SOPHIE STEGER

(262) 510-8627 – sophie.steger.24@gmail.com – 5165 S Root River Pkwy Unit 8 Greenfield, WI 53228
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire (UWEC) – Eau Claire, WI
May 2022 (Anticipated)
Bachelor of Education and Human Sciences – Comprehensive Music, Instrument/General Teaching
RELATED JOB EXPERIENCE
Stage Crew Manager, UWEC – Eau Claire, WI
February 2019 – December 2021
-creating schedules monthly for ten stage crew members for organization
-communicating with numerous faculty and staff about performance space preparation
-troubleshooting when problems arise with all peers to ensure success of event
Manager, Blugold Marching Band – Eau Claire, WI
June 2019 – November 2019
-moving marching band equipment including podiums, speakers, and first aid kit to various band
locations and events
-interacting between other managers, section leaders, and student conductors to relate information for the
bands’ success
Teacher/ Caretaker, Hales Corners Lutheran School – Hales Corners, WI
May 2019 – January 2020
-organizing activities for children ages six through twelve in a group no larger than twenty for educational
purposes
-leading musical services with entire summer program of less than fifty kids to lead them in worship
Instrument Repair Technician’s Assistant, Melk Music – Muskego, WI
May 2018 – August 2018
-cleaning a multitude of student model woodwind instruments for inspection
-arranging merchandise including instrument cleaning kits, reeds, and mouthpieces for guests
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, Music Education 487 – Rice Lake High School
January 2022 – June 2022
-conducting multiple pieces with the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band for festivals and concerts
-teaching 20 minute lessons to all band students on all instruments
-guiding two students through an independent study for advanced music theory
Observing Teacher, Music Education 318 – Osseo/ Fairchild Middle and High School
October 2021 – December 2021
-assisting students with private lessons and developing essential music skills one-on-one
-conducting the high school ensemble and providing constructive feedback
Observing Teacher, Educational Studies 212 – Delong Middle School Eau Claire, WI
February 2020 – May 2020
-aiding multiple adolescent students with musical selections for a competition
-assisting fellow observing teachers in musical repertoire for organization
Hornline Technician, Mukwonago Marching Band – Mukwonago, WI
July 2020 – August 2020
-leading music rehearsals and marching blocks for a group of high school students no larger than fifteen
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR AED + First Aid – CPR Test Center
May 2021
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Mental Health Literacy – Rice Lake, WI
February 2022
-engaged with the Trauma-Informed Teaching literature
-roleplayed scenarios with colleagues to better understand the materials presented
Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA) Conference
October 2021
-attended multiple seminars on topics including social-emotional learning, aural skills, and rural teaching
WMEA Conference – Madison, WI – Madison, WI
October 2019
-attended multiple seminars on topics including conducting and acquiring funding for ensembles