Hillery Price
Ridgeland,MS
Summary
Dynamic coach/educator with over 20 years' experience in maximizing student/athlete potential. Demonstrated success in creating impactful sports programs and integrating music education to enrich learning experiences. Proficient in utilizing technology to deliver engaging lessons, fostering growth in diverse educational environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Music Teacher/Athletic Coach
MS Achievement School District (Yazoo City)
Yazoo City, MS
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered instruction in foundational concepts of music theory; Led choral rehearsals to enhance ensemble singing techniques; Cultivated appreciation for music within the student community; 1st Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball and Assistant Track Coach.
General Music/Choir Teacher
Canton School District
Canton, MS
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Designed daily lessons to enhance students' critical thinking in music across diverse styles and genres; directed school choir for multiple performances across school year; Served as volunteer coach for Varsity Boys Basketball.
General/Vocal Music Teacher/Athletic Coach
Madison County Schools
Madison, MS
08.2017 - 04.2023
- Delivered instruction in General Music, Boys Choir and Music Theatre while implementing dynamic lessons to enhance students' analytical engagement with diverse music styles; Created classroom curriculum for Germantown Middle School's first Speech and Debate team; Served as Head Boys Basketball Coach, Head Girls Basketball Coach (2017-2018), Assistant Football, Boys Track Coach.
General/Vocal Music Teacher
Jackson Public Schools
Jackson, MS
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Taught K-5 General Music; Implemented daily lessons in foundational music theory; Re-established school's chorus which provided performance opportunities for students in multiple venues and numerous in-school programs and concerts.
Education
B.A. - Music (Vocal Performance)
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MississippiNo 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
Timeline
Music Teacher/Athletic Coach
MS Achievement School District (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
B.A. - Music (Vocal Performance)
Tougaloo College
No Degree Earned - Curriculum and Instruction
Belhaven University
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.
Languages
- Spanish
- German
- French
Coaching Highlights And Accomplishments
- Served as 1st Assistant Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach at Yazoo City High; led team to Elite 8 finish in Mississippi 5A State Playoffs
- Volunteer coach for Canton High School varsity boys' basketball; winner of Mississippi 5A State Championship
- 7 years as Head Boys Basketball Coach at Germantown Middle School, Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Germantown High School, Madison, MS
- Led Germantown Middle School to first Little Six 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 Baseball program at Benjamin D. Foulois Middle (Prince George's County, MD)
- Assistant Coach at Scarborough Middle School (Mobile, AL) helping lead team to Middle School City Championship in Football, 2008-2009
- Started 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 School (Jackson, MS) to a then school record for wins (17-6) and subsequent advancement to Regional finals in Baseball, 2004-2005
References
References available upon request.
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