MELANIE MUNOZ OLIVO
Harlingen,Texas
Summary
Professional music educator with strong background in developing engaging and inclusive music programs for elementary students. Known for fostering collaborative environments and effectively adapting to changing needs. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and integrating technology into music education. Recognized for reliability, creativity, and results-driven approach to teaching.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
ELEMENTARY MUSIC TEACHER
Harlingen CISD, Lee H. Means Fine Arts Academy
08.2014 - Current
- Teaching music to grades Pre-K- 5th
- Teach piano and choir afterschool enrichment program
- Serve on High Five Hero committee. Promote health and wellness tips/activities/events for staff.
- Serve on Elementary Music curriculum development team
- Direct and Co Direct Productions: Little Mermaid Jr., Frozen Jr., Finding Nemo, Lion King, Mulan, Jungle Book and most recently Moana Jr.
- Collaborate with colleges on organizing varies campus performances and activities such as fine arts showcases, PTA performances, Kinder promotions, 5th grade promotions, our yearly production.
- Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
ELEMENTARY MUSIC TEACHER
Donna ISD, B.G Guzman Elementary, ISD
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Teaching music to grades K-5th
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
STUDENT TEACHING
Vela Middle School
01.2013 - 04.2013
- Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Collaborated with faculty members to evaluate and improve curriculum.
STUDENT TEACHING
Lee Means Elementary, Harlingen, ISD
10.2012 - 12.2012
- Supervised students during extra-curricular and after-school activities.
- Reviewed management styles and student progress with cooperating teachers.
STUDENT TEACHING
Coakley Middle School, Harlingen High School South Music Academy
08.2011 - 12.2011
- Gave private music bassoon lessons to a middle school student.
WORK STUDY OFFICE ASSISTANT
Patron of The Arts, The University of Texas
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Office work with excel, keeping patron members files, and answering phone calls
- Working all Patron series concerts at ticket booth, door and or recording booth.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Vela Middle School, Harlingen, ISD
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Gave private bassoon and oboe lesson to students at Vela MS.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Gutierrez Middle School •Harlingen High School South Sears Harlingen
05.2008 - 08.2009
- Worked jewelry counter as well as cashier
- Did sales, inventory
- Onors and awards
Education
Master of Education-School Counselor
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX05.2018
Bachelors - Music Education
University of Texas
05.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Harlingen High School South
Harlingen, TX05.2008
Skills
- Piano Teacher
- Certified Counselor
- Proficient in Excel
- Recording
- Teaching
- Special Events planning and coordinating
- Vocal experience
- Rehearsals
- Program planning
- School assembly preparations
- Performance preparation
- Inventory
- Phone
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
Accomplishments
- Teach over 720 students every year.
- Oversaw- Yearly Talent Show, Two PTA performances, Christmas performances for Choir, Organized auditions for Moana Jr., 5th grade promotion solos. Lead and co directed Moana Jr from October- February, Prepare kindergarten/5th grade students their May promotion performance. Teach choir and piano afterschool. Give private vocal and piano lessons. Co lead our Fine Arts Committee that is charged with decorating for performances.
- Worked with music director at Our Lady of Assumption church to start our first children's choir.
Timeline
ELEMENTARY MUSIC TEACHER
Harlingen CISD, Lee H. Means Fine Arts Academy
08.2014 - Current
ELEMENTARY MUSIC TEACHER
Donna ISD, B.G Guzman Elementary, ISD
08.2013 - 05.2014
STUDENT TEACHING
Vela Middle School
01.2013 - 04.2013
STUDENT TEACHING
Lee Means Elementary, Harlingen, ISD
10.2012 - 12.2012
STUDENT TEACHING
Coakley Middle School, Harlingen High School South Music Academy
08.2011 - 12.2011
WORK STUDY OFFICE ASSISTANT
Patron of The Arts, The University of Texas
08.2010 - 05.2011
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Vela Middle School, Harlingen, ISD
08.2009 - 05.2010
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Gutierrez Middle School •Harlingen High School South Sears Harlingen
05.2008 - 08.2009
Bachelors - Music Education
University of Texas
High School Diploma - undefined
Harlingen High School South
Master of Education-School Counselor
Angelo State University
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