Brian Hill
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Compass Community Schools. Expert in music content and curriculum design, I've enhanced the musical and academic prowess of over 230 students and become effective teaching a broad range of other subjects. Skilled in relationship building and bilingual communication, I bring a unique blend of creativity and efficiency to any team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-8 Music Teacher
Compass Community Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Solely responsible for the musical education of more than 230 students aged 4 to 15.
- Have successfully endowed each student with a strong grasp of the fundamental concepts of music. This is done through a highly varied, self-designed curriculum that emphasizes singing, a strong and reliable sense of rhythm, community, and playfulness, in order to allow students to cultivate a joyful and meaningful relationship with music.
- Designed and initiated an instrument rental program for students who wish to practice on their own time.
- Started an afterschool music program for older students who are particularly interested in developing their musical abilities.
- Serve as a math and ELA tutor, often substitute to cover other teacher's lessons.
- Organized the first annual Spelling Bee.
- Frequently serve as a translator for the school's predominantly Latino population.
Music Teacher
Palestinian-American Community Center
01.2025 - Current
- Lead a Saturday afternoon music class for displaced Palestinian children between the ages of 12 to 21.
- Teach both Western and Arab instruments, songs, and music theory, as well as singing techniques from both traditions.
Operations Associate
Farmers and Fishermen Purveyors
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Arrived early each morning to assist with packaging and labeling orders, performing tasks around the warehouse, and loading delivery vans.
- Drove daily delivery routes around the Atlanta area, as well as other parts of Georgia and the Carolinas. Often was used as a "utility player" in order to relieve strain from other drivers with more consistent routes.
- Handled on-the-ground conflicts with restaurants and other clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Politics, And Economics; Music
Rhodes College
Atlanta05-2023
Skills
- Highly proficient in Spanish, speaking and reading/writing
- Verbal and written communication
- Strong math and reasoning skills
- Customer service
- Strong and in good physical condition
- Learning enhancement
- Performance direction
- Curriculum design
- Audio editing
- Proficient in guitar, piano, voice, drums, mastery of music theory
- Relationship building
Certification
- ArcGIS
- First Aid & CPR
- Driver's License
- Tennessee ABC
- On track to receive Tennessee teaching license in May
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Interests
- My life is and always will be centered around music
- Literature and philosophy
- Health and exercise, preventative medicine, massage therapy
- Gardening and sustainable agriculture/permaculture
- Cooking
- Learning about and interacting with other cultures
- Caring for and mentoring youth
Timeline
Music Teacher
Palestinian-American Community Center
01.2025 - Current
K-8 Music Teacher
Compass Community Schools
07.2023 - Current
Operations Associate
Farmers and Fishermen Purveyors
04.2020 - 01.2022
- ArcGIS
- First Aid & CPR
- Driver's License
- Tennessee ABC
- On track to receive Tennessee teaching license in May
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Politics, And Economics; Music
Rhodes College
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