Ventures Education

Academic Coaching


TESTIMONIALS


Working with Jordan changed the way I thought about math. I got a great score on the SSAT and started getting 100 percents (plus extra credit) at school on math tests because of Jordan. He is a very helpful and fun tutor. And he likes Star Wars!
— Crystal Springs Student, Class of 2024
I love Jordan! He raised my ACT score by 9 points. He’s a good tutor because he’s strict but your friend. I actually enjoyed being coached by Jordan.
— Menlo Student, Class of 2016
Jordan started coaching our son at the end of 7th grade to prepare him for the high school SSAT and ISEE. Jordan assessed our son and then provided targeted and focused tutoring based on his specific needs. On the first test, our son exceeded his goal, and his achieved is a testament to just how effective Jordan’s approach to test preparation truly is.

Jordan also tutored our daughter who needed some extra help in maths. He was able to work with her to not only improve her math, but also her self-confidence as a student. The change in her over the summer working the Jordan was nothing short of miraculous. Jordan achieved in one summer what six years of elementary school had failed to do – instill in her a belief that she is able to be good at math and help her build solid study and critical thinking skills that she can use across all her subjects. She’s a different student now, getting good grades across the board, and we have no doubt it is due to the time she has spent with Jordan.

However, test results and study skills are only part of the story. Jordan really partnered with us every step of the way. He is one of those rare individuals who is both incredibly intelligent and humble, with a love and passion for coaching which is infectious. He’s both a teacher and mentor to our children, and we’ll always be grateful for his positive impact.
— Parent of St. Matthew's and Ralston students, Classes of 2024 and 2022
My son worked with Jordan to prepare for the SSAT/ISEE exams prior to entering 6th grade, and I cannot say enough wonderful things about him. Not only is Jordan an extremely talented teacher, he also has an incredible way of connecting with kids. Yes — he taught my son the concepts and test taking strategies that he needed to be successful — but he also made a connection with my son, motivated him to do his best, and helped build his confidence. Jordan found a way to set high expectations while mixing in conversations about baseball, Star Wars and Xbox. He helped my son prove to himself that he was capable of more than he imagined and this confidence has carried over well beyond the SSAT. One of the best endorsements that our family can give him is that our younger daughter can’t wait to start test prep because she will finally get a chance to work with Jordan.
— Parent of Crystal Springs student, Class of 2024
We had the privilege of working with Jordan for my daughter, who was preparing to take the ISEE at the end of 2016. As soon as we spoke over the phone, I knew he would be a great fit. Jordan really listened to our family values, and didn’t push his own agenda. My daughter is a competitive athlete with a demanding schedule, and Jordan worked with us to strike a balance between school work, sports, test prep, and family time. Most importantly, my daughter loved working with Jordan. He has a fun and easy going personality, and the rapport between them was absolute magic. While the months leading up to the ISEE test required many hours of hard work and practice tests, Jordan made it manageable and fun. My daughter successfully completed all necessary work for the ISEE, made huge strides in improving her initial scores, and got into her first choice school. One of the first people she wanted to call to share the good news was Jordan! We feel fortunate to have had Jordan on our team, he is like family to us now. I have recommended Jordan to many of my friends, because I really appreciate in his ability to connect with the kids, and I believe in his knowledge and experience.
— Parent of Crystal Springs student, Class of 2024
Jordan Jandreau, or “JJ” as my kids call him, has done a great job tutoring our kids in math and critical reading. Their test scores went from good to great after working with “JJ”. After several attempts at working with other tutors, we have finally found someone who has the humor and personality to make the sessions enjoyable. We no longer have any pushback or sullen faces at tutoring times.
— Parents of Sacred Heart Student, Class of 2023
Jordan adds value where our schools fail our kids. He gave my son critical thinking skills and helped him organize his ideas so that he could be a stronger writer.
— Parent of Borel Middle / Crystal Springs Student, Class of 2021
Jordan was very inspirational when working with my son. He administered a practice test and provided a comprehensive summary of every answer that was incorrect and worked with my son on how to correct every mistake. He worked at the pace that was comfortable for my son and inspired him to get his homework done each week! In six short weeks, his SSAT score improved dramatically. He was very sensitive to my son’s different learning style and made him feel super confident when approaching this test. He was very friendly and my son looked forward to working with him every week.
— Parent of Menlo Student, Class of 2021
Our daughter worked with Jordan for over a year for ACT preparation. We were astonished at the results! With Jordan’s assistance, she raised her final ACT score by nine points from her initial test. Jordan ‘s style was the perfect balance between strict and fun. They actually seemed to have a good time while working through the problems. We all missed Jordan once our student took her last ACT.
— Parent of Menlo Student, Class of 2016