Marina Hamilton
Milton,Canada
Summary
Dedicated educator with extensive experience teaching diverse student populations. Focused on fostering collaborative learning environments that promote both academic and emotional development. Proven ability to integrate strong organizational skills with a solid educational foundation. Effectively engages with students, parents, and colleagues to enhance educational outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 1 – Long Term Occasional
Boyne Public School
Milton, ON
09.2024 - Current
- Developed lessons integrating Sustainable Development Goals into classroom curriculum.
- Collaborated with Special Education Resource team to establish personalized education goals for students with Autism.
- Designed modified lessons in partnership with ESL team to accommodate Multilanguage Learners.
- Created an inclusive environment for all learners through culturally relevant pedagogy.
- Planned structured literacy program emphasizing print concepts, phonemic awareness, and phonics using Wilson Fundations.
- Conducted small group instruction for math, reading, and writing based on tailored learning objectives.
Grade 2 – Long Term Occasional
Boyne Public School
Milton, ON
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Facilitated Indigenous learning for primary students using Knowledge-Building Circles.
- Designed outdoor learning invitations to promote culturally responsive pedagogy.
- Encouraged student inquiry and reflection to amplify diverse voices in learning processes.
Grade 1 – Long Term Occasional
P.L. Robertson Public School
Milton, ON
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Facilitated professional development for grade team on implementing Indigenous lessons for primary students and teachers.
- Created engaging inquiry-based math program through Math UP, promoting hands-on application of concepts to real life.
Grade 1 – Long Term Occasional
Boyne Public School
Milton, ON
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Designed lessons that celebrate classroom diversity through inclusive and equitable perspectives to enable student reflection in learning
Music/Planning – Long Term Occasional
New Central Public School
Oakville, ON
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Delivered engaging music lessons through hands-on activities, promoting social, physical, and cognitive development for students from Kindergarten to Grade 3.
- Planned and directed Virtual Winter Concert for students from Kindergarten to Grade 6, featuring performances by staff.
- Facilitated music activities that improved developmental skills in early learners.
- Coordinated logistics and programming for successful Virtual Winter Concert experience.
- Implemented interactive teaching methods to boost student participation and enhance skill growth.
- Organized collaborative performances to showcase talent across multiple grade levels.
- Designed lesson plans integrating music with essential life skills for young students.
- Led rehearsals and preparations for Virtual Winter Concert, ensuring seamless execution.
Grade 2 – Long Term Occasional
Rolling Meadows Public School
Burlington, ON
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Halton District School Board
- Developed invitations for learning through STEM activities
- Halton District School Board
Full Day Kindergarten - Long Term Occasional
Chris Hadfield Public School
Oakville, ON
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Designed invitations for STEM learning activities to engage students.
- Collected pedagogical documentation using Google Keep to enhance educational support.
- Coached Senior Girls Volleyball team, collaborating with staff to improve skills and teamwork.
Grade 2 - Long Term Occasional
Chris Hadfield Public School
Oakville, ON
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Created Minds On tasks integrating critical thinking skills through mental math and technology.
- Developed manipulatives to enhance student engagement and understanding of concepts.
Self-Contained, Multi-Exceptionalities LD (Grades 4-6) - Long Term Occasional
Emily Carr Public School
Oakville, Ontario
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Developed and implemented curriculum units in language and math for students with learning disabilities.
- Prepared Individual Education Plans (IEP) outlining modifications in language, math, science, social studies, health, and alternative learning skills for each student.
Education
Master of Science of Education - Primary/Junior
D'Youville College
U.S.A.01-2014
Honours Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Toronto
Toronton, Ontario01-2003
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Inclusive education
- Individual education plans
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Small group instruction
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Individual Education Plans
- Culturally responsive pedagogy
Professional Development
- Mathematics, Primary and Junior Part 1, 01/01/22, Trent University, Peterborough, ON
- Teaching English Language Learners Part 1, 01/01/21, Trent University, Peterborough, ON
- Special Education Part 1, 01/01/15, Trent University, Peterborough, ON
- Kindergarten Part 1, 01/01/15, ETFO, Toronto, ON
- Reading Part 1, 01/01/15, Trent University, Peterborough, ON
- Intermediate Division, Health and Physical Education, 01/01/15, Trent University, Peterborough, ON
- Principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis for Teaching and Intervention Certification, 01/01/14, Geneva Centre for Autism, Toronto, ON
References
- Debbie de Chastelain, Principal, HDSB – Boyne Public School, 905-864-9641, dechastelaind@hdsb.ca
- Tiffany Mackay, Vice-Principal, HDSB – Boyne Public School, 905-864-9641, mackayti@hdsb.ca
- Sean McCarthy, Principal, HDSB – Cedar Ridge Public School, 905-691-0210, mccarthys@hdsb.ca
Timeline
Grade 1 – Long Term Occasional
Boyne Public School
09.2024 - Current
Grade 2 – Long Term Occasional
Boyne Public School
10.2023 - 06.2024
Grade 1 – Long Term Occasional
P.L. Robertson Public School
10.2022 - 06.2023
Music/Planning – Long Term Occasional
New Central Public School
09.2022 - 04.2023
Grade 1 – Long Term Occasional
Boyne Public School
04.2022 - 06.2023
Grade 2 – Long Term Occasional
Rolling Meadows Public School
09.2019 - 12.2019
Full Day Kindergarten - Long Term Occasional
Chris Hadfield Public School
09.2018 - 06.2019
Grade 2 - Long Term Occasional
Chris Hadfield Public School
09.2017 - 06.2018
Self-Contained, Multi-Exceptionalities LD (Grades 4-6) - Long Term Occasional
Emily Carr Public School
09.2016 - 12.2016
Master of Science of Education - Primary/Junior
D'Youville College
Honours Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Toronto
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