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Erin M. Debrow

Wylie

Summary

Choir Director for 7-1/2 years including 3 programs at the Middle School and High School levels. Typical Choir program had 7 choirs performing in 8 shows a year. One program doubled in size from 60 to 120 students over 3-1/2 years. With another program, greatly increased participation in TMEA and UIL competitions with scores being outstanding and excellent. Looking for a new opportunity to teach music for Wylie ISD.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Homemaker

Debrow Household
08.2019 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Choir Director

Bowman Middle School
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Led a 200-member program while mentoring a first-year assistant.
  • Organized multiple events to garner enthusiasm and excitement for the choir program.
  • Strengthened relations with the community by taking advanced Choirs to perform at several nursing homes around the area.

Choir Director

Lyles Middle School
08.2015 - 06.2017
  • Greatly increased the number of participants in the Solo and Ensemble Competition, where all students received scores of either 1’s (outstanding) or 2’s (excellent).
  • Coordinated a fundraiser that raised enough money for the entire year.

Choir Director

Bryan Adams High School
02.2012 - 06.2015
  • Hired mid-year into a struggling choir program where no singing occurred; students only did worksheets.
  • In 3-1/2 years, program grew from 60 to 120 students.
  • Organized a talent show as a fundraiser and recruitment tool for the Choir. It was a huge success.
  • Took students to compete at TMEA (Texas Music Educators Association) and UIL (University Interscholastic League) events where students received the highest scores for many years.

Education

Bachelor of Music - Music Education

Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, Texas
12.2011

Skills

  • Proficient with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA); used for correct pronunciation of different languages
  • Sang the National Anthem at various professional sporting events

Affiliations

  • Self-taught cross stitch, crochet, and cricut artist.
  • Member of Texas Music Educators Association and Texas Choral Directors Association.
  • Volunteered time to organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life, Empty Bowls Project, Alliance for women and children, Abilene State School, Special Olympics, and others.

Timeline

Homemaker

Debrow Household
08.2019 - Current

Choir Director

Bowman Middle School
08.2017 - 06.2019

Choir Director

Lyles Middle School
08.2015 - 06.2017

Choir Director

Bryan Adams High School
02.2012 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Music - Music Education

Hardin-Simmons University