About Louise Howard
BSc (Hons), BEd
Drawing on more than 25 years of teaching experience, Louise is dedicated to guiding students toward growth, learning, and success.
With over twenty-five years of proven teaching experience, Louise is the ultimate partner for students striving for academic growth and lasting success. Her deep passion for mathematics is backed by elite credentials, including a Bachelor of Science from the University of Waterloo, one of Canada’s most prestigious math programs, as well as a Bachelor of Education from Monash University in Australia. Since co-founding her successful tutoring practice in 2002, she has mentored students of all ages across the greater Vancouver area. Now an exclusively online math tutor, Louise delivers her premium, customized instruction to students nationwide.
When she is not helping students conquer complex math concepts, she embraces West Coast island life through gardening, ocean swimming, and winter skate skiing near Whistler.
Work Experience
LH Tutoring
Owner and Tutor, 2025 – present
Cutting Edge Tutoring
Owner and Tutor, 2002–2024
School Districts 45 (West Vancouver) & 44 (North Vancouver)
High School Teacher — Math & Science, 1998–2002
Skills
- 25 years+ of experience in individualized tutoring, small group instruction, and classroom teaching.
- Customized Learning Styles: Adapts to how your child uniquely processes information (whether visual or a specific pace) so they never feel left behind.
- Targeted Learning Plans: Pinpoints your child’s exact strengths and learning gaps to ditch cookie-cutter lessons and fast-track their specific goals.
- Confidence & Anxiety Relief: Rebuilds self-esteem and transforms math anxiety by treating mistakes as safe, supportive learning tools.
- Crystal-Clear Explanations: Breaks down confusing classroom jargon and complex math concepts into simple, step-by-step everyday language.
- Lifelong Study Habits: Develops independent study skills, sharper critical thinking, and problem-solving resilience that extend well beyond math class.
- Strong Foundations: Provides young learners with the mentorship, structure, and encouragement needed to build lasting academic habits early on.