AARON J. HEPP
Grafton,WI
Summary
Educator and professional development leader with a background in Social Studies and ELA instruction, learning design, and assessment-based instruction. Collaborates with colleagues, mentors new teachers, and facilitates professional learning that supports educator growth and continuous improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade Social Studies & ELA Teacher
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Port Washington, Wisconsin
06.2026 - Current
- Designed and delivered engaging learning experiences in Social Studies and English Language Arts, adapting instructional approaches to address diverse learner needs.
- Developed instructional materials and assessments aligned with learning objectives to enhance student understanding and engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan cohesive instruction and share effective strategies that supported student learning and engagement.
District Guiding Coalition Member
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Port Washington, Wisconsin
09.2025 - Current
- Designed and facilitated professional development for colleagues, fostering learning experiences that promoted educator growth and instructional improvement.
- Collaborated with district colleagues to identify and implement effective instructional practices, enhancing professional learning across the district.
- Shared practical strategies and collaborated with peers to identify and apply effective approaches in professional practice.
- Mentor new teachers, providing guidance, sharing resources, and supporting their development as educators.
Athletics Coach Basketball & Track
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Port Washington, Wisconsin
09.2022 - Current
- Coached and supported student-athletes in skill development, goal setting, teamwork, and continuous improvement, enhancing overall team performance.
- Promoted growth-oriented habits among student-athletes during training sessions, collaboration, and accountability.
- Built positive relationships with athletes and staff, fostering a supportive team environment that encouraged collaboration and personal growth.
8th Grade U.S. History Teacher
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Port Washington, Wisconsin
09.2022 - 06.2026
- Led engaging instruction in U.S. history and current events through varied learning activities and instructional approaches.
- Produced engaging instruction in U.S. history and current events through varied learning activities and instructional approaches.
- Supported engaging instruction in U.S. history and current events through varied learning activities and instructional methods.
- Teamed with colleagues to develop engaging lessons and refine instructional materials, elevating overall teaching effectiveness.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design lessons and create instructional materials that enhanced teaching practices.
- Coordinated lesson development and instructional material creation, resulting in strengthened teaching practices.
- Used formative and summative assessments to check understanding and adjust instruction.
- Applied formative and summative assessments to measure understanding and adapt instruction.
- Formative and summative assessments guided instruction and supported student understanding.
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Urban Middle School
Sheboygan, WI
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop engaging U.S. History and Current Events lessons that enhanced student participation.
- Integrated educational technology, including Nearpod and Pear Deck, to foster student engagement and deepen understanding.
- Used varied formative and summative assessments to address different learning needs.
Social Studies & Reading/ELA Teacher
St. John Bosco Catholic School
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Designed and implemented engaging lessons in U.S. History, world history, geography, civics, reading, and writing to enhance student understanding.
- Developed standards-aligned learning materials and writing units incorporating diverse instructional strategies to meet varied student needs.
- Used digital tools, including Google Drive, Google Slides, and Office 365, to support instruction and learning activities.
- Coached 5th- and 6th-grade boys basketball, organizing practices, games, and transportation while facilitating team study hall to promote academic responsibility.
Kress Events Center Event Staff Lead Supervisor
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, Wisconsin
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Led a team of 20-25 event staff, coordinating schedules and assigning responsibilities to ensure smooth event operations.
- Acted as liaison between event staff and professional staff, facilitating effective communication to enhance event execution.
- Supported customer service and managed event setup and teardown for athletic events, ensuring timely and efficient operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education, Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI05-2019
Skills
- Teacher Professional Development
- Peer Mentorship
- Instructional Design
- Adult learning strategies
- Curriculum development
- Digital Learning Tools
- Parent Engagement
- Team leadership
- Program coordination
- Learning assessment
- Presentation skills
Timeline
7th Grade Social Studies & ELA Teacher
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
06.2026 - Current
District Guiding Coalition Member
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
09.2025 - Current
Athletics Coach Basketball & Track
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
09.2022 - Current
8th Grade U.S. History Teacher
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
09.2022 - 06.2026
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Urban Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2022
Social Studies & Reading/ELA Teacher
St. John Bosco Catholic School
09.2019 - 06.2020
Kress Events Center Event Staff Lead Supervisor
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
09.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Education, Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay