Jordan A Patterson Tutoring

If you're struggling with math or science, or kind of anything, I'm your guy.

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“Jordan has tutored my son in multiple subjects for multiple years. We find the virtual tutoring environment easy, intuitive and stress free. The online tutoring allows for flexibility when needed, which is a major plus when schedules are full of athletics and other school and home activities. Jordan is patient and breaks down concepts in a way that increases comprehension and retention. My son feels confident and prepared for class and exams after his sessions. We highly recommend Jordan for any student’s needs - whether it be for weekly sessions to stay on track and organized, or specific sessions before an exam.”

Audrey Gunther, mother of high school junior

My daughter has been working with Jordan for ACT and SAT test prep as well as math tutoring as needed for her pre-calculus class.  Jordan is very thorough in his approach, ensuring understanding of key concepts and strategies for problem solving.

With her busy schedule, 1-on-1 Zoom calls with Jordan have been efficient and effective, and have really worked well for us.

Liz DiPaola, mother of high school junior
 

"I wish I would've reached out to Jordan the moment my daughter began struggling in Chemistry! He has helped her so much and is able to explain complex issues in ways that the teacher cannot seem to do. He has also been instrumental in helping her with Geometry as well. Working with Jordan has decreased her anxiety & stress levels dramatically. Please don't wait until things get too overwhelming!"

Erica Martin, mother of h.s. sophomore
 

“Jordan has been instrumental in enhancing my son's Calculus knowledge. He is insightful, patient and has a way of making complex concepts easily digestible. I especially appreciate how Jordan molds his approach to fit my son's style of learning. I highly recommend him.”

Lauren Pope, mother of high school senior

Tutoring for all subjects

I specialize in tutoring maths and sciences, including Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, and all levels of Calculus, in addition to Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. I also frequently help students improve their study skills and writing skills, as well as preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, SSAT, PSAT, HSPT, and others. 

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About Me

I first fell in love with math back in 7th grade.

I was assigned math work that was challenging enough that I felt accomplished, but approachable enough that I could engage with it confidently. Since I was homeschooled, I was able to move quickly through my curriculum without having to slow down for my teacher or classmates. I completed two years worth of math curriculum in one year. I did hit some bumpy patches learning Algebra, but that did little to stifle my enjoyment of the subject in the long term. In fact, once I had mastered those difficult topics I gained even more confidence.

I was accepted at the University of Maryland to study Mathematics and Math Education. Throughout my college career and then again during my time student teaching, I realized that I really don’t like classrooms. Having seen another method of education in action, I had something to compare classroom learning against. I decided during my final year of school that I did not want to be a classroom teacher, but I still had a strong desire to become an educator. Soon after, I found my place working as a tutor.

Since then, I have had a wide array of tutoring experiences, including working with three different tutoring companies, a private high school, two special-needs high schools, a public high school, and even starting my own tutoring company. I ran the company successfully for three years employing several other tutors and serving hundreds of clients. These experiences, were each great in their own way and taught me many things, but they had many factors that took away from my true passion and specialty: explaining difficult concepts to people who wanted to understand them. I enjoy seeing people come to realize that they can understand math, and foster their own appreciation of the subject. That’s why I love tutoring: I can filter out most of the administrative work and just focus on working with individuals and small groups of students, doing what I love.

Qualifications

I have a bachelor degree in math, a master degree in education, was board certified to teach high school math in Maryland, and have over 12 years of tutoring experience in math, science, study skills, and test preparation.

Experience

Private Tutor
Self Employed
Jan 2006 to present

Professional Tutor
C2 Education
Aug 2008 to Jun 2017

Professional Tutor
MDTS
Sep 2009 to Jun 2010

Owner/Operator
CR Tutoring
Jun 2010 to May 2012

Intervention Specialist
Reference Name
Sep 2014 to Dec 2014

Math Teacher
Chelsea School
Sep 2010 to Jul 2013

 

Education

M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction
University of Maryland
Fall 2006 to Spring 2008

B.S. Mathematics
University of Maryland
Fall 2003 to Spring 2007

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