they view education. They communicate what they’ve discovered and apply their knowledge to “the world outside of a classroom.”
The Mr. D Math team is built from former students and families who have demonstrated self-directed learning in their own lives. We contribute to our current students, by supporting them to discover for themselves what is possible as self-directed learners.
“When I first saw CYPHER, what I saw was a platform that we could never outgrow. That’s what’s amazing about it.”
Dennis DiNoia, Founder

INDUSTRY
Online education
COUNTRY
Global
SIZE
Small enterprise
The challenge
- Managing diverse course offerings while ensuring effective curriculum delivery within budget constraints
- Addressing the need for robust tech support and a user-friendly interface to accommodate varying levels of technological proficiency
- Maintaining student engagement and facilitating seamless communication, especially for asynchronous learners with diverse schedules
When we first started building our curriculum in 2010, we hired a company to create a platform to support our programs. However, the system they delivered was little more than a file storage solution—it lacked the functionality needed to manage courses, engage students, and scale effectively. With limited options at the time, we had to work within a platform that didn’t support true online learning.
Discovering CYPHER was a turning point. We immediately saw a platform we would never outgrow—one that allowed us to seamlessly expand our curriculum without technical limitations. What started with math courses has since grown to include American sign language, study skills, writing, flamenco dance and guitar, and even physical education. As student demand continues to grow, CYPHER scalability and flexibility empower us to introduce new courses effortlessly and expand our impact without constraints.
“That's one of the things about CYPHER; it’s just so easy to continue to open new programs. CYPHER provides us with that scalability to continue adding different courses and growing our curriculum.”
Dennis DiNoia, Founder
The solution
- Easy integration of affiliate marketing and e-commerce
- AI-powered tools for assessments and course creation
- Scalable offerings to support growing number of students
Exceptional support that drives confidence: One of the standout aspects of CYPHER is the exceptional tech support. Whenever we have a question—whether it’s about optimizing workflows or exploring new features—their support team is fast, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. We often recommend the platform to others, and when they ask what we love most, our first answer is always the incredible support.
Seamless affiliate marketing and e-commerce integration: The ability to manage our affiliate marketing and shopping cart directly through CYPHER has been a game-changer. CYPHER isn’t just a learning platform—it’s a business enabler. Students can enroll in programs right from our website, and bloggers can promote courses via affiliate links, creating a win-win for expanding our student base and increasing visibility.
Purpose-built tools for math and interactive learning: From a curriculum perspective, CYPHER offers robust tools that enhance our course-building process. The equation editor makes creating math quizzes seamless, whether we’re using simple text input or leveraging HTML for more advanced formatting. This feature has streamlined content creation and improved the learning experience for our students.
Flexibility and engagement at scale: CYPHER allows us to run 100+ live classes per week, with the ability to record and archive sessions so students can review at their own pace. The platform fosters engagement in a way that traditional classrooms don’t—students can ask questions freely, interact with instructors in real time, and message teachers directly when they need help. This creates a safe, collaborative learning environment where students gain confidence and stay engaged.
Growth without limits: As we scale, CYPHER seamlessly adapts to our growing student base. When presented with an opportunity to onboard 500 new students, it was as simple as clicking a button. The platform's scalability and automation eliminate logistical headaches, allowing us to focus on expanding our offerings rather than worrying about system limitations.
“CYPHER has allowed us to grow, evolve, and offer more learning opportunities—all while maintaining the high-quality experience that defines Mr. D Math.”
Dennis DiNoia, Founder
The results
- 50x growth in student base with scalable learning programs
- Features like skills tracking and integrations drive program adoption
- Optimized classroom communication for both students and instructors
User-friendly design optimizes the student experience: The most common feedback we receive from students is how easy and intuitive the platform is to navigate. With its clean, well-organized layout, students log in, get started, and seamlessly dive into their work. The system’s user-friendly design is so straightforward that students don’t even notice it—it’s completely transparent to their learning experience. By removing any barriers to navigation, the platform ensures nothing disrupts their focus or progress.
Substantial student population growth reflects program scalability: Over the past decade, Mr. D Math has grown their student base from 200 to over 10,000, a testament to the effectiveness and scalability of their programs (that’s 50x!). The ability to accommodate learners at all levels has allowed them to continue expanding, meeting the needs of an increasing number of students eager to participate. This growth wouldn't have been possible if this approach hadn’t been working as seamlessly as it has.
Seamless student progress tracking secures new Charter School Deal: Mr. D Math won a new charter school customer by demonstrating how CYPHER automated skills tracking makes it effortless for administrators to view student progress at a glance. During a sales call, the school wanted to ensure they could see all a student’s classes in one place, with both summary and detailed grade views. The CYPHER intuitive student profile view directly met their needs, giving them confidence to move forward with our test prep program.
Flexible integrations enhance school adoption and engagement: Beyond securing new customers, CYPHER integration capabilities help us customize content delivery to fit schools’ existing platforms. When a school required our programs to be available within Canvas, the CYPHER APIs and LTI quiz features allowed us to seamlessly deliver a tailored solution. This adaptability ensures schools can easily adopt our program without disrupting their existing workflows, making implementation smoother and engagement stronger.
Hybrid learning models facilitate effective classroom communication: More traditional public schools are turning to platforms like CYPHER as the ideal solution for improving communication between teachers and students. As schools embrace a hybrid learning model, there's a growing recognition that some students prefer in-person classes, while others thrive with online learning. A flexible platform like CYPHER empowers schools to offer both options, allowing students to choose what works best for them.
“CYPHER lets us grow. There are no limits to what we can do with CYPHER.”
Dennis DiNoia, Founder
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