Music Teacher Resume

Hinds County Public Schools, Raymond, MS (August 2012 to Present)
Music Teacher/Choral Director

Serve as general/choral music instructor to help students understand basic principles of music, such as melody, rhythm, beat and tempo.
Supervised over 500 students daily
Coordinated auditions in order to determine what students would be used in the ensembles
Developed and maintained the music library for the school
Responsible for selecting repertoire to perform for school functions

Hope Central Ministries, Raymond, MS (August 2008 to Present)
Minster Of Music/Executive Board Member

Meet regularly as an executive board member with pastoral team to discuss church & service matters.
Oversee the selection and arrangement of music for Sunday services & special events.
Recruit and develop a praise team of multiple instruments.
Select and develop new vocalists.
Collaborate with the teaching team in integrating selected music and special music to enhance the worship service.
Participate regularly with creative team in planning through teaching themes.
Maintain musical & A/V equipment

Dallas ISD, Dallas, TX (August 2005 to August 2008)
Elementary Music Teacher

Developed and created stimulating lesson plans that cover a wide range of topics that foster music appreciation
Instructed students in the technical aspects of music, conducted after school rehearsals, put on shows, and plays at assemblies and PTA programs
Created a choral program and recruited a large group of students to actively participate in Sandy Lake Fun Fest Choir Competition in which the students achieved a 1st place Division Trophy in 2010 and 2011.
Established Little Kids Rock Piano Program which promotes kids in the inner city learning how to play instruments received a grant of 10 keyboards and a drum set
Promoted Arts programs such as House of Blues, Opera, and the Symphony

Power & Authority Tabernacle, Dallas, TX (April 2002 to August 2008)
Private Piano Teacher

Provided instrumental and music training for students ages 4-16 and adults
Responsible for keeping students’ financial accounts and collecting payments for tuition
Tailored lesson plans and integrated a wide range of activities and materials in order to accommodate different learning styles of the students
Offered praise, positive encouragement, and rewards in order to keep students motivated and eager to learn and progress
Organized a spring recital in order to show student progress

Bachelor of Music – Jackson State University, Jackson, MS.