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I am a musician and educator with over 25 years of professional musical experience. I believe music can bridge the gap between educators and learners and, ultimately, help make the world a better place. I’m committed to using music in all its forms to inspire growth, collaboration, and positive change in educational settings and communities. My career spans performance, instruction, and ministry, from leading church music ministries to teaching and paraprofessional roles in schools. I welcome opportunities to collaborate with educators to empower students, nurture creativity, and foster inclusive, engaging learning environments.…I am a musician and educator with over 25 years of professional musical experience. I believe music can bridge the gap between educators and learners and, ultimately, help make the world a better place. I’m committed to using music in all its forms to inspire growth, collaboration, and positive change in educational settings and communities. My career spans performance, instruction, and ministry, from leading church music ministries to teaching and paraprofessional roles in schools. I welcome opportunities to collaborate with educators to empower students, nurture creativity, and foster inclusive, engaging learning environments.

Derrill D. Pruitt

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I am a musician and educator with over 25 years of professional musical experience. I believe music can bridge the gap between educators and learners and, ultimately, help make the world a better place. I’m committed to using music in all its forms to inspire growth, collaboration, and positive change in educational settings and communities. My career spans performance, instruction, and ministry, from leading church music ministries to teaching and paraprofessional roles in schools. I welcome opportunities to collaborate with educators to empower students, nurture creativity, and foster inclusive, engaging learning environments.…I am a musician and educator with over 25 years of professional musical experience. I believe music can bridge the gap between educators and learners and, ultimately, help make the world a better place. I’m committed to using music in all its forms to inspire growth, collaboration, and positive change in educational settings and communities. My career spans performance, instruction, and ministry, from leading church music ministries to teaching and paraprofessional roles in schools. I welcome opportunities to collaborate with educators to empower students, nurture creativity, and foster inclusive, engaging learning environments.

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I am a musician and educator with over 25 years of professional musical experience. I believe music can bridge the gap between educators and learners and, ultimately, help make the world a better place. I’m committed to using music in all its forms to inspire growth, collaboration, and positive change in educational settings and communities.

My career spans performance, instruction, and ministry, from leading church music ministries to teaching and paraprofessional roles in schools. I welcome opportunities to collaborate with educators to empower students, nurture creativity, and foster inclusive, engaging learning environments.

Skills

Music Theory

Leadership

Instrumental

Experience Level

Music Theory

Expert

Leadership

Expert

Instrumental

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Package Handler & Drivers’ Assistant at United Parcel Service (UPS)

September 1, 1997 - December 1, 2013

Helped ensure deliveries reach destinations on time; sorted packages into their rightful places in package cars.

Minister of Music / Keyboardist at Stockbridge High School / Henry County Schools

January 1, 2000 - October 1, 2021

Direct youth and adults on tone and pitch; designed an exclusive curriculum where the lessons are entertaining yet informative; facilitated growth of the music ministry both in size and spiritually; tracked progress, collaborated with parents, and worked with the choir to prepare services and concerts.

Music Instructor at Floyd Chapel Baptist Church

April 1, 2014 - August 1, 2018

Engaged students to further develop an understanding and appreciation for music; taught music terminology and theory; evaluated student performance; collaborated with colleagues to create, implement and execute lesson plans; assessed student mastery and successful course completion.

Music Teacher at K-Piano / Henry County Schools

October 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016

Instructed students with learning disabilities increasing their self-confidence; managed crisis situations with a team teaching approach; developed standard base lesson plans using the county curriculum map; organized recital performance events; worked in a collaborative teaching setting providing group instruction.

ESE Paraprofessional (SID/PID) at Global Impact Academy STEM Magnet High School, Fulton County Schools

July 1, 2019 - June 1, 2024

Assisted in identifying and serving students with disabilities; provided individualized training focused on vocational skills, personal care and more helping students adapt as members of their community; supported inclusion in classroom activities and monitored progress; documented performance and provided input for progress monitoring and IEP meetings.

High Instructional Paraprofessional – Special Education at Amergis Educational Staffing (Contracted to Douglas County Schools) – Chapel Hill Elementary School

July 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025

Provided individualized and small group academic support to students with IEPs, ensuring accommodations and modifications were implemented effectively; assisted in differentiated instruction across multiple subjects; supported students with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges through positive reinforcement and structured routines; collaborated with general and special education teachers, therapists, and support staff; documented student performance and provided input for progress monitoring and IEP meetings.

High Instructional Paraprofessional – Special Education

October 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Provided individualized and small group academic support to students with IEPs; assisted in differentiated instruction across multiple subjects; supported students with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges through positive reinforcement and structured routines; collaborated with teachers, therapists, and support staff; documented student progress and contributed to IEP meetings.