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Rylee McMullen

Bastrop,TX

Summary

Creative and caring guard director offering three years of experience developing and implementing technically correct dance, performance and equipment skills. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Color Guard Director

San Marcos CISD
08.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with other staff members to plan and execute special events such as parades, exhibitions, and community performances.
  • Fostered strong relationships with other instructors in the field to exchange ideas on best practices for further improvement of the color guard program.
  • Established a positive learning environment that promoted teamwork, discipline, and respect among team members.
  • Provided constructive feedback to individual performers, leading to improved skills and confidence in their abilities.
  • Ensured compliance with school policies and guidelines while maintaining high standards of professionalism within the color guard program.
  • Facilitated communication between students from different backgrounds allowing them to work cohesively as a unit during performances.
  • Increased audience engagement by incorporating innovative choreography and dynamic visuals in color guard presentations.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding practice schedules, performance expectations, and progress updates for their children''s involvement in the program.
  • Implemented safety precautions during practices and performances to minimize injuries among team members.
  • Enhanced team performance by implementing effective training and practice routines for color guard members.
  • Developed creative show concepts and coordinated with band directors to ensure seamless integration of color guard routines into overall performances.
  • Consistently evaluated and adjusted training methods based on student progress, ensuring optimal results in the development of their skills.
  • Recognized and celebrated individual achievements, fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment among team members.
  • Mentored new members by providing valuable advice on technique, showmanship, and time management skills.
  • Promoted a culture of excellence within the color guard program, inspiring students to strive for continuous improvement in their performances.
  • Assisted in recruiting talented students through outreach efforts at local schools, open houses, and auditions.

Color Guard Technician

Bastrop Independent School District
11.2021 - Current
  • Maintained proper equipment care, ensuring the longevity and optimal functionality of flags, rifles, and sabers.
  • Excelled under pressure during high-stakes performances, maintaining composure while delivering flawless execution.
  • Attended workshops for skill development, refining personal abilities while also acquiring new techniques to share with teammates.
  • Developed leadership qualities through active participation in team decision-making processes and project spearheading roles within the ensemble group occasionally.
  • Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing precise choreography routines.
  • Assisted in the recruitment of new members by showcasing the benefits of color guard participation at school events.
  • Implemented effective warm-up exercises to minimize injury risks during practices and performances.
  • Regularly shared innovative ideas for prop and costume design, increasing the aesthetic appeal of performances while staying within budget constraints.
  • Collaborated with fellow members to refine techniques, resulting in a unified and polished presentation.
  • Boosted audience engagement with energetic and visually appealing performances.
  • Promoted a positive team environment by fostering good communication and offering constructive feedback to peers.
  • Provided mentorship to junior members, sharing expertise on technique improvement and performance strategies.
  • Supported an inclusive team atmosphere that embraced diversity among its members both on-ensemble culture-wise as well as skillwise.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in routines or formations, ensuring seamless transitions during performances.
  • Achieved high scores at regional competitions through dedication and rigorous practice sessions.
  • Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
  • Collaborated with teammates and coaches to build relationships and create cohesive team environment.
  • Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
  • Applied discipline and sense of responsibility toward all team and personal activities.
  • Adapted quickly to changing game plans and strategies.
  • Promoted positive attitude and competitive spirit during training and gameplay.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Bastrop High School
Bastrop, TX
06.2018

Skills

  • Teaching techniques
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Team Management
  • Administrative tasks
  • Dance Instruction
  • Choreography Development
  • Visual Coordination
  • Instructor Supervision
  • Flag technique
  • Audition Organization
  • Rifle Technique
  • Rehearsal Planning
  • Parent Communication
  • Audition preparation
  • Music Selection
  • Injury Prevention
  • Student Engagement
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Time Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Relationship Building
  • Team Collaboration
  • Self Motivation
  • Cooperative Learning Experience
  • Schedule Management
  • Goal Setting
  • Attention to Detail
  • Emotional Intelligence

Additional Information

I spun at Bastrop high school for three years and became captain on my final year. I then marched for the Bobcat Marching Band color guard at Texas State University for four years. I lead and taught the guard for two years while marching for BMB. While in college, I spun for the independent indoor guard ATX Winter guard for two years where we made WGI world Finals in 2021 in Independent A class and performed in Dayton, Ohio at WGI finals in 2022 in Open class. I started teaching for Bastrop high school in 2021 for the 2022 season, working closely with my former guard director with the Varsity and Junior Varsity group. While working there, the varsity group made State for the first time in the program's history and continued to make state for three years consecutively as well medaling in 2022. In the fall of 2022, I was offered the position of head guard director at San Marcos high school and increased the size of the program from four students to twenty-five in the span of two years. Under my direction, I turned a dying program into a thriving organization that has won many awards.

Timeline

Head Color Guard Director

San Marcos CISD
08.2022 - Current

Color Guard Technician

Bastrop Independent School District
11.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

Texas State University

High School Diploma -

Bastrop High School

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