Hannah Martin
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An optimistic educator with a passion for promoting positive and inclusive environments that enable all individuals to recognize their full potential!
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Inspire Dance Challenge March-June 2023
Cambridge, Ontario
-Tabulator and Special Awards Assistant under James Tedesco
-Occasional MCEE throughout the competitions
-Assisted in loading and unloading of video wall, stage, judge’s tables, retail store, changerooms and sound
-Manage store front of the competition, selling competition mechandise
-Working for Inspire Dance Challenge since March of 2021 and occurs yearly for 3 months
Educational Assistant Supply December 2022- March 2023
Niagara District School Board (Quaker Elementary Public School)
-Provided support for the teachers within the grade school (Kindergarten-Grade 4)
-Assisted in the Special Education classroom providing one on one support for students
-Supervising students ages 4-11 and assisting with the delivery of class programming
-Encouraging students to engage in exploration, play and educational development
-Created opportunities for hands on learning and high-quality experiences based on student’s interests.
Literacy Assistant September 2022- March 2023
Brock University (Brock Learning Lab/District School Board of Niagara)
-Literacy Assistant for the Brock Learning Lab under Dr. Tiffany Gallagher and the District School Board of Niagara
-Work closely with the Literacy Assistants Coordinator, Brock Learning Lab staff, school administration, teachers, and support staff at Forestview Public School and Quaker Public School
-Execute reading interventions for students with persistent reading and writing challenges in grades 1-12
-Observe students’ progress and adjust instruction accordingly
-Provide feedback to students about their progress and help students set goals for their learning
-Keep detailed records pertaining to assessments
Lowes Canada May 2021-September 2021
Cambridge, Ontario (Customer Service Representative & Cashier)
-Directly interacted with customers in making purchases, applying for Lowes credit cards and handling online orders
-Resolved customer issues by following up on orders and answering product knowledge questions while staying up to date with any product changes
-Assisted with pre-sales and post-sales made by fellow co-workers as well as processing returns, making changes to orders, and managing expectations
Ensured the shop floor was maintained to a high standard and all merchandise was displayed neatly at all times, especially during busy times
Bulk Barn July 2020-January 2021
Cambridge, Ontario (Sales Associate & Cashier)
-Interacted with customers in a quick and efficient manner
-Ensured that customers were satisfied with the product on the floor
-Ensured the shop floor was maintained to a high standard and all merchandise was always displayed neatly, especially during busy times
Skyzone Trampoline Park November 2017-September 2019
Kitchener, Ontario (Event Assistant, Host & Camp Counsellor)
-In charge of booking all events that were coming through the front desk
-Handled organizing, prepping and rescheduling events
-Making changes to events and ensuring all my fellow co-workers were made aware
-Handled cake orders and pizza requests
-Worked as a Skyzone camp counsellor in the summer months and March break
-Organized games, crafts and movies to watch throughout the days with the camp kids
EXTRA-CURRICULARS AND VOLUNTEER WORK
Vice President
Best Buddies Present Highschool, Cambridge Ontario, Canada
-Promote confidence, esteem, and inclusivity for adults with intellectual disabilities through socialization.
-As an Executive Member, I help organize events for Best Buddies. Engage participants in fun activities (i.e. attend sports events, parades and dances). Events are designed for individuals between the ages of 14-21).
Student Activity Council Leader
Spirit and Dance President, Preston Highschool, Cambridge Ontario, Canada
-Organized events such as dances, spirit days and assemblies
-Led a team of students to ensure events ran smoothly
Kids Ability Canada
Volunteer for the Adult Friday Fun Night, Kitchener Ontario, Canada
-Collaborated with staff members to engage children with developmental disabilities to partake in activities within the Kid’s Ability Program. This fun night is for adult ages 18+ with developmental disabilities.
-Developed one on one relationships with clients who experience cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, amputation, autism and hearing impairments.
EDUCATION
Brock University
-Bachelor of Arts, (Honours) Child and Youth Studies/Concurrent Education
-Bachelor of Education, Teacher Education (Primary Junior)
Awards: Deans Honour List (2021, 2022, 2023), Brock University Entrance Scholarship (2019), Principals Award, 2019
CERTIFICATIONS
-Standard First Aid, CPR and AED (St Johns Ambulance)
-AODA certification (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act)
-Health and Safety Awareness Certification (Ontario Ministry of Labour)
-Vulnerable Sectors Check
-Lifeguard Certification Bronze