Introduction
Hello, and welcome to the teaching portfolio of Kevin R. Jordan.
I was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona and graduated from Cienega High School in Vail in May of 2009, within the top 5% of my graduating class. Upon graduation, I prepared for college life as I traveled to Flagstaff to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education/History. I am currently in the midst of finishing my senior year within the education program, and am enjoying my student teaching placement at Rincon Vista Middle School. I will be receiving my degree in May of this year. As an education/history major, I often get asked the question: "Why history? Why would you teach such a boring subject?" The truth of the matter is that history was the only subject in high school that I thoroughly enjoyed, especially United States History. The mystery behind the reasons why certain events in the past unfolded and played out the way they did is constantly evolving. For example, despite the fact that King Tutankhamen of Egypt died centuries ago, debate still exist as to how exactly he passed away. This is where the intrigue and excitement from the field of history can be found: analyzing whatever sources can be found from the time period and forming an educated hypothesis regarding the events that transpired based upon evidence within the sources. Upon earning my diploma, I would love nothing more than to receive a teaching job working at a middle school teaching social studies.
Majoring in education was not my first choice. In fact, I was not even considering it throughout most of my high school career. I was initially considering career choices in music, law, and crime scene investigation. However, once I was subject to the role of teaching assistant and subsequently worked with various teachers, shadowing, observing, and engaging in some teaching of my own, I knew that teaching was the clear career for me. The camaraderie that is developed between students and teachers is simply inexplicable. The joy that comes with imparting my knowledge upon my students and interacting with them on a daily basis is what makes this often undervalued profession one of the most important and fulfilling ones in our society. It is often said that those who can, do; and those who cannot, teach. The truth is that those who CAN, teach.
As far as my interests are concerned, in my spare time I love to: read - mostly United States history books but I am also a fan of the Sherlock Holmes books written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, teach myself various piano techniques and songs, watch movies, play video games, and remain active - whether that be by jogging, biking, or participating in pick-up sports games with classmates and friends. I am also a huge fan of my New York Sports teams: The Yankees, Giants, and Knicks are my pride and joy, and I will likely be bragging about them often.
I was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona and graduated from Cienega High School in Vail in May of 2009, within the top 5% of my graduating class. Upon graduation, I prepared for college life as I traveled to Flagstaff to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education/History. I am currently in the midst of finishing my senior year within the education program, and am enjoying my student teaching placement at Rincon Vista Middle School. I will be receiving my degree in May of this year. As an education/history major, I often get asked the question: "Why history? Why would you teach such a boring subject?" The truth of the matter is that history was the only subject in high school that I thoroughly enjoyed, especially United States History. The mystery behind the reasons why certain events in the past unfolded and played out the way they did is constantly evolving. For example, despite the fact that King Tutankhamen of Egypt died centuries ago, debate still exist as to how exactly he passed away. This is where the intrigue and excitement from the field of history can be found: analyzing whatever sources can be found from the time period and forming an educated hypothesis regarding the events that transpired based upon evidence within the sources. Upon earning my diploma, I would love nothing more than to receive a teaching job working at a middle school teaching social studies.
Majoring in education was not my first choice. In fact, I was not even considering it throughout most of my high school career. I was initially considering career choices in music, law, and crime scene investigation. However, once I was subject to the role of teaching assistant and subsequently worked with various teachers, shadowing, observing, and engaging in some teaching of my own, I knew that teaching was the clear career for me. The camaraderie that is developed between students and teachers is simply inexplicable. The joy that comes with imparting my knowledge upon my students and interacting with them on a daily basis is what makes this often undervalued profession one of the most important and fulfilling ones in our society. It is often said that those who can, do; and those who cannot, teach. The truth is that those who CAN, teach.
As far as my interests are concerned, in my spare time I love to: read - mostly United States history books but I am also a fan of the Sherlock Holmes books written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, teach myself various piano techniques and songs, watch movies, play video games, and remain active - whether that be by jogging, biking, or participating in pick-up sports games with classmates and friends. I am also a huge fan of my New York Sports teams: The Yankees, Giants, and Knicks are my pride and joy, and I will likely be bragging about them often.