Jordan R.

Spoor
jrspoor@indiana.edu | jrspoorceleportfolio.weebly.com
868 Hawthorne Dr. | Carmel, Indiana 46033

EDUCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education | GPA: 3.765

CERTIFICATIONS
Initial Practitioner License for Elementary Generalist- State of Indiana Anticipated June 2017
Computer License Addition Anticipated June 2017
Suicide Prevention May 2017
CPR & First Aid December 2016
Substitute Teaching Permit- State of Indiana April 2015

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
National Educate Together, Galway, Ireland March 2017 May 2017
International Student Teaching 6th Class (5th grade)
Independently taught and co-taught a class of 31 students in core (math, reading, spelling) and
special (music, gym, technology) subjects for 8 weeks
Facilitated lessons about the US and American culture on baseball, geography, money, etc.
Engaged with presentations and activities about Irish culture on drama, music, history, and sports
Collaborated with entire of staff by presenting technology professional development on Seesaw
Developed and executed an 8-week Coding program utilizing Code.org and Scratch programs
Smoky Row Elementary, Carmel, IN January 2017 March 2017
Student Teaching - 1st grade
Facilitated guided reading groups daily, selecting texts based on their instructional reading levels
and determining appropriate learning targets for each group/member of the group
Created and analyzed formative assessment pieces to inform future small group lessons in math
Implemented a variety of technology tools (iPads, Chromebooks, iPods, etc.) and apps (Seesaw,
Kahoot, Shadowpuppet, etc.) in order to engage and enhance learning in all subjects
Fostered relationships with parents/family through invitations each week into the classroom, as
well as through safely sharing student work online via Seesaw app
Regularly attended all school-offered professional development on technology, MAP testing, etc.
Poston Road Elementary, Martinsville, IN September 2016 December 2016
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Social Studies Practicum - 1 grade
Designed a 4-part inquiry-based social studies unit on positions and maps where 17 students (2
with IEPs) used primary sources to explore the topic and iPads to document their learning
Delivered small-group math instruction to improve specific math-related skills
Filmed and edited a short video using iMovie to encourage and promote student participation in
the Red Ribbon Week drug and alcohol prevention spirit days (bit.ly/PostonRoadRRW)
Produced hallway displays for special events that utilized students writing to display their work
Rogers Elementary, Bloomington, IN January 2016 April 2016
Math and Science Practicum 2nd grade
Co-taught 6 math (symmetry) and 5 science (weather) lessons to 25 students (5 ELLs)
Designed instruction that utilized Story Creator app on iPads for students to design mini-books
about a specific element of precipitation
Investigated the mathematical and scientific reasoning of students through administering
formative assessment interviews prior to all math and science instruction
Clear Creek Elementary, Bloomington, IN September 2015 December 2015
Language Arts and Reading Practicum 2nd grade
Worked 1-on-1 weekly with struggling reader to improve accuracy, fluency, and comprehension
Administered running records to gather data to analyze level of reading ability and improvement
Directed student through a story recreation using a toy made during Makerspace and iMovie app
Spencer Elementary, Spencer, IN January 2015 April 2015
Field Practicum Kindergarten
Guided station work during both math and language exploration time for 18 students
Oversaw and helped to coordinate 5 kindergarten classrooms and chaperones on 2 field trips to
the pumpkin patch and Indianapolis Zoo

WORK EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Lab Assistant, Bloomington, IN January 2016 December 2016
Aided educational technology professor by setting up devices and identifying reputable resources
Lead discussions about best practices in the field of technology-integrated education and
classroom management strategies pertaining to technology integration
Supplied students feedback on technology-related projects and lesson plans
Before School-Aged Care, Bloomington, IN September 2016 December 2016
Supervised 30 children for up to 2.5 hours before school
Engaged children with educational & physical activities (Thanksgiving Exercise, Untie the Knot)
Substitute Teaching, Bloomington, IN & Mt. Comfort, IN April 2015 December 2016
Maintained the established routines/procedures of the school and classroom
Created safe classrooms conducive for learning for a diverse range of learners with unique needs
Program Leader, Bloomington, IN March 2016 September 2016
Facilitated discussions for 8,500+ incoming students and their families
Worked and engaged with a diverse group of incoming freshmen and transfer students, including
directly assisting with International Orientation designed for non-domestic students
Resident Assistant, Bloomington, IN January 2015 May 2016
Served as resource to 36 residents each year, providing them with information about academics,
careers, health and safety, cultural resources, and much more
Provided social and educational programs for residents and other students across campus
Designed and constructed 20 engaging bulletin boards that related to campus life, academics,
personal development, and community development among the floor

PRESENTATIONS
Hour of Code and Robotics at Allisonville Elementary December 9, 2016
Scratch Jr., Scratch, and Beebot
Staff Professional Development at Lakeview Elementary
Seesaw app and Edmodo website October 4, 2016
Staff Professional Development at Lakeview Elementary
Story Buddy and Story Creator apps on iPads February 9, 2016
Host of Twitter Chats
#INeLearn (9/29/16), #SUW200 (6/23/16), #INeLearn (10/29/15) Various Dates

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Expanding Computing Education Pathways (ECEP) October 7, 2016
Meetings with Deans of School of Education multiple dates between October 2014 March 2017
Armstrong Teaching Panels multiple dates between September 2013 December 2016
Carmel Clay #C4 Conference July 13, 2016
Shadowed eLearning Specialist David Bagwell (Perry Township Schools) October 8, 2015