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Melodie Fair

Lititz,PA

Summary

Highly organized educator with extensive years of experience in leadership of students and adults. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and community stakeholders.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Director Of Choral Activities

ELCO Middle & High Schools
08.2013 - Current

Design, plan and organize student musical organizations for concerts and presentations with a focus on musical skills, student achievement and large group participation. Managed budget and resources effectively, introduced innovative classroom practices, and cultivated an environment of musical inspiration by encouraging students to take risks towards life-long learning. Led students in participation in state-sponsored festivals.

Director of Contemporary Worship & Youth Music

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church
09.2001 - 06.2018

Directed and led contemporary worship and the youth music program. Coordinated parishioners, established a culture of continuous improvement, and implemented innovative strategies to inspire growth.

DIrector Of Elementary Spring Musicals

Warwick School District
10.2006 - 08.2013

Directed various elementary spring musicals throughout the school district. Coordinated audition process, securing rights and royalties for performances, costumes, scenery, make-up, publicity as well as stage direction and vocal music.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Warwick School District
09.2012 - 06.2013

Executed lesson plans for specialists and general education teachers. Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistency.

Long Term Substitute Music Teacher, K-6

Conestoga Valley School District
03.2012 - 06.2012

Improved student musical achievement and behavior in the classroom. Maintained student musical growth while establishing performing ensembles.

Music Teacher, K-6

Conestoga Valley School District
08.1995 - 06.2001

Established and maintained a rigorous music curriculum based on student achievement. Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in music education, enriching both teaching skills and curriculum offerings. Created school-wide events to showcase student talent and encourage collaborative creativity.

Long Term Substitute Music Teacher, Grades 7-8

Hempfield School District
01.1995 - 06.1995

Implemented project-based learning opportunities that encouraged collaboration and problem-solving among students. Established and maintained various performing opportunities to showcase student creativity.

Education

Principal Certification

Penn State University
05.2024

Master of Arts - M.Ed Educational Leadership

Penn State University
State College, PA
05.2019

Bachelor of Science - BS Music Education

Millersville University
Millersville, PA
12.1994

High School Diploma -

Warwick High School
Lititz, PA
06.1990

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building and networking

Instructional Leadership

Student-based philosophy

Community/Curricular outreach

Timeline

Director Of Choral Activities

ELCO Middle & High Schools
08.2013 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Warwick School District
09.2012 - 06.2013

Long Term Substitute Music Teacher, K-6

Conestoga Valley School District
03.2012 - 06.2012

DIrector Of Elementary Spring Musicals

Warwick School District
10.2006 - 08.2013

Director of Contemporary Worship & Youth Music

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church
09.2001 - 06.2018

Music Teacher, K-6

Conestoga Valley School District
08.1995 - 06.2001

Long Term Substitute Music Teacher, Grades 7-8

Hempfield School District
01.1995 - 06.1995

Principal Certification

Penn State University

Master of Arts - M.Ed Educational Leadership

Penn State University

Bachelor of Science - BS Music Education

Millersville University

High School Diploma -

Warwick High School
Melodie Fair