JORDAN BILLS
Educator
Lone Tree,CO
Summary
Solutions-oriented Educational Leader focused on leveraging education as a transformative force. Developed strong communication and interaction skills through engagement with diverse populations in multicultural settings. Demonstrated commitment to personal and organizational success through punctuality, hard work, analytical thinking, and persistence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Engagement Advocate
Aurora Public Schools
Aurora, CO
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strategies and programs that enhanced average daily attendance for 300+ students in the class of 2027.
- Collaborated with families to help students overcome barriers to engagement and success by addressing risk and protective factors.
- Directed student behavior support and management systems, improving overall student conduct for the class of 2027 and the entire school.
- Developed and executed programs as alternatives to traditional suspension methods.
- Implemented alternatives to suspension.
- Trained teaching staff and students on the use of restorative justice practices.
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
College and Career Center Advisor
Aurora Public Schools
Aurora, CO
02.2017 - 08.2023
- Led, coached, and developed team of four advisors to enhance student support services.
- Supporting team in achieving personal and professional goals.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Supervised, coached, and developed a team of four advisors.
- Maintained accurate and current student data related to college and career access activities, services, progress toward postsecondary plans, and college matriculation.
- Cultivated collaborative relationships with students, staff, school admin, and community partners to strengthen college and career access initiatives.
- Supporting with completion of personal and professional goals.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Secured a 7% increase in scholarship dollars for senior class at two high schools.
TRIO Educational Talent Search Advisor
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Engaged 7th-12th grade students in Kearney and Adams City Middle Schools, Brush High School, and Fort Morgan High School to build rapport and support academic goals.
- Delivered college awareness workshops to empower students with knowledge of college processes and opportunities.
- Guided students in developing essential academic skills, including organization, self-advocacy, study skills, test-taking techniques, and time management.
- Established healthy interpersonal relationships with students, parents, and school staff.
- Collaborated with school teachers, counselors, administrators, and community organizations within the school to ensure student academic success.
- Developed long-lasting relationships with students to ensure consistent retention and participation in programming.
Education
Master of Science (MS) - Organizational Leadership
Colorado State University-Global Campus
Aurora, Co06.2021
Bachelor of Art (BA) - Sociology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Co12.2013
Skills
Individual career planning
Career & college advising
FAFSA
Financial aid proficiency
Student advocacy
Academic planning
Google Suite
Tableau
Infinite Campus
Naviance
Websites
Certification
Leading Diverse Teams and Organizations(University of Michigan), 02/2023, Aurora, Co
Timeline
Student Engagement Advocate
Aurora Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
College and Career Center Advisor
Aurora Public Schools
02.2017 - 08.2023
TRIO Educational Talent Search Advisor
Colorado State University
07.2015 - 02.2017
Master of Science (MS) - Organizational Leadership
Colorado State University-Global Campus
Bachelor of Art (BA) - Sociology
Colorado State University