"Hi, I'm Jordan! I'm a credentialed math teacher with 18+ years’ experience teaching and tutoring (mostly in my own grade 8–12 classroom), teaching programming, geometry, algebra, precalculus, and trigonometry. I'm fluent in Spanish; I tutor & teach in Spanish, too.

I believe in mutual respect and graceful cooperation in learning: as a student, you get to make your own decisions about where to put your attention and efforts. This requires a clear picture of both the subject matter and your own understanding, and I can give you that picture. I am good at identifying students’ strengths and uncovering the misunderstandings and confusion that we can learn from. I’ve been a community chorus director for 10+ years, too, and from teaching singers, I’ve learned to be supportive when learners feel intensely vulnerable around their abilities. I love tutoring and teaching because I get to see familiar subjects through my students’ eyes. Learning can be delightful and empowering, and I feel honored every time I get to share that experience.

From years of studying and writing curriculum, I know multiple ways to explain many high-school math topics. I use neat and clear diagrams, and can switch between formal math and plain talk. I participate regularly in the Monterey Bay Area Math Project's teacher workshops.

I've taught computer science (CS) and programming to high-school and college students for 15+ years. I'm fluent in mainstream languages (Java/C/Python), Web languages (HTML/CSS/JS), and teaching languages (Racket/Scheme/Scratch).

In addition to my California credential, I hold a B.A. (magna cum laude) in CS and Spanish and an M.S. in CS. More than just a STEM teacher, I’m in Phi Beta Kappa and committed to being well-rounded. I love learning what skills and interests my students bring to their math work, and supporting students in meeting their academic goals.

I'm happy to answer any questions you have, and I look forward to talking with you. Reach out and let's schedule a lesson!" less...