LICENSE
Praxis Performance Assessment for Teachers (PPAT) currently in progress
Utah Teaching License with a Secondary (6-12) Music Endorsement
REFERENCES
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