Richard Lyman Email & Phone Number

Utah, United States

❖ Was given a 10% raise after my first year without even asking for one❖ Crafted HTML Xpaths, CSS selectors & asynchronous Javascript commands to write a Cypress test suite❖ Used Git and Github for version control and maintenance of Cypress Test Suite❖ Idenfied & reproduced 630+ bugs in a Node.js backend/React.js frontend/postgresql database web app❖ Collaborated w/developers, data analyst & product manager to push 21 major changes live in 12 months❖ Used JS DOM commands, condionals, variables & SeleniumIDE to create & maintain 21 automated tests❖ Integrated a test plan & progress tracking system using Markdown within a Zube based kanban workflow❖ Gathered GraphQL queries using Postman & Chrome Dev tools for Selenium data verificaon test suite❖ Increased test efficiency w/kanban based naming convenon to organize/decluer staging environment❖ Attended 3 QBO trainings to learn accountng terms/software to validate financial data using Excel❖ Improved bug documentation by using Loom videos in Zube bug tracking system

Bonney Lake, Washington, United States

Team Lead Accomplishments:❖ Lead in the development of the first district music scope and sequence❖ Mentored the 8 other elementary music teachers in Sumner-Bonney Lake School District❖ Planned and facilitated weekly meetings centered around student growth and teacher improvementDetail Orientation: ❖ Planned for, delivered instruction, and gathered data for 600 K-5 students❖ Learned the names of all 600 students ❖ Coordinated details for a concerts involving over 200 studentsProblem Solving❖ Gathered and responded to student learning data leading to mastery in 95% of my focus group❖ Engaged students in music learning via Zoom and other technology despite to covid restrictions❖ Reimaged music instruction: taught k-5 music in-person without singing or instruments due to Covid

Problem Solving:❖ Secured $7000 in grants and donations for the music program❖ Increased band enrollment by 43% from 1st year to 2nd year❖ Achieved 70% retention with band students from 2nd year to 3rd year Technology Applications to Music: ❖ Google Classroom and Google Suite: Launched an assessment system to measure musical progress ❖ Flat for Music Education: Incorporated real-world music composition software into curriculum❖ Soundtrap: Integrated real-world music production (loops, tracks, & audio recording) into curriculum❖ Wrote grant proposal to fund both software subscriptionsCollaboration - Teamwork: ❖ Arranged guest artists: songwriter, hip hop artist, film & theater producer, saxophone quartet, Clarinet expert❖ Organized multiple joint concerts involving 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 250 students❖ Organized Choir Festival, and clinic experience for choir & modern band students at local high school ❖ Coached 28 small group (3-5 students) vocal and instrumental performances for Electives Showcase❖ Delivered 180 singing Valentines in 2 class periods by 10 voice & ukulele students groupsCurriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy:❖ Modeled on voice, guitar, bass, ukulele, and all band instruments for classroom instruction❖ Developed year-long curriculum plans for beginning band, advanced band, and popular music classes ❖ Improved learning efficiency by implementing Gordon Music Learning Theory & Kodaly strategies❖ Applied 4 levels of musical audiation to rhythmic and tonal development ❖ Increased students proficiency by 80% on a series of 5 rhythm comprehension tests ❖ Students developed fluency singing “Solfa” using movable “Do” in 6 different keys Modern Band Curriculum:❖ Little Kids Rock Certification - April 2017❖ Secured a $5000 instrument grant to start the program ❖ Developed a Modern Band curriculum to incorporate all pop instruments

Provo, Utah Area

Collaborative Tone Quality Unit ❖ Created & taught a unit with 3 other band teachers to help beginning band achieve good tone quality ❖ Taught the unit in two beginning band classes: 112 students ❖ Assessed students on air support, clarity of tone, and correct embouchure shape ❖ From the pre- to the post-assessment, the average student score improved by 30.9%Beginning Band Instruction ❖ Helped classes of 50 or more students have a positive first experience playing band instruments ❖ Instruments taught in classroom: Flute; Oboe; Clarinet; Bass Clarinet; Bassoon; Alto, Tenor, andBaritone Saxophone; Trumpet; French Horn; Trombone; Baritone; Tuba ❖ Taught beginning Jazz Band Class: 30 students (saxophone, trumpet, trombone, bass, drums, piano) ❖ Students successfully improvised over blues progression and performed jazz repertoire ❖ Helped beginning percussion students read rhythms and develop snare, mallet, & timpani techniqueAdvanced Ensemble Instruction ❖ Prepared second-year band students for festival; achieved superior ratings at district festival ❖ Co-taught advanced concert and jazz bands; achieved superior ratings at district and state festivals

Utah, United States

❖ 1 of 2 adults responsible for 20-30 youth day and night, Monday to Saturday❖ Established and enforced rules, policies, and norms through modeling and direct instruction❖ Engaged students in classroom discussion, personal inquiry, and daily life application❖ Created an inclusive community and culture through icebreakers, games, and team-building activities

Vienna, Austria

❖ Coordinated travel logistics, housing & food accommodations, & international documentation❖ Received the Gilman International Study Scholarship ($3000)

Provo, Utah, United States

❖ Prepared 10-15 teachers (on a 2-week cycle) to serve for 2 years as full-time gospel teachers❖ Motivated teachers to evaluate their teaching, set goals for improvement, and develop effective study skills❖ Modeled effective teaching skills and facilitated role plays to practice given skills❖ Helped teacher internalize and see the personal relevance in the established curriculum

Full Stack Developer Certificate, Web Development, 109%

Initiated mentoring sessions with Code Mentor in addition to devCodeCamp mentoring sessions Completed bonus challenges on 7 of the 14.

Bachelors, K-12 Instrumental Music Education, Secondary Education And Music, 3.95

No Degree Completed Before Transfer To Byu, Music Education, 4.0