Jerome Hawkins
Canton,MS
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Online Adjunct Instructor
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS
01.2024 - Current
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades and assessments for all students in the course.
- Create lesson plans that incorporated a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles.
- Help students appreciate arts with instructional and immersive techniques.
- Teach students about cultural influences in music styles.
- Evaluate student progress through quizzes, exams, written assignments.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to students on music fundamentals.
- Utilize a variety of technology-based tools to enhance course content delivery.
Music Teacher
Madison County Schools (Madison Avenue Elementary School)
Madison, MS
08.2016 - Current
- Teach music classes to students in grades K-2.
- Develop and implement innovative and engaging music curriculum for students.
- Conduct rehearsals for musical performances, concerts, and recitals.
- Evaluate students' progress, provided feedback, and celebrate successes.
- Collaborate with parents and other stakeholders to ensure student success.
- Maintain an active violin class for student led performances for coordinated events.
- Collaborate with other teachers to develop grade level arts integration curriculum.
- Utilize modern technology and software to enhance student learning.
Orchestral Violinist
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra
Jackson, MS
09.2003 - Current
- Perform a wide range of classical and contemporary works with various orchestras in a variety of venues.
- Accurately interpret musical notation from score sheets to deliver the desired sound quality.
- Attend regular rehearsals to practice new pieces and refine existing ones prior to public performances.
Music Teacher
Jackson Public Schools
Jackson, MS
01.2005 - 05.2016
- Developed and implemented music programs to challenge and engage students.
- Utilized proven teaching methods to ensure successful student performance.
- Assisted with the organization and logistics of music related events.
- Taught music classes to students in grades PK-5.
- Evaluated student progress and provided feedback.
- Collaborated with other staff members to coordinate musical activities.
- Performed public concerts and special events as requested.
Education
Specialist in Education in Educational Leadership -
Arkansas State University
05.2015
Master of Music Education in Comprehensive Music Education -
Jackson State University
05.2008
Bachelor of Music Education in Instrumental Music Education K-12 -
Jackson State University
05.2006
Skills
- Leadership
- Organization
- Mentoring
- Effective Communication
- Educational Technology
- Supervision
- Collaboration
- Digital Media Content Creator
- Team Building
- Presenter
- Logistics
- Online Teaching
- Expertise in Canvas
- Workshop Facilitation
Affiliations
- Mississippi Professional Educators
- National Association of Music Educators / Mississippi Music Educators Association
Certification
- 165 Music Instrumental (K-12), Mississippi Department of Education
- 486 Non-Practicing Administrator, Mississippi Department of Education
Accomplishments
- Madison County School District Teacher of the Year Grades K-2, Madison County Schools, 01/2023
- Madison Avenue Elementary Teacher of the Year, Madison Avenue Elementary School, 09/2022
- Teacher of the Month - Best Leadership, Madison Avenue Elementary School, 01/2022
- Teacher of the Month - Representing Trustworthiness, Madison Avenue Elementary School, 04/2021
- Jag Zone Technology Integration Award, Madison County Schools Technology Department, 05/2022
- Teacher of the Month - Representing Hopefulness, Madison Avenue Elementary School, 12/2019
Leadership Experience
- School Wellness Committee Member, Madison Avenue Elementary, 08/2024 - Present
- School Leadership Team, Madison Avenue Elementary, 08/2020 - Present
- Assistant School Testing Coordinator, Madison Avenue Elementary, 08/2020 - Present
- New Teacher Interview Team, Madison Avenue Elementary, 08/2021 - Preset
- Principal's Designee, Madison Avenue Elementary, 08/2016 - Present
- Principal's Designee, Lake Elementary, 01/2014 - 05/2016
- New Teacher Mentor, Madison Avenue Elementary, 08/2019 - Present
- P.B.I.S. Committee Member, Madison Avenue Elementary, 08/2016 - 05/2018
- Arts Integration Committee Member, Madison Avenue Elementary, 08/2016 - Present
References
- Dr. Kristal Epting, Current Principal, kri148@madison-schools.com, 601.856.2951
- Mr. Danny Bouchillon, Current Assistant Principal, dbouchillon@madison-school.com, 601.856.2951
- Dr. Kimberly Brewer, Director of Elementary School Services, kbrewer@madison-schools.com, 601.499.0800
- Dr. Melissa Philley, Director of Curriculum, mphilley@madison-schools.com, 601.499.0800
- Dr. Brenda Jones, Former Principal, bwardjones129@gmail.com, 601.946.7494
- Richard Hudson, Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Personnel Manager, rhudson@madison-schools.com, 601.960.1565
Quote
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
Colin Powell
Timeline
Online Adjunct Instructor
Hinds Community College
01.2024 - Current
Music Teacher
Madison County Schools (Madison Avenue Elementary School)
08.2016 - Current
Music Teacher
Jackson Public Schools
01.2005 - 05.2016
Orchestral Violinist
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra
09.2003 - Current
Specialist in Education in Educational Leadership -
Arkansas State University
Master of Music Education in Comprehensive Music Education -
Jackson State University
Bachelor of Music Education in Instrumental Music Education K-12 -
Jackson State University
- 165 Music Instrumental (K-12), Mississippi Department of Education
- 486 Non-Practicing Administrator, Mississippi Department of Education
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