Jordan Johnson
Lincoln
Summary
My primary objective is to provide a safe, energized, and collaborative learning environment that helps with a student’s growth and educational development by using what I have learned throughout my college courses and student teaching in a real-life environment. My goal is to engage and work with students to help foster a love for lifelong learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Lincoln Public Schools
02.2026 - Current
- Adapted lesson plans on short notice, ensuring continuity of education during teacher absences.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Behavioral Specialist
YMCA
Lincoln, NE
05.2024 - 02.2026
- Support the YMCA staff in managing behavioral incidents of students and address the concerns of both staff and parents.
- Discuss such incidents with parents to develop a plan of action that covered the current and possibly future behavioral issues.
- Devise behavioral management plans to support the YMCA staff while providing educational and emotional support to the students.
- Train counselors on understanding and managing the behavioral plans being implemented.
Site Supervisor
YMCA
Lincoln, NE
02.2022 - 02.2026
- Oversee, guide, and assist staff and volunteers with daily tasks for the childcare program.
- Develop activities and correct inappropriate behaviors of students and staff.
- Provide quality care for the students in a safe and fun environment by carrying out activities and lesson plans.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Provided clear communication to team members regarding goals, expectations, and individual responsibilities within the project scope.
Student Teacher
Scott Middle School
Lincoln, NE
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Create and present comprehensive lesson plans to align with state standards.
- Present material, review for testing, and help students in completing lessons.
- Create and grade assignments, homework, and tests.
- Conduct student and parent teacher conferences.
- Effectively communicate to students and parents how learning is progressing.
- Redirect disruptive behaviors and communicate effective with parents is problems arise.
Education
BS - Secondary Education, Social Science
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE05-2025
Master of Arts - Teacher Learning And Teacher Preparedness
University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, NE05-2026
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Team Building
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Behavior management
- Lesson planning
Affiliations
- President – UNL Men’s Ultimate Club and member for four years.
- Team Captain – High School Cross Country & Debate Team for 2 years.
Certification
7-12 Grade Social Sciences
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Lincoln Public Schools
02.2026 - Current
Student Teacher
Scott Middle School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Behavioral Specialist
YMCA
05.2024 - 02.2026
Site Supervisor
YMCA
02.2022 - 02.2026
BS - Secondary Education, Social Science
University of Nebraska
Master of Arts - Teacher Learning And Teacher Preparedness
University Of Nebraska Lincoln