Melisa Vaccaro
Morganville
Summary
Results-driven Worship Director specializing in enhancing worship experiences through musical direction and team leadership. Skilled in program development and fostering cohesive team dynamics, with a focus on communication and empathy. Academic background includes producing a detailed Capstone research paper and e-book, showcasing analytical and writing capabilities. Proven ability to manage time effectively and maintain professionalism under pressure, particularly in high-stakes situations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Worship Director
Oasis Christian Centre
Rahway
08.2015 - Current
- Inspired and led a team of over 25 volunteers for contemporary worship services.
- Fostered engagement within multicultural church comprising more than 400 members.
- Developed training pathways and operational procedures for effective planning and recruitment.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Gateway Academy
Staten Island
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Substitute teacher for fourth-grade ELA and fourth and seventh grades mathematics, adapting teaching methodologies to the Google Classroom environment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Homeschool Teacher and Principal
Self-employeed
Marlboro Township
01.2011 - 12.2019
- Developed individualized curriculum for three students, surpassing state standards while utilizing diverse teaching methods.
- Organized educational materials to support effective instructional delivery.
- Engaged students through interactive activities to deepen comprehension.
- Monitored student progress and delivered regular constructive feedback.
- Facilitated discussions that encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Implemented assessments to gauge student understanding and mastery of skills.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities to enhance social development and teamwork.
Business Analyst
The NASDAQ STOCK MARKET
New York
- Authored comprehensive technical writing artifacts to support user inquiries and project documentation.
- Conducted requirements gathering sessions, defining project scopes and objectives effectively.
- Coordinated industry-wide testing for NASDAQ Quote engine decimalization project, ensuring thorough validation.
Operations Analyst
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
New York
- Developed technical documentation, including work measurement analysis and process re-engineering using Advanced Automated Controls (AOC).
- Created task outlines and summaries for diverse functional business units.
- Executed comprehensive analyses to enhance operational efficiency across all teams.
Education
MA - Strategic Leadership - Worship Arts Leadership
North Central University
Minneapolis, MN05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Wagner College
Staten Island, NYSkills
- Project management and planning
- Problem-solving and analysis
- Business development
- Technical writing
- Information technology proficiency
- Adaptability and leadership
- Requirements documentation
- Volunteer coordination
- Team building
- Interactive teaching
- Music leadership
- Process improvement
- Educational methodologies
- Google Workspace expertise
- Canvas knowledge
- Microsoft 365 skills
Certification
Music Together Teacher Training, 06/18
Relevant Graduate Coursework
- Interpersonal Management
- Introduction to Research
- Research in Leadership
- Leadership Ethics
- Organizational Behavior and Analysis
- Leadership Strategies and Change
- Personal Leadership Development
Work In Progress
Lessons from Nehemiah for Volunteer Worship Teams: A Leader's Guide to Mobilize and Motivate Volunteers, Capstone E-Book Deliverable, Melisa Vaccaro, 2024
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Gateway Academy
02.2020 - 06.2020
Worship Director
Oasis Christian Centre
08.2015 - Current
Homeschool Teacher and Principal
Self-employeed
01.2011 - 12.2019
Business Analyst
The NASDAQ STOCK MARKET
Operations Analyst
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
MA - Strategic Leadership - Worship Arts Leadership
North Central University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Wagner College