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Work History
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Notable Achievements
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Erin Robertson

Vancouver,Canada

Summary

Dynamic educator with a passion for fostering child development and effective parent communication. At Start Smart Preschool, I successfully integrated arts into lesson plans, enhancing student engagement. Skilled in classroom management and collaborative teaching, I create safe, inspiring environments that promote learning and growth for diverse learners.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

ECE Assistant, Artistic Director

Start Smart Preschool,
Vancouver, BC
03.2015 - Current
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with teachers to create lesson plans incorporating visual arts.

Certified Pilates Instructor

Pilates with Erin
Qualicum Beach, BC
01.2019 - 07.2022
  • Home-based Pilates business
  • Instructed private, semi-private and group classes incorporating matwork, reformer, tower, chair and other Pilates equipment.
  • Developed client relationships through positive communication skills.
  • Attended professional development seminars and workshops related to Pilates instruction.
  • Created a safe, comfortable environment for all clients by following studio protocols.

Dance Instructor

Nuance Dance Studios
Kamloops, BC
09.2005 - 03.2010
  • Provided instructions to participants age 11-17 years in Ballet and Lyrical focussing on pre-elementary-intermediate levels.

Primary/Secondary Teacher and Dance Implementor

School District #73, Kamloops, BC
Kamloops, Canada
09.2004 - 03.2010
  • Beattie Fine Arts School- Taught core grade 2/3 and implemented a curriculum for dance, for students up to grade 10.
  • Dufferin Elementary School - Taught core grade 6
  • Planned, prepared and delivered engaging lessons to students of different abilities.
  • Conducted parent teacher meetings to discuss student progress or challenges faced by them.
  • Created weekly lesson plans based on curriculum objectives outlined by school board.
  • Fostered positive relationships with parents and guardians of students in order to gain their trust and support.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to design innovative curricula.
  • Utilised various assessment techniques such as quizzes, tests, projects, to evaluate student understanding.

Dance Instructor

Akimbo Dance Studios
Kamloops, BC
09.2002 - 03.2010
  • Provided instructions to participants of all ages in modern, jazz, ballet and lyrical dance primarily focussing on pre-elementary-intermediate levels.

Education

Bachelor of Education Degree -

TRU University
Kamloops, BC
06-2003

Fine Arts Dance Diploma -

Ryerson University
Toronto, ON
05-1996

Dance Major -

Cawthra Park Secondary
Mississauga, ON
06-1993

Skills

  • Energetic and Enthusiastic
  • Creative
  • Learning through the Arts
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Community building and family engagement
  • Collaborative teaching

References

Available upon request

Notable Achievements

  • ECE Assistant Certificate
  • Theatre School Scholarship Award (Ryerson University)
  • Theatre School Academic Achievement Award (Ryerson University)
  • Completed RAD Elementary Examination in Classical Ballet
  • Completed Elementary National Character Examination with Honors
  • Completed RAD Student Teaching Certification with Distinction
  • PAEC Member 2009-Present (Performance Arts Educators of Canada) in Modern, Ballet and Jazz

Timeline

Certified Pilates Instructor

Pilates with Erin
01.2019 - 07.2022

ECE Assistant, Artistic Director

Start Smart Preschool,
03.2015 - Current

Dance Instructor

Nuance Dance Studios
09.2005 - 03.2010

Primary/Secondary Teacher and Dance Implementor

School District #73, Kamloops, BC
09.2004 - 03.2010

Dance Instructor

Akimbo Dance Studios
09.2002 - 03.2010

Bachelor of Education Degree -

TRU University

Fine Arts Dance Diploma -

Ryerson University

Dance Major -

Cawthra Park Secondary

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