Brian Presley
6-12 History, Pre-K - 12 Music Educator
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Dedicated and responsive teacher with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification, and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning, and boost educational success. Serves as a role model by using a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love for learning. He has and will continue to work collaboratively with fellow department members for the fulfilling of student engagement and success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chorus Teacher
Winder Barrow High School
Winder, Georgia
07.2022 - Current
- Developed lesson plans for diverse choral music styles, techniques, and history.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate music education across the curriculum.
- Designed assessments to evaluate student progress in choral participation and development.
- Attended meetings related to the chorus program such as faculty meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and IEP/504 meetings and successfully implemented measures to support students in my classroom.
- Successfully integrated SPED students of varying level of ability into the program.
- Provided individual instruction to improve student's vocal and aural skills through after-school tutoring sessions.
- Established professional relationships with parents to ensure effective communication between home and school.
- Created a Music Appreciation class: an academic-style class informing non-musicians about the history of music and how to create it themselves.
- Organized rehearsals, concerts, and events within and outside of school to provide more opportunities for student performances.
- Completed tasks unrelated to choir when asked by admin or colleagues: covering other classes, training for fundraising and technology, providing help with technology navigation, and ensuring facilities are in order for when my room was required by the athletic department.
- Adjusted curriculum based on data gathered by assessments.
- Used Google, Microsoft, and Canvas products to increase productivity of rehearsals.
Triple C Plumbing and Home Services
David Presley
Maysville, GA
05.2016 - 07.2022
- Assisted David in whatever he needed including predicting what materials and tools are needed job-to-job, and learning skills quickly by observing, asking questions when necessary, practicing, and accepting critique.
Student Teacher
Coosa High School
Rome, GA
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Created lesson plans to incorporate various standards and included engaging activities for students.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms.
- Did morning duty with Cooperating Teacher.
Choir Director
Joyful Noise Home School Program
Rome, GA
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Worked with children from 6-17 in one choir and molded teaching methods to align with age and skill level.
- Taught a new repertoire of music and prepared ensemble for both fall and spring concert.
Choir Member
First Presbyterian Church of Rome
Rome, GA
08.2018 - 04.2022
- Sight-read and rehearse 7-10 pieces a week with a weekly performance of one piece during the traditional service.
Shorter Chorale
Shorter University
Rome, GA
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Prepared a repertoire of 5-7 pieces for various concerts.
- Toured around Georgia to recruit for Shorter and to promote Shorter to investors.
Observation
Shorter University
Rome, GA
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Observed classrooms in Model High School and Unity Christian Academy to see how classroom management was conducted in both an academic-based and music-based setting.
- Observed how elementary level classes adjusted their curriculum for pandemic settings.
- Observed a special education/remediation class for a week, and discussed teaching strategies for exceptional learners in a musical context with SpEd teachers.
- Assisted teachers with grades K-12 in designing and implementing lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
Shorter University
Rome, GA05.2022
Skills
- Group teaching ability
- Discipline and feedback
- Lesson planning
- Tutoring and after school help
- Effective listening
- Differentiated learning techniques
- Positive student engagement
Certification
• Special Education General Curriculum Certification (Date of exam: TBD)
• History 6-12 Certification (Date of Exam: March 14, 2026)
• Music Education K-12
• History 6-12 Certification (Date of Exam: March 14, 2026)
• Music Education K-12
References
- Current Principal: Mrs. Rebecca Lichliter rebecca.lichliter@barrow.k12.ga.us (770) 867-4519 ext. 21120
- Current Department Head: Mr. Joshua Shadburn joshua.shadburn@barrow.k12.ga.us (706) 499-1323
- Current Co-Worker: Dr. Ashley Floyd ashleynolanfloyd@gmail.com (770) 307-6454
- Current Co-Worker: Ms. Lauren Copland copelanlh@gmail.com (706) 244-2316
- Current Co-Worker: Mrs. Hannah Stockton stocktonhannah21@gmail.com(706) 983-2275
Timeline
Chorus Teacher
Winder Barrow High School
07.2022 - Current
Student Teacher
Coosa High School
01.2022 - 04.2022
Choir Director
Joyful Noise Home School Program
09.2021 - 04.2022
Observation
Shorter University
01.2019 - 12.2021
Choir Member
First Presbyterian Church of Rome
08.2018 - 04.2022
Shorter Chorale
Shorter University
08.2018 - 12.2021
Triple C Plumbing and Home Services
David Presley
05.2016 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
Shorter University