Robin M.

Salmon
Thompson, MB robinsalmon10@gmail.com
EDUCATION

Bachelor of Education



Bachelor of Arts



Ontario Secondary
School Diploma
Primary - Junior Divisions, Focus in Arts-Based Education
Queens - Trent Concurrent Education Program
Queens University, Kingston, ON 2009

Honours Psychology
Presidents and Deans Lists; Renewable Scholarship, 4 years
Trent University, Peterborough, ON 2008

Governor Generals Award, Ontario Scholar
Bear Creek Secondary School, Barrie, ON 2003


TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Substitute Teacher



Kindergarten Teacher
Resource/ Music/ P. E.







EAL Teacher





Resource Teacher
Grades 5 8






Junior Kindergarten/
Grade 2 Teacher
Canadian (BC)
International School










Demonstrated adaptability, classroom management, and professionalism
within classrooms from kindergarten to grade 12.
School District of Mystery Lake, Thompson, MB 2012 2014

Supported kindergarten students through inclusive individual and small
group instruction. Managed challenging student behaviour. Delivered the
kindergarten Music and Physical Education programs in accordance with
curriculum and local culture. Directed a kindergarten performance for the
schools winter concert. Conducted ongoing observational assessments, and
wrote reports. Liaised with specialists, school staff, and parents. Completed
paperwork for referrals, funding applications, and IEPs.
Burntwood School, Thompson, MB 2013 2014

Organized, planned, and implemented English as an additional language
support for students in kindergarten to grade 8, one afternoon a week.
Ordered EAL resources for the school, and designed lessons for a variety of
language abilities.
Burntwood School, Thompson, MB 2013 2014

Collaborated and consulted with administration, specialists, teachers,
parents, and community organizations to meet the diverse needs of
exceptional students. Composed IEPs, and led IEP development and review
meetings. Planned, implemented, and assessed lessons for small groups
and individuals in language arts, math, and life skills. Successfully obtained
special needs funding for a struggling student.
Burntwood School, Thompson, MB 2012 2013

Effectively planned, taught, and assessed a half day junior kindergarten
class, as well as grade 2 Social Studies, Physical Education, and Health and
Career Studies. Guided a grade 2 reading group. Wrote detailed report
cards, weekly newsletters, and year plans for British Columbia
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ESL Teacher
Junior Kindergarten
ESL Prep (SK)
Level 1 Homeroom









Student Teacher


accreditation. Communicated with parents. Supervised and collaborated
with assistant teachers. Organized a kindergarten presentation for
showcase. Conducted entry tests for the school. Students were learning
English as an additional language within a Canadian curriculum. A strong
focus on character development and classroom management was required,
as well as an awareness and respect for Islamic practices and beliefs.
Hayat Universal Bilingual School, Doha, Qatar 2011 2012

Taught a theme based junior kindergarten curriculum, a sight word based
preparation program for kindergarten students, and a variety of ESL classes
for elementary students within an arts-focused private school. ESL classes
included Language Arts, Phonics, Reading Clinic, Writer's Workshop,
Science, and Culinary Arts. Teamed with Chinese co-teachers to plan
themes and lessons, maintain classroom management and routines, and
ensure effective learning. Designed assessment tools, and wrote bi-weekly
and final reports. Directed students in a major kindergarten drama
performance, kindergarten graduation performance, and elementary
Christmas performance. Contributed meaningfully to sharing meetings
with kindergarten staff.
Season Arts Educational Institute, Taichung, Taiwan 2009 2010

Teaching practicums within grades 1, 1/2, 2, 4/5, 5/6, and 8 in Barrie and
Peterborough, Ontario (20 total weeks). Alternative teaching practicum
within the MacLaren Art Centre in Barrie, Ontario (3 weeks).

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Red Cross Swim
Instructor

Private Tutor


Youth Services Officer

Learn to Swim, Thunder Bay, ON 2010 2011
Barrie, ON 2003

Thunder Bay, ON 2010 2011
Peterborough, ON 2005 2006

Service Canada Centres for Youth, Peterborough & Orillia, ON 2006 2008


ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Teaching Certificates



Continuing Education

Manitoba Teaching Certificate 2012 present
British Columbia Basic Certificate of Qualification 2011 present
Ontario Teaching Certificate 2009 present

Teaching Students with Communication Needs: Learning Disabilities
Queens University, Kingston, ON 2013
Special Education, Part 1
Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario 2011
English as a Second Language, Part 1
Queens University, Kingston, ON 2009