Math With Mr. Cottone

4.9 (24)
From Phoenix, AZ
SinceSeptember, 2021

About
As a credentialed high school math teacher with 14+ years of experience, a BA in Math from UC Berkeley, an MA in Teaching Math, and National Board Certification, I have a deep love for math and helping my students achieve their goals. Having taught internationally in South Korea, Taiwan, and France, as well as seven years at the prestigious College Preparatory School, ranked number one in California and fifth in the nation, I have gained an extensive understanding of the learning process. Before relocating to Phoenix to teach at Phoenix Country Day School, I served as chair of the math department at CPS for two years. Utilizing an iPad Pro and Zoom, I am able to tutor virtually and enhance my student's mathematical thinking by recording my sessions for future review. Ultimately, my mission is to foster my student's success!
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Service as described 4.9
Communication 4.9
Punctuality 4.9
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Jacob G.
Working with Mr. Cottone has been a wonderful experience. Initially, admitting the need for a tutor caused some tension in our household. However, Mr. Cottone was incredibly supportive, demonstrating patience and helping to restore our confidence in the process.
September 18, 2022
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Samantha M.
Robert has taught two of my children. The younger child's math education was disrupted by COVID, resulting in knowledge gaps. To address this, Robert guided her through Richard Rusczyk's Introduction to Algebra, a difficult text, the summer prior to her freshman year of high school. Even though she met with Robert four times a week, our daughter never complained, thanks to his patience and charm. Her math skills greatly improved. Our older child took advanced algebra with Robert during her sophomore year of high school. She audited a multivariable calculus course at UC Berkeley before starting college and credited Robert's teachings from three years ago for helping her keep up. She also believes that Robert's guidance was instrumental in her qualifying for Harvard's toughest math courses. Both children found Robert's teaching challenging yet engaging and appreciate his meticulousness, clarity, and patience. Overall, Robert is an outstanding teacher.
September 4, 2022
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Michael H.
My daughter received tutoring from Mr. Cottone for her AP Calculus course in anticipation of her important AP examination. She appreciated her interactions with Mr. Cottone, who assisted her in achieving a remarkable score on the AP Exam. I strongly endorse his services.
July 20, 2022
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Samantha W.
Working with Mr. Cottone has been a delightful experience. My son has shown significant improvement in his math skills within a short period of time. He grasps the math concepts that he previously missed in class and is progressing in all parts of his math curriculum. In addition to his excellent tutoring services, Mr. Cottone is accommodating with any scheduling changes and is empathetic towards unexpected situations that arise. We are grateful for his flexibility.
February 25, 2022
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Emily R.
An outstanding tutor, Mr. Cottone possesses the ability to explain complex concepts with ease, and his patient and supportive demeanor make him a great choice for those seeking additional assistance. Highly recommended, he maintains effective communication, offers reasonable pricing, and scheduling is a breeze. Thanks to his expert guidance, my daughter's math grade saw rapid improvement!
December 19, 2021