About Me
About Me
Melissa Seidl has been teaching English for nearly 15 years in the Archdiocese of Hartford schools. Throughout her career, she has taught a wide range of subjects at the middle school level, including Literature, Language Arts, Science, Computer Science, and Social Studies. She has also taught 4th and 5th grade, bringing a versatile and well-rounded approach to education.
Melissa holds a Master’s degree in School Counseling and is recognized as a Bullying Prevention Specialist by the American School Counselor Association. She is deeply committed to educating students about bullying and working to eliminate it from school communities.
Beyond the classroom, Melissa has served as an advisor for music ministry, robotics, National Junior Honor Society, and drama club. She is currently the stage manager at a children’s theatre, where she has also taught musical theatre, playwriting, stage management, vocal performance, and audition preparation.
A passionate advocate for youth and music ministry, Melissa brings over 20 years of experience in contemporary music ministry. She has led worship bands as well as traditional and folk choirs, blending musical styles to create meaningful worship experiences.
Additionally, Melissa has taught Cricut and sewing classes at Joann Fabrics, combining creativity and craftsmanship in fun, hands-on ways.
Services Offered
Private Tutoring (Entering grades 4-8)
Focused Literacy Coaching in Reading, vocabulary, writing and/or Grammar (Entering grades 5-9)
Private voice lessons
Private theater coaching/audition prep
Introduction to Cricut
Prices
Tutoring: $45 for 45 minute sessions. (Bundling options available for more than one session per week.)
Voice/theatre:
$35 for 30 minute session (up to age 10)
$45 for 45 minutes (age 10 and up)
Cricut- Via Zoom
$150 for 2- 1 hour sessions and assistance with machine set up.
$200 to add a 3rd one-hour session with focus in iron-on, permanent vinyl or paper crafts.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 3:45PM-8:00PM, Cheshire or Via Zoom*
Tuesday: 3:45PM-8:00PM, Cheshire or Via Zoom*
Wednesday:3:45PM-6:00PM, Cheshire or Via Zoom*
Thursday: 7:30PM-8:30PM Via Zoom
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Email for availability, Middletown or Zoom themelscreative@gmail.com
*availability may be available in Middletown please email for details
Voice Lessons:
• Via Zoom
• Client’s home
Tutoring/ Cricut Classes:
• Client’s home
• Cheshire Public Library
• Russell Library (Middletown)
• Other nearby libraries available upon request
Please note: In-home sessions and in school building sessions are offered at the instructor’s discretion and may depend on prior familiarity with the client.