Heath Website Resume

Megan E.
Heath
• Email:megan.heath0429@gmail.com •Website: www.meganeheath.weebly.com
Education
Madonna University, Livonia, MI

Bachelor of Music Education, 2014
Michigan Provisional Certificate in Music, K-12 with a JQ endorsement
Overall GPA: 3.37/4.0
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Masters of Art in Educational Technology, 2017
Overall GPA: 3.81/4.0
Elementary Teaching Experience
Livonia Public Schools Livonia, MI, Fall 2014 – Spring 2015

Shared Time Staff – General Music, Kindergarten through 5th Grade
 Taught in a variety of parochial schools in the area
 Worked closely with other teachers to provide cross-curricular opportunities
in the music classroom
 Emphasized the use of content area literacy within the classroom
 Implemented the use of technology to embellish curriculum
MacGowan Elementary School, Redford, Winter 2014

Student Teacher – Music, Pre-Kindergarten through 5th Grade
 Taught a variety of music-related lessons
 Created active, engaging and entertaining lessons for young fives through
fifth grade
 Developed and utilized modern technology to facilitate lessons.
 Utilized various instruments in the classroom, including: woodwinds, brass,
and string families
Secondary Teaching Experience
Plymouth Christian Academy, Plymouth, MI, Fall 2015 – Present

Director of Choirs – Vocal Music, 4th – 12th Grade
 Promoted student vocal growth by emphasizing the use of proper vocal
technique, demonstrating exceptional posture, and correcting vocal health
issues
 Provided new opportunities for students to sing both individually and in
ensembles
 Implemented the use of technology to embellish curriculum
Megan E. Heath
 Established a standard of excellence for MSVMA Choral Festival and MSVMA

Solo & Ensemble participation
 Regularly attended state level MSVMA events with ensembles and soloists
 Musical director of West Side Story, The Sound of Music, and Little Women the
Musical.
 Selected a variety of musical works for students to sing, including oratorio,
foreign language pieces, popular music, musical theatre works, and more.
 Developed and implemented a sight reading system based on moveable “Do”
and the Kodaly method.
Livonia Public Schools, Livonia, MI, Fall 2014 – Spring 2015

Shared Time Staff – Vocal Music, 6th – 8th Grade
 Taught choral music in a variety of parochial schools in the area
 Provided new opportunities for students to sing individually and in
ensembles
 Organized and conducted at choral concerts for multiple schools
Redford Union High School, Redford, MI, Winter 2016

Student Teacher – Music, 6th through 12th grades
 Selected choral works appropriate for specific age levels
 Conducted in the classroom, at choral festival, and for school performances
 Created lesson plans for grades six through twelve
 Ran outside rehearsals
 Worked directly with other teachers to provide an excellent learning
environment for students
 Provided ample opportunities for students to participate in content area
literacy
Additional Education Experience
Emerson Middle School, Livonia, MI, Fall 2010

Choral Pre-Student Teacher – 6th – 8th Grades
Rosedale Elementary School, Livonia, MI, Fall 2010

General Music Pre-Student Teacher – Kindergarten – 5th Grades
Churchill High School, Livonia, MI, Winter 2012

Plymouth-Canton Educational Park, Canton, MI, Winter 2013

Special Education Pre-Student Teacher – 9th – 11th Grades
Megan E. Heath
Resource Room
Mark Murray Elementary School, Detroit, MI, Spring 2013

Language Arts Pre-Student Teacher – 2nd/3rd Grades
Walled Lake Central High School, Walled Lake, MI, Fall 2013
University Prep Middle School, Detroit, MI, Fall 2013

Orchestral/Content Area Literacy Pre-Student Teacher – 6th Grade
School Involvement

Musical Director for The Little Mermaid, West Side Story, Little Women the Musical, and The
Sound of Music.
Description:
 Casting
 Teaching students their individual parts and proper vocal technique
 Conducting students and collaborating with the orchestra and pit conductor to
provide an authentic performance
 Preparing large ensembles for performance

Cheerleading Coach
Description:
 Choreographing rounds for MHSAA competitive cheerleading
 Instructing students to safely stunt and tumble
 Developing proper sportsmanship with female athletes
Tecumseh Middle School, Tecumseh, MI, Winter 2004 – Fall 2010

Swim Coach/Swim Lessons Teacher
Description:
• Coached Children of all ages in competitive swimming
• Taught children ages 3 & up how to swim correctly and efficiently
• Organized swim meets
Additional Experience
Megan E. Heath
Kindermusik/Group Lessons/Sales Associate, Spring 2011 – Spring 2014

Evola Music of Canton, Canton, MI
Description:
 Music enrichment for newborns, toddlers and adolescents
 Engaging students in music-related activities, including dancing, singing and
listening
 Planned lessons for a variety of ages, including newborns and toddlers
 Group piano lessons for ages 4 – 7
 Instrument repair, including: minor string instrument repair, replacing pads on
woodwind instruments, minor repairs on brass instruments, and a variety of other
repairs
Private Voice Teacher, Fall 2010 – Present

Description:
 Teaching vocal pedagogy to students on an individual basis
 Providing opportunities for students to learn music theory and sight singing
 Preparing students for vocal competitions, auditions, and performances
 Providing students with age-appropriate repertoire
Awards
Awards:
• Winner of the Madrigal Chorale Competition in 2017
• Recipient of the Ernest I. Nolan Award for Distinguished Achievement in the
Humanities for Music Education at Madonna University
• Recipient of the Elizabeth Ruthruff Foundation Scholarship.
• Recipient of the Livonia Civic Chorus Scholarship
• Recipient of the Performing Arts Scholarship at Madonna University.
• Recognized as a student leader for making a difference on campus at Madonna
University
References
Dr. Joseph Daniel, Michigan School Vocal Music Association

Megan E. Heath
Advocacy Supervisor
Phone: (248) 752 – 4891
Email: joseph.d.daniel@gmail.com
Kevin Cushman, Redford Union High School Retiree, 17111 Kinloch, Redford, MI
Cooperating Teacher - Secondary
Phone: (313) 930 – 8907
Email: kcushman@madonna.edu
Linette Popoff-Parks, Madonna University, 36600 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI

Professor, Chair, Advisor, Music Department
Phone: (734) 432 – 5709
Email: lpopoff-parks@madonna.edu
Gloriann Curley, Plymouth Christian Academy Staff, 28455 Leona Street, Garden City, MI
Co-worker – Plymouth Christian Academy
Phone: (734) 223-3523
Email: gloriannmcdonald@gmail.com

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Megan E.

Madonna University, Livonia, MI

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Elementary Teaching Experience

Livonia Public Schools Livonia, MI, Fall 2014 – Spring 2015

MacGowan Elementary School, Redford, Winter 2014

Secondary Teaching Experience

Plymouth Christian Academy, Plymouth, MI, Fall 2015 – Present

 Established a standard of excellence for MSVMA Choral Festival and MSVMA

Livonia Public Schools, Livonia, MI, Fall 2014 – Spring 2015

Redford Union High School, Redford, MI, Winter 2016

Additional Education Experience

Emerson Middle School, Livonia, MI, Fall 2010

Rosedale Elementary School, Livonia, MI, Fall 2010

Churchill High School, Livonia, MI, Winter 2012

Plymouth-Canton Educational Park, Canton, MI, Winter 2013

Mark Murray Elementary School, Detroit, MI, Spring 2013

University Prep Middle School, Detroit, MI, Fall 2013

Plymouth Christian Academy, Plymouth, MI, Fall 2015 – Present

Plymouth Christian Academy, Plymouth, MI, Fall 2015 – Present

Tecumseh Middle School, Tecumseh, MI, Winter 2004 – Fall 2010

Kindermusik/Group Lessons/Sales Associate, Spring 2011 – Spring 2014

Private Voice Teacher, Fall 2010 – Present

Dr. Joseph Daniel, Michigan School Vocal Music Association

Linette Popoff-Parks, Madonna University, 36600 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI

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