April D. Jordan has over 15 years of experience as an educator and administrator, including serving as principal for two schools that received National Blue Ribbon Awards. She is currently an adjunct instructor for education programs and is pursuing her Ed.D. in curriculum and social inquiry. Jordan has a wide range of leadership competencies and strengths in areas such as curriculum development, instructional strategies, and data analysis. She also has experience in volunteer work, such as her two years with the Peace Corps in Thailand working with educators and community organizations.

1. April D. Jordan
(815) 351-1370 — adj2teach@yahoo.com
ADMINISTRATOR VOLUNTEER ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR AUTHOR
Dynamic & experienced administrator of nine years who fosters collaboration & recognizes the human element
required for organizational success.
Approachable, forward thinking, creative, & socially conscious.
“What we all do matters!”
KEY COMPETENCIES & STRENGTHS
• Curriculum
Development
• Differentiated
Instruction
• Public Relations
• Program Assessment
• Common Core State
Standards
• Collaborative Teaming
• Staff Coaching &
Evaluation
• Danielson Framework
• Budgeting
• Data Analysis
• Special Education & RtI
• Budgeting & Grants
• School Law & Policy
Leadership & Professional Experience
Adjunct Instructor: Taught graduate students within the Master’s Program(s) for Education. Specialty areas:
Social Justice Perspectives on the History & Philosophy of U.S. Education, Action Research in Education, &
Curriculum Construction.
• National Louis University- Wheeling & North Shore, IL 2014-Present
• Concordia University Chicago- River Forest, IL 2014-Present
Administrator, Principal: Led & directed the daily operations of exemplary, progressive school buildings with a
student population of 425-850 & a staff of 60-110 educators. Received two National Blue Ribbon Awards from
the United States Department of Education for being in the top 4% of American schools based on academic
prowess. Articulated the school vision & wrote School Improvement Plans to merge ideas with action steps &
accountability measures. Reconfigured the process for service delivery for students receiving interventions &
special education services. Oversaw all professional development, budgeting, scheduling, & staff evaluations.
• The Skokie Middle School- Winnetka, IL 2012-2014
• Fairview Elementary School- Mount Prospect, IL 2007-2012
Assistant Principal & District Curriculum Coordinator: Served as the Curriculum Specialist to five middle schools in
a district of 17,500 students. Facilitated district committees to plan instruction, programming, & assessment.
Analyzed school data to write district & state reports. Promoted to Assistant Principal to open a new school
building of 850 students & 110 staff members. Created a cohesive staff climate & oversaw student behavioral
development & support services. Diverse, bilingual population.
• Beverly Skoff Elementary School- U365- Romeoville, IL 2005-2007
• Valley View School District- U365- Romeoville, IL 2003-2005
Social & Civic Leadership/Volunteer Experience
United States Peace Corps Volunteer, Thailand (South-Pacific Asia)
Regional liaison to Thai educators for over two years. Trained Thai teachers to differentiate instruction & engage
learners in hands-on exploration. Fostered positive relationships with community members.

2. April D. Jordan adj2teach@yahoo.com
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• Country Director of Women In Development (WID): Wrote grants & teamed with nonprofit organizations
to train women in life-skills, workforce skills, self-confidence, & health.
• Supervisor of Primary Education at the District Office of Surin: Modeled cutting edge strategies in
teaching & taught AIDS/HIV education to community members.
• Liaison to the Thai Embassy: Identified topical issues within the country of Thailand associated with
education, economics, public health, agriculture, & the environment.
• Coordinator of Regional Northeast At-Risk Camp for Adolescent Girls: Combatted challenges
associated with the sex-trade industry & the student dropout rate.
Other Volunteer Experience
• South Suburban Illinois Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development (SSIASCD): President.
• Illinois Principals Association (IPA, Three-Rivers Branch) & Illinois Association for Supervision & Curriculum
Development (IASCD): Board member.
• Rotary International Volunteer, Evanston Lighthouse
• West Loop Families & Chicago Urban Family Childcare & School Fair, 2014: Guest author & presenter.
• American Red Cross, St. Baldrick’s, Wigs for Kids (cancer foundations), Hurricane Sandy, Hands for Haiti,
Japanese Tsunami Project, Hurricane Katrina, & Water.org: Coordinated social action projects &
donated materials & funds.
• Special Olympics: Volunteered to oversee & time events.
• VITA Volunteer for Oakton Community College: Taught adult English Language Learners (ELL).
• Regional English Language Center (RELC), Singapore: Taught English as a Second Language (ESL)
teacher.
• Writers’ Conference, Highland Park School District, IL: Keynote speaker & writers’ workshop group leader.
Education & Affiliations
• Ed.D., Curriculum & Social Inquiry Spring 2015
National Louis University, Illinois
• M.A., Educational Leadership & Administration 2003
Northern Arizona University, Arizona
• B.S., Education; English Grades K-9 1997
State University of New York at Oswego, New York
• AERA, IPA, ASCD, IASCD, SSIASCD
• National Society of Leadership & Success, Sigma Alpha Pi Honor Society
Skills, Awards, & Accomplishments
• Published Children’s Book Author, Sweet Lily Pitter-Patter, What You Do Surely Matters, © 2014
• Photographer/artist on exhibit at the Down to There: Women & Their Relationship to Hair. A Juried Exhibition
of Art by Women. Koehnline Museum of Art
• Two-time National Blue Ribbon Award Principal, 2013 & 2008 (The Skokie School, Winnetka & Fairview
Elementary, Mount Prospect)
• Illinois Principals Association, John A. Oarth Scholarship Recipient, 2010
• Nominated as a National Turn Around Principal, 2008
• ASCD National Emerging Leader Award, 2007
• Bright Red Apple Award, IL, 2007-Present
• Illinois State Academic Excellence Award, Honor Roll for Schools, 2007-Present
• Nominated for the Mount Prospect Village Shining Star Award, Champion for Youth
• Proficient in Thai