Jordan J.

Witt
812-240-8089 • Jordanwitt1551@gmail.com • www.jordan.wittmusic.weebly.com

Education and Certification

School of Music, Indiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana

Bachelor of Music in Music Education May 2024
3.8 / 4.0

Honors College, Indiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana

Thesis: The Influence of Conducting on Instrumental Performance Anxiety December 2023

Indiana State Department of Education

Teaching license K-12 Instrumental / General Music Expected: February 2024

Teaching Experience

Student Teacher Plainfield, Indiana

Plainfield Community Schools – Middle School and High School January – May 2024
• Planned and led data driven lessons and activities with an emphasis on a collaborative learning
environment.
• Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to address diverse academic needs.
• Collaborated with mentor teachers to design, refine, and present lesson plans.

Homeschool Music Teacher Terre Haute, Indiana

Terre Haute Community School of the Arts August – December 2023
• Led class activities on music composition, while encouraging students to explore their individual
musical creativity.
• Tailored lessons to the individual learning styles of each student, providing a supportive environment
to promote musical growth.
• Demonstrated hands-on instruction in ukulele techniques.

Brass Caption Manager Indianapolis, Indiana

Eclipse Drum and Bugle Corps 2022 – 2023
• Nurtured an atmosphere of high achievement in brass performance for an ensemble of 24 young
musicians.
• Embodied a mentorship role for members, providing personalized coaching and support to empower
each performer to reach their potential.
• Shared in the design of an innovative program tailored for Drum Corps International SoundSport
competition.
• Collaborated with the design and administrative teams to build the program for its first competitive
year.

Trumpet Lessons Teacher Terre Haute, Indiana

Private Lesson Studio 2022 – present
• Managed a studio of 3-5 private students, providing a tailored and supportive environment for individual
music growth.
• Guided students through the fundamentals of tone production, rhythmic precision, and musicality.
 • Delivered constructive feedback to elevate students' playing and provided resources for further growth.

Wind and Visual Tech Terre Haute, Indiana

Terre Haute South High School Marching Band 2022-present
• Mentored a cohort of 98 performers, creating a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Collaborated with directors to develop a standout program for Scholastic Class A competitive
performance.
• Assisted the program in achieving a historic 5th place finish during the 2023 performance season.

Leadership and Administrative Experience

Student Conductor and Library Manager Terre Haute, Indiana

Indiana State University Concert Band 2022-2023
• Demonstrated an artistic interpretation of the music while leading the ensemble in rehearsal and
Performance.
• Organized and filed folders for ensemble performers.
• Acted as assistant director in the absence of the ensemble director.

Jazz Festival Director Terre Haute, Indiana

Indiana State University Jazz Festival February 2023
• Coordinated a one-day festival for eight performing ensembles from Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky.
• Organized all volunteers and operations for adjudication during the festival.
• Acted as a liaison to jazz band directors on behalf of Indiana State University.
• Designed programs and marketing materials.

Training Leader / Shift Leader Terre Haute, Indiana

Chick Fil-A Terre Haute August 2019 - present
• Effectively managed and coordinated successful shifts involving 12-15 team members in a fast-paced
and high-stress restaurant environment.
• Provided motivational leadership while maintaining a standard of excellent customer service during
high volume sales periods.
• Inspired and mentored emerging talents within the team, actively encouraging and guiding young
members to grow into leadership roles.
• Played a key role in orchestrating multiple record-breaking shifts, contributing to the restaurant's
success in surpassing previous records.

Honors and Awards

Next Generation Hoosier Educator Scholarship 2020-2024

Indiana State University President’s Scholar 2020
John Phillip Sousa Band Award 2020
Eagle Scout Award 2018