Jordan R.

Spoor
jrspoor@indiana.edu | jrspoorceleportfolio.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education | GPA: 3.773

May 2017

CERTIFICATIONS
Initial Practitioner License for Elementary Generalist- State of Indiana
Computer License Addition
Substitute Teaching Permit- State of Indiana
CPR & First Aid
Suicide Prevention

Anticipated May 2017

Anticipated May 2017
April 2015
December 2016
December 2016

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
National Educate Together, Galway, Ireland
Student Teaching - 5th grade
Will fill in in future.
Smoky Row Elementary, Carmel, IN
Student Teaching - 1st grade
Will fill in in future.

March 2017 May 2017

January 2017 March 2017

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 fall, Halloween, and Christmas that utilized students writing and
drawing to display their work and accomplishments
Rogers Elementary, Bloomington, IN
January 2016 April 2016
Math and Science Practicum 2nd grade
Co-taught 6 math lessons related to symmetry to 25 students (5 English Language Learners)
Co-taught 5 science lessons about weather and forecasting future weather patterns
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
Constructed models to explain and predict students problem-solving skills

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 one student through a story recreation and retelling using a toy designed during
Makerspace time and iPad to record in iMovie
Spencer Elementary, Spencer, IN
January 2015 April 2015
Field Practicum Kindergarten
Guided station work during both math and language exploration time for 18 students
Worked closely with the teacher and school to provide necessities for the lower-income 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
Assisting educational technology professor by setting up technology and collecting and
identifying reputable resources
Leading discussions about best practices in the field of technology-integrated education and
classroom management strategies
Supplying 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 a variety of educational games and physical activities like Fastest Taggers
in the West and Thanksgiving Exercise
Substitute Teaching, Bloomington, IN & Mt. Comfort, IN
April 2015 December 2016
Maintained the established routines/procedures of the school and classroom
Created a safe classroom environment for a diverse range of learners with unique needs that was
conducive to learning
Assured a safe environment by taking all necessary precautions to protect students and staff
Program Leader, Bloomington, IN
March 2016 September 2016
Facilitated discussions for 8,500+ incoming students and their families
Responded to questions via e-mail and phone about New Student Orientation and the first-year
experience
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 floor residents, residents throughout the entire
residence hall, 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

LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES

Deans Advisory Council, Member and Secretary
Hutton Honors College, Member
Direct Admit Council, Member
Direct Admit Mentor Program, Mentor
Student Leadership Roundtable, Member
Briscoe Dorm Energy Conservation Committee, Advisor
English as a New Language (ENL) Program, Tutor

August 2014 May 2017

January 2014 May 2017
January 2014 May 2017
January 2014 May 2017
August 2015 December 2016
January 2015 May 2016
August 2014 May 2015

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Interviewer for Resident Assistant positions
March 4, 2016
Interviewer for Community Educator positions
March 4, 2016
Binford Elementarys Chili Supper
February 25, 2016
Saturday Science for Elementary Students
multiple dates between February 2016 April 2016
Interviewer for Assistant Resident Manager positions
November 30, 2015
IU Worlds Fare
November 12, 2015
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
Attended talk from teacher Andrew Repay
March 28, 2016
Attended talk from Professor Sharon Daley
March 3, 2016
Shadowed eLearning Specialist David Bagwell (Perry Township Schools)
October 8, 2015
PRESENTATIONS
Staff Professional Development at Lakeview Elementary
Seesaw app and Edmodo website
Host of Twitter Chats
#INeLearn
#SUW200
#INeLearn
Staff Professional Development at Lakeview Elementary
Story Buddy and Story Creator apps on iPads

October 4, 2016
October 29, 2015
June 23, 2016
September 29, 2016
February 9, 2016