Megan Garza: Education
Megan Garza: Education
Megan Garza: Education
Education
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music 2014
Bachelor of Music Education with High Distinction, Minor in Mathematics, GPA 3.94
Certifications
Texas: One-Year License, Music, Grades EC-12
Indiana: Professional Educators License, Instrumental and General Music, All School Settings
Teaching Experience
Band Director 2014-2017
Hazelwood Middle School New Albany, IN
Taught 5th 8th grade beginning, concert, and jazz band classes; coordinated all additional
aspects of the band program, including concerts, contests, trips, recruiting, and fundraisers
Woodwind Instructor 2014-2016
New Albany High School Marching Band New Albany, IN
Taught woodwind section rehearsals and collaborated with staff on teaching music and visuals
Student Teacher 2014
Greenwood Middle School Greenwood, IN
Taught 6th grade beginning instrument classes and 7th and 8th grade bands; assisted with section
rehearsals and solo and ensemble preparation; assisted with high school winter percussion
Undergraduate Staff, Piccolo Section Leader 2012
Indiana University Marching Hundred
Camp Counselor 2011
Troy Music Day Camp Troy, NY
Supervised and disciplined 1st-3rd grade campers, taught music theory classes
Flute/Piano Private Instructor 2011-2014
Performing Experience
Louisville Winds (Flute/Piccolo) 2016-Present
Pit Orchestras, New Albany High School and Floyd Central High School (Flute/Piccolo/Clarinet) 2014-Present
Indiana University Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Concert Bands (Flute/Piccolo) 2010-2014
Professional Organizations
Indiana Bandmasters Association 2015-Present
Indiana State Teachers Association 2015-Present
National Association for Music Education (NAfME) 2010-Present
Technology Skills Microsoft Office, SMART Board and SMART Notebook, Google Suite and Classroom,
iPads, Smart Music, Sibelius music notation software, Digital Performer MIDI sequencer
Credentials Available from IU Education Careers; 812-856-8506; carsrv@indiana.edu