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Jordan Johnson

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Dedicated Teacher offering 5 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes content development and diversified learning. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students from all walks of life.

Work History

DET Commander

U.S. Army Reserve-Fort Jackson, SC
04.2022 - Current
  • Serves as the commander for a small detachment of CBRN Instructors
  • Duties include:
  • Monitoring instructor training, ensuring quality of training.
  • Overseeing detachment training exercises.
  • Assisting soldiers in compiling required paperwork so they can attend required or supplemental instructor certification courses.
  • Serve as the responsible party for all detachment equipment (primarily computers used for training).
  • Organizing instructor training with the chain of command to allow for the most efficient training of soldiers possible.
  • Advocate for soldiers to higher units as needed.
  • Readily communicate detachment needs, tasks and issues with higher commanders.

Primary Teacher, Autism Spectrum Classroom

Providence Public Schools
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Oversaw a classroom of 3-6 preschool-aged children on the autism spectrum with the help of two teacher's assistants
  • Ensured students kept to an age-appropriate schedule that encouraged them to interact with their peers and develop their emotional and social skills.
  • Taught nonverbal students how to communicate their needs with adults and other students
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
  • Provided one-on-one support for each student, enabling them to excel in their development of crucial social skills
  • Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, promoting academic success and personal growth.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.

High School Science Teacher

Berkeley High School-Moncks Corner, SC
08.2019 - Current
  • Duties included:
  • Making or adapting science content for high school classrooms
  • Presenting content to high school students.
  • Ensuring mastery and competency in all content and associated skills.
  • Grading student work regularly.
  • Communicating regularly and openly with parents and guardians regarding student behavior and performance.
  • Creating content accessible in the classroom and in a virtual environment, as needed.
  • Utilizing technology to communicate the curriculum in different ways as to reach more types of learners than a standard lecture.
  • Be proficient in various online or alternate resources such as Gimkit, Kahoot, Prezi, Quizzes, Google Classroom/Schoology, Kami, etc.
  • Received a rating of 4 for the last completed formal evaluation on SCLead (Fall semester2022).
  • Tasked with developing and teaching the curriculum for a new Forensics Class.
  • Assisted in updating the Chemistry Curriculum to better align with updated state standards
  • Content Areas taught while in this position:
  • Chemistry (primary content area)
  • Forensics (secondary content area)
  • Environmental Science
  • Earth Science

Chemical Corps Officer

U.S. Army Reserve-Fort Jackson, SC
05.2017 - 04.2022
  • Operated within an US Army Reserve unit as the unit Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Officer
  • Duties included:
  • Evaluated CBRN risks and competencies during missions.
  • Maintained CBRN equipment (JCADs, M50s, DECON kits, etc).
  • Advised commander of CBRN tasks and actions relating to mission.
  • Assisted CBRN NCOs with educating soldiers on CBRN tasks and competencies.
  • Made and updated curriculum resources for CBRN education within the unit.
  • Perform other duties as required.

High School Biology Teacher

Summerville High School-Summerville, SC
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Duties included:
  • Created or adapted Biology content for high school classrooms.
  • Presented content to high school students.
  • Ensured mastery and competency in all content and associated skills.
  • Graded student work regularly.
  • Communicated regularly and openly with parents and guardians regarding student behavior and performance.
  • Created content accessible in the classroom and in a virtual environment, as needed.
  • Utilized technology to communicate the curriculum in different ways as to reach more types of learners than a standard lecture.
  • Proficient in various online or alternate resources such as Gimkit, Kahoot, Prezi, Quizzes, Google Classroom/Schoology, Kami, etc.

Research Assistant (Botany)

The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina-Charleston, SC
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • A research assistant for a university Botany professor; duties included:
  • Performed lab maintenance.
  • Upkeep of the Citadel Herbarium and existing specimens.
  • Organized and sorting specimens by taxonomy and condition.
  • The collection, preparation and mounting of new Herbarium specimens.
  • Located, recorded and collected specimens from Muhlenbergia grass species for germination in the laboratory.
  • Located and recorded data on populations of endangered Lindera melissifolia plants.
  • Catalogued plant species at several field locations as a part of botanical surveys.
  • Completed other field work as needed.

Education

B.S in Biology, secondary specialization in Teaching -

The Citadel
Charleston, SC
06.2017

Skills

  • Military Experience
  • Tutoring
  • Writing Skills
  • Curriculum development
  • Teaching
  • Learning technology
  • Leadership
  • Classroom experience
  • Classroom management
  • Experience working with students

Military Service

Army Reserve, United States, First Lieutenant, 05/2017, Present, Detachment 1 Commander, 4-108th Chemical Battalion, 04/2022, Present, CBRN Officer, 360th Civil Affairs Brigade Headquarters Company, 05/2017, 04/2022, Army Achievement Medal - awarded for outstanding performance of Night Battle Captain duties during a Brigade-wide Field Training Exercise in the Summer of 2019., SC Teaching Certification, 07/2020, 06/2025, Professional-level certificate

Certification

  • Certified Science Teacher, South Carolina - Through June 2025. Will be seeking recertification.

Timeline

Primary Teacher, Autism Spectrum Classroom

Providence Public Schools
01.2024 - 04.2024

DET Commander

U.S. Army Reserve-Fort Jackson, SC
04.2022 - Current

High School Science Teacher

Berkeley High School-Moncks Corner, SC
08.2019 - Current

High School Biology Teacher

Summerville High School-Summerville, SC
08.2018 - 06.2019

Chemical Corps Officer

U.S. Army Reserve-Fort Jackson, SC
05.2017 - 04.2022

Research Assistant (Botany)

The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina-Charleston, SC
01.2015 - 06.2017

B.S in Biology, secondary specialization in Teaching -

The Citadel

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