Hi, I’m
Michael J. Minor
Music Director
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Hello, my name is Michael J. Minor and I am a young and talented musician who has experience in teaching music to a wide range of ages. I have the necessary training and experience to operate in both public school and spiritual arenas. My goal is to plug into an environment to nourish, tend, and guide it's potential to the next level. I want to build relationships, inspire students and be an impact in the community. I am excited for future opportunities in leading and developing people to be the best musician, leader, and member of society that they can possibly be.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
10.2023 - Current
Job overview
- I Provide a structured environment for petal elementary students to be successful in completing homework and understanding educational concepts, while preparing afternoon refreshments and creating fun opportunities for social learning
- Provide Homework tutoring for grades k-6th
- Prepare refreshments for hungry students
- Engage students in fun social and physical education activities
Piney Grove Baptist Church
Music Director
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Served as the Pianist during Sunday morning and Wednesday evening worship services
- Prepared and taught vocal music to the church's vocal ensembles
- Schedule group and individual rehearsals
- Worked with children of different ages and molded teaching methods to align with age and skill level
Salvation Army Summer
Conservatory Piano instructor/counselor
06.2023 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Constructed lesson plans for teach group piano lessons for ages 8-17
- Lead instructor for group piano lessons for ages 8-17
- Youth assistant choir director and accompanist for youth choirs 9-12, and 13-17
- Co-Counselor for boys cabin ages 13-17; transporting youth to daily events, leading youth in group events and behavioral course correction and advisement.
N.R.Burger Middle School
Teacher Assistant
08.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Assisted Teacher in organizing and creating lesson plans
- Co-Teacher, lead and taught lessons within the classroom
- Organizing learning materials required for each lesson
- Assisted in classroom management and Behavioral issues
- Assisted in school programs and functions
New Seasons Family Worship CenterHattiesburg, MS
Pianist, Choir Director
01.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Served as the Pianist during Sunday morning and Wednesday evening worship services
- Prepared and taught vocal music to the church's vocal ensembles
- Schedule group and individual rehearsals
- Worked with children of different ages and molded teaching methods to align with age and skill level.
Faith Elevation ChurchHattiesburg, MS
Pianist
01.2022 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Minister of Music
- Serve as the main pianist for Sunday services
- Organize, select, and teach vocal and instrumental music to be performed for the Sunday morning worship service
- Teach vocal ensemble and coach lead singers in how to art of leading worship for the Sunday morning worship service
Word of Faith Worship CenterHattiesburg, MS
Pianist
04.2017 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Minister of Music
- Served as the main pianist for Sunday services in both Hattiesburg and Gulfport campuses
- Organized, selected, and taught vocal and instrumental music to be performed in both the Hattiesburg and Gulfport campuses
- Taught vocal ensembles and coach lead singers in how to art of leading worship for both Hattiesburg and Gulfport campuses
Americorps Tutor Hawkins Elementary SchoolHattiesburg, MS
08.2018 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Tutored 3rd Grade students in developing phonics skills and reading passage fluency
- Designed comfortable tutoring environment conducive to learning
- Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance and prepare for academic or occupational tests
- Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of tutoring and lessons
- Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.
Americorps, Oak Park Elementary SchoolLaurel, MS
Tutor
10.2017 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Tutored 3rd Grade students in developing phonics skills and reading passage fluency
- Designed comfortable tutoring environment conducive to learning
- Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance and prepare for academic or occupational tests
- Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of tutoring and lessons
- Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.
Triumph ChurchJackson, MS
Youth choir Director
09.2014 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Minister of Music
- Served as the main pianist for the youth Sunday morning worship services
- Organized, selected, and taught vocal music to the church's youth vocal ensemble
- Lead singer and worship leader; was in charge of leading the youth ensemble and congregation in praise and worship
RUF campus ministry, Jackson State UniversityJackson, MS
Pianist
09.2014 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Minister of Music
- Served as the main pianist for the Wednesday night worship services
- Organized, selected, and taught both vocal and instrumental music to the ministry's collegiate vocal ensemble
- Lead singer and worship leader, was in charge to lead the collegiate ensemble and collegiate congregation in praise and worship
- Oasis training center After school counselor
Education
William Carey University
Bachelor's of Music from voice
January 2022
Oak Grove High School
Highschool Diploma
January 2013
Skills
- Pianist
- Choir director
- Songwriter/Arranger
- Creative Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Work Ethic
- Administrator
- Team Leader/Organizer
Timeline
10.2023 - Current
Music Director
Piney Grove Baptist Church
07.2023 - Current
Conservatory Piano instructor/counselor
Salvation Army Summer
06.2023 - 07.2023
Teacher Assistant
N.R.Burger Middle School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Pianist, Choir Director
New Seasons Family Worship Center
01.2022 - 03.2023
Pianist
Faith Elevation Church
01.2022 - 02.2023
Americorps Tutor Hawkins Elementary School
08.2018 - 07.2019
Tutor
Americorps, Oak Park Elementary School
10.2017 - 07.2018
Pianist
Word of Faith Worship Center
04.2017 - 01.2022
Youth choir Director
Triumph Church
09.2014 - 12.2016
Pianist
RUF campus ministry, Jackson State University
09.2014 - 12.2016
William Carey University
Bachelor's of Music from voice
Oak Grove High School
Highschool Diploma