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What do I enjoy most about tutoring? 😁
I enjoy working with students to see them improve their results over time at a level which they honestly did not expect. It rewards me to work closely with a student and focus on areas of weakness so that they can eventually be built into areas of strength. I enjoy the personal aspect of tuition and as aforementioned, this goes hand in hand with mentoring a student. A good tutor is also a good mentor. I get the most enjoyment when I am confronted with a student who really does not believe in themselves or that they could ever excel - and then 'show them the light'!My Strengths as Tutor 💪
My strengths as a tutor come from being a genuinely compassionate person, and also a driven person. I empathise with students who have difficulty in the art of essay-writing and responding accurately to the questions. I actually 'care' about the students and want to see them out-perform their expectations. My strong points include having a clear structure from which I focus a plan of learning, & an ability to form a positive strong relationship with students. I am also highly-skilled at English and therefore this is a strength in getting students to achieve the higher tier to top tier results.Most important things I can do for a student 🏅
The most important thing that a tutor can do at first, is build a rapport and a relationship of trust. In order to connect with a student, a tutor must be able to forge a strong connection that is much the same as a mentor to a younger generation. Further from this, a tutor must be able to assess the genuine ability of a student - this is crucial, so that it is easy to determine where there is weakness and where there is strength - and then balance this into a plan to improve the weaknesses and capitalise on the strengths. A tutor's primary role is to increase the performance of a student.Subjects Tutored 🎓
Exam Prep 📝
- Naplan tutoring
- HSC tutoring
Tutoring students in 👦 👧
- year 6
- year 7
- year 8
- year 9
- year 10
- year 11
- year 12
About Jordan
Experienced and Versatile English Tutor
With over a decade of experience tutoring English from high school to university level, Jordan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his students. He has successfully guided numerous students through the intricacies of English literature, essay writing, and comprehension. His proficiency extends to helping those preparing for competitive exams like the GAMSAT and UCAT, particularly in mastering their verbal sections. Jordan''s commitment to his students'' success is evident in his personalised approach and consistent positive outcomes.
Strong Academic Background
Jordan holds a Bachelor of Advanced Science degree with an emphasis on understanding how the mind works, which complements his passion for teaching. His academic journey includes medical studies before transitioning to law, showcasing his dedication and adaptability. This diverse educational background equips him with unique insights into different learning styles and challenges, making him an effective tutor who can cater to varied student needs.
Passionate about Learning and Teaching
Beyond academics, Jordan’s enthusiasm for learning is reflected in his wide range of interests including tennis, chess, music, and philosophy. His experience as a tennis coach for infants highlights his patience and ability to engage younger learners. Known for his integrity, honesty, and humility, he thrives on new challenges and continuously seeks ways to improve both himself and those he tutors. Parents will find in Jordan not just a tutor but a mentor dedicated to fostering intellectual growth in their children.
Recent Tutoring Comments:
Alex understood the poems he'd analyzed well. He had a good analysis of the techniques and overall meaning.
Alex understood the poems he'd analyzed well. He had a good analysis of the techniques and overall meaning.
Alex is not doing enough 'hard yacker' to get the results he is capable of. He had neglected to review several of the available poems and chose to risk having the ones he'd selected hopefully appear. I encouraged him to be prepared to work harder as that is the only way to success.
Abigail is improving in her ability to write and communicate effectively. She seems to have gotten on top of the essential elemental criteria and necessities to ...
Abigail is improving in her ability to write and communicate effectively. She seems to have gotten on top of the essential elemental criteria and necessities to produce a good response.
Abigail did well and scored a 17/20 for her in-school assessment, however, we/she still needs to work on mastering the basics, most predominantly with a focus on structure and maintaining the same momentum throughout the response.
Alex went well in understanding all the essential elements that are required for a high-tier response. He seems above board beyond many of the students I tutor.
Alex went well in understanding all the essential elements that are required for a high-tier response. He seems above board beyond many of the students I tutor.
Sticking to the basics - that is, never forgetting your topic sentences (and what they are - this needed a bit of clarification). And ensuring that he answers the question
His homework was to continue and complete the run-off of the audio for the podcast. He was able to structure his response overall pretty well.
His homework was to continue and complete the run-off of the audio for the podcast. He was able to structure his response overall pretty well.
A little more work needed to change an analytical essay into a creative-writing type piece of work. Overall though, he is improving in the relevant areas.