Melinda A.

Morgan
5075 Boggs Road, Zanesville, OH 43701 Phone: (740) 819-6698 E-Mail: melindamorgan90@gmail.com

Objective
To obtain employment as a K-12 music educator.

Education
Marietta College, Marietta, OH Bachelor of Arts in Music Education (3.5) Elementary music and high school choral concentration Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy Otterbein University, Columbus, OH Music Education August 2008-May 2009 August 2009-May 2013

Teaching Experience
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 Assisted in preparing Treble Chorus, A Cappella and Mens Chorus for Large Group Contest resulting in one superior rating and two excellent ratings Helped prepare over sixty students for Solo and Ensemble competition Private Voice Instructor Marietta College, Marietta, OH Provided private vocal instruction to high school students Prepared vocal students 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 sixth grade band rehearsals and a flute sectional Field Experience 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

August-December 2012

September-November 2012

January-May 2012

January-May 2012

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Field Experience Washington Elementary School, Marietta, OH Taught lessons on rhythm and steady beat Reviewed songs for upcoming Holiday Concert

September-November 2011

Field Experience Belpre Elementary School, Marietta, 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 Selected anthems for church services Rehearsed and conducted a Christmas cantata Band Camp Counselor 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

July-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 (2010-2012) Marietta College Concert Choir President (2011-2012) William A. and Prudence A. Fields Juried Prize Recipient (2012) NAfME Local Chapter President (2011-2012)

Ensemble Participation
Marietta College Concert Choir (2009-2012) Womens Chorus (2012) FloodStage Vocal Jazz Ensemble (2009-2012) Oratorio Chorus (2009-2012) Symphonic Band (2009-2010) John Glenn Marching Band (2004-2008)

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NAfME Local Chapter Secretary (2010-2011)

John Glenn Show Choir (2004-2008)

Melinda A. Morgan
5075 Boggs Road, Zanesville, OH 43701 Phone: (740) 819-6698 E-Mail: melindamorgan90@gmail.com

References
Marshall Kimball, M.M. Associate Professor of Music Marietta College Marietta, OH 45750 mk001@marietta.edu (740) 525-6456 Jane Irvine Music Education Adjunct/ Student Teaching Supervisor Marietta College 215 Fifth Street Marietta, OH 45750 irvine83@roadrunner.com (304) 481-5315 Mary M. Nuzum Choir Director Warren Local High School 220 Sweetapple Road Vincent, OH wl_mnuzum@warrenlocal.org (740) 516-0945 Dr. Daniel Monek, Ph. D. Department Chairman Marietta College Marietta, OH 45750 dmonek@marietta.edu (740) 525-7097