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I graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the Plan II Liberal Arts Honors program at the University of Texas at Austin, with majors in History and Arabic. At UT, I worked at the Undergraduate Writing Center, where I tutored students of all majors. I have several years of experience working with youth empowerment programs and creative writing programs at non-profits, and I love helping students grow confidence in academic subjects. I love studying foreign languages and cultures and have traveled throughout Europe and the Middle East. After graduation, I spent time teaching English in Jordan. I'm currently working as a capacity building fellow at a charter school in Brooklyn.

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Jordan’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Plan II, History, Arabic

Test Scores

SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440

SAT Writing: 740

Hobbies

Studying Arabic and Hebrew, running, making and appreciating art, and cooking.

Tutoring Subjects

Advanced Placement Prep

AP United States History

AP US History

College English

College Essays

College Geography

College Level American History

English

English Grammar and Syntax

ESL/ELL

Essay Editing

European History

Geography

High School English

High School Geography

High School Level American History

History

Homework Support

Other

SAT Writing and Language

Test Prep

Writing

Q & A

What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe teaching is a collaborative, holistic process. A great teacher does not simply offer students the right answer, but rather guides students towards greater confidence in their own learning abilities and helps them discover the answer independently.

What might you do in a typical first session with a student?

In our first session, I will ask the student about his or her personal goals for the tutoring session, and ensure our focus areas align with those the student wants to work on.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I always like to leave my students with additional learning resources, such as handouts or websites that help them continue their learning on their own. In tutoring sessions, I focus on a student-led approach that empowers the student to grow confidence in their learning abilities and models effective study tools.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Make sure to point out where the student is improving, and show how their score or writing ability has improved over time. I also think a positive attitude and positive tutor-student relationship goes a long way!

If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?

Break down the concept into its most simple parts, using models and examples.

How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?

Encourage to underlining and margin notes as they read the passage, and speed reading techniques such as focusing on word connotation and the first and last sentences of paragraphs. Also remind them that practice makes perfect!

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