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Laura Bessent-Price

Easley,SC

Summary

Professional with 40 years of experience in advanced technology, desktop technology, and e-learning. Demonstrated ability to integrate technology into educational settings to enhance learning outcomes. Proven track record of leadership in music education, particularly in string orchestras. Committed to fostering a collaborative and engaging environment for students.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Music Teacher

Legacy Early College
07.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented engaging music curricula tailored to diverse student needs.
  • Conducted regular assessments to evaluate student progress and refine instructional strategies.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to integrate music education across the broader curriculum.

Chorus and Music and Theatre Teacher

Greenville County Schools-Northwood Middle
08.2021 - Current
  • I was the Director of the Choral Music program at Northwood Middle. I teach sixth, seventh, and eighth graders and coordinate all Choral Programs, Festivals and Competitions that students attend and participate in. Our choral music program has achieved consistent excellent ratings at our state Concert Performance Assessment Festival.
  • I also am the director of the Music and Theatre program. I teach seventh and eighth graders and coordinate all performances, productions, and festival competitions that the students participate in. We have achieved consistent excellent ratings at local and state festivals.

Choral Music Teacher

Spartanburg District Five Schools
08.2015 - Current
  • I was the general music teacher and choral director for K4-Fourth Grade Choral Music Classes at Duncan Elementary School of the Arts
  • Directed choral music concert showcases
  • Directed Christmas Musicals and Spring Musicals

Junior High/Middle School Orchestra and Choral Director

Boiling Springs Junior High and Rainbow Lake Middle School
08.2008 - Current
  • Taught Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth grade Orchestra
  • Taught Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade Chorus All three grade level orchestras and choruses participated in SCMEA Orchestra Festivals earning Excellent and Superior Ratings.

Middle and High School Orchestra Director

Greenville County Schools
08.1997 - Current
  • Taught Middle and High School Orchestra classes at Blue Ridge Middle and High School as well as Woodmont Middle and High School
  • Middle and High School Orchestras participated in multiple SCMEA Orchestra Festivals and other music festivals and received excellent and superior ratings.

Virtual Orchestra Teacher

Berry Shoals Intermediate School
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Taught fourteen Sixth Grade Orchestra Students virtually for the 2020-2021 School Year.

Education

Educational Administration - undefined

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
01.2012

Bachelor of Music Education - undefined

Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC
01.2005

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Instrument Proficiency
  • Teaching Strategies
  • Student Assessment
  • Sight-Reading Instruction
  • Audition Preparation
  • Orchestral Repertoire Familiarity

Certification

South Carolina Teaching Certificate - Music Education Instrumental and Choral Music K-12 and Elementary K-6, #132888

Additional Information

References


Eyvette Schrimmer, Principal Legacy Early College Elementary School

1613 West Washington Street, Greenville, SC 29601

(864) 214-1600


Rayvelette Farrington, Assistant Principal Legacy Early College Elementary School

1613 West Washington Street, Greenville, SC 29601

(864) 559-4900


Treva Lee, Principal Northwood Middle School

700 Ike's Road, Taylors, SC 29363

(864) 355-7000


Heidi Templeton, Teaching Colleague

hrizzitano@greenville.k12.sc.us

(864) 266-8151

Timeline

Elementary Music Teacher

Legacy Early College
07.2023 - Current

Chorus and Music and Theatre Teacher

Greenville County Schools-Northwood Middle
08.2021 - Current

Virtual Orchestra Teacher

Berry Shoals Intermediate School
08.2020 - 05.2021

Choral Music Teacher

Spartanburg District Five Schools
08.2015 - Current

Junior High/Middle School Orchestra and Choral Director

Boiling Springs Junior High and Rainbow Lake Middle School
08.2008 - Current

Middle and High School Orchestra Director

Greenville County Schools
08.1997 - Current

Educational Administration - undefined

University of South Carolina

Bachelor of Music Education - undefined

Greensboro College

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