Jennifer Sator

102-1855 W 2 nd Ave, Vancouver, BC , 778-320-8632

jennifer.sator@gmail.com, http://jennifersator.w eebly. com

Passion for quality education and student/school success. Skills and knowledge areas include:
Visual and Performance Arts
Music, Band and Choir Instruction
Special Education Programming
At-risk and Special Needs

Student Engagement
Classroom Management
Instructional Strategies
Learner Assessment

Science and the scientific method

Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Dance, Fitness, Track, Yoga
First Aid, classroom safety

Qualifications

Professional Certificate of Qualification from BC Ministry of Education

Registered with Teacher Qualification Service

Education &
Training

Bachelor of Education (Elementary Teacher) with concentration in Special Education

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

2009-2013

Certified First Aid, CPR/AED, Childcare Instructor

Canadian Red Cross

2012-2015

Third Year Bachelor in Music and Education

UBC School of Music Vancouver, BC

2005-2009

Diploma in Music Program with Excellence

Kwantlen University College, Langley, BC

2003-2005

Certificate in Grade 10 Piano

Royal Conservatory of Music

Teaching Experience

2014

2005

Visual Arts and Fashion Design

Kwantlen University College, Richmond, BC

1998-2000

Dance and Theatre Performance

Dance West, Surrey, BC

1990-1998

Practicum Placements (primary and intermediate), Two-year Elementary Program 2011-2013

Established rapport with children, able to communicate their responsibility to settle and focus
With diverse learning abilities, took time to listen/assist each student in patient and caring manner
Combined visual and verbal instruction of information with enthusiasm and involvement
Volunteered with book fair, band instruction, lunch-hour supervision, assisted planning of field trip
Confident setting up goals with parents/teachers during two evenings of parent-teacher meetings
Assisted with first term report cards by preparing criteria and comments for each student
Built a terrarium with plants and fish for students to take responsibility in maintaining as a class

Red Cross First Aid Instructor, Vancouver First Aid

Developed exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, exceptional time management

Effectively taught participants (e.g. paramedics, child/health care providers) in various
academic/age levels
Incorporated hands on/minds on activities to facilitate interaction and cooperative learning
Evaluated performance against national standards to meet certification requirements for
liability/regulations
Strong grasp of the applications of pedagogy and instructional designs on diverse groups of
participants

Youth Work Experience Music Teacher Assistant, Sarah McLachlan Music Outreach, Arts Umbrella

Volunteer &
Community

2009-2010

Visited six native reserves around BC for classroom-based science summer camps
Facilitated science projects and experiments, inclusive of curriculum for safety to large groups of
children
Music Programming and Radio Broadcasting, Citr 101.9fm, UBC

2008-2011

Managed students in class piano and class percussion through modeling respect for the teacher
Assisted the teacher to meet learning objectives for bi-annual ensemble performance
Encouraged enthusiastic participation and worked directly with students needed extra assistance
In absence of teacher, carried out intended class lesson plan and private lessons in percussion
Teacher of Science to First Nations, Mad Science

2012-2015

2010-2012

Competent project manager, understanding the limits of time, content requirements and scope in
order to achieve high quality results that meet collective goals
Successful organization and facilitation of weekly live broadcasting events with multiple
stakeholders
Created online resources for listeners to enhance knowledge building and promote artists
Critical thinker and collaborative team player that establishes strong professional
Music Classroom and Band Volunteer, Emily Carr Elementary, Ferris Elementary

2012

Presenter at Investigating Our Practices Conference presented by UBC Faculty of Education

Year of Indigenous Education
2013
References

Available Upon Request

Jennifer Sator 102-1855

W 2 nd Ave, Vancouver, BC 778-320-8632

jennifer.sator@ gm ail.com , http://jennifersator.w eebly.com