Sandra Booker
Educator
I am passionate about building community and encouraging personal growth in my students. I strive to create a rich, inclusive environment for learning .
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Education
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Trinity Western University - April 2004
Academic Honours:: Great Distinction, GPA: 3.84, President's Award Scholarship, Music Scholarship
Student Involvement: Resident Assistant, Dance Team Leader
Ensembles: Chamber Choir Member, Woodwind Quartet, Concert Band
Bachelor of Education
Trinity Western University - May 2006
Academic Honours:: Great Distinction, GPA: 3.82
Student Involvement: Aerobics Instructor, Dance Team Member
Orff Level 1
University of British Columbia - July 2006
Orff Master Class
BC Orff Chapter - August 2018
Choral da Capo Conducting Course
BC Choral Federation August 2019
Vocal Coaching
Alison Nystrom, MMus (2015 - 2020)
Intermediate R.A.D. Ballet
Royal Academy of Dance - November 2008
Honours: Distinction
Group Fitness Leader Certification
BCRPA - July 2004
Follow-up: Completed required credits every 24 month cycle including posture specialization and maternity fitness training
Grade 9 Piano
Royal Conservatory of Music - December 1999
Employment History
Mennonite Educational Institute
K-5 Music Specialist 2006-2007, 2014-2020
- Delivered an elementary music education program involving the use of un-pitched percussion instruments, Orff barred instruments, recorders, movement/dance, and vocal music.
- Conducted three choirs (Grade 3,4,5), each consisting of 75–92 children, with weekly 45 minute rehearsals.
- Organized and directed Christmas and Spring concerts and special chapel services for Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Grandparents Day, and Easter.
- Planned and implemented a Fine Arts Festival involving lunch time concerts with student performances held each day for two weeks.
- Conducted my three choirs at the Kiwanis Music Festival in Langley and my grade 5 choir was awarded, "Promising Elementary School Choir" in May 2015.
Mennonite Educational Institute
Classroom Teacher 2007-2020
- Led classes of 28 - 30 Grade 3, 4, or 5 students in full and part-time capacities
- Instructed and planned learning activities in the subject areas of Language Arts, Socials, Science, Math, P.E., Bible, Career Education and ADST
- Participated in collaborative unit planning with grade group teams
- Diversified instruction through programs such as Literature Circles and Reading Response Journals.
- Created a strong sense of community in classes through detailed feedback to individual students, encouragement, opportunities for all to share, and valuing the diversity in my class.
- Reformed and provided visionary leadership to staff our chapel program in 2013-2014 school year with excellent results.
- Created innovative active chapel sessions involving movement and worship.
Private Music Lessons
Piano and Voice Teacher 2019-2021
- Taught 30-minute 1-on-1 voice and piano lessons from my home
- Educated beginner and intermediate students between the ages of 6 and 12
Bakerview Music Academy
Orff and Musicianship Teacher 2017-2018
- Taught group classes for 5-8 year olds
- Created a movement performance for annual Christmas concert
- Adapted program to ensure that all students (including high-needs) were safe, included, and able to learn
The Alumni Project
Singer / Choreographer/ Assistant Conductor 2015-2019
- Sang soprano and choreographed for our 18-20 voice adult choral ensemble
- Conducted select pieces as needed by the choir
Ross Road Community Church
Worship Team Member 2020-2021
- Sang alto and soprano parts
Pacific Mennonite Children's Choir
Co-Artistic Director, Assistant Conductor 2004-2009
- Conducted various choral groups in performance and rehearsal settings (including sectionals)
- Taught weekly theory lessons for 8-10 year olds.
- Provided individual voice coaching.
- Supervised members on tours to Vancouver Island
Choreographer 2013-present
- Created and taught choreography for singers age 8-16
- Provided advice on performance quality and look of the choir
Abbotsford Youth Orchestra
Choregrapher 2017
- Created movement for violinists
Canadian Continentals
Director, Assistant Director, Sales Manager, Stage Manager 1999-2004
- Led and performed with tours for four to seven weeks throughout Canada, Brazil and Australia
- Led young people ages 12-22 in a groups of 15-20 singers and 5-7 musicians.
- Conducted, directed rehearsals, led choreography, publically spoke (MC)
Township of Langley
Group Fitness Instructor 2004-2011
- Led various classes such as : Step, Bodysculpt, Boxerfit, Boot Camp, Strollerfit