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Ryan Thielman

Woodridge,IL

Summary

Highly motivated and creative professional with a background in the performing arts and music education. Possesses innovative problem-solving strategies developed through years of teaching experience. Possesses strong communication skills, which bring a well-rounded background to team-centered projects. Adept at working unsupervised, and quickly masters new skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Teacher

Jerry Evans School Of Music
Wheaton, Illinois
03.2025 - Current
  • Developed lesson plans for diverse music education lessons, meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
  • Instructed students in various musical instruments, including the entire brass family and the piano.
  • Developed a unique and fun curriculum for a wide range of masterclass presentations.
  • Maintained classroom instruments and equipment for optimal learning experiences.
  • Maintained a positive learning environment by providing encouragement and constructive criticism during lessons.
  • Developed relationships with students, parents, staff members, and administrators to ensure the best outcomes for all involved parties.

Non-ISBN Book Receiver

Thriftbooks
Aurora, Illinois
06.2018 - Current
  • Assisted in training new employees on data entry procedures and best practices to enhance profitability.
  • Developed an understanding of industry sales knowledge to maximize department profits.
  • Effectively utilized proprietary software to grow profitability.

Freelance Musician

Self-employeed
01.2009 - Current
  • Hired and worked alongside independent contractors to meet client needs for any occasion.
  • Recorded and performed alongside world-renowned musicians.
  • Developed and executed intricately scheduled events, working closely with other event coordinators.
  • Developed and maintained strong personal relationships with top industry professionals.
  • Developed a skill set to feel at home in any genre, style, or setting.

Teaching Assistant

UMKC
Kansas City, Missouri
08.2011 - 01.2016
  • Supported faculty in preparing lesson materials and classroom activities.
  • Assisted in grading assignments and providing feedback to students.
  • Maintained and updated a music library database.
  • Taught undergraduate ensembles.
  • Performed at a consistent, high professional level.

Education

Doctor Musical Arts, D.M.A. - Music Performance And Education

Umkc
Kansas City, MO
01-2016

Master of Arts - Music Performance

University Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
05-2011

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
05-2009

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Classroom management
  • Event coordination
  • Relationship building
  • Data entry
  • Profit maximization
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Creative problem solving
  • Special needs accommodation
  • Conflict resolution

Affiliations

I seek to curate and develop fun and interesting collections. My interests include book and vinyl record collecting I enjoy attending a variety of themed conventions throughout the year and I am a seasoned traveler.

Accomplishments

I have a film credit in the jazz documentary "Kansas City and All that Jazz". I have multiple studio album credits as a sideman, most notably with rapper Tech N$ne on "The Storm" and "Off my Square". I have another studio credit with R&B singer Krizz Kaliko on his record "Go".

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Music Teacher

Jerry Evans School Of Music
03.2025 - Current

Non-ISBN Book Receiver

Thriftbooks
06.2018 - Current

Teaching Assistant

UMKC
08.2011 - 01.2016

Freelance Musician

Self-employeed
01.2009 - Current

Doctor Musical Arts, D.M.A. - Music Performance And Education

Umkc

Master of Arts - Music Performance

University Cincinnati

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

Roosevelt University

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