1. Michael Bonasera
3 Packard Street. Lake Grove, NY 11755 516-903-7996 Mikebonasera@gmail.com
Summary
An ambitious and very motivated individual with proven teaching, classroom management, and
collaboration skills. Quickly grasps new concepts, adapts to changes, and readily differentiates
instructional strategies as needed. A proven classroom leader, passionate musician, and an
enthusiastic personality.
Certification
NYS Initial Teacher Certification in Music Education - preK-12
Education
Queens College, CityUniversityof NY 2009-2015
Aaron Copland School of Music, Flushing NY
BA in Music Education
Suffolk Community College, Selden NY 2003- 2007
Associates in Liberal Arts
Teaching Experience
Private Music Instructions 2002-Present
 Proficient in trumpet, percussion, and guitar instruction
 Provided private instruction for trombone, saxophone, flute and clarinet as well
 Responsible for preparing students for NYSSMA
 Responsible for preparing students for concerts and recitals
Student Teacher, Band -Grades 7 & 8 March 23, 2015 – May 15, 2015
Ronkonkoma Middle School, Ronkonkoma NY 11779
 Created and implemented lesson plans for band rehearsals
 Created and implemented lesson plans for daily woodwind, brass, and percussion lesson
groups
 Arranged extra help periods to prepare students for NYSSMA
 Assisted with setting up sound equipment on stage for the school talent show
 Prepared and helped organize percussionist for their act in the school talent show
 Responsible for Bus Duty and Lunchroom Management
 Conducted a march for the Spring Concert
Student Teacher, Band -Grades 4 & 5 January 26, 2015- March 20, 2015
Sunquam Elementary School, Melville NY 11747
Paumanok Elementary School, Dix Hills 11746
 Created and implemented lesson plans for band rehearsals and lesson groups
 Prepared students for their concert
 Prepared students for NYSSMA
 Conducted percussion, brass and woodwind sectionals

2. Work Experience
Private music instructor June 2002 - Present
 Provided instruction in brass, percussion, guitar and beginner winds
 Responsible for preparing students for NYSSMA, concerts and recitals
 Implemented skills such as sight reading, improvisation, and music theory
Party Harty Entertainment, 33 Newtown Road, Plainview NY 11803 September 2002- Present
 Responsible as Master of Ceremonies at various events
 Responsible for organizing, directing, and overseeing staff at events
 Performance on guitar and vocals for cocktail hours at various events
 Performance on trumpet and percussion at various events
 Knowledgeable in setting up and controlling sound and lighting equipment
 Motivates guests to dance and be engaged at events
 Organizing and responsible for playing games with kids at various events
 Meeting with clients to help organize their events
Long Island Sound DJ Entertainment, 1700 Arctic Avenue, Bohemia NY 11716
September 2011-Present
 Responsible as Master of Ceremonies at various events
 Responsible for organizing, directing, and overseeing staff at events
 Performance on guitar, vocals, and percussion at various events
 Knowledgeable in setting up and controlling sound and lighting equipment
 Meeting with clients to help organize their events
Long Island Drum Center, 1460 Old Country Road, Plainview NY 11803 September 2002- 2005
 Repaired and assembled percussion equipment
 Responsible for delivering and picking up instruments and repairs
 Coordinator of inventory
Extracurricular Activities
Leader and manager of an original band, “Savin’ Faith”
 Responsible for booking gigs
 Planning and arranging charity events, and benefit concerts
 Writing, recording, and producing the music for the band
Affiliations
 NAFME Member
 NYSSMA Member
Software/Technology
 Highly proficient and trained in recording programs such as Garage Band and Logic
 Knowledgeable in using SMARTboard systems
 Proficient in creating videos/montages using iMovie
 Knowledgeable in using Mac applications
 Highly proficient and knowledgeable of audio equipment
References
Available upon request