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Work History
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Accomplishments
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Melanie Kulaga

Harlingen,TX

Summary

Dynamic Assistant Band Director with expertise in performance planning, student motivation, and rehearsal management. Committed to fostering teamwork and effective communication to enhance ensemble performance.

Overview

22
22
year of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Band Director

Harlingen CISD
Harlingen, TX
07.2025 - Current

Brass Instructor

Co-Conductor of the Wind Ensemble

Assist with All Concert Bands

Director of the South Jazz Band II

Education

Bachelor of Music - Band

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
06.2017 - 12.2018

Skills

  • Student motivation
  • Performance planning
  • Performance assessment
  • Individual music teaching expertise
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Collaborative skills
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Relationship building
  • Team building
  • Self motivation
  • Goal setting
  • Professionalism
  • Continuous improvement
  • Adaptability
  • Ensemble direction
  • Teaching techniques
  • Audition preparation
  • Marching band experience
  • Jazz ensemble background
  • Brass instruction

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Exceptional results through effectively helping with the skill levels of our band program.

Affiliations

Member of the Rio Grande Valley Jazz Orhcestra

Member of TMEA, TBA

Member of Phi Beta Mu

Timeline

Assistant Band Director

Harlingen CISD
07.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Music - Band

McNeese State University
06.2017 - 12.2018
Melanie Kulaga