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Melissa Zamzow

Bowie,TX

Summary

Energetic Band Director with 31 years of experience. Successful at teaching Pre-K to 12th grade, planning concerts and monitoring individual student growth. Adept at fundraising and working on strict budgets while cultivating an inspiring workspace for students. Excellent at communicating with parents and school staff.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Choir/ Band Director

Bowie ISD
08.2018 - 05.2023

Planned concerts and public performances. Attended competitions, including UIL and All-Region Auditions. Maintained inventory. Recruited and planned retention activities to grow program.

Directed colorguard and winterguard in addition to instructing Middle and High School Woodwinds and JH Brass/ Percussion.

Elementary Music Teacher

Wichita Falls ISD
08.2009 - 05.2018

Instructed individuals and groups in vocal and dance movements to foster music appreciation and comprehension. Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, beats, compositions, and chords. Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time. Served on Campus Improvement Team and District Curriculum Development Team. Planned and directed Children's Musicals.

Band Director

Petrolia ISD
07.2007 - 05.2009

Planned and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public. Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department. Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments. Participated in concerts, including UIL and TMEA based contests. Served on Site Based Team.

Elementary Music Teacher/Assistant Band Director

Muenster ISD
08.2004 - 05.2007

Developed an Elementary Music program, including curriculum and community performances. Assisted Band program by directing colorguard and woodwinds. Entered students in competitions, including UIL and TMEA based contests. Directed UIL One Act Play and taught Theatre classes.

Band Director

Hull-Daisetta ISD
08.2002 - 06.2004

Increased program numbers from 8 High School Band members to over 35 in first year. Planned and marketed concerts. Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department. Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments. Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs. Entered students in contests, including UIL and TMEA Based competitions.

Head Band Director

Port Arthur ISD
07.1998 - 05.2002

Increased program numbers from 10 High School Band members to over 40 in first year. Planned and marketed concerts. Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department. Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments. Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs. Entered students in contests, including UIL and TMEA Based competitions. Directed UIL One Act Play.

Head Band Director

Deweyville ISD
07.1996 - 05.1998

Increased program numbers from 10 High School Band members to over 40 in first year. Planned and marketed concerts. Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department. Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments. Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs. Entered students in contests, including UIL and TMEA Based competitions.

Junior High Band Director

Monroe County Schools HOB Middle School
08.1993 - 05.1996

Planned concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public. Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department. Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments. Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts. Entered students in competitions. Directed All-County Band.

Assistant Band Director

Snyder ISD
07.1992 - 05.1993

Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts. Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments. Assisted High School and Junior High Band Directors as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Music Education - Music

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX
12.1991

Skills

Woodwind Specialist

Colorguard Choreographer

Musical Theatre Director

Computer Literate

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Timeline

Choir/ Band Director

Bowie ISD
08.2018 - 05.2023

Elementary Music Teacher

Wichita Falls ISD
08.2009 - 05.2018

Band Director

Petrolia ISD
07.2007 - 05.2009

Elementary Music Teacher/Assistant Band Director

Muenster ISD
08.2004 - 05.2007

Band Director

Hull-Daisetta ISD
08.2002 - 06.2004

Head Band Director

Port Arthur ISD
07.1998 - 05.2002

Head Band Director

Deweyville ISD
07.1996 - 05.1998

Junior High Band Director

Monroe County Schools HOB Middle School
08.1993 - 05.1996

Assistant Band Director

Snyder ISD
07.1992 - 05.1993

Bachelor of Music Education - Music

Angelo State University
Melissa Zamzow