Ryan Dillon 

 
127 W 5th St., Apt. 3  (469)951-5482 
Long Beach, CA 90802  ryandillon5482@gmail.com 
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Education 
Bachelor’s of Music Education  December 2017 
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS GPA: 3.36 
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Work Experience 
 
Music Teacher,​ KIPP Academy of Opportunity (South LA, CA) 2018 - 2019  
● Create and implement general music curriculum for students in grades 5-8. 
● Partner with admin to prepare school pep rally performances. 
● Co-direct school musical performance (The Lion King). 
● Teach foundations of music notation, guitar, piano, percussion, and songwriting.  
 
Substitute Teacher​, USD 475 (Geary County, KS) Spring 2018 
● Support classroom goals and objectives in absence of the permanent teacher. 
● Ensure safe and effective learning environment for students. 
 
Music Intern​, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School (Manhattan, KS), Fall 2017 
Junction City High School (Junction City, KS) 
● Facilitate classroom musical learning experiences for students in grades K-6. 
● Organize and direct a 3rd grade musical program. 
● Prepare and conduct 3 high school choral ensembles in a school performance. 
● Develop student academic understanding of music theory on the high school level. 
 
Resident Assistant,​ Jardine Apartments (Manhattan, KS) Spring 2016 – Summer 2017 
● Oversee 60 residents and provide support as needed. 
● Facilitate community development and positive interaction opportunities for neighbors. 
● Organize and implement programs for the wellbeing and development of residents. 
 
Site Manager​, Girls Inc. San Antonio (San Antonio, TX)  Summer 2015 
● Lead team of 3 staff members in support of 70 campers throughout the summer. 
● Connect with parents regarding upcoming events, camper success, and payment. 
● Support site staff in regard to camper interactions. 
 
Team Leader​, City Year San Antonio (San Antonio, TX)  Summer 2013 - Spring 2015 
● Train and organize 13 first-year corps members to accomplish impact goals on school campus. 
● Collaborate with school administration and staff to ensure positive student outcomes. 
● Meet weekly with individual observation-based feedback and support.  
● Design events and initiatives focused on student success and in support of a positive school climate. 
● Maintain a focus list of 11 high school students and support with coursework, attendance, and behavior. 
Leadership Opportunities & Achievements 
 
Researcher​, K-State School of Music, Theatre & Dance (Manhattan, KS)  Fall 2015 – Spring 2018 
● “Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Barriers in Access to Music Education” with Dr. Ruth Gurgel explores the 
experiences of underrepresented students in collegiate music education programs and was presented at 
both the 2017 Cultural Diversity in Music Education conference in Kathmandu, Nepal, and the 2017 Society 
for Music Teacher Education conference in Minneapolis, MN;  
● “Improving Communication through Song” - the study explores the effectiveness of social story songs in 
support of adults with intellectual disabilities and was presented at the 2016 Undergraduate Research 
Symposium. 
 
Program Tutor​, Boys & Girls Club Manhattan (Manhattan, KS)  Fall 2017 
● Support 4 third grade students weekly in reading fluency and comprehension as a part of the Boys & Girls 
Club’s Kansas Reading Roadmap program. 
● Track student progress and identify areas for development. 
 
Mentor​, K-State’s Black Male Initiative (Manhattan, KS) Fall 2016 - Spring 2017 
● Serve as an academic mentor. 
● Assist in planning and implementation of the campus initiative. 
 
Assistant Teacher​, USD 383 STEM Camp (Manhattan, KS)  Summer 2016 
● Support students in the exploration of solar energy and its uses. 
● Assist in the planning and implementation of classroom activities. 
 
Student Conductor​, K-State University Choir (Manhattan, KS)  Spring 2016 
● Prepare the Kansas State University choirs for the K-State performance of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana at 
the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, MO. 
● Assist with administrative tasks. 
 
Assistant Music Director​, Barrier-Free Theatre (Manhattan, KS) Fall 2015 – Spring 2016 
● Lead musical warm-ups. 
● Provide musical guidance for the show, “Reunited: A tale of two planets”. 
● Support cast of adults with intellectual disabilities in learning and performing parts. 
 
 
Please visit ​www.RyanADillon.weebly.com​ to view online portfolio.