Jordan Barna
Chicago
Summary
Results-driven education and program administration professional experienced in coordinating initiatives, managing stakeholder communications, and organizing events. Expertise in program coordination, documentation management, and data tracking. Collaborates effectively with educators, administrators, families, and community stakeholders to enhance organizational goals and outcomes with standards based learning. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and process improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Committee of Shoesmith Efficiency Member
Shoesmith Elementary School
Chicago
04.2024 - Current
- Support process improvement initiatives focused on communication, resource management, and operational effectiveness.
- Ensured standards based learning and assessments.
Second Grade Teacher
Shoesmith Elementary School
Chicago
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinate classroom programming, schedules, resources, documentation, and communications for diverse student populations.
- Implemented and tracked standards based learning and assessment for common core state standards.
- Partner with administrators, support staff, and families to implement educational initiatives and student support plans.
- Track performance data and maintain detailed records to support reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Facilitate meetings and communications among stakeholders to align goals and ensure effective program implementation.
- Contribute to school-wide committees focused on operational efficiency, student support, and organizational improvement.
Behavioral Health Team Committee Member
Shoesmith Elementary School
Chicago
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to coordinate student wellness initiatives, interventions, and follow-up activities.
Creative Director
Sunny Days Co.
Detroit
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Developed communication materials and branding initiatives to support organizational growth.
- Coordinated events, promotions, and logistics to enhance community outreach and increase participant engagement.
- Managed business operations, coordinated projects, scheduled activities, and engaged customers to drive operational effectiveness.
- Assisted with hiring, onboarding, and staff training while creating procedures that improved operational consistency.
- Maintained records and resources while collaborating with stakeholders to align efforts with business objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy Instruction
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 08.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Administration
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 08.2018 - 05.2022
Skills
- Program Coordination
- Standards based learning & monitoring
- Event Planning & Logistics
- Meeting Coordination & Scheduling
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Documentation & Records Management
- Data Tracking & Reporting
- Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Participant Support
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Communication & Relationship Management
Leadership Committee Involvement
- Behavioral Health Team Committee, Shoesmith Elementary School, 08/01/23, Present, Collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to coordinate student wellness initiatives, interventions, and follow-up activities.
- Committee of Shoesmith Efficiency, Shoesmith Elementary School, 04/01/24, Present, Support process improvement initiatives focused on communication, resource management, and operational effectiveness.
Timeline
Committee of Shoesmith Efficiency Member
Shoesmith Elementary School
04.2024 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Shoesmith Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Team Committee Member
Shoesmith Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Master of Arts - Literacy Instruction
Michigan State University
08.2022 - 05.2024
Creative Director
Sunny Days Co.
05.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Administration
Michigan State University
08.2018 - 05.2022