Erika Stepp
IN
Summary
My passion for education will build a community of life-long learners not only with your students, but also with staff. I am determined to facilitate growth, and my ability to form strong relationships with all stakeholders will provide that foundation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Band Teacher
Plainfield Community School Corporation
08.2020 - Current
Five concert band programs each year; 6 total classes daily
PCMS competitive jazz band - festivals, competitions, and concerts (3 years)
PCMS pep band (3 years)
Electives team leader for 3 years
Band Teacher
South Vermillion School Corporation
08.2013 - 05.2020
Middle school band director
High School band director
- Concert Band
- Percussion Ensemble
- Competitive Marching Band (state title, 2018)
- Jazz Band
- Pep Band
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
DePauw University
Greencastle05-2013
Skills
- Communication with all school stakeholders
- Organizational skills for overseeing events, programs, curriculum, and student growth
- Data assessment and reflection
- Creating positive school culture
- Best practice for staff evaluations
- Ethical decision-making and behavior
- Initiative for improved change
Accomplishments
- Golden Apple Award winner in 2018 - one of six recipients from a pool of over 300 nominated teachers.
- Selected to serve on the Canvas LMS initiative committee for the South Vermillion School District.
- In 2015, I collaborated with our middle school principal to create a new master schedule, which was implemented the following school year.
- Indiana Arts Educator Award Winner in 2023.
- Nominated twice for Plainfield Community Middle School Teacher of the Year.
References
Angie Harris 812-239-3086 (Former middle school principal)
Dr. Craig Pare' 765-720-2989 (Mentor teacher)
Kyle Tutterow 317-850-9124 (Internship Supervisor)
Timeline
Band Teacher
Plainfield Community School Corporation
08.2020 - Current
Band Teacher
South Vermillion School Corporation
08.2013 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Ball State University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
DePauw University
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