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Work History
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Certification
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Erika Preslicka

123 Spencer Rd N Onalaska

Summary

Dynamic music educator with a proven track record at Castle Rock School District, enhancing student engagement through innovative recruitment strategies and adaptive lesson planning. Skilled in sight-reading and fostering parent communication. I successfully organize fundraising events that increase program participation and support essential resources for students. I give students an opportunity to attend festivals and competitions to enhance their musical experience. Students also show school spirit by performing at sporting events and other community events.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Secondary Band/Choir Teacher

Castle Rock School District
08.2022 - Current
  • Improved concert attendance with strategic marketing efforts and community outreach initiatives.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians through open communication channels, encouraging their involvement band events and activities.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formal assessments and informal observation during rehearsals.
  • Developed students music reading abilities through comprehensive sight-singing instruction.
  • Organized successful fundraising events to support band activities, trips, and resources.
  • Organized and collected money and forms for mass group field trips and programs.
  • Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs and differentiated instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
  • Increased student participation in the band program through effective recruitment strategies and engaging classroom practices.
  • Organized annual fundraising events to support the purchase of new instruments, uniforms, and travel expenses for competitions and festivals.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance at rehearsals, performances, and other band-related events to ensure accountability for all participants.
  • Coordinated with elementary school music teachers to develop a seamless transition for students entering the middle or high school band program.
  • Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.

Elementary General Music Teacher

Longview School District
09.2015 - 06.2022
  • Taught Recorders, Ukeleles, Orff Instruments, Bucket Drumming, Mallet Group, General Music
  • Directed and planned Veteran's Day programs as well as Winter and Spring programs for elementary school
  • Organized special events, school concerts, music competitions and music examinations
  • Composed and arranged music for department and approved music selections chosen by teachers
  • Gathered needed materials such as music and props for daily class instruction as well as performances
  • Formulated and implemented effective lesson plans focusing on principles of music, musicianship, music theory and history
  • Maintained school equipment and rentals in top condition
  • PLC Lead 2021-2022

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Lewis County Cooperative
09.2012 - 06.2015
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Orting School District
09.2007 - 05.2012
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Education

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
04-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
05-2005

Skills

  • Rehearsal planning
  • Sight-reading mastery
  • Parent communication, Teamwork and collaboration
  • Student motivation
  • Adaptive lesson planning
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Diversity inclusion, Teaching strategies and individual instruction
  • Repertoire selection
  • Attention to detail
  • Safe, positive learning environment
  • Reliability
  • Classroom management

Accomplishments

  • Castle Rock High School Band awarded "Superior" ratings at Band Festival and Mass Band Festival the past two years
  • NAFME State Conference in Yakima, WA February, 2020
  • NAFME State Conference in Bellevue, WA February 2022
  • Women Band Directors International Conference in Houston, TX July, 2022
  • Women Band Directors International Conference in Winston-Salem, NC July, 2023
  • NAFME State Conference in Yakima, WA February 2024
  • Women Band Directors International Conference in Grand Rapids, MI June, 2024

Affiliations

  • NAFME
  • WMEA
  • WBDI
  • SWWMEA

Certification

Residency Teaching Certificate - Washington State

Endorsements:

  • Designated Arts: Choral Music
  • Designated Arts: Instrumental Music
  • Designated Arts: General Music

Timeline

Secondary Band/Choir Teacher

Castle Rock School District
08.2022 - Current

Elementary General Music Teacher

Longview School District
09.2015 - 06.2022

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Lewis County Cooperative
09.2012 - 06.2015

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Orting School District
09.2007 - 05.2012

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Eastern Washington University

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