Joel Chaiken, Ph.D. Personalized Math Tutoring in Riverdale, NY and Beyond
Specializing in Middle School, High School Math, and the Math SAT.
About Me
My Background
My Background
My Background
I hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and I have always been a problem solver. I thoroughly enjoy applying my problem skills to tutoring middle and high school math including the Math SAT.
My Philosophy
My Background
My Background
Math is predominantly problem solving. But the immediate problem we are trying to solve is your child being overwhelmed by math. I quickly try to isolate where your child is struggling and...
Testimonials
My Background
Testimonials
My math tutoring experience spans over 20 years of tutoring middle school and high school math students. I have tutored students with abilities ranging from just touch ups before a final to full year intensive work with students with learning differences. Click below for some client's testimonials.
Tools and Links
Useful Links and Tools
It is 10:30pm and you don't know what to do. Just google your topic. That's we all do in 2018 when we need to know virtually anything. But below are some suggested websites that are particularly good. Don't forget to also search YouTube for a more audio visual explanation.
Desmos Graphing Calculator
If you have not used the online Desmos Graphing Calculator then today is YOUR day. This is an incredible tool brought to you free by Dan Meyer, the Mick Jaggar of Math Education.
Math is Fun
This site has childish looking graphics but don't be deceived. The explanations are excellent and there are always 10 practice questions with clearly explained solutions at the end of every topic. Just google your topic followed by "Math is Fun."
Purple Math
You can't go wrong with Purple Math. This is a Major League website. Just google the topic you need help in followed by the words "Purple Math."
She Loves Math
Slightly more advanced than Purple Math, She Loves Math offers an excellent online review of virtually any topic in HS math. Just google your topic followed by the words "She Loves Math."
Me
I don't mind if you email or call me up to 10pm Eastern Time if you have a specific math problem. The help is free. Cell phone is preferred. My cell phone number is 914 714 0603. Email: joel@TutoringAtItsbest.com