Megan E.

Heath
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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.
 Emphasized the use of content area literacy within the classroom
 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
 Emphasized the use of content area literacy within the classroom
 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
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 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
 Emphasized the use of content area literacy within the classroom
 Provided new opportunities for students to sing individually and in
ensembles
 Developed and implemented a sight reading system based on moveable “Do”
 Organized and conducted at choral concerts for multiple schools

Redford Union High School, Redford, MI, Winter 2016

Student Teacher – Music, 6th through 12th grades
 Developed and implemented a sight reading system based on moveable “Do”
 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

Choral Pre-Student Teacher – 9th – 12th Grades

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

Special Education Pre-Student Teacher – 9th – 11th Grades
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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
Choral Pre-Student Teacher – 9th – 12th Grades

University Prep Middle School, Detroit, MI, Fall 2013

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

School Involvement

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

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

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

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
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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

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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