ALVIN SALONGA [email protected] • www.alvinsalonga.com EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTE TEACHER 2014 – Present St. James-Assiniboia School Division • Developed and taught two units for a Grade 12 Career Development course • Counseled students and helped manage support staff as part of a 5 week term in the St. James Collegiate Student Services office • Regularly substituted for teachers at Hedges Middle School teaching grades 6, 7, and 8 the following subjects: Math, Science, ELA, Social Studies, Phys. Ed, and Digital Technology EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT 2012 – 2014 Hedges Middle School • St. James-Assiniboia School Division • Provided assistance in the education and development of students by establishing positive relationships and applying subject area knowledge to aid with coursework • Improved the in-class behaviour of a student with ADHD by implementing a points-based behavioural plan • Managed student behaviour by using both verbal and non-verbal methods: restitution, proximity, mediating, modeling behaviours, and encouragement CLASSROOM TEACHER – YEAR 7, 8, 9 MATH / SCIENCE 2009 Impact Teachers • Harwich, England • Prepared lessons with clear objectives using SMART Board technology to create interactive multimedia presentations • Taught number sense and patterns using physical and digital manipulatives • Consistently used the “Activate, Acquire, Apply” framework to introduce new topics TEACHER CANDIDATE – GR 10 SCIENCE, GR 11 CONSUMER MATH 2008 – 2009 R.B. Russell Vocational High School • Winnipeg School Division • Taught motion unit by cooperatively developing and team-teaching lessons and experiments • Implemented the use of Excel spreadsheets to teach data analysis and interest calculation • Encouraged awareness of current events and connections to mathematics through daily news video clips TEACHER CANDIDATE – GR 8, 9 MATH 2007 – 2008 Hugh John Macdonald • Winnipeg School Division • Provided learning opportunities via direct instruction, manipulatives, computers, and hands-on activities • Developed creative activities such as using Google Maps’ distance calculating function to teach measurement and shape concepts • Increased student responsiveness by contextualizing subject matter ALVIN SALONGA 1 of 2 RELATED EXPERIENCE TIER 1 BASKETBALL COACH / OFFICIAL 2012 – 2014 Hedges Middle School • St. James-Assiniboia School Division • Assisted and organized practices that focused on skill development leading to a playoff win in 2013 as well as a successful 2014 season MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR 2010 – 2012 TRACMA Canada • Winnipeg, MB • Prepared and delivered martial arts instruction and training for children and adults • Coached students for competitions, many of whom were awarded medals in their events GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH / OFFICIAL 2007 – 2008 Hugh John Macdonald • Winnipeg School Division • Taught fundamental skills and basketball principles to students new to organized basketball PEER SUPPORT / TUTOR 2006 – 2007 ANAK In-School Mentorship Program • Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute • Tutored and provided homework assistance to recently immigrated high school students • Provided support and mentorship with regard to adjusting to life in Canada EDUCATION BACHELOR OF EDUCATION University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB • Senior Years Stream, Major: Math / Minor: Physics • Dean’s Honour List 2009 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB • Major: Math / Minor: Physics • Dean’s Honour List 2007 SPECIAL SKILLS DIGITAL LEARNING • Experienced in the use of iPads and apps for education such as: iTunes U, Keynote, Notability, Explain Everything, Numbers, and Book Creator • Regularly incorporated SMART Board technology to enhance lessons and encourage interactivity • Created a classroom blog for a Grade 12 Career Development class MICROSOFT OFFICE • Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for education WEB DESIGN • Designed webpage and maintained online media presence for TRACMA Canada • Created personal website using the WordPress platform ALVIN SALONGA 2 of 2