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Michelle Brister

Independence,Louisiana

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level music teacher position. Ready to help the team achieve goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Choir Director

Greenfield Missionary Baptist Church
04.2023 - Current
  • Educated church members on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
  • Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
  • Arranged music, solos and instrumental accompaniment for special performances.
  • Maintained calendars of events and assisted in event planning.
  • Coordinated, planned and led practices for musical components of church services.
  • Composed and led performances for both vocal and instrumental music.
  • Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.

Minister of Music

Oak Grove Memorial COCHUSA
01.2016 - Current

Provided inspiring and motivational music ministry during worship services, programs and events to uplift, encourage and entertain people with positive messages and values.

  • Engaged congregation through musical worship experience by spreading vitality.
  • Planned, organized and led music ministry during worship service by motivating congregational participation and providing direction to choir members and musicians.
  • Rehearsed choir and conducted warm-up prior to services.
  • Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.

Guitar Instructor

Lucille Nesom Memorial Middle School
10.2021 - 05.2023
  • Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
  • Developed lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
  • Assisted students in preparing for performances

Guitar Instructor

Emmanuel Seventh Day Adventist Church School
10.2019 - 05.2021
  • Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
  • Developed lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
  • Assisted students in preparing for performacnes
  • Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
  • Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
  • Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.

Music Student Worker

SELU's Community Music School
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Organized the music library
  • Filed important documents
  • Maintained excellent customer service and positive attitude towards clients
  • Scheduled private music lessons

Education

Bachelor of General Studies - General Studies Concentration in Music Education

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Loranger High School
Loranger, LA
05.2016

Skills

  • Songwriting
  • Diverse Student Populations
  • Course Development
  • Musical Theory and Practice
  • Musical Performance Coordination
  • Music Arrangements
  • Providing Feedback
  • Harmony Structuring
  • Piano Playing
  • Guitar Playing

Timeline

Choir Director

Greenfield Missionary Baptist Church
04.2023 - Current

Guitar Instructor

Lucille Nesom Memorial Middle School
10.2021 - 05.2023

Guitar Instructor

Emmanuel Seventh Day Adventist Church School
10.2019 - 05.2021

Music Student Worker

SELU's Community Music School
08.2017 - 05.2019

Minister of Music

Oak Grove Memorial COCHUSA
01.2016 - Current

Bachelor of General Studies - General Studies Concentration in Music Education

Southeastern Louisiana University

High School Diploma -

Loranger High School
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