Richel Jordan

5320 Garland Street, Lincoln, NE 68505

402-499-7290 | Richeljordan@yahoo.com
www.weebly.com/richeljordan

O B JE C TI VE S
I am seeking a position as an Art Education where I can utilize my skills and strong
dedication to every childs development. I am looking to build a long term career as an
art educator with opportunities for growth.
E D UC ATI ON
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, Ne

Bachelors of Education, Art K-12

2014

Nebraska Teachers Certification

Southeast Community College

Lincoln, NE
2010

General Education
East High School

Lincoln, NE
2006

High School Diploma

W OR K E XPE R I E N C E
Lincoln Public Schools
Substitute

Lincoln, NE
2015 Present

Stepping in for teachers when needed. Following the teachers requests

for the lesson that day and keeping the classroom managed.

Leaving detailed sub notes for the teacher when he or she returns to give feedback on what
was accomplished in the classroom.

Art & Soul

Lincoln, NE

Art Instructor

2013 2014

Organizing lesson plans for instructional adult, k-8, special needs art
classes.

Using creative and instructional skills, I develop classes for the different
age groups and instruct them accordingly.

Organization of the learning space-set up and prepare for the classes

being held.

Helping with the needs of the business such as private held parties.

Scooters Coffeehouse
Manager

Lincoln, NE
2008-2013

Organizing materials for newly built building, payroll responsibilities,

customer service, hiring process of employees, firing process of
employees

Correctly budgeting and ordering supplies for the store. Scheduling

employees shifts, attending annual manager meetings, collecting and
counting daily deposits.

Barista line cook includes handling fast paced environments, making

drinks, taking orders, running cash register, handing cash and coupons,
running drive through operations

Lincoln Arts Community

Lincoln, NE
2012

Childrens Art Booth Volunteer

In charge of the childrens art creativity tent. Helped and supervised

children create various art projects.

Sandoz Elementary

Omaha, NE

Volunteer Art Teacher

2011

Volunteered to teach a self portrait lesson to three third grade classrooms

since the school did not have a current art teacher.

P R O F E S S I ON AL DE V L OP M E N T I N PR OG R E S S

Students With Special Needs in the Classroom

NATA Fall Conference
Technology in the Classroom

S TU DE N T TE AC H I N G A N D PR AC TI C U M E X PE R I E N C E
Southeast High School
Photography, Digital Art, Beginning Drawing Student Teaching

Lincoln, NE
2014

Developing lessons for beginning photography, advanced photography, beginning digital art,
advanced digital art, beginning drawing.

I worked with special needs students such as deaf, behaviorally

challenged, mild to moderately autistic, and gifted

I worked with technology such as the Elmo to give demonstrations, being

on the computers using Photoshop and Illustrator to create digital
artwork. Working with the photography film enlargers and teaching how to

develop film with chemicals, which includes teaching chemical safety

skills.

Participating in PLC days, faculty meetings

Zeman Elementary

Lincoln, NE
2014

General Art K-5 Student Teaching

I was in charge of the art classroom of a kindergarten through fifth grade

setting. Through the guidance and support of my cooperating teacher, I
created and taught lessons to students.

I was involved in community work, parent teacher conferences, lunch

duties, and the responsibility of the classroom management.

I worked with all students including special needs, blind, deaf, and
behaviorally challenged.

I taught painting, drawing, mixed media, technology, sculpture, language

art skills.

I used many sources of technology to engage the classroom as well.

These included but werent limited to: Ipad applications, recorded lessons,
PowerPoint, computer lab work, Youtube videos.

Beattie Elementary

Lincoln, NE
2012

General Art K-5 Practicum

I gained experience with elementary aged children helping the art teacher with lessons,
prepping art materials, and instructing students with activities.

Culler Middle School

General Art 6-8 Practicum

Lincoln, NE
2012

I gained experience helping the art teacher prepare lessons, prepare art materials, instruct
students, lead discussions

I assisted with instruction and preperation of a special needs art classroom.

S K I L LS

Synergy, Zimbra Mail Understanding

Knowledge of content: art history, art education, art studios such as
painting, photography, drawing, ceramics, and sculpture.
Knowledge of Adobe Lightroom, Illustrator, Photoshop to process digital
photos, with the understanding of a DSLR camera
Knowledge of Web 2.0 educational programs : Google Documents,
Docushare, Xtranormal, Dropbox, Flickr, Wikis, Prezi, Youtube,
Voicethread, and Weebly.
Multitasking and Employee management Skills

Time Management skills