RYAN CLEAVER
Janesville
Summary
Aspiring music educator seeking an internship with a high school band program to apply my knowledge and leadership skills in a dynamic teaching environment. Passionate about fostering student growth through instrumental instruction, ensemble collaboration, and a welcoming, expressive atmosphere.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Band Coach
University of Wisconsin- Whitewater Youth Rock and Pop Camp
06.2024 - Current
- Taught middle/ high school students how to curate and perform a modern band setlist
- Responsible for demonstrating how to play selected music
- Lead students to independently make decisions within a modern band settings
- Proficient and bass and drums
- (Taught group bass lessons at camp)
Tuba
UW- Whitewater Student Brass Quintet
09.2023 - Current
- Perform for school and local town events
- Is responsible for preparing and programming a bi-annual recital
- Unanimously voted into position by members
Shift Lead
Jersey Mike's
04.2023 - Current
- Responsible for maintaining store cleanliness and upkeep
- Food handling and safety
- Training and shift management experience
Lead Instructor
Milton High School Marching Band
08.2019 - Current
- Lead instructor for the Brass section in the band
- Hosts and instructs sectionals for different instrument to aid their performance
- Instructs marching blocks for Brass and woodwinds
- Was responsible for teaching students
Independent Living Assistant
UWW-LIFE Program
Whitewater
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Was responsible for care and monitoring of students with special needs within campus resident halls
- Encouraged independence and self-advocacy among student through positive reinforcement strategies
- Created a supportive environment where students felt safe expressing themselves without fear of judgement or ridicule.
Certified Trainer
Culver's
10.2018 - 10.2022
- Managed food distribution, helped customers at the cash register, managed the drive thru, and cleaned the dining room
- Had to seamlessly communicate with cooks and other employees in stressful situations
- Was responsible for producing product in timely manner
- Training and crew managing experience
Education
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - Music Education
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
05.2025
Skills
- Proficient in Modern Band Instruments
- Ambitious
- Personable
- Adaptable
- Budgetary Experience
- Performance techniques
- Comfortable with Special Needs Care
Non Music Work
- Certified Trainer, Culver's, 10/18, 10/22, Managed food distribution, helped customers at the cash register, managed the drive thru, and cleaned the dining room, Seamlessly communicated with cooks and other employees in stressful situations, Responsible for producing product in a timely manner, Training and crew managing experience
- Shift Lead, Jersey Mike's, 04/23, Present, Responsible for maintaining store cleanliness and upkeep, Food handling and safety, Training and shift management experience
Leadership Roles
- Principal Euphonium, UW-Whitewater top Wind Ensemble, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Principal Tuba, UW-Whitewater's Top Symphony Orchestra, 2023, 2024
- Tuba Performer, Student Brass Quintet, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Baritone Section Leader, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 2021, 2022, 2023
Awards
- Stephen Boelter Music Endowment Recipient, 2024
- 1 of 4 ASIANetwork Scholarship Recipients at UWW
- UW Whitewater High Deans List: 2021. 2022, 2023, 2024
References
Available Upon Request
Music Performance Work Experience
Tuba, UW-Whitewater Student Brass Quintet, 09/23, Present, Perform for school and local town events, Responsible for preparing and programming a bi-annual recital, Unanimously voted into position by members
Music Teaching Experience
- Lead instructor for the Brass section, Milton High School Marching Band, 08/19, Present, Hosts and instructs sectionals for different instruments to aid their performance, Instructs marching blocks for Brass and woodwinds, Responsible for teaching students
- Band Coach, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Youth Rock and Pop Camp, 06/24, Present, Taught middle/high school students how to curate and perform a modern band setlist, Responsible for demonstrating how to play selected music, Lead students to independently make decisions within a modern band setting, Proficient in bass and drums, Taught group bass lessons at camp
Timeline
Band Coach
University of Wisconsin- Whitewater Youth Rock and Pop Camp
06.2024 - Current
Tuba
UW- Whitewater Student Brass Quintet
09.2023 - Current
Independent Living Assistant
UWW-LIFE Program
08.2023 - 01.2024
Shift Lead
Jersey Mike's
04.2023 - Current
Lead Instructor
Milton High School Marching Band
08.2019 - Current
Certified Trainer
Culver's
10.2018 - 10.2022
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - Music Education
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
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