Ethan Stepp
Rio Vista,TX
Summary
Experienced education leader with strong focus on fostering collaborative environments and driving student success. Skilled in curriculum development, staff mentoring, and conflict resolution. Known for adaptability, reliability, and commitment to meeting evolving needs of both students and faculty. Equipped to make significant impact through effective team management and strategic planning
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School AP/DAEP Principal/Head Football Coach
Keene ISD
Keene, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Partnered with the principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing a positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers, and outside agencies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Was the Principal over the DAEP alternative campus.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Head of discipline at the high school and alternative campus
- Coordinated communication between coaching staff, players, and administration for seamless operations.
- Prioritized academic success for student-athletes by monitoring academic progress and providing necessary resources for improvement.
- Organized community outreach events to promote team engagement with local fans and stakeholders.
Athletic Director/Head Football Coach
Hubbard ISD
Hubbard, TX
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Assessed individual skills and physical abilities to make appropriate position assignments.
- Promoted football program to administrators, families, and community.
- Scheduled and oversaw robust calendar of practices, special events and conference games.
- Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players. Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
Head Baseball Coach /Offensive Coordinator
Santo ISD
Santo, TX
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Taught 6-8 grade science.
- Improved STAAR scores from 60% pass rate to 98% Pass Rate
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications of scientific concepts.
- Football Regional Semi-Finalist 2021
- Football Playoff Appearance 2020
- Football Playoff Appearance 2019
- Baseball team ranked top 10 in the state
- Head Baseball Coach
- Increased player strength, agility, and game skills through successful practices.
- Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs.
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
- Introduced games and drills, which helped students to better develop skill levels.
Rail Traffic Control
Bnsf Railway Co
Fort Worth, TX
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Responsible for providing for the safe and efficient movement of trains over an assigned dispatching district, in accordance with BNSF's operating rules and practices.
- Manage unexpected events and emergency situations to protect the public, railroad employees and railroad property.
Teacher / Coach, Head Baseball / Football Varsity Offensive Coordinator
Rio Vista ISD
Rio Vista, TX
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Varsity Football Offensive Coordinator / QB Coach
- 2 Playoff appearances in 2 years as coordinator
- Built strong rapport with athletes and assistants before, during, and after coaching seasons.
- Built and maintained scouting reports and distributed copies to head coaches and athletes.
- Worked with coaching staff regarding game scouting reports and game strategies.
- Prepared the season's offensive playbook and coordinated offensive players and staff during games.
- Head Baseball Coach for 3 years
- Increased player strength, agility, and game skills through successful practices.
- Taught 7-8th grade math and science
- Taught Freshman Level Business Information Management
Teacher / Coach
Venus ISD
Venus, TX
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Varsity football coach as well as middle school sports
- Taught 7th and 8th grade math and science.
- Won District Championship for first time in schools history / went to second round in playoffs (4A).
- Varsity Assistant Baseball Coach.
- Won District Championship 4A Baseball.
- Regional Finalist 2015
Education
Master of Education - Sports/Education Administration
Concordia University at Austin
Austin, TX12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology-Sports Management
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX08-2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Rio Vista High School
Rio Vista, TX05-2009
Skills
- Behavior intervention
- Instructional leadership
- School safety
- Discipline management
- Crisis management
- Parent engagement and communication
- School facilities and operations
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building and networking
- Teacher mentoring
Certification
- Texas Teacher Certificate – 4-8 Gen.
- Texas Teacher Certificate – EC-12 PE
- CPR/AED
- CDL
- T-TESS Appraiser
- TCOLE School Marshal
- Head Coach Experience
Timeline
High School AP/DAEP Principal/Head Football Coach
Keene ISD
06.2023 - Current
Athletic Director/Head Football Coach
Hubbard ISD
03.2022 - 06.2023
Head Baseball Coach /Offensive Coordinator
Santo ISD
07.2019 - 03.2022
Rail Traffic Control
Bnsf Railway Co
07.2018 - 06.2019
Teacher / Coach, Head Baseball / Football Varsity Offensive Coordinator
Rio Vista ISD
07.2015 - 07.2018
Teacher / Coach
Venus ISD
07.2014 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology-Sports Management
Tarleton State University
High School Diploma - undefined
Rio Vista High School
Master of Education - Sports/Education Administration
Concordia University at Austin