Nicole J. Merkovsky 754 Lemington St. Greensburg, PA 15601 mer9122@setonhill.edu 724.433.

1740 Education: Seton Hill University Greensburg, Pennsylvania Bachelor of Music in Music Education GPA 3.96 Relevant Coursework: Music in Elementary Schools Practicum Music in Secondary Schools Practicum Instrumental Methods Practicum Multicultural Practicum

Skills: Technology- MAC and PC platforms Musical- Piano, percussion, horn, trombone, voice, marching band, jazz band, concert band, choral ensembles, musical theatre Relevant Work Experience: Student Teaching Baggaley Elementary School Greater Latrobe School District Latrobe, PA 15650 September 2013-October 2013 Taught K-6 general music. Developed, organized, and produced a 5th grade program including vocal and instrumental music written by the students. Greater Latrobe Junior High School Greater Latrobe School District Latrobe, PA 15650 October 2013-December 2013 Taught 7-9 grade instrumental lessons and band rehearsals. Associate Director of Childrens Choirs First Reformed United Church of Christ Greensburg, PA 15601 April 2013 to Present Directed childrens choir and tone chime choir rehearsals and performances. Other Work Experience: Waitress/Hostess/Cashier Kings Family Restaurant Greensburg, PA 15601 November 2010 to Present Used social skills to interact with customers and meet their needs.