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JESSICA J. HORNING

JESSICA J. HORNING

ELA Instructor/ Financial Aid Counselor
Chicago

Summary

Talented educator effectively facilitates learning for diverse audiences by providing engaging, relevant instruction. Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials based on varying needs, abilities and interests of students. Proficient in crafting lesson plans with clear objectives easily communicated to students.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
6
6

Certifications

Work History

English Language Acquisition Instructor

Morton College
03.2025 - Current
  • Monitor student progress using formative assessments, adjusting instructional approaches as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
  • Produce engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.

English Language Acquisition Instructor

Pui Tak Center
10.2018 - Current
  • Mentored 9 new teachers on best practices in ELA instruction, contributing to their professional growth and development.
  • Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
  • Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.

Student Account Specialist

Robert Morris University
04.2005 - 12.2005
  • Executed accurate and timely entry of financial aid awards into the billing system, corrected student aid and billing errors and provided feedback to advising staff regarding error reduction
  • Received “Exceeds Expectations” on annual reviews of job performance
  • Improved formal job training by suggesting new sessions and creating new materials

Financial Aid Counselor

Robert Morris University
02.2003 - 04.2005
  • Proficiently, efficiently and accurately processed financial aid plans, loan documents, Federal verifications and numerous reports for up to 175 students from underserved demographics
  • Participated in the review, processing and award modifications for special circumstances, independent, and need appeals
  • Presented financial aid award packages to students in person, apprising them of all guidelines
  • Received “Exceeds Expectations” on annual reviews of job performance
  • Trained and mentored new advisors during formal training and their first months on the job

Education

Master of Arts - Bilingual Bicultural Education

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
05.2002

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Online teaching experience
  • Recordkeeping
  • Financial counseling
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Verification processes
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Task prioritization
  • MS Office, Google Apps, Zoom

Certification

  • ICCB Specialist in ELA Standards, ICCB - April 2025
  • CASAS Implementation Training for Illinois Test Administrators, ICCB - December 2024
  • Illinois Remote Proctor Training for CASAS, ICCB - August 2020
  • ICCB ESL Standards Proficient Instructor, ICCB - February 2020
  • New Teacher Orientation, ICCB - December 2018
  • TESOL Certificate, DePaul University - December 2017

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English: Native Speaker
German: Low Intermediate
Chinese: Beginning
Spanish: Beginning

Timeline

English Language Acquisition Instructor

Morton College
03.2025 - Current

English Language Acquisition Instructor

Pui Tak Center
10.2018 - Current

Student Account Specialist

Robert Morris University
04.2005 - 12.2005

Financial Aid Counselor

Robert Morris University
02.2003 - 04.2005

Master of Arts - Bilingual Bicultural Education

DePaul University

Bachelor of Science - Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Illinois Institute of Technology

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