About Melissa K.
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Music Theory and Piano Instructor
Aug, 2012 - PresentHoward Middle School
Created and teach Music Theory and Composition classes. Teach Piano 1 and Piano 2 classes. Magnet program assistant director.
Band Director
Aug, 2005 - Aug, 2012Howard Middle School - OCPS
Band director: taught all levels of band, started a guitar program, created and taught a music technology and music theory curriculum, created a Jazz band.
UCF Flute Summer Institute Teaching Assistant
May, 2002 - Jul, 2003UCF
Private Lesson Instructor
Jan, 2002 - PresentIndependent/Music and Arts-Sanford/Dr. Winds/High Note Music
Instruct private lessons in flute and piano. Students have auditioned and made various ensembles including: All-State Band, All-State Orchestra, All-County Band (Orange and Seminole), Florida Young Artist Orchestra, Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra (principal), various college ensembles across the country.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education
Aug, 2000 - Dec, 2004University of Central Florida
Certifications
Music Education grade K-12
Jan, 2004Florida Department of Education
Certified with Florida DOE since 2004.
Awards
Music Performance Scholarship - 4 years
Aug, 2000University of Central Florida
Teacher of the Year
Sep, 2018Orange County Public Schools
Excellence in Teaching Fine Arts Award Winner
May, 2011OCPS/Kessler Grand Bohemian Hotel
Affiliations
National Flute Association
Aug, 2000The National Flute Association, founded in 1972, is the largest flute organization in the world. Approximately 5,000 members from more than 50 countries join together in person, online, at conventions, informally and in forums, through publications and classrooms, in performance, in friendship and collegiality. Guided by its goals to encourage a higher standard of artistic excellence for the flute, its performers, and its literature, members include leading soloists, orchestral players, jazz and world music performers, teachers, adult amateurs, and students of all ages.
National Association for Music Education
Aug, 2005Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.
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English
Native Proficiency
English
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