Hilary Swickheimer
Friendship,ME
Summary
Dynamic and innovative Music Educator and Program Manager with a strong background in vocal music instruction, curriculum development, and community engagement. Skilled in fostering student growth through creative lesson planning, vocal performance coaching, and extracurricular opportunities. Experienced in managing teams, organizing large-scale events, and aligning educational initiatives with strategic goals. A proven track record of creating engaging learning environments that inspire students to reach their full potential.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Choir Teacher
Bowling Green City Schools
Bowling Green, Ohio
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Introduce developing singers to vocal performance and musical literacy by building skills in rhythm and pitch reading, aural recognition, and solid body mechanics for vocal production.
- Incorporate movement, classroom percussion, and ukulele practice to augment students musical understanding and performance.
- Organized successful fundraising events to support choir activities, trips, and resources.
- Managed all aspects of concert planning, including diverse program selection, logistics coordination, and event promotion.
Elementary Music Teacher
Genoa Area Local Schools
Genoa, Ohio
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Introduce the love of music to early learners through movement, song, games, and classroom instruments.
- Coordinate annual musical for Second Grade, including casting by audition.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing feedback, adapting instructional methods as needed to address individual and group understanding.
Community Engagement Manager
Girl Scouts of Western Ohio
Toledo, OH
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Manage retention initiatives for membership across northwest Ohio through interpersonal connections, training opportunities, coaching and volunteer development, and large-scale events.
- Develop in-school program curriculum designed to help girls develop self-management and conflict resolution skills in a cooperative, student-driven setting.
- Manage 7-person team, along with office processes, including scheduling, budget supervision, grant reporting, data tracking and filing, and program evaluation.
- Cultivate relationships with area educators, business owners, and local leaders with the aim to build community partnerships.
Music Teacher
Imagine Madison Avenue School of Art
Toledo, OH
08.2014 - 11.2015
- Coordinate monthly performances for specific grade levels and Vocal, Percussion, and Violin ensembles.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as musical literacy, instrumentation, compositions, and performance.
- Serves as Arts Committee Decision-Maker for field trip and professional development opportunities.
- Mentored students in various ensembles, boosting their confidence and performance skills.
Clinical Lab Assistant
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Provided leadership for massage therapy cohort, academically and professionally.
- Maintained daily operations of massage therapy student clinic, including client communication and appointment book.
- Recruiting of new clients and students to massage therapy program participation for Owens Community College through community relations.
- File and organize confidential student records, maintain student privacy.
Director of Summer Camps
St. Richard’s Episcopal Day School
Indianapolis, Indiana
06.2007 - 08.2009
- Formulated 10-12 weeks of curriculum for campers ages 4 -14 based on educational standards to encourage movement, creativity, literacy, and cultural and community awareness.
- Collaborated with community vendors and faculty and staff to offer multiple camp options with more specific educational goals (essay-writing camp, science fair camp, etc.)
- Hired, trained, and managed activity leaders and camp counselors, totaling 16 employees.
- Developed staff training manual specific to summer programs, including provisions for child abuse prevention training, emergency procedures, best practices, and other crucial personnel policies and procedures.
- Organized summer activity and field trip schedules to ensure engagement and transportation for each weekly program.
- Received and organized all registration forms and monies for camper enrollment, preparing and maintaining attendance and financial records from week to week.
Middle School Choir Director and Music Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools, Emma Donnan Middle School
Indianapolis, Indiana
08.2008 - 06.2009
Education
Master of the Arts - Teaching And Curriculum Development
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN 09.2025 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Contemporary Music, vocal performance
Greenville College
Greenville, IL 09.2025 - 05.2006
Skills
Blending techniques
Voice training
Music theory
Rehearsal planning
Choral conducting
Repertoire selection
Music history
Ear training
Sight reading
Choir management
Classroom management
Relationship building
Certification
Vocal and General Music, all levels
Additional Work Experience
- Community Engagement Manager, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio
Manage retention initiatives for adult and girl membership., Develop in-school program curriculum., Manage 7-person team and office processes., Cultivate relationships with area educators and community leaders.
- Clinical Lab Assistant, Owens Community College
Provided leadership for massage therapy cohort., Maintained daily operations of massage therapy student clinic., Recruiting new clients and students.
- Director of Summer Camps, St. Richard’s Episcopal Day School
Formulated curriculum for campers ages 4-14., Collaborated with community vendors and faculty., Hired, trained, and managed activity leaders and camp counselors., Organized summer activity and field trip schedules.
Timeline
Master of the Arts - Teaching And Curriculum Development
University of Indianapolis
09.2025 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Contemporary Music, vocal performance
Greenville College
09.2025 - 05.2006
Middle School Choir Teacher
Bowling Green City Schools
08.2016 - 05.2020
Elementary Music Teacher
Genoa Area Local Schools
08.2016 - 06.2018
Community Engagement Manager
Girl Scouts of Western Ohio
11.2015 - 08.2016
Music Teacher
Imagine Madison Avenue School of Art
08.2014 - 11.2015
Clinical Lab Assistant
Owens Community College
01.2014 - 07.2014
Middle School Choir Director and Music Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools, Emma Donnan Middle School
08.2008 - 06.2009
Director of Summer Camps
St. Richard’s Episcopal Day School
06.2007 - 08.2009
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