When learners work with teachers, tutors, consultants, and coaches, developing domain mastery and a strategic plan is an obvious component of success. Less obvious, however, is the instrumental roles personality and chemistry play in the learning process. Amy and Mike invited Jagmohan Durganandan to explore the role of rapport in educational relationships. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What does rapport mean in an educational or coaching context? Why does rapport matter? How can educators and coaches cultivate effective rapport? What is the role of students in building rapport? In what instances can rapport be harder to establish? MEET OUR GUEST Jag Durganandan, a civil engineer turned educator, found his true calling in teaching after a brief stint in construction. From 2012 to 2016, he explored entrepreneurship, launching ventures from subscription-based meal services to FMCG distribution. In 2017, he joined EdisonOS, progressing from Sales to Marketing. As the host of "The Knowledge Entrepreneurs Show," Jag shares insights from diverse educational thought leaders. Passionate about education, he continues to teach Math and Physics to high school students worldwide, engaging young minds with his dynamic approach. Jag can be reached at jagmohandurganandan.online or on LinkedIn. LINKS Tutor: Caring Improves Coaching - TestBright NLP Rapport | 5+ Ways To Build A Great Connection Building Rapport with Students - 10 Strategies RELATED EPISODES TUTORING TREASURES: TIPS FOR TEACHING TEENS WHY STUDENTS SHOULD GET TO KNOW THEIR TEACHERS SELF-ADVOCACY IN EDUCATION AND ADMISSIONS ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.  

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