Ryan Syafoek
Tampa
Summary
I am currently working in a few orchestras and big band ensembles and continually honing my craft as a musician every day.
Constant research, experimentation, and habit-building on my instrument has been my overarching focus and I believe these are crucial translatable skills to help others learn and digest new information.
I thoroughly enjoy helping others grasp concepts with foundational learning techniques and I believe the ultimate goal of teaching is to foster self-sufficient learning.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Music Instructor
Ben Hill Middle School
Tampa, FL
01.2026 - Current
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain focus during lessons.
- Adapted instructional strategies based on student performance and feedback.
- Assisted in organizing and facilitating group music activities.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Utilized various teaching methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Music Instructor
Marion Rodgers Middle Magnet School
Riverview, FL
10.2025 - Current
- Enhanced student performance by developing individualized lesson plans tailored to their strengths and weaknesses.
- Fostered inviting and comfortable learning environments for students to promote enthusiasm for Wind instruments and commitment to practicing.
- Introduced new teaching methods, resulting in improved retention of musical concepts and techniques among students.
- Tutored students in musical theory principals.
- Empowered students through goal-setting exercises that encouraged personal responsibility for their own musical development.
Music Instructor
Wesley Chapel High School
Tampa, FL
08.2025 - Current
- Developed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Assisted in organizing and facilitating group music activities.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Utilized various teaching methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05-2025
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Lesson planning
- Critical thinking
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Growth mindset
- Classroom instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Student assessment
- Learning strategies
Timeline
Music Instructor
Ben Hill Middle School
01.2026 - Current
Music Instructor
Marion Rodgers Middle Magnet School
10.2025 - Current
Music Instructor
Wesley Chapel High School
08.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
University of South Florida