Jay Thornell
Grad Teaching Assistant
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About
Recent graduate with two years of experience building skills in historical research. One year of experience in retail as a sales associate. Four years of experience working with kids from K-8, managing classrooms, developing activities, and facilitating discussion groups.
Experience
Grad Teaching Assistant - Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ
(2024-08 - 2026-05)
- Graded for ten undergraduate-level American history courses.
AVID Tutor - Mesa Public Schools - Mesa, AZ
(2021-12 - 2024-05)
- Supervised four 7th and four 8th grade classrooms and facilitated bi-weekly small group discussions.
Xplore Summer Instructional Assistant - Mesa Public Schools - Mesa, AZ
(2022-05 - 2022-07)
- Implemented structured and educational activities for children aged 4-7 and supervised small groups on field trips.
Sales Associate - Kohl's - Flagstaff, AZ
(2022-10 - 2023-06)
Proficient in operating POS systems to process transactions for sales and returns efficiently while maintaining accuracy in cash handling and daily reconciliation.
- Implemented price changes and display creation.
- Trained new sales associates.
- Boosted credit and rewards applications.
Education
Master of Arts - History - Arizona State University (2026-05)
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology - Northern Arizona University (2023-05)
