STEPHEN BONNETTE
Singapore
Summary
Dynamic Instrumental Music Teacher with extensive experience at Singapore American School, recognized for curricular development and music program management. Successfully built a thriving string program, achieving nearly one-third student enrollment and award-winning performances. Expert in student assessment strategies and event coordination, fostering community engagement and collaboration among faculty.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumental Music Teacher
Singapore American School
Singapore
07.2002 - 06.2025
- Hired specifically because of my diverse skill set and experience in both orchestra and wind bands.
- Rewrote departmental philosophy, designed and implemented a dynamic string curriculum and implemented a variety of effective assessment tools. Improved public relations within community and recruitment/ course selection process within a complicated dual school system.
- Built program to current stature, boasting an enrollment of nearly a third of the student body, and award winning performance standard.
- Successfully helped design and teach Performing Arts Advanced Topic Course, High School Classical Guitar.
- Department Coordinator - lead the Visual Performing Arts faculty for 17 years. Responsibilities included: personal relations, budget, curriculum design, school calendar committee, leading departmental meetings and event planning.
- WASC Accreditation Steering Committee. Collected, analyzed data from K-12 subject areas, parent community and student body. Formulated and implemented action plan for improvement considering organization, support and resources.
- IASAS Cultural Convention Coach
- Musical and technical support for multiple musical drama productions
- Active member and advocate for the Association of Music in International Schools (AMIS)
Instrumental Music Teacher
Osaka International School
Osaka
01.1992 - 12.2002
- Hired specifically to begin a string program in 1992.
- Rewrote departmental philosophy, designed and implemented a dynamic string curriculum and implemented a variety of effective assessment tools. Improved public relations within community and recruitment/ course selection process within a complicated dual school system.
- Built program to current stature, boasting an enrollment of nearly a third of the student body, and award winning performance standard.
- Successfully taught High School Concert Band, LB. Music, Theory of Knowledge -Aesthetics, High School Classical Guitar and Middle School General Music.
- Department Coordinator - oversaw a five-member music faculty. Responsibilities included: personal relations, budget, curriculum design, school calendar committee, leading departmental meetings and event planning.
- WASC Accreditation Steering Committee, 1992- 93 and 1998- 2000. Collected, analyzed data from K-12 subject areas, parent community and student body. Formulated and implemented action plan for improvement considering organization, support and resources.
- Head Coach, Boys' Varsity Basketball.
- Musical and technical support for annual drama production.
Instrumental Music Teacher
Saudia - S.A.I.S.
Jeddah
01.1986 - 12.1992
- Director of string Program and assistant Band Director, grades 4-9.
- Successful recruiter, designed dynamic curriculum, provided expert instruction and implemented various effective assessment tools.
- Oversaw Beginning Band Program and the Middle School Concert Band.
- General Music Teacher, K-4th grade.
- Head Coach, Middle School Girls' and Boys' Basketball.
- Initiated after-school chamber ensemble club, private lesson program.
- Assisted with musical drama productions.
- Officiated in community youth leagues (softball and basketball).
Instrumental Music Teacher
Cherry Creek School District
Aurora
01.1985 - 12.1986
- Helped pioneer a team approach in instrumental music at the middle school level and its satellite elementary schools.
- Teaching responsibilities included Middle School Symphonic, Concert and Jazz Bands, Orchestra, Chorus, and Elementary Beginning Band.
- Musical Director of spring production, 'Bye, Bye Birdie'.
- Coached middle school boys' wrestling, boys' and girls' basketball.
Instrumental Music Teacher
Clear Creek County School District
Idaho Springs
01.1981 - 12.1985
- Oversaw beginning band program at Idaho Springs, King Murphy and Georgetown Elementary Schools.
- Assisted with the award winning High School Marching and Symphonic Bands.
- Musical director for several High School Drama department productions including 'Guys and Dolls' and 'Fiddler on the Roof'.
Education
Bachelor of Music Degree - Instrumental Music Education (K.-12)
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan08.1980
Alternate Assessment
University of Maryland
Cello Pedagogy
Moorhead State University
Advanced Basketball Coaching Techniques
Moorhead State University
Double Bass Pedagogy
Classical Guitar Pedagogy
Japanese Language Study
Skills
- Curricular development
- Music program management
- Instrumental instruction
- Student assessment strategies
- Event coordination
- Guest conductor/clinician
Languages
Japanese
Personal Information
Title: Education Specialist
Timeline
Instrumental Music Teacher
Singapore American School
07.2002 - 06.2025
Instrumental Music Teacher
Osaka International School
01.1992 - 12.2002
Instrumental Music Teacher
Saudia - S.A.I.S.
01.1986 - 12.1992
Instrumental Music Teacher
Cherry Creek School District
01.1985 - 12.1986
Instrumental Music Teacher
Clear Creek County School District
01.1981 - 12.1985
Bachelor of Music Degree - Instrumental Music Education (K.-12)
Michigan State University
Alternate Assessment
University of Maryland
Cello Pedagogy
Moorhead State University
Advanced Basketball Coaching Techniques
Moorhead State University