Academic Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, Author, Counselor, & Educator
I love to see young people and their families experience the feeling of achieving things they never thought they could, achieving things that they didn’t even know was possible. I believe in the youth and their ability to grow, I work with students in a way that creates community in and outside of the school.
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Known simply as 'Mr. E,' El-Amin began writing inspirational quotes on the board to begin each math lesson with a motivational one. Over time the daily messages evolved to short, motivational videos that he would post on Instagram and Facebook. Students began responding to his positive attitude and it showed in the classroom.
El-Amin recalls one student walking into his class on the first day to tell him he would likely fail because he was bad at math.
"I said, 'there's no way you're gonna fail my class, and actually you're going to be one of my top students,'" El-Amin told him.
A few months later, El-Amin received a message from the student's mother who said when he comes home from school, the first thing he wants to do is his math work.
El-Amin said he's currently in high school and excelling in the subject he initially thought he couldn't grasp.
El-Amin said the short motivational videos have evolved into a daily tradition, and if he forgets to post one, parents and students are quick to point it out.
My services
Tutoring
Youth Coaching & Leadership Development
Motivational Speaking
Leadership Coaching
for Educators
G4G: Grinding for Greatness
Motivational Moments
Events & Engagements
“If I ever step into Jihad’s classroom, I immediately feel the passion and witness the strong relationships he’s built with each of his scholars. Not only is he a phenomenal teacher, but he has a strong 'leadership aura' that he carries with around everywhere he goes. I believe he pushes everyone around him to be THEIR best, by just entering the same room”
— Heidi Moles, Knoxville County School Counselor