MERIDETH STEVENS
El Paso,TX
Summary
Accomplished educational leader, dedicated to ensuring accessible and high-quality services for all. Experienced in leadership, effective communication, curriculum development, event planning, public speaking, and more. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seeking fresh opportunities for professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Band Director
Ysleta Independent School District
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Led development of Bel Air Learning Community's Middle School Band program, achieving two consecutive UIL sweepstakes awards for first time in school history
- Established collaborative environment with band staff across all grade levels, fostering strong vertical team
- Adapted teaching methods during Covid-19 pandemic, utilizing remote and hybrid learning approaches
- Planned multiple concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department
- Fundraised thousands of dollars and maintained detailed budget to support organizational goals
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments
- Assigned and reviewed staff work in such areas as lesson planning, delivery and assessment
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
Head Band Director
Socorro Independent School District
06.2000 - 07.2020
- Collaborated with administration to foster high-expectation campus culture with strong sense of community
- Planned multiple concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department
- Traveled with band to multiple shows and planned transportation and lodging for hundreds of musicians and staff
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Developed and maintained feeder area Band Program, recognized as one of most successful in El Paso region, with more than 18 UIL sweepstakes awards
- Mentored and supervised assistant directors and student teaching interns, many of whom have gone on to successful musical and teaching careers
Assistant Band Director
Socorro Independent School District
06.1994 - 06.2000
- Contributed significantly to growth and success of Band Program at Slider Middle School
- Played key role in establishment of Montwood Middle, Elfida Chavez Elementary, and Montwood High Schools, including development of traditions and routines
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for performances
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
The University of Texas
El Paso, TX2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Music Education
The University of Texas
El Paso, TX1994
Skills
Leadership
Communication
Event Planning
Time Management
Creative Problem Solving
Fundraising
Public Speaking
Financial Management
Inventory Management
Curriculum Development
Microsoft Office
Google Suite
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Middle School Band Director
Ysleta Independent School District
07.2020 - 06.2023
Head Band Director
Socorro Independent School District
06.2000 - 07.2020
Assistant Band Director
Socorro Independent School District
06.1994 - 06.2000
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
The University of Texas
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Music Education
The University of Texas
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