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Melinda Ann Morgan

105 State Route 555 Apt 2, Little Hocking, OH 45742 Phone: (740) 819-6698 E-Mail: melindamorgan90@gmail.com E-portfolio: www.mam014.weebly.com

Education
Marietta College, Marietta, OH Bachelor of Arts in Music Education (Cum Laude) High school choral and elementary music concentration Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy Otterbein University, Columbus, OH Music Education August 2008-May 2009 August 2009-May 2013

Teaching Experience
Little Hocking Elementary, Little Hocking, OH August 2013-Present Daily instruction of nine music classes School technology representative Reinstated handbell ensembles 5-8 Taught K-4 general music daily Rehearsed 5-8 band, choir, and handbell ensembles Prepared students for honors choir and honors band Rehearsed and prepared all K-8 students for holiday and spring choral, band and handbell concerts Warren Local School district SLO approval committee Student Teaching Warren Local High School, Vincent, OH January-May 2013 Daily instruction of seven music ensembles Rehearsed Treble Chorus, A Cappella Choir, Mens Chorus, and beginning voice class Responsible for all handbell rehearsals in the beginning, intermediate, and advanced ensembles Prepared musical selections for, choreographed and co-directed Spring Review Show Rehearsed and prepared Treble Chorus, A Cappella and Mens Chorus for Large Group Contest resulting in one superior rating and two excellent ratings Helped prepare over thirty students for Solo and Ensemble competition Private Voice Instructor Marietta College, Marietta, OH Provided private vocal instruction to high school students Prepared vocal music for Solo and Ensemble competition Directing Experience Marietta College Womens Choir, Marietta, OH Responsible for all rehearsals on designated piece Directed one Womens Choir piece on the Fall Choral Concert Field Experience Marietta Middle School, Marietta, OH Led middle school sixth grade band rehearsals and flute sectionals Washington Elementary School, Marietta, OH Observed and instructed first grade general music class Reviewed songs for upcoming Holiday Concert

August-December 2012

September-November 2012

January-May 2012 September-November 2011

Melinda A. Morgan, page 2 Putnam Elementary School, Marietta, OH Responsible for teaching all classes (K-5) Assisted students with the Recorder Karate method Assisted in co-teaching activities daily January-May 2012

Belpre Elementary School, Belpre, OH January-May 2011 Provided music classes to grades (K-5) in a special education classroom Modified lessons to allow all students to participate regardless of mental and/or physical ability

Related Work Experience


Choir Director Christ United Methodist Church, Parkersburg, WV Responsible for all Chancel Choir rehearsals and Sunday performances Select anthems for church services Rehearsed and conducted a Christmas cantata Collaborated with Worship team for combined special music performances Band Camp Adjunct Warren Local High School, Vincent, OH Led all pit percussion sectionals Rehearsed full band during designated time Band Camp Adjunct John Glenn High School, New Concord, OH Led all woodwind sectionals and assisted students in learning drill Supervised students Trinity Music Scholar Trinity Episcopal Church, Parkersburg, WV Received vocal scholarship for weekly performance Provided music anthems for church services June 2012-Present

August 2013

August 2012

August 2010-May 2012

Teaching Assistant Marietta College, Marietta, OH January-May 2012 Responsible for grading tests, quizzes and homework for the Music Appreciation class Assistant Music Director Smoot Theater, Parkersburg, WV Assisted in music rehearsals for the musical The Boyfriend Vocal coach for all solo roles Responsible for rehearsing musical numbers

May-June 2011

Awards and Honors


Kappa Delta Pi Education Honorary (2013) OMEA Student Teaching Scholarship (2013) Marietta College Deans List Fall (2010-2013) Marietta College Concert Choir President (2011-2012) William A. and Prudence A. Fields Juried Prize Recipient (2012) NAfME Local Chapter President (2011-2012) NAfME Local Chapter Secretary (2010-2011)

Ensemble Participation
Marietta College Concert Choir (2009-2012) Marietta College Womens Chorus (2012) FloodStage Vocal Jazz Ensemble (2009-2012) Marietta Oratorio Chorus (2009-2012) Marietta Symphonic Band (2009-2012) John Glenn Marching Band (2004-2008) John Glenn JG Company (2004-2008)

References
Brent Taylor Little Hocking Elementary Principal Little Hocking Elementary 95 Federal Rd Little Hocking, OH 45742 wl_btaylor@warrenlocal.org (740) 851-7233 Marshall Kimball, M.M. Associate Professor of Music Marietta College Marietta, OH 45750 mk001@marietta.edu (740) 525-6456 Jane Irvine, M.M. Music Education Adjunct/ Student Teaching Supervisor Marietta College 215 Fifth Street Marietta, OH 45750 irvine83@roadrunner.com (304) 481-5315 Lori Flesher Elementary Music Teacher Warren Elementary 16855 State Route 550 Marietta, OH 45750 wl_lflesher@warrenlocal.org

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