Hailey Williams

Music Educator | (757) 532-0581 | haileyrwilliams26@gmail.com

Education
● James Madison University | Bachelor of Music | August 2020- Expected Graduation Date: May 2024
○ Bachelor of Music, Concentration: Music Education- Vocal/Choral
○ Exceptional Education Minor
○ 3.6 GPA
● Gloucester High School | High School Diploma | September 2016- June 2020

Teaching Experience
● Private Voice Teacher | Harrisonburg, VA | Sept. 2022- Present
○ Teaching students ages 10-21 proper vocal technique and solo repertoire in classical and musical
theatre styles in one-on-one lessons.
○ Each lesson experience is catered to the student’s personal needs.
● Lead Counselor | Vocal Arts Camp | JMU School of Music | July 2023
○ Monitored High School students in a dorm setting, taught and facilitated choral rehearsal.
● Lead Counselor | The YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas | Mathews, VA | May 2022- Aug. 2023
○ Facilitated field trips, playtime, pool time and mealtimes for children ages 5-12, planned activities,
games, and crafts.
● Disney and Show Choir Camp Counselor | Gloucester Parks and Recreation | Gloucester, VA | June 2018-
June 2023
○ Assisted in running children's theater and choir camps by leading students in warm-ups, vocal
technique, choreography, and scene blocking.
● Gemeinschaft Home Music Teacher | Harrisonburg, VA | Jan. 2023 - April 2023
○ Taught women who were previously incarcerated songwriting and vocalization through music
therapy techniques.

Related Experience
● JMU Office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices | Student Case Administrator |
Harrisonburg, VA | Aug. 2022- May 2023
○ Heard disciplinary cases of JMU students to determine sanctioning for students based on JMU
policy, OSARP procedures, and VA law.
● Resident Advisor | JMU Office of Residence Life | Harrisonburg, VA | Aug. 2021- Present
○ Led freshman college students in group settings, had one-on-one conversations, collaborated
with staff, planned and held meetings.
● Shallow Water Lifeguard | High Sierra Pools | Newport News, VA | June 2020- Aug. 2020
○ Served as a lifeguard at an apartment complex, maintained pool cleanliness.
● Front Desk Assistant | Dr. Joseph Lombard, DDS | Gloucester, VA | May 2020- June 2020
○ Answered phone calls to address issues and schedule dental appointments.
● Costume Character/Host | Busch Gardens | Williamsburg, VA | April 2018- Sept. 2018
○ Performed in costume for guests, interacted with children and adults in and out of costume.

Leadership Experience
● Undergraduate Conducting Fellow, University Chorus Tenor/Bass | James Madison University | Aug.
2023- Dec. 2023
○ Took attendance, led warm-ups, taught lessons, and conducted on the End-of-Semester concert.
● Secretary | American Choral Directors Association JMU | Dec. 2022- Dec. 2023
○ Recorded Minutes, Facilitated emails and contact, organized and led parts of Choralfest at JMU.
● Recording Secretary | Sigma Alpha Iota- Gamma Iota | May 2022- Dec. 2023
○ Recorded Minutes, attendance, and recorded the earned points of active members.
● Student Leader | Christian Student Fellowship JMU | Aug. 2021- Dec. 2023
○ Organized fellowship, recruitment, and worship events for Christian students on campus.
Private Teachers/Coaches
Brenda Witmer | James Madison University | Aug. 2020- Present
Karen Scalf | Gloucester, VA | BA Music Education | Sept. 2021- June 2020

Performance Experience
JMU Holidayfest | The Madison Singers | December 2023
Virginia Music Educators Association Showcase | The Madison Singers | November 2023
JMU Holidayfest | JMU Chorale | December 2022
Soweto Gospel Choir | JMU Chorale | November 2022
JMU Choralefest with Guest Director Edith Copely | JMU Chorale | September 2022
A Tribute to Aretha Franklin- The Queen of Soul | JMU Chorale | March 2022
JMU Jazz Patio Performance | JMU Jazz Combo | May 2021

Ensemble Experience
The Madison Singers | James Madison University | Fall 2023
JMU Chorale | James Madison University | Spring 2022- Spring 2023
Treble Chamber Choir | James Madison University | Fall 2020- Fall 2021
JMU Jazz Combo | James Madison University | Fall 2020- Spring 2021

Current Certifications
Better Kid Care- VA Preservice Training for ChildCare Staff 2022, 2023
Redwoods Institute- Child Sexual Abuse Prevention 2022, 2023
13 AFRIM (Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules) Certifications
CPR/AED/First Aid Training/Shallow Water Lifeguarding | American Red Cross | June 2022-June 2024
Dyslexia Awareness Certification
Child Abuse Prevention Trained

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

National Association for Music Education | 2022- Present
Virginia Music Educators Association | 2022- Present
Sigma Alpha Iota, Professional Music Fraternity | 2021- Present

References
Danielle Roby | Chesapeake, VA | JMU Student Teaching Supervisor
● robydf@jmu.edu | (757) 577-8256, cell

Samantha Parks | Mathews, VA | Mathews/Middlesex Family YMCA ChildCare Director

● samantha.parks@ymcavp.org | (804) 436-2621, cell

Dr. W. Bryce Hayes | Harrisonburg, VA | Associate Director of Choral Activities, JMU

● hayeswb@jmu.edu | (540) 568-5052