Katherine Bonesteel
Myerstown,PA
Summary
Dynamic music educator with extensive experience in developing and teaching diverse high school music courses. Proven ability to coordinate connections and facilitate effective communication, ensuring project success and stakeholder satisfaction. Expertise in team collaboration and problem-solving enhances operational efficiency, while strong communication skills and strategic planning streamline processes. Committed to fostering collaborative environments that drive organizational objectives and effectively resolve challenges. Proven ability to collaborate with educators internationally and develop cross cultural student projects that boost cultural sensitivity and engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Connections Coordinator
Achievement House Cyber Charter School
Exton, PA
08.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented student centered cross-cultural projects between AHCCS students and students in rural Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda.
- Worked with partner sites in Tanzania, Rwanda and Kenya to assist with teacher training, demonstration of pedagogical best practices and technology implementation to support education.
- Curated Global Citizenship lessons and materials for high school level students to encourage cultural education, awareness, and sensitivity.
- Successfully i a student cookbook, an international student newspaper, and a climate project.
11/12 Grade Team Captain
Achievement House Cyber Charter School
08.2023 - Current
- Led team in achieving academic goals through effective communication and collaboration.
- Modeled and assisted staff with designing Schoology materials and course page design.
- Provided teachers with guidance and support for teaching through the LMS, and completed quarterly course page checks to ensure compliance with educational design standards.
- Worked closely with the principal to identify and provide teacher support and resources.
Music Teacher
Achievement House Cyber Charter School
Exton, PA
08.2021 - Current
- Developed engaging music curriculum aligned with state standards to foster student creativity and expression.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods incorporating technology to enhance student learning experiences.
- Evaluated educational resources and tools, recommending improvements to optimize teaching effectiveness and student engagement.
- Led professional development workshops for staff focusing on instructional best practices and new technology tools.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians, promoting open communication and collaboration for student success.
- Developed individualized lesson plans for diverse students, resulting in increased motivation and progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units that connected music with other subjects.
Specials Curriculum POC
Achievement House Cyber Charter School
10.2022 - 06.2024
Private Piano Instructor
Freeway Music Northeast
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Responsibilities include teaching private piano lessons to 25-30 students from Age 3 - Older Adult, as well as managing student scheduling and recital and service project planning.
Adjunct Professor of Music
University of South Carolina - Sumter - Dual Enrollment Program
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Two sections of Introduction to Music (Music Appreciation)
Lecturer of Group Piano and Applied Piano
Clemson University
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Responsibilities include teaching 5-7 sections of group piano per semester, including both Beginner Group Piano and Intermediate Group Piano, and teaching Applied Piano Lessons for non-majors.
Visiting Instructor of Music
Coker University
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Responsibilities included teaching Group Piano (2 sections), Piano Pedagogy, Applied Piano Lessons, Foundations of Music Theory, Music Theory 1-2, and Form and Analysis. The student population of this University consisted of 39% first generation college students.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Technology And Instructional Design
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11-2026
Doctorate of Musical Arts - Piano Pedagogy, Doctoral Minor in Music Theory
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC01.2018
Master of Music - Piano Pedagogy
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC01.2015
Bachelor of the Arts - Music: Piano Concentration, Music Theory Concentration
Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA01.2013
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Communication
- Creativity
- Collaboration
- E-learning platforms
- Online learning strategies
- Online learning management
- Assessment design
- Online learning resources
- Professional development planning
- Online learning tools and platfor
Certification
- Microsoft Advanced Educator - Microsoft - June 2023
- Microsoft Certified Educator - Microsoft - June 2023
- Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert - Microsoft - August 2025
- Level I PK-12 Music Certification - Pennsylvania Department of Education - April 2021
- Level II PK-12 Music Certification - Pennsylvania Department of Education - July 2025
- Online Learning Certificate - Duke University - 2021
Timeline
Global Connections Coordinator
Achievement House Cyber Charter School
08.2023 - Current
11/12 Grade Team Captain
Achievement House Cyber Charter School
08.2023 - Current
Specials Curriculum POC
Achievement House Cyber Charter School
10.2022 - 06.2024
Music Teacher
Achievement House Cyber Charter School
08.2021 - Current
Adjunct Professor of Music
University of South Carolina - Sumter - Dual Enrollment Program
08.2020 - 05.2021
Lecturer of Group Piano and Applied Piano
Clemson University
08.2019 - 05.2021
Visiting Instructor of Music
Coker University
08.2018 - 05.2019
Private Piano Instructor
Freeway Music Northeast
08.2017 - 06.2021
Master of Education - Educational Technology And Instructional Design
Western Governors University
Doctorate of Musical Arts - Piano Pedagogy, Doctoral Minor in Music Theory
University of South Carolina
Master of Music - Piano Pedagogy
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of the Arts - Music: Piano Concentration, Music Theory Concentration
Lebanon Valley College