Ryan Furness
Upland,CA
Summary
Emerging Student Teacher with developing skills in universal learning techniques and classroom management. A strong devotion to student centered learning and engaging music education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
Long Beach, CA
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
- Attended and contributed to staff meetings.
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
Student Teacher
Lexington Junior High School
Cypress, CA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
- Managed classroom procedures and organized resources to promote safety and learning.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
Private Music Teacher
Music And Arts Center
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Communicated with parents or family members on progress of participants after lessons.
- Fostered creative and confident environment for music education and exploration.
- Incorporated fundamentals of music into lessons to discuss music concepts and theories.
- Modeled proper techniques and exercises to rehearse between private lessons.
- Evaluated and assessed student performances to assist in tryout or performance preparation.
- Offered positive encouragement to keep participants motivated and eager to learn.
Elementary Music Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
Long Beach, CA
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Organized after-school choir rehearsals and performances.
- Instructed classes on the fundamentals of playing instruments, including keyboards and recorders.
- Selected appropriate pieces of music for student performances.
- Created assessments to evaluate student learning progress in music classes.
- Maintained a safe classroom environment conducive to learning about music.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education/Performance
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2021
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Learning Assessments
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Curriculum Development
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Positive Learning Environment
References
- Giovanni Jurado - Store Manager Music and arts, Phone: (951)840-6449
- Laura Strand - Music Teacher Long Beach Unified School District, Phone: 1(818)481-4017
Timeline
Elementary Music Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
Student Teacher
Lexington Junior High School
01.2023 - 05.2023
Private Music Teacher
Music And Arts Center
01.2022 - Current
Student Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
08.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education/Performance
California State University - Long Beach