Scott Sater
Grand Marais,MN
Summary
Enthusiastic music educator with communication and interpersonal skills to engage classrooms and encourage program growth. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Brainerd Public Schools HS/MS Bands Guest Teacher
Brainerd Public Schools
09.2018 - Current
- Created artistic and encouraging classroom environments that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students
- Supported students through pursuit of quality literature chosen by their directors.
- Promoted respect and warmth of classroom environment for all 200+ students each day.
- Implemented best practice strategies to create climate of working hard together while having fun.
Director of Instrumental Music Education
Shakopee East Junior High School
08.2006 - 06.2018
- Created community of artistry and connection with young people.
- Promoted collaborative, competent, creative, compassionate atmosphere of learning.
- Cultivated environment of artistic growth, connection, and competence.
- Inspired excellence of artistry and literature culminating in quality public performances within school district, and Minnesota Music Educator's Mid-Winter Conference in 2015.
Director of Music Education
Pine River-Backus Public Schools
05.1980 - 06.2006
- Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-level performances.
- Developed musician skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances at both concerts and contest events
- Built strong relationships with students in choral & band programs (Backus HS 1980-1990) and in band program (Pine River-Backus HS 1990-2006)
- Cultivated strong relationships with community and school community through performances, pep band events, school musicals, and more.
Education
Master of Science - Masters Degree in Teaching & Learning
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN05.2010
Master of Science - Masters Degree in Music Education
VanderCook College of Music
Chicago, IL08.2001
Bachelor of Science - B.S. & B.A Degrees in Music Education/Performance
Minnesota State University-Moorhead
Moorhead, MN05.1980
Skills
- Semi-Professional Musician Performer
- Student Engagement & Encouragement
- Educational Research
- Best Practice of Classroom Motivation
- Literature Understanding
- Advocate for Student Achievements & Growth
Accomplishments
- Established Rampant Growth of the Pine River-Backus Music Programs.
- Developed High Level Competencies in Shakopee Band Program.
- MMEA Mid-Winter Performance with Shakopee East JHS Band in 2015
- Performer in Central Lakes College Wind Symphony & Jazz Orchestra (Present)
- Performer in Grand Symphonic Winds, UST, St. Paul (2006-2018: Traveled on World Tours to China & Brazil)
- Performer in Heartland Symphony Orchestra (1980-2006)
- Performer in CLC & Pequot Lakes Community Theaters
Timeline
Brainerd Public Schools HS/MS Bands Guest Teacher
Brainerd Public Schools
09.2018 - Current
Director of Instrumental Music Education
Shakopee East Junior High School
08.2006 - 06.2018
Director of Music Education
Pine River-Backus Public Schools
05.1980 - 06.2006
Master of Science - Masters Degree in Teaching & Learning
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Master of Science - Masters Degree in Music Education
VanderCook College of Music
Bachelor of Science - B.S. & B.A Degrees in Music Education/Performance
Minnesota State University-Moorhead
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