Highly experienced MATH tutor: K-12 plus SAT, ACT, & HSPT

Hello! My name is Bert. I have tutored for over 20 years. I love helping students face-to-face and one-on-one. This way, I can quickly learn a student's strengths, weaknesses, and personality, and tailor my teaching style to that individual person.

I started tutoring when I was in 8th grade, and I thought it would be a temporary job until I graduated from college.

I graduated top of my class at Cal State University Northridge in Fall 1994 with a GPA of 3.98, a B.S. in Computer Science, and a minor in Mathematics. However, I did not like my working environment, because I could not interact with others much or help other people much, so I decided to go back to tutoring.

About 70% of what I have tutored is math, from basic elementary-school math, to Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus (and some Statistics, Probability, and Calculus).

Also, for several years, I have also tutored the entire HSPT (the typical entrance exam for students who want to attend private high schools) and the math portions of the SAT and ACT college entrance exams.

Besides math, I have spent time helping students with other subjects, such as science (including science projects), grammar, general writing and essay writing, spelling, and phonics (including helping a student learn how to read using "Hooked on Phonics").

I look forward to helping you or someone you know that needs help.

Sincerely,
Bert

Bert's Subjects

Math:	ACT Math, algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry, linear algebra, logic, prealgebra, precalculus, probability, SAT math, trigonometry
English:	writing
Test Preparation:	ACT Math, COOP/HSPT, SAT math
Elementary Education:	elementary math
Homeschool:	algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry, prealgebra, precalculus, SAT math, writing

Algebra 1

Algebra 1, like most math, is about 20% understanding and about 80% practice. My job is to help the student understand the concepts, and then try to ensure that the student does enough problems to succeed, with or without me.

Specific Description: Algebra 1 usually includes solving, graphing, and analyzing the following (including their application in word problems): one-variable linear equations and inequalities; two-variable linear equations and inequalities; and some non-linear functions,... Read More

Algebra 2

Algebra 2, like most math, is about 20% understanding and about 80% practice. My job is to help the student understand the concepts, and then try to ensure that the student does enough problems to succeed, with or without me.

Specific Description: Algebra 2 usually includes solving, graphing, and analyzing the following (including their applications in word problems): polynomials, from quadratic equations to advanced polynomials; systems of equations; imaginary and complex numbers;... Read More

SAT Math

On the SAT, including SAT Math, I first get an idea of where the student is at, then work on his/her weaknesses using sample questions. Then it is all about tips and practice. Depending on the amount of time, we do practice test(s) or portions of practice test(s) together, and I give tips to succeed on each section. I also recommend that the student take practice test(s) on his/her own time (free of charge). When he/she returns, we continue practicing until I feel comfortable that he/she will... Read More

Elementary Math

I have tutored elementary math longer than any other subject (for at least 17 years), as most of my students were from a K-8 school before I moved. I had the privilege to teach K-6 students (including a student preparing for kindergarten) everything from basic addition and subtraction to the skills needed for Pre-Algebra.

The following are some of the major tasks and most challenging feats for many elementary (K-6) math students: memorizing and understanding the basic facts of addition,... Read More

COOP/HSPT

I graduated top of my class at Cal State University, Northridge in Fall 1994 with a B.S. in Computer Science and a minor in Mathematics. I have tutored the HSPT for over 6 years. I am extremely familiar with the content and the timing for this exam, and I really enjoy tutoring it!!!

The 5 major sections are as follows: Verbal, Quantitative Skills, Reading, Mathematics, and Language. Verbal contains logic and vocabulary, Quantitative Skills involves numerical patterns, Reading involves... Read More

Linear Algebra

I have tutored Linear Algebra concepts in Algebra I, Algebra II, Honors Algebra II with Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus. I also took Linear Algebra in college, plus a Mechanical Engineering class which used Linear Algebra, and I got an A in both classes.

Specifically for Linear Algebra, I have helped students solve problems, including word problems, by setting up and solving matrices and vectors (one-dimensional matrices). I have helped students add, subtract, and multiply vectors and... Read More

Logic

Logic, specifically Symbolic Logic (sometimes called Boolean Algebra), uses operations to prove or determine the validity of a statement. The most common operations are NOT, AND, and OR, IF-THEN (conditional), IFF (aka XNOR aka IF-AND-ONLY-IF (biconditional)), and XOR (eXclusive OR). NAND (NOT AND)and NOR (not OR) are somtimes used, especially when designing circuits. Depending on the course, different symbols are used for each of these operators, such as "U" or "+" for "OR". When you combine... Read More

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Education

Undergrad, California State University, Northridge (CSUN)

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Standard Hourly Fee: $29.00

With Prepaid Discount: $24.65 - $27.55

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Bert will travel within 13 miles of Long Beach, CA 90808.

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