Jordan R.

Thornquist
5700 Hillcrest Road jthornquist89@gmail.com
Downers Grove, IL 60516 (630) 220-7909

OBJECTIVE Experienced, creative, and enthusiastic educator seeking elementary teaching position

EDUCATION & MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY, Milwaukee, WI
CREDENTIALS Bachelor of Science Degree, graduated Magna Cum Laude June 2011
Majors: Elementary/Middle Education and Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers
Study Abroad: Macquarie University (Spring 2010) Sydney, Australia

IL Initial Certification, Elementary K-9, Language Arts Endorsement (Nov. 2012-June 2016)

RELATED GLEN ELLYN SCHOOL DISTRICT 41, Glen Ellyn, IL
EXPERIENCE Level 2 Teacher (Two LOA Substitute Positions), Forest Glen School Feb. 2014 May 2014
STEAM teacher for eight weeks; Literacy teacher for four weeks
Taught math, science, and literacy to third grade students; coordinated A.M. and P.M. sections
Developed original lessons, aligned with district curriculum and Common Core State Standards
Utilized SMART board to enhance student motivation and provide differentiation
Collaborated regularly with Level 2 Co-teachers to plan lessons and ensure unity among grades

DOWNERS GROVE GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT 58, Downers Grove, IL
First Grade Teacher (LOA Substitute), El Sierra School Sept. 2013 Dec. 2013
Created lesson plans and managed classroom for 12 weeks; devised positive behavior systems
Adapted activities for advanced students, ELL students, and students with vision disabilities
Analyzed MAP scores and AIMSweb data, and used findings to develop interventions, monitor
progress, and differentiate
Utilized iPad and computer learning tools, such as Educreations and Raz-Kids
Communicated consistently with parents; coordinated and led parent-teacher conferences
Collaborated with support team to ensure success, progress, health, and safety of all students

Instructional Assistant, El Sierra School Feb. 2013 June 2013
Assisted resource teachers and classroom teachers to support students with special needs;
planned for and lead daily group and individual interventions

Substitute Teacher Nov. 2012 Feb. 2013
Assumed duties of classroom teacher; implemented lesson plans; effectively managed behavior

AVALON ENGLISH, Gyeonggi, South Korea
English Language Instructor Sept. 2011 Aug. 2012
Instructed native Korean students from first to sixth grade in reading, writing, and speaking
Established pen pal program, for students to communicate with a classroom in the United States
Utilized technology, including an online program and videos, to strengthen English proficiency

ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED LEARNING, Milwaukee, WI
Student Teacher Jan. 2011 June 2011
Organized and presented daily lessons in a first grade classroom
Coordinated and led all classroom activities for 6 weeks
Gained experience with International Baccalaureate curriculum focused on project-based
learning and student-driven inquiry; developed and implemented six week IB unit
Participated in staff and grade-level meetings; Tutored primary students in after-school program

LEADERSHIP PI BETA PHI, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
EXPERIENCE Senior Transition Officer June 2010 May 2011
Planned activities for Senior class, focused on preparing for graduation and transitioning to
alumnae life

Vice-President of Finance Jan. 2009 Jan. 2010
Effectively managed budget of $116,000; transitioned chapter to GreekBill service
Participated in weekly meetings; worked with executive board to set agenda and run chapter

Philanthropy Committee Jan. 2008 Dec. 2008
Collaborated with 8 members to plan and implement fundraising programs for literacy
Held co-chair position for Champions Are Readers project, with purpose of tutoring high-risk
third grade students once a week, in order to enhance fluency and motivation to read

ADDITIONAL Tutor, NURTURING WISDOM, Chicago, IL June 2013 Present
EXPERIENCE Barista, STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY, Milwaukee, WI June 2007 Dec. 2010
Advisory Board Member, MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY CLUB TENNIS Aug. 2007-May 2009

HONORS Deans List, Ignatius Scholarship, Helen Way Klinger College of Arts and Sciences Honors for
Academic Excellence, Silver Slipper Award for Excellence in Vice President of Finance