Louis Parker
Brookhaven,MS
Summary
Eager Band Director with commitment to long-term band success and creating an inviting culture for any student.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Band Director
McComb School District
McComb, MS
07.2023 - Current
- Taught general music to high school students
- Assisted the Director of Bands with rehearsals, performances, and summer band camp
- Assisted with beginner band classes
Assistant Band Director
Scott County School District
Morton, MS
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Taught general music to high school students
- Assisted the Band Director with rehearsals, performances, and summer band camp
Long Term Substitutive Teacher
Kelly Services
Flowood, MS
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Taught musical concepts to kindergarten-3rd grade students and assessed their comprehension, managed classroom setting
Music Teacher
Ambition Preparatory Charter School
Jackson, MS
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Taught musical concepts to kindergarten-3rd grade students and assessed their comprehension, managed classroom setting
Student Teacher
Jackson Public Schools
Jackson, MS
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Collaborated with the instructor of record to create lesson plans and to teach music courses
Band Camp Worker
Brookhaven Public Schools
Brookhaven, MS
07.2020 - 07.2020
- Assisted band directors in teaching music
Work-Study Student
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted in organizing the music library, Performed office duties
Band Camp Worker
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS
08.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted band directors in teaching music for field show
AmeriCorps Volunteer
Scientific Research (SR1)
Ridgeland, MS
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Planned and supervised student activities, Tutored students, Performed office duties
Courtesy Clerk/ Cashier
Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store
Brookhaven, MS
06.2014 - 01.2019
- Greeted customers, bagged groceries, operated cash register, retrieved shopping carts, stocked shelves
Band Camp Worker
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Assisted band directors in teaching music and field show drills
Band Camp Worker
07.2017 - 07.2017
- Assisted band directors in teaching music and field show drills
Education
Doctor of Arts - Music
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS05-2027
Master of Music - Music Education
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS05.2023
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS11.2020
Associate of Arts - Music Education
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS05.2017
Skills
- Rehearsal management
- Teaching techniques
- Instrumental expertise
- Marching band experience
- Arranging skills
- Brass instruction
- Ear training
Affiliations
- Southwest Mississippi Band Directors Association, Vice President
- Bethel AME Church Music Department, Music Coordinator
- Prince Hall Masonry, Keystone Lodge #73 Member
Certification
Educator License, 314964, 165 Music Instrumental (K-12), Mississippi, 06/14/2023, 06/30/2030
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month - Northwest Rankin Middle School
- Dean's List (JSU)
- President's List (Co-Lin)
- Presidents' Cabinet (Co-Lin)
- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
- Sigma Kappa Delta National English Honor Society
- Who's Who Among Students in American Community and Junior Colleges
References
Available upon request
Activities
- Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band (Trumpet)
- JSU Concert Band (French Horn)
- JSU Symphonic Band (French Horn)
- JSU Orchestra (French Horn)
- Blue Wave Show Band, President & Mellophone Section Leader
- Co-Lin Jazz Band (Trumpet)
- Co-Lin Concert Band (French Horn)
- Co-Lin Ambassadors (Choir)
- Co-Lin Trailblazer (Student Recruiter)
Timeline
Assistant Band Director
McComb School District
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Band Director
Scott County School District
07.2022 - 06.2023
Long Term Substitutive Teacher
Kelly Services
03.2022 - 05.2022
Music Teacher
Ambition Preparatory Charter School
01.2021 - 02.2022
Student Teacher
Jackson Public Schools
08.2020 - 11.2020
Band Camp Worker
Brookhaven Public Schools
07.2020 - 07.2020
Work-Study Student
Jackson State University
09.2019 - 05.2020
Band Camp Worker
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
08.2019 - 08.2019
AmeriCorps Volunteer
Scientific Research (SR1)
05.2019 - 07.2019
Band Camp Worker
07.2018 - 07.2018
Band Camp Worker
07.2017 - 07.2017
Courtesy Clerk/ Cashier
Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store
06.2014 - 01.2019
Educator License, 314964, 165 Music Instrumental (K-12), Mississippi, 06/14/2023, 06/30/2030
Doctor of Arts - Music
William Carey University
Master of Music - Music Education
William Carey University
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Jackson State University
Associate of Arts - Music Education
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
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