Jill Melchitzky

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Creative and dedicated music educator and graduate with a BA in Music and Music Education (K-12 certification).

About

Creative and dedicated music educator and graduate with a BA in Music and Music Education (K-12 certification). Practicing teacher and band director who supports student musicians through performance, instruction, and community engagement.

Currently seeking a shift toward program coordinating and assisting work, leveraging classroom leadership, organization, and advocacy experience to support programs and stakeholders effectively.

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 4 roles

Music Teacher · Northwestern School District | Albion, PennsylvaniaSep 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

Teaches middle school general music and high school popular music electives. Teaches 6th-grade band, instrumental lessons, and 9th–12th-grade band. Organizes community events for the music program.

Marching and Jazz Band Director · Northwestern School District | Albion, PAMay 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 7 mos

Led a group of ten staff members and 50–60 students. Coordinated fundraising and worked closely with parent booster programs. Organized competitions, community events, and rehearsal schedules.

Private Music Teacher · Self-Employed | Edinboro, PennsylvaniaAug 2019 – Aug 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Private instruction for a diverse group of brass students from elementary through high school, teaching tuba, trombone, trumpet, and euphonium (summer 2019 onward).

Assistant Manager · The Men's Wearhouse | Erie, PAJun 2019 – May 2021 · 2 yrs

Education· 6

Master of Music in Music Education · Kent State University | Kent, OH2030 – 2025
Music (Music Education) Graduate (summa cum laude) · Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | Edinboro, PA2030 – 2026
Individualized Studies (Gender Studies and Communications) · Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | Edinboro, PA2030 – 2026
Master of Music in Music Education · Kent State University2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards· 5

K-12 Music Education certification2030 – 2026
K-12 Music Education certification2030 – 2026
Quarterfinalist for the GRAMMY Music Educator Award (2023)2023 – 2026
Women’s Philanthropy Council Scholarship (2018 and 2019)2018 – 2019

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