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Melanie Wallack
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EDUCATION •B.A. in Elementary Education and Studio Art, Boston College, 3 .6 GPA
•M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, Boston College, 3 .8 GPA LICENSURES •Massachusetts Initial Elementary 1 6 Teacher License
•Massachusetts Initial Mathematics 5 8 Teacher License
•Massachusetts Initial Visual Arts K 8 Teacher License AWARDS •Boston College Lynch School of Education Award for Outstanding Performance in Field Placement and Academic Achievement, 2 008
•Dean’s List, 2 004 2008
•Girl Scout Gold Award, 2 003
TEACHING 3rd Grade Teacher, The Fessenden School, West Newton, MA, 2 011 2015 EXPERIENCE •Served as a mentor to new teachers, and hosted interns and student teachers
•Documented and modified third grade curriculum using Atlas Rubicon
•Integrated technology into collaborative and independent student activities
•Created project based learning social studies and writing units
•Supervised homework club twice a week in after school program
•Played piano for student musicals and faculty cabaret rehearsals and performances
•Collaborated with literacy specialist to plan differentiated instruction Math Long Term Substitute Teacher, P ierce Middle School, Milton, MA, 2 010 2011
•Collaborated with math and team teachers to plan and teach 6th grade math courses
•Taught 7th/8th grade Math Investigations support classes to low performing students
•Assisted in raising student MCAS scores from “failing” to “proficient” and “advanced”
•Utilized computer technology math programs, including Study Island, to aid learning
•Provided students with test taking strategies and MCAS preparation
•Served as piano accompanist for the school chorus groups and spring musical
•Taught weekly group piano lessons in the afterschool program 2nd Grade Long Term Substitute Teacher, Runkle K 8 School, Brookline, MA, 2 009 2010
•Planned and taught 2nd grade curriculum, including Think Math! and integrated units
•Supported a Responsive Classroom environment, facilitating morning meeting and closing circle activities as well as maintaining a respectful learning atmosphere
•Monitored student progress and discussed student development at parent conferences
•Collaborated with other grade level teachers to plan K 2 weekly assemblies 1st Grade Teacher, Jackson Mann K 8 School, Boston, MA, S eptember November 2009
•Planned and instructed 1st grade curriculum, including TERC Investigations, Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop, and the newly implemented Reading Street ILA curriculum
•Managed students with behavioral and learning challenges in a primary transition class
•Collaborated with school psychologists and social workers to provide student resources
•Administered benchmark mCLASS and DIBELS reading assessments K 8 Art Teacher, Oak Meadow Montessori School, Littleton, MA, 2 008 09
•Planned and provided creative demonstrations, activities, and materials to scaffold and support the learning of each individual child as well as the development of motor skills
•Used a choice based instruction model to encourage development of higher thinking
•Collaborated with math, humanities, and drama teachers to plan integrated projects
•Accompanied musical and chorus rehearsals and performances on piano
•Organized the annual school wide art show of student work Set Design and Piano Teacher, The Chestnut Hill School, Chestnut Hill, MA, 2 010 11
•Supported 1st 3rd grade students in designing and creating sets for summer theater productions
•Taught daily group piano lessons to 1st 3rd graders
•Served as a Head Counselor for a group of 2nd graders
•Collaborated with drama and costume design teachers for theater productions
•Met weekly with an assistant counselor mentee to provide support and feedback PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE •2 nd Grade, J ackson Mann K 8 School, Boston, MA, F all 2007
•3 rd Grade, B eethoven Elementary School, Boston, MA, S pring 2007
•5 th Grade, F ranklin Elementary School, West Newton, MA, F all 2006
•2 nd Grade, G ardner Elementary School, Boston, MA, F all 2005 PIANO EXPERIENCE •M usic Director, S t. Ann Church, Quincy, MA, 2 015 present
(aside from in schools) •A ccompanist, S t. Ignatius Parish, Chestnut Hill, MA, 2 010 present
•A ccompanist, S acred Heart Parish, Newton, MA, 2 004 2015
•S ubstitute Accompanist, O ur Lady Parish, Newton, MA, 2 010 present
•A ccompanist, B oston College Campus Ministry, 2 004 08
•P iano Teacher (private lessons), 2 001 04, 2009 present
•I nterim Music Director, S t. Margaret Parish, Bel Air, MD, S ummer 2005 OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE •C amp Counselor, Camp Sewataro, S udbury, MA, S ummer 2008
•L ive in Nanny, Stamford, CT, S ummer 2007
•O ffice Assistant, B oston College Office of Residential Life, 2 004 05
•E vening Receptionist, S t. Margaret Parish, Bel Air, MD, 2 000 04 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE •B C National Day of Service Park Clean Up, 2 008 2012
•P rison Music Ministry at MCI Framingham, 2 008 2010
•P resident of BC Liturgy Arts Group, 2 007 08
•B C Lynch School of Education Service Trip Natchez, Mississippi, 2 006 MELANIE WALLACK
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CHURCH MUSIC EXPERIENCE
St. Ann Church in Quincy, MA Music Director
July 2015 present
•Select and prepare music for all liturgies
•Rehearse adult and children’s choirs
•Train cantors
•Accompany all weekend, funeral, and wedding Masses on piano and organ St. Ignatius Parish in Chestnut Hill, MA Piano Accompanist 2010 present
•Accompany choir and instrumentalists for contemporary Sunday evening Masses and rehearsals Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in West Newton, MA Piano Accompanist 2010 present
•Substitute for music director and other accompanists when available
•Accompany biweekly children’s choir Mass
Sacred Heart Parish in Newton Centre, MA Piano Accompanist 2004 2015
•Accompanied Saturday Masses and Holy Days, and served as substitute for Sunday Masses Boston College Campus Ministry, Chestnut Hill, MA Piano Accompanist 2004 2008
•Accompanied student choir for rehearsals and university Masses, including Sunday evening liturgies and larger Masses such as Baccalaureate
St. Margaret Parish, Bel Air, MD Piano Accompanist and Interim Music Director 2000 2013
•Accompanied cantors and choirs for Sunday Masses as a high school student
•Accompanied Christmas and Easter Masses
•Filled in for permanent music director during the summer of 2005 SCHOOL MUSICAL ACCOMPANIST EXPERIENCE
•H ello, Dolly!, Hingham High School, 2015
•T hird Grade Musicals at The Fessenden School, 2011 2015
•Z ombie Prom, Hingham Middle School, 2014
•S taffulty Cabaret, The Fessenden School, 2013
•P ippin, The Fessenden School, 2012
•L ittle Shop of Horrors, Waltham High School, 2012
•T he Wizard of Oz, Pierce Middle School in Milton, MA, 2011
•Y ou’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Oak Meadow Montessori School, 2008 OTHER ACCOMPANIST, ENSEMBLE, AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES BC High School, Pierce Middle School, and Hingham Middle School Rehearsal/Concert Accompanist 2008 present
Chaminade Singers Rehearsal/Performance Accompanist 2010 present
What Christmas Means to Me Quincy Cabaret Show Musical Director/Accompanist 2015
MCI Framingham Prison Music Ministry Volunteer Accompanist 2008 2010
Boston College Liturgy Arts Group President, Executive Board and Liturgy Planning Committee Member 2005 2008
Boston College Chamber Music Society Member and Performer as part of a cello, violin, and piano trio 2006 2007
PIANO TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Individual Students Ages Six to Adult Private Lesson Piano Teacher 2002 present
Pierce Middle School Afterschool Program in Milton, MA Group Lesson Piano Teacher 2010 2011
The Chestnut Hill School Creative Arts and Sports Camp in Chestnut Hill, MA Group Lesson Piano Teacher 2010 and 2011
EDUCATION
Boston College
•Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction 3 .8 GPA
•Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Studio Art 3 .6 GPA
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