Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Melissa Gamage

Lake Stevens School District
Lake Stevens,WA
1
Certification
31
years of professional experience

Passionate and dedicated teacher with over 30 years of experience in elementary and middle school band & choir. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and using adaptable methodologies to support student needs. Experienced in educational management, library organization, curriculum development, and classroom leadership. Proven track record of enhancing student performance using innovative teaching methods and technology.

Work History

Teacher

19 Years
Lake Stevens School District | 08.2007 - 08.2026
  • Choir 2007 - 2023
  • Beginning and Intermediate Band 2007 - 2026
  • Founder NLMS Music Booster Organization 2009-present
  • Department Head 2021-2023
  • Managed and maintained Instrument Inventory
  • Managed and maintained music library
  • After school Jazz Band Club
  • Organized and led school events

Elementary General Music Teacher

8 Years 11 Months
Snohomish School District | 09.1996 - 08.2005
  • Implemented diverse teaching methods to accommodate varying learning styles and abilities.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects integrating music with other subjects.
  • Organized school events and performances, fostering student confidence and community engagement.
  • Taught 6th Grade Beginning Band

Elementary General Music Teacher

11 Months
Shoreline School District | 09.1995 - 08.1996
  • Assisted in creating class materials
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student interest in music education.
  • Taught Beginning Strings class, 3rd - 5th grade

Education

Master of Education in Teaching And Technology - Education

Western Governors University | Online | 11-2021

Bachelors of Music Education - Music Education, Vocal & Instrumental, K-12

Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | 12-1994

Bachelors in Music Education - Music Education

University of Massachusetts, Amherst | Amherst, MA | 06-1989

Skills

Classroom Management
Curriculum Development
Student Assessment
Lesson and Rehearsal Planning
Educational Technology
Behavioral Management
Parent-Teacher Communication
Differentiated Instruction
Stage presence
Fundraising coordination

Certification

  • Certified Professional Teacher, Endorsed in K-12 Music Education

Timeline

Teacher

Lake Stevens School District
08.2007 - 08.2026Read More

Elementary General Music Teacher

Snohomish School District
09.1996 - 08.2005Read More

Elementary General Music Teacher

Shoreline School District
09.1995 - 08.1996Read More

Western Governors University

Master of Education in Teaching And Technology from Education
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Temple University

Bachelors of Music Education from Music Education, Vocal & Instrumental, K-12
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University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Bachelors in Music Education from Music Education
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Melissa Gamage