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Jay Thornell
Marshalls
Tempe,AZ
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Goal oriented individual with two years of experience building skills in historical research and writing. Extensive experience working with kids from K-8, managing classrooms, developing activities, and facilitating discussion groups.
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
1 Month- Assisted customers with product selection and checkout to ensure positive shopping experiences.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems, handling returns, exchanges, and payment issues.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly, applying product knowledge and store policies to support satisfaction.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays, replenished stock, and followed visual standards across sales floor.
- Supported opening and closing tasks, including recovery, zoning, and sales floor readiness.
Grad Teaching Assistant
1 Year 9 Months- Evaluated assignments and examinations using established rubrics to ensure consistent grading.
- Updated Canvas course content, announcements, and grade records with accuracy.
- Resolved student concerns promptly while maintaining professional communication and instructional continuity.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Offered constructive feedback on student assignments, helping them refine their writing skills and comprehension.
AVID Excel Tutor
6 Months- Delivered individualized and small-group instruction aligned with classroom lesson plans.
- Assisted students still learning English with strategies to improve their literacy.
- Reinforced literacy and math skills using teacher-provided materials and interventions.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted support to address learning gaps.
- Collaborated with teachers to prepare tutoring activities and review academic needs.
Sales Associate
8 Months- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
- Streamlined checkout process, significantly reducing wait times and improving customer satisfaction.
Xplore Summer Instructional Assistant
2 Months- Monitored student behavior and redirected disruptions using consistent classroom management strategies.
- Maintained safe, structured learning environment through proactive supervision and task follow-through.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Assisted educators in planning and executing field trips that reinforced curriculum content while providing hands-on learning experiences for students.
AVID Tutor
5 Months- Facilitated AVID tutorials using Socratic questioning to strengthen student problem-solving and critical thinking.
- Modeled note-taking strategies and organization skills to improve student readiness for rigorous coursework.
- Monitored student participation and redirected groups to maintain productive, collaborative tutorial sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers to clarify assignments, expectations, and academic support needs.
- Reinforced college and career readiness habits through study skills and goal-setting guidance.
- Supported classroom routines and behavior expectations to sustain focused learning environments.
Education
Master of Arts - History
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Skills
Historical Research
Oral History
Customer Service
Communication skills
Classroom Management
Public Speaking Experience
Transaction Processing
Historical Research Skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Problem-solving skills
Accomplishments
- Executed nine unique research papers from conception to completion.
- Executed five in-depth historiographies on queer and gender history topics.
- Completed two extensive research projects on Arizona's LGBTQIA+ community using Arizona-based queer newspapers.
Certification
Acts on FACTS: Youth Suicide Prevention Training
Affiliations
- Arizona Ambassador of Music | 2016 - 2017
- NAU Choral Union Member | 2018 - 2020
- NAU Dean's List | 2018 - 2023
- NAU Anthropology Club | 2019 - 2023
- Alpha Lambda Delta | 2019 - 2023
- ASU History Graduate Excellence Fellowship | 2024 - 2026
Timeline
Sales Associate
Marshalls
09.2026 - Current
Grad Teaching Assistant
Arizona State University
08.2024 - 05.2026
AVID Excel Tutor
Mesa Public Schools
11.2023 - 05.2024
Sales Associate
Kohl’s
10.2022 - 06.2023
Xplore Summer Instructional Assistant
Mesa Public Schools
05.2022 - 07.2022
AVID Tutor
Mesa Public Schools
12.2021 - 05.2022
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Arts from Anthropology
Arizona State University
Master of Arts from History