Jordan

Jordan grew up in Texas and moved to Los Angeles in 2008 after graduating from Texas Tech University. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Personal Financial Planning, but quickly discovered that the jobs he enjoyed the most were all instructional – surf coach, music and songwriting teacher, fly fishing guide, and tutor. Jordan now has almost a decade of experience teaching and tutoring reading comprehension, writing mechanics, and math for grades 3 – 10. As a homeschool teacher at Aspen Learning Lab, Jordan tailors his educational approach to match the unique learning styles of each individual student, and helps them express themselves through written word.

What languages do you speak?

English

Why do you teach?

I’m perennially curious and love seeking answers to questions and solving problems. Teaching allows me to continually learn new things while sharing my passion and excitement for the lifelong journey of understanding our world and our place in it.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?

I’d love to be able to fly through space. I’m fascinated by what’s beyond our solar system and would love to be able to just cruise around and see what our galaxy has to offer.

What three words would your students use to describe you?

Chill, fun, and cool.

What is your favorite book?

Blood Meridian

What’s your favorite place to visit in Los Angeles?

Surfrider Beach in Malibu, a longboarder’s dream.

Any secret talents?

I play a decent old-time banjo!