K-12 Gifted Education Facilitator/Elementary General Music Instructor
Greater Omaha Area
- Current
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- K-12 Gifted Education Facilitator at Riverside Community Schools
- Elementary General Music Instructor at Riverside Community Schools
- Music Ministry team at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Neola
- Past
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- Musical Theater Director at Riverside Community Schools
- Elementary Music Instructor at Riverside Community Schools
- 1-12 Music Instructor at South Nodaway R-IV
- 7-12 Vocal/Instrumental Music Instructor at Johnson County R-7
- K-12 Vocal/Instrumental Music Instructor at Tri-County R-7
- Education
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- Truman State University
- Northwest Missouri State University
- Drake University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Primary/Secondary Education
- Websites
Bonnie Viles Kramer’s Summary
As an instrumental music major, teaching vocal music and working on a gifted education endorsement, "education generalist" seems to be the most concise description of my experience. I have taught K-12 vocal or instrumental music or both, in some form and grade level since 1986, in four school districts.
Envoy, CHAMPS, Tribes, 6 Traits and Writing Across the Content Area have all been recent components of my general in-district professional development. Conflict resolution, service learning and career development facilitation sessions were attended out-of-district. Working toward my gifted education endorsement has given me an insight into other areas, as well, with the most recent being a course on Socratic Seminar.
I serve on our Building Leadership Team and the School Improvement Advisory Committee. I have a knack for seeing the "big picture" and for finding information resources on any topic to support the needs of these groups.
My future career goals include discovering new ways to continually perfect the craft of teaching, so I can reach more students in whatever area I am assigned. I would also like to explore the avenue of adult education/workplace training, career/life coaching, curriculum development and creative use of technology.
Bonnie Viles Kramer’s Specialties:
I have strong interests in curriculum development and using technology, especially freeware and open courseware, to individualize instruction and provide personalization of education. I also specialize in helping others discover their strengths and pursue a course of action to capitalize on these strengths. Musically, my strengths are working with individuals and small groups, conducting, and jazz.
Bonnie Viles Kramer’s Experience
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K-12 Gifted Education Facilitator
Riverside Community Schools
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
August 2006 — Present (3 years)
*Responsible for identification, placement and record keeping for the Riverside Community School District gifted education program.
*Advisory coordinator for first semester of full high school advisory program.
*Mentor/coordinator for high school independent learning options students.
*Elementary whole grade enrichment/pull-out gifted program for primary grades.
*Spelling Bee, Invention Convention, National History Day and MathCounts coach/facilitator -
Elementary General Music Instructor
Riverside Community Schools
(Primary/Secondary Education industry)
1995 — Present (14 years)
*Responsible for all aspects of the general music class experience, including reading, writing, listening to and performance of all types of music.
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Music Ministry team
St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Neola
(Religious Institutions industry)
1994 — Present (15 years)
Responsible for selection of music, scheduling of musicians, serving as pianist and cantor for regular masses, special services, and weddings or funerals as needed.
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Musical Theater Director
Riverside Community Schools
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
August 1995 — May 2006 (10 years 10 months)
Responsible for all aspects of directing the following musicals:
Barnum, Bye Bye Birdie, Brigadoon (co-directed), Shakespeare Comes to Calamity Creek, State Fair, The Music Man, Oliver (co-directed), Donovan's Daughter's, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Annie Get Your Gun, and Oklahoma. -
Elementary Music Instructor
Riverside Community Schools
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
January 1995 — May 2006 (11 years 5 months)
Responsible for all aspects of elementary music instruction for grades K-4, including singing, performing on classroom instruments and listening to a variety of musical styles. Created/compiled original grade-level theme-based programs. Developed curriculum connected to national standards.
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1-12 Music Instructor
South Nodaway R-IV
(Primary/Secondary Education industry)
1990 — 1993 (3 years)
Rejuvenated elementary music program, developed 1-12 music curriculum, taught 7-12 Band, HS and JH Choir, Fundamentals of Music and JH Study Skills in system that utilized block scheduling. 78 member 7-12 grade marching band won two parade trophies in 1991.
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7-12 Vocal/Instrumental Music Instructor
Johnson County R-7
(Primary/Secondary Education industry)
1989 — 1990 (1 year)
7-12 Vocal and Instrumental Music, with HS Music Appreciation. Utilized alumni to supplement small program and provide support for sporting events. Co-directed musical production.
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K-12 Vocal/Instrumental Music Instructor
Tri-County R-7
(Primary/Secondary Education industry)
1986 — 1989 (3 years)
K-12 Vocal and Instrumental Music
Bonnie Viles Kramer’s Education
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Truman State University
BME , Instrumental Music , 1982 — 1986
Trombone Major, with both instrumental and vocal certification, and additional credits from Northwest Missouri State University in advanced instrumental conducting.
- Activities and Societies:
- Marching Band, Wind Symphony, Orchestra, Brass Choir, Jazz Band, Collegiate Music Educators National Conference, Sigma AIpha Iota Womens Professional Music Fraternity
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Northwest Missouri State University
Additional coursework in instrumental conducting and various professional development courses
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Drake University
Additional coursework in solfeggio and CMP, along with other various professional dev. courses
Additional Information
Bonnie Viles Kramer’s Websites:
Bonnie Viles Kramer’s Interests:
curriculum development, gifted education, educational technology, Web 2.0 in education, vocal jazz, learning, gardening, crochet, reading
Bonnie Viles Kramer’s Groups:
Music Educators National Conference, MENC,
Iowa Music Educators Association, IMEA,
American Choral Directors Association,ACDA,
Iowa Choral Directors Association, ICDA,
Iowa Talented and Gifted, ITAG,
National Association for Gifted Children, NAGC,
Association of American Educators, AAE,
Professional Educators of Iowa, PEI,
Christian Educators Association International, CEAI,
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, ASCD
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World Music Network -
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Truman State University Alumni -
Gifted Talented Network -
New Jersey Parents Interactive Network for Gifted
Bonnie Viles Kramer’s Honors:
Iowa Music Educators Association--Southwest District Chair
Additional Training:
Conflict Resolution
LionsQuest Skills for Action
Socratic Seminar
Career Development Facilitator
Bonnie Viles Kramer’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
