Ryan Spero
Mount Prospect,IL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
K-5 Music Teacher
Orchard Place Elementary School
Des Plaines, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies based on individual student needs.
- Fostered an inclusive environment, enabling student engagement in activities.
- Organized and conducted musical performances, assemblies, and concerts.
- Facilitated creative thinking by incorporating improvisation exercises in lessons.
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Algonquin Middle School
Des Plaines, IL
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Cooperated with teaching staff for grades 6–8 to support academic and developmental needs of students.
- Tailored instructional approaches for diverse student groups.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to enhance student participation.
Summer Intern
Ralla Klepak Community Music Explorers Program
Bloomington, IL
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Created engaging and interactive music activities for adults with disabilities.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate individual needs.
- Engaged with interns regularly to create effective strategies for participant involvement.
Student Teacher, 6-8 Choir
Chiddix & George Evans Junior High Schools
Bloomington-Normal, IL
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Designed engaging choral exercises to enhance independent part-singing.
- Instructed on techniques essential for achieving healthy tone quality through proper breathing.
- Introduced techniques to boost sight reading proficiency.
Student Teacher, K-8 General Music & Choir
Trinity Lutheran School
Bloomington, IL
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Evaluated learners through visual, kinesthetic, and auditory methods.
- Constructed unit plan emphasizing performance of ascending solfege for fifth graders.
- Promoted implementation of visual hand signs to enhance understanding of pitch relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education - PreK-12 Music Education
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL05-2023
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Performance organization
- Technology integration
- Piano Proficiency: 22 years of experience
- Choral Performance: 13 years of experience
Timeline
K-5 Music Teacher
Orchard Place Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Algonquin Middle School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Student Teacher, 6-8 Choir
Chiddix & George Evans Junior High Schools
10.2022 - 12.2022
Student Teacher, K-8 General Music & Choir
Trinity Lutheran School
08.2022 - 10.2022
Summer Intern
Ralla Klepak Community Music Explorers Program
06.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Music Education - PreK-12 Music Education
Illinois Wesleyan University