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Discover how you, too, can think like a physicist!

Once a student myself, I realize that physics and mathematics can often appear as daunting school subjects. They demand a knack for creativity and resolve for intense contemplation. I propose that the seed for successful comprehension resides in you as much as in the most accomplished scholars.

Let me show you that you don't have to be a 'natural' to tackle the analysis and theories of nature. Whoever you may be, together we will...

Discover how you, too, can think like a physicist!

Once a student myself, I realize that physics and mathematics can often appear as daunting school subjects. They demand a knack for creativity and resolve for intense contemplation. I propose that the seed for successful comprehension resides in you as much as in the most accomplished scholars.

Let me show you that you don't have to be a 'natural' to tackle the analysis and theories of nature. Whoever you may be, together we will identify and use your academic strengths as a basis for approaching every mathematical/theoretical nut you may need to crack from the classroom, through your homework problems, all the way to the exams.

Before receiving my degree at Michigan, I spent years tutoring my peers in higher-level math in both a math lab and a classroom setting.

As a physics graduate student at San Diego State, I continued my tutoring experience by conducting exam review sessions.

Recently, at the Art Institute, I continued tutoring privately while earning a master's in architecture.

In my stretch of tutoring, it has become clear that there is no lone strategy for helping every student absorb information. As a tutor, I make a personal effort to become familiar with a student's 'learning personality' so that I may steer clear of lecturing -- something already available in a conventional classroom.

A lecture can be recorded and replayed perpetually; however, if your instructor is not speaking your language, the recording of his voice cannot regress in further detail. Truthfully, I have witnessed actual human professors and tutors act very much like a tape-recording. They seem to march on, concerned not with whether they have left you far behind.

I find it much more efficient to aid learning with conversation, marching side by side, and never leading too far ahead. I do my best to pause and retrace our route so that when you inevitably ask the same question multiple times, the solution is never explained twice in the same way.

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Education

University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) B.S.E.
Engineering Physics
San Diego State University
Graduate Coursework
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Masters

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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have had at least 4 years of experience tutoring prealgebra, beginning, and intermediate algebra as a university employee while studying graduate physics at San Diego State University. Our program consisted of a "Math Lab" where beginning college students taking these classes could come in and work on their homework with free resources, including on-duty math tutors. As one of these tutors it was my responsibility to assist students with questions and to periodically check in on students who were studying in the lab. Algebra 1 (or Elementary Algebra) introduces the use of variables in equations and usually concludes with the basic concept of functions. The subject generally covers these topics: *Substitution (replacing expressions with values) *Simplifying Algebraic Expressions (cancelling comon factors, etc.) *Writing Expressions and Equations (translating a paragraph into math) *Solving Linear Equations (finding intersection points) *Multiplying Binomials (F.O.I.L.) *Inequalities (greater than or less than)
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

During my time as a graduate student at San Diego State University, I spent at least four years tutoring prealgebra, beginning, and intermediate algebra as a university employee. Our program was based in a small room on campus, called the 'Math Lab' where young college students taking algebra classes were welcome to come in and work on their homework with free resources, including on-duty math tutors. As one of these tutors it was my responsibility to assist students with questions and to periodically check in on students using the lab. Algebra 2 (or Intermediate Algebra) revolves mainly around the introduction, classification, and manipulation of functions of an indeterminate variable (i.e. equations symbolized by 'f(x)'). Successful completion of the course serves as an essential foundation for the future calculus student. Algebra 2 generally covers these topics: *Solving and Factoring Quadratic Equations (polynomials of degree 2) *Solving Systems of Equations (finding the values of "x" and "y") *Relationships between the Sides of an Equation (direct and inverse variations) *Functions (mathematical relation between a dependent and independent variable) *Matrices (used to solve systems of linear equations) *Logarithms (inverse functions of exponential functions)
Calculus

Calculus

For over three years the University of Michigan employed me as a peer tutor for calculus students. This tutoring experience may well be my most significant qualification as a calculus tutor. When you major in physics, you must be fluent in calculus and differential equations because physics cannot survive without advanced mathematics. However, neither the time I spent earning my bachelors in Engineering Physics at U of M nor my time studying graduate physics at San Diego State University would help me efficiently share the methods of calculus. It was personal interaction with fellow students that gave me an edge. Years of tutoring calculus sharpened my sense for how people learn math and science. I discovered the ability to connect any type of inquiring mind with abstract concepts by using concrete examples. Consider the operation d/dx( f(x) ). It is difficult to know what these symbols are implying unless you might see that d/dx( x^2) = 2x, d/dx( x^3) = 3x^2, d/dx( x^4) = 4x^3, d/dx( x^5) = 5x^4. Eventually you might catch that the power of x in the parentheses drops down and becomes a coefficient in each equation. This is just one pattern you are guaranteed to learn with plenty of repetition.
Geometry

Geometry

A point, a line, a circle, a right angle and parallel lines are all you need to construct a map between numbers and space.
Physics

Physics

For over three years the University of Michigan employed me as a peer tutor for physics students. This tutoring experience may be my most significant qualification as a physics tutor. Neither the time I spent earning my bachelors in Engineering Physics at U of M nor my time studying graduate physics at San Diego State University could prepare me for efficiently sharing the knowledge of physics. That is, my studies did not prepare me nearly as well as did actively and personally working with fellow students. Years of tutoring physics sharpened my sense for how people learn science. I discovered the ability to connect all types of inquiring minds with abstract concepts by using concrete examples. Consider the formula d=vt. It is difficult to process the practical use of these symbols unless you might multiply 60mph by 2hrs to get 120 miles. Seeing this, it takes just a hint to realize this product tells us that driving 60miles per hour for 2 hours straight can get us 120 miles down the road.
Precalculus

Precalculus

Precalculus is the common name for the bridge between Algebra (static variables) and Calculus (dynamic variables). An example of a static variable would be the time you got out of bed this morning. A dynamic variable is a list of all of the times you got out of bed for the past 50 years. Precalculus is where you learn the significance of the slope of a slanted line.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

Trigonometry, like geometry, uses objects to explain concepts in math. It relates the angle of a triangle to the length of the opposite side. Yes there is a whole class just for this. SINE is the word for the tool we use to measure the height of a mountain based on how much you have to tilt your head to see the top.
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Patient and knowledgeable

I’ve worked with Jordan on college-level Calculus, we’re now up to Calc III and he’s super helpful! He’s terrific in session, and creates a summary of key points in Wyzant after. If you need help with more advanced math, he’s your tutor.

Raphael , 57 lessons with Jordan

Patient and knowledgable

Jordan is great! My daughter was having difficulty with Rational & Reciprocal Function, Algebra 2. Jordan did a great job of walking her through the steps. He is patient and knowledgeable. Thank you Jordan!

Marlo, 1 lesson with Jordan

Very knowledgeable

Jordan was able to accommodate our last minute session request and was very helpful to my daughter prior to a Calculus BC test. He was prepared and was able to clarify her questions and walk her through the solutions. She got off of the session with a much better understanding and felt much more confident about her upcoming test. We would definitely recommend and use Jordan again.

Loren, 1 lesson with Jordan

Making physics less stressful for my Junior in HS

Great tutor. Will use for the rest of the school year. Timely. Thorough and ready to roll. My daughter is learning and getting better at it. She has a crappy teacher and we won’t allow that to derail her whole school year with the stress. Glad we found Jordan. We got this.

Dr.Kay, 11 lessons with Jordan

Aha moments!

Nothing better than hearing my daughter’s “aha”s when she understood precalculus concepts that she could not grasp prior to meeting with Jordan. He never made her feel like she wasn’t smart enough or like she wasn’t going to catch on. Thanks Jordan!

amy, 20 lessons with Jordan

Clear Explanations That Made a Big Difference

Jordan was really great at reviewing trig, exponential, and log functions with me, breaking them down into super simple concepts. It made it a lot easier to get the basics and apply them to calculus. His approach helped me connect the dots between these topics.

Sofia, 1 lesson with Jordan
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I'm glad I was able to help. Thanks for the review!

Great tutor

Jordan works really well with my son. He is very focused and they get through a lot of material each session. My son has gotten consistently higher grades and feels a lot more confident, thanks to Jordan.

Scott , 7 lessons with Jordan

Great tutor

Jordan works really well with my son. He was very focused and they got through a lot of material. In the test following their session, my son got his best grade yet and feels a lot more confident. Thanks to Jordan.

Scott , 7 lessons with Jordan

Made Material Clear and Easy to Understand

Jordan was very good and walking my son through AP Physics material and presenting the material to him in a way that he could understand. My son missed several days this term due to illness, but thanks to Jordan, he excelled in physics and even got some great sessions that helped him with AP calc.

Stephhanie, 7 lessons with Jordan

Patient and Kind

My daughter needed this first session to be more about developing a comfort level and rapport with Jordan. There was more getting to know you conversation and less math but I was impressed by how patient and open Jordan was. He recognized that my scholar needed a bit of a runway before she could relax and focus on the work.

Cheryl, 3 lessons with Jordan