Melinda Hartshorn
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
My husband and I joined the Oceanside First Presbyterian Church about 8 months ago. In December, I joined the choir for their December choral concert. Currently, I am practicing with the choir for their February concert.
Last month, the Sunday school kids played the xylophones, the metallophone, and the glockenspiels for the congregation. (My husband and I discovered these Orff instruments in the Music room closet. They were purchased in 1987 and were in terrible shape. We took them home to repair them. They sound amazing now.)
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
TK-5th Grade Music Teacher
Carlsbad Unified School District and Vista Unified
09.2001 - 12.2024
This full-time Music position served about 900 students per week. Students came to the Music room each week for a 45 minute lesson. Lessons consisted of singing, folk dance, recorders, world drumming, ukuleles, grade level performances, and more.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CAElementary Music Supplemental Degree - Orff, Level 1
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CAElementary Teaching Credential - K-5th Grade Self-contained Classroom
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CASkills
- Music theory
- Proficient in class management, school performances, Orff percussion ensembles, classroom singing
- Relationship building with students, parents, teachers, and administrators
Timeline
TK-5th Grade Music Teacher
Carlsbad Unified School District and Vista Unified
09.2001 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Elementary Music Supplemental Degree - Orff, Level 1
California State University, Los Angeles
Elementary Teaching Credential - K-5th Grade Self-contained Classroom
California State University, Sacramento
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