Matt DeLong
Omaha
Summary
Dynamic educator and organizer with a proven track record at Elkhorn Public Schools, adept in lesson planning and student engagement. Specializes in creating immersive learning experiences and managing event logistics, showcasing strong group instruction and conflict resolution skills. Achieved significant improvements in concert band performances and tournament experiences, demonstrating both innovative teaching methods and effective team coordination.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Elkhorn Public Schools
01.2025 - Current
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement
- Led 9th-12th grade concert band rehearsals in preparation for concerts
Tournament Site Supervisor
Triple Crown Sports
06.2021 - Current
- Manage the logistics of the site for teams, players, and spectators
- Ensure accuracy and reporting of game details
- Liaison for spectator questions regarding the tournament
- Resolve potential conflicts during the tournament
- Coordinate with field and maintenance crews to maximize visitor and team experience
Tournament Site Supervisor
Millard United Sports
03.2021 - Current
- Manage the logistics of the site for teams, players, and spectators
- Ensure accuracy and reporting of game details
- Liaison for spectator questions regarding the tournament
- Resolve potential conflicts during the tournament
- Coordinate with field and maintenance crews to maximize visitor and team experience
Tournament Site Supervisor
Nebraska USSSA Baseball
07.2020 - Current
- Manage the logistics of the site for teams, players, and spectators
- Ensure accuracy and reporting of game details
- Liaison for spectator questions regarding the tournament
- Resolve potential conflicts during the tournament
- Coordinate with field and maintenance crews to maximize visitor and team experience
Practicum Student
Lincoln Public Schools
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Led small group sectionals with 5th grade band students, separated by instrument
- Created lesson plans prior to teaching
Practicum Student
Lincoln Public Schools
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Led rehearsals in the 7th grade choir classroom
- Created lesson plans prior to teaching
Practicum Student
Lincoln Public Schools
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Led lessons in the general music classroom with 3rd and 5th grade students
- Created lesson plans prior to teaching
Customer Service Cashier
Hy-Vee Grocery
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Customer Service Cashier
- Online Order Delivery
- Self Checkout Supervisor
Practicum Student
Lincoln Public Schools
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Led orchestra rehearsals with 7th grade students
- Created lesson plans prior to teaching
Practicum Student
Lincoln Public Schools
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Led lessons in the general music classroom with 3rd-5th grade students
- Created plans prior to teaching
BluesEd Performer
Blues Society Of Omaha
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with fellow musicians on song composition, stage performance and logistics
- Used listening skills to recreate music to fit the needs of the band
Education
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln05-2025
High School Diploma -
Millard West High School
Omaha, NE05-2021
Skills
- Activity preparation
- Assessment administration
- Group instruction
- Classroom oversight
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Technology integration
- Differentiated instruction
- Vocal and instrumental teaching and performance
Timeline
Student Teacher
Elkhorn Public Schools
01.2025 - Current
Practicum Student
Lincoln Public Schools
09.2024 - 12.2024
Practicum Student
Lincoln Public Schools
01.2024 - 05.2024
Practicum Student
Lincoln Public Schools
10.2023 - 12.2023
Practicum Student
Lincoln Public Schools
10.2022 - 12.2022
Practicum Student
Lincoln Public Schools
09.2022 - 10.2022
Tournament Site Supervisor
Triple Crown Sports
06.2021 - Current
Tournament Site Supervisor
Millard United Sports
03.2021 - Current
Tournament Site Supervisor
Nebraska USSSA Baseball
07.2020 - Current
BluesEd Performer
Blues Society Of Omaha
02.2019 - 08.2021
Customer Service Cashier
Hy-Vee Grocery
01.2019 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
High School Diploma -
Millard West High School
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