Hillery Price
Ridgeland,Mississippi
Summary
Experienced coach and educator with 20+ years in fostering student and athlete potential. Proven leader in developing successful sports programs and integrating music education to enhance student learning. Skilled in technology use for engaging lessons and committed to student development in diverse educational settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Teacher/Athletic Coach
Mississippi Achievement School Dist. (Yazoo City)
Yazoo City, MS
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered instruction on foundational music theory concepts; Conducted choral rehearsals to enhance group singing techniques; Developed and delivered stimulating music lesson plans; Evaluated students' progress and delivered constructive feedback; Cultivated a perpetual appreciation for music within the student community; Collaborated with other teachers and school staff for performances and other events; Encouraged creativity and self-expression through composition and improvisation assignments.
General Music/Choir Teacher
Canton School District
Canton, MS
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Taught General Music to grades 9-12 and the direction of the CHS Choir; Created and implemented daily lessons for students in which helped develop their abilities to analyze, process, and respond to music from a variety of styles and genres; lessons covered all areas of music including foundations of music theory, music performance, music creation, and music history; directed the CHS choir for various performances throughout the school year.
General/Vocal Music Teacher/Athletic Coach
Madison County Schools
Madison, MS
08.2017 - 04.2023
- Taught General Music (Music Appreciation) 6th Grade Boys Choir and Music Theatre (ENCORE!); Created and implemented engaging lessons for students in grades 6-8 which helped develop students' abilities to analyze, process, and respond to music from a variety of styles and genres; served as co-teacher for the school's Musical Theatre course ENCORE!, co-directing a variety of performances including Lion King, Jr., Annie, Jr., Elf, Jr., and The Little Mermaid; through the use of technology and with my role as a Teacher Ambassador for Quavermusic.com, I was able to create stimulating, engaging, problem-based lessons that cover all areas of music including foundations of music theory, music performance, music creation, and music history; created, coached, and developed the classroom curriculum for Germantown Middle School's first Speech and Debate team.
General/Vocal Music Teacher
Jackson Public Schools
Jackson, MS
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Taught K-5 General Music; re-established the school's performing choral group, which provided performance opportunities for students in venues like Northpark Mall, area nursing homes, and numerous in-school programs and concerts; through the use of technology and my role with Quavermusic.com, I was able to create stimulating, engaging, problem-based lessons that covered all areas of music, including the foundations of music theory, music history, and music performance.
District Coordinator/General/Vocal Music Teacher
Greenwood Public School District
Greenwood, MS
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Served as the district's Vocal and General Music Coordinator, responsible for streamlining the Vocal and General Music curriculum for the district's elementary schools, middle school, and high school; performed observations of district music teachers and offered suggestions for best practices related to music instruction; taught Beginning Choral Concepts at the middle school and high school, and General Music at Threadgill Elementary School.
General/Vocal/Piano Music Teacher/Athletic Coach
Prince George's County Public Schools
Morningside, MD
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Taught K-8 General Music, 6-8 Piano Performance, and directed the Benjamin D. Foulois Elementary Performance Chorus; created engaging lessons instructing students in the areas of vocal production and development, stage presence, musicianship, appreciation, and music theory; consistently utilized technology to engage students in the learning process; collaborated with colleagues to have students provide music for school programs and functions; 9 of 12 piano students scored a Superior rating in PGCPS' annual Piano Performance Festival.
Education
B.A. - Music (Vocal Performance)
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, Mississippi05.1996
No Degree Earned - Curriculum and Instruction
Belhaven University
Jackson, MSSkills
- Athletic Performance Coaching
- Game Preparation
- Basketball Coaching Strategies
- Athletic Skill Development
- Team Leadership
- Program Development
- Event Coordination
- Health Instruction
- First Aid
- CPR/AED
- Music Education
- Curriculum Design
- Choral Singing
- Piano Performance
- Music Technology
- Music Software Proficiency
- Cross-Curricular Integration
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Motivation
Affiliations
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- American Choral Directors Association
- Mississippi Association of Coaches
- Mississippi Music Educators Association
- National Association for Music Education
Certification
- Standard Class A Educator's License, Mississippi, 182510, Music (K-12), Health (K-12)
- CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
Languages
- Spanish
- German
- French
Athletic Highlights And Accomplishments
- Served as 1st Assistant Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach at Yazoo City High; qualified for the Mississippi 5A State Playoffs
- Volunteer coach for Canton High School varsity boys' basketball; winner of the Mississippi 5A State Championship
- 6 years as Head Coach at Germantown Middle School and Assistant Coach at Germantown High School, Madison, MS
- Led Germantown Middle School to its first conference championship in boys' basketball in school history in 2020
- Led Germantown Middle School (Madison, MS) to Little Six conference finals and 2nd Place finish in Boys Basketball, 2018-2019
- Led Germantown Middle School (Madison, MS) to Little Six conference finals and 2nd Place finish in Girls Basketball, 2017-2018
- Started the Baseball program at Benjamin Foulois Middle (Prince George's County, MD)
- Assistant Coach at Scarborough Middle School (Mobile, AL) helping lead the team to the Middle School City Championship in Football, 2008-2009
- Started the Fast-Pitch Softball program at Williamson High (Mobile, AL)
- Led Provine High School (Jackson, MS) to its first City Championship and first Mississippi State Playoff appearance in Slow-Pitch Softball, 2004-2005
- Led Provine High (Jackson, MS) to a then school record for wins (17-6) and subsequent advancement to the Regional finals in Baseball, 2004-2005
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Music Teacher/Athletic Coach
Mississippi Achievement School Dist. (Yazoo City)
08.2024 - Current
General Music/Choir Teacher
Canton School District
07.2023 - 07.2024
General/Vocal Music Teacher/Athletic Coach
Madison County Schools
08.2017 - 04.2023
General/Vocal Music Teacher
Jackson Public Schools
08.2015 - 07.2017
District Coordinator/General/Vocal Music Teacher
Greenwood Public School District
08.2014 - 06.2015
General/Vocal/Piano Music Teacher/Athletic Coach
Prince George's County Public Schools
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Standard Class A Educator's License, Mississippi, 182510, Music (K-12), Health (K-12)
- CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
B.A. - Music (Vocal Performance)
Tougaloo College
No Degree Earned - Curriculum and Instruction
Belhaven University
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