Rachel Hill
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Inspirational music mentor with a focus on student engagement and learning assessments. Experienced in guiding diverse student groups through choral music theory and performance, developing skills that resonate in both personal growth and musical excellence.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Choir Director
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy (Lubbock ISD)
Lubbock, TX
08.2025 - 03.2026
- Conducted choir rehearsals to enhance vocal skills and musicality.
- Developed lesson plans to align with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Coordinated performances, ensuring smooth logistics and audience engagement.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate music education across grades.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Created and implemented lesson plans for teaching vocal technique, sight-reading, music theory and performance practice.
Assistant Choir Director
West Texas Children's Chorus
Lubbock, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Worked with children of different ages and molded teaching methods to align with age and skill level.
- Supplied supervision and direction for middle school music curriculum.
- Supplied necessary guidance and direction during choir rehearsals to assist choir members in achieving correct tone, pitch and harmony.
- Instructed students in choral music theory and performance at middle school level.
- Used GarageBand and Musescore to tag and organize music tracks.
Choir Member
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Lubbock, TX
10.2025 - Current
- Attended regular rehearsals to maintain consistent participation and engagement.
- Supported fellow choir members by providing vocal techniques and feedback.
- Conducted choral sections during practice sessions when needed.
- Sang solos or small group pieces both a cappella or accompanied by musical instruments.
Nanny
Self-employeed
Grapevine, TX
06.2016 - Current
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Participated in hands-on learning activities with children incorporating art.
- Monitored children's behavior, health and well-being as well as physical, emotional and mental development.
- Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to encourage intellectual and motor skills development.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as laundry or meal preparation.
- Transported children to school, extracurricular activities, and appointments when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education - Voice
Texas Tech University
Lubbock12-2024
Skills
- Music Interpretation
- Extensive Performance Background
- Conducting
- Audio Production
- Sound Mixing Expertise
- Student Engagement
- Learning Assessments
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Technology Integration
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
Certification
- Teacher Education Certificate (Active)
- TEA Dyslexia Training
- Red Cross CPR Certified
- Tutorial for Substance Abuse Disorder Professionals
Accomplishments
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude - December 2024
- Senior Voice Recital 2024
- Adele in Die Fledermaus (Revenge of the Bat) by Johann Strauss
- Second Lady in Die Zaubeflote (The Magic Flute) by W. A. Mozart
- Barbarina in Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) by W. A. Mozart
- First Cercatrice in Suor Angelica by Giacomo Puccini
Timeline
Choir Member
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
10.2025 - Current
Head Choir Director
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy (Lubbock ISD)
08.2025 - 03.2026
Assistant Choir Director
West Texas Children's Chorus
09.2023 - Current
Nanny
Self-employeed
06.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Music Education - Voice
Texas Tech University