Martina Dos Santos
Coquitlam
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialty Recreation Instructor/Summer Playground Leader
City Of Port Moody
1 875 Hours
01.2019 - Current
- Specialty Recreation Instructor: Responsible for planning and leading a variety of preschool, child, and youth sports and arts programs in a recreational setting (e.g., soccer, gymnastics, yoga) throughout the school year both independently and collaboratively.
- Summer Playground Leader: Responsible for preparing and implementing a variety of games and recreational activities for school aged children in a day camp environment during July and August together with my co-workers.
- Ensure the safety of participants and provide first aid as needed, direct volunteers and communicate with parents and supervisors.
- Develop, modify and deliver program activities to include various ages, abilities, needs and interests of participants.
- Address and resolve any conflicts between participants using listening, empathy, turn-taking, and discussing possible solutions and strategies.
Elementary Classroom Volunteer
School District 43
156.5 Hours
07.2018 - 05.2023
- Volunteered in Irvin Samson's Kindergarten-1st grade class at Roy Stibbs Elementary (42 hours, July 2018) and then later in his 4th-5th grade class at Ranch Park Elementary (42 hours, February 2019).
- Volunteered in Sara Peterson’s 3rd-4th grade class at Central Community Elementary School (32.5 hours, May 2019) and then later in her 4th-5th grade class at Leigh Elementary School (40 hours, January-February and May 2023).
- Planned and led short lessons, circulated the classroom, observed lessons, and also worked with students individually as well as in small groups.
Elementary School Tutor
Andrea G. (Parent)
170 Hours
02.2018 - 06.2022
- Worked one-on-one with two school aged boys throughout their elementary school years on a weekly basis to bring their reading, writing, and mathematics up to grade level.
- Sessions involved helping them learn and practice weekly spelling words, explain and practice math concepts, as well as assisting them on improving their reading and writing skills with a goal of making learning fun, engaging, and personal to their learning styles.
- Continuing and modifying tutoring sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic through video calls and Google Classroom.
Library Reading Program Volunteer
City Of Coquitlam
20 Hours
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Met once a week at the Coquitlam Public Library during October-November 2017 and July 2018 with a Little Buddy in Grades 1-4.
- Selected books to read out loud together.
- Explained the meaning and pronunciation of difficult words.
- Asked reading comprehension questions after completing a book or a chapter in a book.
Education
Bachelor of General Studies in Education -
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC06.2024
Future Teachers Program -
Douglas College
Coquitlam, BC12.2020
High School Diploma -
Centennial Secondary School
Coquitlam, BC01.2019
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Effective Communication
- Facilitating Positive Learning Environment
- Classroom Management
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Innovative Lesson Planning
Certification
- Kids and Family Yoga Instructor
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
- HIGH Five Training
Timeline
Specialty Recreation Instructor/Summer Playground Leader
City Of Port Moody
01.2019 - Current
Elementary Classroom Volunteer
School District 43
07.2018 - 05.2023
Library Reading Program Volunteer
City Of Coquitlam
07.2018 - 07.2018
Elementary School Tutor
Andrea G. (Parent)
02.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor of General Studies in Education -
Simon Fraser University
Future Teachers Program -
Douglas College
High School Diploma -
Centennial Secondary School