Bert Howard

Bert Howard

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About

I have been tutoring for over 26 years now, a college graduate from California State University Northridge, and I have a specialty in math, from elementary through Pre-Calculus.

I also did what I preach -- I graduated top of my class in college with a 3.98 GPA.

I try to tutor my students with patience and understanding, as I think that student stress is usually the biggest problem that I encounter.

I look forward to helping.


Highlights

Hired 4 times
1 employee
26 years in business
Serves Lakewood , CA
Offers online services

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal, Google Pay, Zelle

Specialties

Grade level

Middle school, High school, College / graduate school, Adult learner

Type of math

General arithmetic, Pre-algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-calculus

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    claire M.

    Bert is a great tutor! We hired Bert to help my 7th grader get caught up in his math, Bert made it easy to understand and my son looks forward to his tutoring sessions! My son is definitely more confident in his ability to complete his math assignments! Than you Bert!
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    November 25, 2023

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    anna D.

    He is extremely patient! He works well with students who display math anxiety and have had a history of performing poorly in math. Bert affirms and encourages them while patiently tutoring them.
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    August 22, 2023

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    denise W.

    Bert is an outstanding teacher. Her grandson has had him for a tutor over the last 2 years. Proud to say he is getting straight As in math! Five stars for Bert!
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    August 21, 2023

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    Mike D.

    December 20, 2018
    Bert is pleasant and very patient with his teaching...I haven’t had a math class in over 20 years. Without Bert’s help, I wouldn’t have passed with a final grade of a B! Thank you Bert for your time and patience! Sincerely, Mike
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    May 05, 2019

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    Samantha A.

    November 17, 2014
    Mr. Bert Howard is a wonderful man. I have known him since I was a little girl at the age of seven. I went to a private grade and middle school, which means teachers there are very strict as to how a student performs. He was the tutor that always got me through learning long division and my times tables. Mr. Bert made me realize that algebra, geometry, and trigonometry were not my enemy and that they could be conquered. I was a horrible test-taker by the way. Now this is very difficult for me to divulge, but I was not particularly a straight-A student. I had a difficult time due to my mental disability and my medication would give me side effects of confusion and short-term memory loss. Not only was Mr. Howard my tutor, but he was my mentor and advisor. When I did horribly on an exam, for not having enough time to complete it, I really wanted to give up. But he told me never give up, always finish what you start. He would also say if you truly want something, go and get it. You just have to really want it. He is one of the people that helped me through high school in order to get into the university I wanted to go to. He is also one of the people who helped shape the person I am today. Due to Mr. Howards patience all these years, I have now earned my Bachelors Degree in Biology. I am currently working on my Masters Degree. One day my true dream is to go to Harvard and pursue my Ph.D. in Genetics. Overall, I would like to give Mr. Howard ten stars for helping me all throughout my life. He is the one person I can trust whenever I have a problem. Thank you Mr. Bert for being a great mentor!
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    May 05, 2019

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    Victoria A.

    4-23-2015
    Bert Howard is an intelligent, friendly, and understanding person. I have known Bert Howard since I was about 7 or 8. I am now 24 years old and still call him Mr. Bert! He tutored me for over 12 years. Not only was he my tutor and mentor, he became a dear family friend. Before I met Bert, I was not the best student. My grades were very poor and I had a hard time focusing and understanding what was being taught in school. My parents were very concerned that I would not be able to go to the next grade. The were starting to give up on being able to find someone to help me improve academically. They took me to Sylvan, Kumon, and many other tutors. However, none of them were able to help me improve in school until we found Bert Howard. With Berts patience, empathy, and determination, he was always able to find and utilize a variety of techniques to help me comprehend and actually learn math, as well as other subjects, in a way that I could understand. Whenever I started to get frustrated or wanted to give up, he would always encourage me to keep moving forward. Whenever I would lose focus and motivation, he would always find new ways, like a reward system or some sort of game to keep me interested and want to learn. I guess my point is that he never gave up on me and I am so grateful that. Because of Bert, I was able to improve academically and further my education. I have now received my B.A in Communication Disorders and Sciences and my certificate to be a Speech Language Pathology Assistant. Currently, I am trying to get into a Masters program in Speech Language Pathology. I highly recommend Bert Howard. He is an amazing tutor!
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    May 03, 2019

    Frequently asked questions

    Usually, I start with what they are working on, and from this I can observe what types of problems from the past are preventing the student from succeeding in the present. Then I do my best to work on both.

    The best education and training for my work is my experience over twenty years of tutoring. From working with each student, I have learned what works and what doesn't work, both in general and for that specific student. Therefore, I can more easily narrow down how to work with each student.

    From my experience, I also have learned a how common fear of math is, and how to try to help students feel like they are in a safe place where they will be encouraged and not judged.

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    In 8th grade, my school's principal also taught my class in math. When she realized how good of a student I was, she asked me to start tutoring some younger students from the school.

    All types of students: kindergarten students through college students, ages 4 through 40+ years.

    I tutored a boy who MISSED ALL OF 9TH GRADE, during the pandemic. In one year of tutoring, he not only made up Algebra 1 with an "A," but he also took Geometry in the summer and got an "A!" (I will be helping him with Algebra 2 this year.)

    Find a tutor that loves tutoring, not one who's just doing it for the money.

    Am I willing to put in the time and effort to improve?


    Services offered

    Math
    Test Prep Tutoring