Ryan May
Mathiston,MS
Summary
At the age of 8, I began training under the instruction of Master Frank Sanders in a small class in Eupora, Mississippi. I trained there for two years and reached green belt and had to stop due to the class closing. At age 17 I rejoined Master Sanders class in another town and started training again along with four of my younger brothers. By age 21, I had earned first degree black belt and had found a great love for teaching and helping others learn. I received second degree black belt two years later. Master Sanders opened another location in Starkville, Mississippi, where he placed me as the Head Instructor, and later in 2013 sold me the business in Starkville. Now, as a third degree black belt, I am the Chief Instructor and owner of Starkville Tae Kwon Do, continuing to train others and myself.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner and Head Instructor
Self Employed DBA Starkville Tae Kwon Do
01.2014 - Current
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
Lead Instructor
Frank Sanders DBA Starkville Tae Kwon Do
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Motivated junior teachers to provide exceptional learning environments.
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through oral and physical examinations.
Education
3rd Degree Black Belt -
Super Foot System
Winona, MS04.2013
3rd Degree Black Belt - Tae Kwon Do
Sanders Martial Arts
Winona, MS04.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Drafting And Design
Holmes Community College
Grenada, MS01-2008
Skills
- First aid and CPR certified
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Volunteer Fireman (Oktibbeha county Maben)
Business Location/Partnerships
The original location of the business when I purchased it was 909-B Lynn Ln, Starkville where I leased the space from Sally Richardson Properties LLC for two years.
The next location was at Starkville Academy of Performing Arts for 2 years
Next location was at No limits jujitsu for 4 years before it closed
The most recent operating location was at Summit fitness kick boxing and jujitsu for 3 years
Primary Occupation
Millwright at Steel Dynamics for the past 11 years
Timeline
Owner and Head Instructor
Self Employed DBA Starkville Tae Kwon Do
01.2014 - Current
Lead Instructor
Frank Sanders DBA Starkville Tae Kwon Do
01.2009 - 01.2014
3rd Degree Black Belt -
Super Foot System
3rd Degree Black Belt - Tae Kwon Do
Sanders Martial Arts
Associate of Applied Science - Drafting And Design
Holmes Community College
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