Melina Gutierrez
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Passionate and dedicated first-year music educator seeking a middle or high school Band Director position. Committed to fostering a positive and engaging classroom environment where students develop strong musicianship, teamwork, and confidence through instrumental music. Experienced in beginning and intermediate band instruction, rehearsal planning, and integrating music theory and history into daily instruction. Skilled at building relationships with students, supporting diverse learning needs, and promoting student growth through performance opportunities and collaborative learning. Eager to contribute to a dynamic band program while continuing to grow as an educator and mentor.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Hairston Middle School
Student Teaching Experience through UNCG
Greensboro, NC
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Assisted OSTE in all classes of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade band, and all classes of modern band/music lab for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade band.
- Created lesson plans for all classes
- Gradually took over more responsibilities of each class
- Created a week long lesson for 8th grade band for completion of my EdTPA portfolio
- Attend afterschool drumline practices and performances
- Conducting and rehearsing a piece for each band ensemble
Rehearsal coach and conductor
Clarinet Day at UNCG
Greensboro, NC
10.2025
- At clarinet day 2025 I assisted rehearsals for high school students as well as directed and conducted a piece with the high school group for their concert at the end of the event
Eastern Alamance High School
Woodwind Marching Band Technician
06.2025 - 08.2025
Elementary Music, Middle School Band/Orchestra, High School Band
Practicum Experience through UNCG
Oakridge
09.2024 - 05.2025
Summer 2024
UNCG Summer Music Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked as a camp councilor with middle and high school students as well as leading sectionals alongside several directors during the course of two weeks
Private lessons teacher
Clarinet Day at UNCG
01.2023 - 01.2024
- At clarinet day 2023 I taught a private lessons to middle and high school students and worked with small groups on ensemble repertoire
Drum Major
Statesville High School Greyhound Grenadier Band
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Led the marching band in competitions, rehearsals, small groups, warm ups, and conducted at all football games and other community events such as parades and pep rallies
Education
BM - Music Education - Instrumental
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
05-2026
High School Diploma -
Statesville High School
06-2023
AFA - Music Program
Mitchell Community College
06-2023
Skills
- Effective communication
- Group leadership
- Building relationships
- Pedagogical strategies
- Music theory
- Recruitment strategies
- Improvisation techniques
- Arranging skills
- Fundraising
- Instrument maintenance
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
AWARDS
UNCG Clarinet Studio Scholarship Recipient - 2023 - 2026, Joan Tripp College Scholarship - HCB Band Board 2024-2025, UNCG Chancellor Scholarship - 2023-2026, UNCG Spartan Scholarship- 2023-2026, Burke Clarinet Scholarship 2023-2026, Gamma Alpha Chai Scholarship - 2023, Van Noppen Music Education Scholarship - 2024, Marilyn Grinwis Gray Scholarship - 2025, Ms. Earl G White Scholarship - 2025, Holloway Music Scholarship - 2025, Constance L. Chase Scholarship - 2026
Music Performances
- Spring Recital at Mitchell Community College - Dr. Beverly Brown 2023
- Performed three movements from The Victorian Kitchen Garden
- CBDNA UNCG Wind Ensemble - Dr. Jonathan Caldwell
- Undergraduate Clarinet Recital at UNCG - Dr. Taylor and Dr. Ellard
- Programmed and performed 5 pieces in varying styles for partial requirement of my Bachelors in Music Education
Timeline
Hairston Middle School
Student Teaching Experience through UNCG
01.2026 - 05.2026
Rehearsal coach and conductor
Clarinet Day at UNCG
10.2025
Eastern Alamance High School
Woodwind Marching Band Technician
06.2025 - 08.2025
Elementary Music, Middle School Band/Orchestra, High School Band
Practicum Experience through UNCG
09.2024 - 05.2025
Summer 2024
UNCG Summer Music Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024
Private lessons teacher
Clarinet Day at UNCG
01.2023 - 01.2024
Drum Major
Statesville High School Greyhound Grenadier Band
01.2021 - 01.2023
AFA - Music Program
Mitchell Community College
BM - Music Education - Instrumental
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
High School Diploma -
Statesville High School