CONTACT

716.429.5431

msjenningsmusic@gmail.com

sheteachesmusic.com

LICENSE

Praxis Performance Assessment for Teachers (PPAT) currently in progress

Utah Teaching License with a Secondary (6-12) Music Endorsement

REFERENCES

Robert Reimer

Pine View Middle School / High School

435.467.1153 | robert.reimer@wask12.org

Andrew Briggs

Southern Utah University

602.510.3257 | andrewbriggs2@suu.edu

Jackie Jackson

In Jubilo / Southern Utah University

435.590.3657 | jacksonja@suu.edu

Rebekah Hughes

Gateway Preparatory Academy / OSU

435.590.6829 | beckyosucedarcity@gmail.com

Melissa Jennings

Music Teacher

PROFILE

Senior Choral Music Education major at Southern Utah University. Proficient in singing, piano, conducting, music theory, classroom management, lesson planning and more.

EDUCATION

Southern Utah University | Cedar City, UT | April 2023

Bachelor of Music Education

Normal Community High School | Normal, IL | May 2019

Diploma

PRACTICUM

Pine View Middle School | St. George, UT | Spring 2023

Pine View High School | St. George, UT | Spring 2023

Observed and taught rehearsals for choirs ranged across Grade 8 to Grade 12, as well as one handbell ensemble. Aided in planning performances, conducting at concerts, and chaperoning on trips. Planned and executed full and partial rehearsals that aligned with the ensemble’s goals and followed the district/state curriculums and standards. Made meaningful connections with students, parents, and faculty across all levels.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

In Jubilo Women’s Chorale | Cedar City, UT | Fall 2022

Served as Intern Director. Rehearsed weekly and lead multiple songs at their fall and winter concerts.

Gateway Preparatory Academy | Enoch, UT | 2021-2022

Worked part-time as a long-term substitute for middle school choir with students in Grades 6-8. Planned and executed full rehearsals. Acted as accompanist upon return of full-time teacher. Conducted and played piano in performances and chaperoned on trips.

Iron County School District | Cedar City, UT | 2020-2022

Volunteered to run sectionals and observed rehearsals in choir, band, and orchestra at the elementary and secondary levels.

Clubs & Organizations

SUU Choirs
   – OPUS President Fall 2022
SUU Opera & Musical Theatre Class
National Association for Music Educators
   – SUU Chapter’s President 2021-22
American Choral Directors’ Association
   – SUU Chapter’s Secretary 2020-21
In Jubilo Women’s Chorale                                   – Intern Director and choir member    Southern Utah Chorale                                         – Soloist in Handel’s Messiah                  SUU Polynesian Club

 

Skills

Years of Private Study

  • Piano: 14 years
  • Voice: 6 years
  • Conducting: 5 years

Other Skills

Lesson planning, running rehearsals, effective time management, classroom management, communicating with students, parents, and faculty

Other Work Experience

Jackson Dry Cleaners (Apr 2021 – Dec 2022)

  • Worked counter & helped customers
  • Handled money & heavy machinery
  • Pressed shirts, jeans, sheets, etc.

Panda Express (Apr – Dec 2018)

  • Worked counter & helped customers
  • Handled money
  • Served food