Erin Hicks
Katy,Texas
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Good planner, problem-solver and analytical leader with strong attention to detail and sound judgment focused on continuous improvement. Decisive, practical and strategic in leading operations and teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Band Director
Roberts Middle School, Lamar CISD
2021.08 - Current
- Planned, coordinated and executed 30+ performance events annually for over 150 attendees per event, including vendor management, marketing promotions, and event itineraries.
- Assisted with developing and implementing a training strategy for 6-12 music students with a corresponding curriculum to achieve the organization's goals.
- Produced and delivered teacher training materials for my team members for career development and task management.
- Heavily contributed as a valuable team member in the collaborations of curriculum development for each level of music student, grades 6-12.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Directed groups at rehearsals for live and recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance, dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Performed one-on-one coaching with students that require customized instruction tailored to individual learning types.
Band Director
Polly Ryon Middle School, Lamar CISD
2017.08 - 2021.07
- Planned 4 concerts yearly and marketed concerts to students, parents and general public.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Directed groups at rehearsals for live and recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Heavily contributed as a valuable team member in the collaborations of curriculum development for department trainings.
- Performed one-on-one coaching with students who require customized training tailored to individual learning types.
Assistant Band Director
Foster High School, Lamar CISD
2014.08 - 2017.07
- Assisted in planning, coordinating and executing 30+ performance events annually for over 150 attendees per event, including vendor management, marketing promotions, and event itineraries.
- Heavily contributed as a valuable team member in the collaborations of curriculum development for each level of music student, grades 6-12.
- Inventoried, maintained, repaired and purchased new instruments and gear for department.
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Directed groups at rehearsals for live and recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Performed one-on-one coaching with students that require customized instruction tailored to individual learning types.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK12.2013
Skills
- Event Planning
- Organizational Skills
- Task Prioritization
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Relations
Affiliations
- Texas Music Educators Association
- Texas Bandmasters Association
- Texas Classroom Teachers Association
Timeline
Band Director
Roberts Middle School, Lamar CISD
2021.08 - Current
Band Director
Polly Ryon Middle School, Lamar CISD
2017.08 - 2021.07
Assistant Band Director
Foster High School, Lamar CISD
2014.08 - 2017.07
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Southern Nazarene University
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