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94%
Math Skills
of parents report an improvement in their child’s math skills and understanding.
93%
Attitude
of parents report improved attitude toward math after attending Mathnasium.
90%
Success
of students saw an improvement in their school grades.
Our Results
The Proof Is In The Numbers
Math Skills
of parents report an improvement in their child’s math skills and understanding.
Attitude
of parents report improved attitude toward math after attending Mathnasium.
Success
of students saw an improvement in their school grades.
At Mathnasium of Chappaqua, our tutors use the Mathnasium Method™ to help students develop a deep understanding of math. This proprietary teaching approach blends personalized learning plans with mental, verbal, visual, tactile, and written techniques, ensuring each student receives math help tailored to their unique needs and learning styles.
The Mathnasium Method™ is designed to build a strong foundation for math excellence, empowering students to truly understand and even enjoy math.
Our caring and specially trained math tutors in Chappaqua deliver face-to-face instruction in a supportive, engaging group environment. We support K-12 students of all skill levels, both in-center and online, to help them reach their full math potential.
Learn how Mathnasium tutors helped Malachi gain confidence in math.
At Mathnasium of Chappaqua, each student receives a personalized learning plan based on a detailed assessment of their skill level, challenges, and academic goals.
This tailored approach allows students to learn at their own pace while building critical thinking and problem-solving skills, along with the confidence they need to excel in their math journey.
Discover how Mathnasium helped Maddie transform her math skills to achieve more confidence in the subject. Initially struggling with the lowest math grades in her class, Maddie worked with our tutors using a personalized approach tailored to her specific needs.
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We specialize in math-only instruction with a customized and fun learning approach that delivers results. We proudly serve local communities, including:
Specially Trained and Caring Team
Dan Cherico
Center Director
Dan is the Center Director at Mathnasium of Chappaqua. He brings years of experience from his previous roles at Xerox, Avaya, Motorola, and JPMorgan Chase, where he worked as a manager and licensed financial advisor. He holds an MBA in Finance and International Business from NYU and a BA in History from Yale University.
Having struggled with math as a child, Dan is passionate about helping students truly understand math in a way that makes sense to them. He lives in Chappaqua with his family and coaches soccer for New York Red Bulls.
Richard Ku
Senior Instructor
Richard is a Senior Instructor at Mathnasium of Chappaqua with a deep background in both engineering and education. He holds advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT, along with a master’s in Mathematics Education from CUNY.
With 17 years of experience teaching high school math and AP Calculus in NYC public schools, Richard specializes in helping students strengthen their number sense and problem-solving strategies. He enjoys guiding learners toward greater confidence and understanding in math.
Toni Ann Malandruccolo
Senior Instructor
Toni Ann is a Senior Instructor at Mathnasium of Chappaqua and a certified teacher in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She has served as a 4th grade teacher in the Bronx and currently works as a Teacher’s Aide at Mt. Pleasant Blythedale School.
A Pleasantville resident and mother of three, Toni Ann enjoys helping children in her community grow their math skills. She is dedicated to making learning approachable and fun for all students, and she especially enjoys seeing their confidence grow with each success.
Joy Ovadek
Assistant Center Director/Instructor
Joy is the Assistant Center Director and an Instructor at Mathnasium of Chappaqua. She holds a B.A. in Sociology and Mathematics from Lehman College and began her career in advertising before pursuing her dream of teaching.
Joy has worked at several Mathnasium centers and brings enthusiasm and experience to the Chappaqua team. She lives in Bedford Hills and is passionate about helping students unlock their math potential through personalized instruction and caring guidance.
Rick Cassell
Instructor
Rick is an Instructor at Mathnasium of Chappaqua with over 30 years of classroom experience. He holds a BA in Psychology from Pace University and an MS in Special Education from the College of New Rochelle.
Rick taught middle school Special Education math for 33 years and has over a decade of tutoring experience. He is committed to helping students build confidence and overcome challenges with math through clear explanations and consistent support.
Scott Collins
Senior Instructor
Scott is an Instructor at Mathnasium of Chappaqua. He earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science and a Minor in Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania. He has a background in quantitative portfolio management. Scott enjoys working both with students who excel and are seeking enrichment as well as with students who struggle with math or who may think they don’t like math. The latter may pose more of a challenge, however Scott finds it rewarding to help those students improve, and thinks it is important to help everyone develop a love and appreciation for math. In his spare time Scott enjoys playing guitar, going to stand-up comedy shows, and spending time with friends and family.
Eric Silvester
Instructor
Eric received a B.A. degree in Business Management from Wagner College, where he excelled as a student athlete. In addition to instructing at Mathnasium of Chappaqua, he is a youth soccer coach for F.C. Westchester. He takes pride in supporting children’s growth, sharpening their athletic skills on the field, and guiding their confidence in mathematics. Seeing kids improve has been his greatest achievement. When he’s not tutoring or coaching, Eric can be found snowboarding/skiing in the winters, or backpacking around Europe in the summers.
Students can take 3 easy steps to enroll at Mathnasium.
All students begin their Mathnasium journey with a diagnostic assessment that pinpoints what they already know and what they still need to learn.
FAQ
Mathnasium of Chappaqua is located at 75 S Greeley Ave., in the heart of downtown Chappaqua. It is situated in a walkable retail district near Bobo’s Cafe, Lange’s Little Village Diner, and Chappaqua Village Market. The area features metered street parking and nearby municipal lots, making drop-off and pick-up convenient.
We serve students from Chappaqua, Millwood, New Castle, Pleasantville, Mount Kisco, Armonk, North Castle, Mount Pleasant, and Briarcliff. Local schools include:
Douglas G. Grafflin Elementary School
Robert E. Bell Middle School
Horace Greeley High School
Roaring Brook Elementary School
Seven Bridges Middle School
Westorchard Elementary School
Mount Kisco Elementary School
Yes, Mathnasium of Chappaqua offers both in-center and online tutoring. All students receive live, face-to-face instruction from our caring tutors, no matter how they attend.
No, the experience is designed to be consistent across both formats.
Online students follow the same customized learning plans and work directly with the specially trained tutors they would meet at our Chappaqua center.
Mathnasium’s specially trained tutors can help students learn and master any K-12 math class or topic, from basic arithmetic through Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, and advanced high school math.
We follow learning plans that are tailored to each student’s unique learning needs and style, so they can receive focused instruction and make meaningful progress toward their goals.
Mathnasium of Chappaqua provides premium value tutoring by combining a superior learning experience with an efficient monthly fee structure that keeps costs low.
There is a flat enrollment fee for our program, and students attend regularly. After a diagnostic assessment, we create a personalized learning plan with a recommended session frequency tailored to your child’s goals.
For details, contact us at [email protected].
No, the cost of membership is the same for online, in-center, or hybrid learning.
The purpose of the diagnostic assessment is to provide insight into the student’s current skill level, learning style, and unique goals. We use these insights to create a learning plan tailored to their specific needs, so they can truly understand math and build the skills they need to advance.
At Mathnasium of Chappaqua, we use the Mathnasium Method™, our proprietary approach that combines personalized learning plans with proven instructional techniques to help students truly understand and even enjoy math.
Following this approach, our specially trained tutors build on students' existing knowledge, introducing new concepts step-by-step to gradually increase their mathematical thinking, while developing lasting confidence and competence in math.
Both! We support students of all skill levels, whether they are looking to catch up, keep up, or are ready to get ahead on their math journey.
Students who are struggling with math receive caring, targeted instruction to (re)build foundational skills and confidence. Advanced learners enjoy personalized enrichment opportunities designed to challenge their thinking and deepen their understanding.
Absolutely! We welcome students from homeschool, public, and private school backgrounds throughout Chappaqua and surrounding communities.
Our flexible scheduling and personalized instruction complement homeschooling programs and goals.
Yes, our tutors will set aside time during each session to help students with their homework, ensuring they feel prepared and confident in class.
No, all learning takes place during sessions, either in-center or online. We do not assign additional homework, so students stay focused and productive during their time with us.
Yes, Mathnasium of Chappaqua helps students get ready for math on standardized tests such as state exams, the SAT®, and ACT®.
Our program combines targeted practice with problem-solving strategies, as well as confidence-building support, so students perform their best on test day and beyond.
Mathnasium knows love is the air, and we want to share the love of math!
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