Matthew Bains Email & Phone Number

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

*I worked in this position from November 2020 to March 2021 before assuming a full-time position until the end of that school year. Then, after living in Montréal for a little over three years (2021-2024), I am returning to Richmond to resume my career as an elementary educator (2024 onwards)!- Followed day plans left for me while also making changes where/when I could to best reach all students during a teacher’s absence.- Ensured that behavioural expectations were established for both students and teachers to create a safe space for all to learn.- Possessed a positive attitude and demeanor in the classroom that emphasized sharing my excitement for learning with students.- Effective communication with administration, teachers, custodians, and parents/guardians of students to best support all students in their learning.

Debeck Elementary School

- Supported the school’s transition learners and English Language Learning students (grades k-7) through weekly check-ins/meetings via Zoom that encompassed many subjects (English Language Arts, Science, Arts Education, and Physical Health and Education).- Taught music education to grade 6/7 classes, including learning about the history of/playing the djembe and writing music.- Provided descriptive feedback to learners both in-person and on e-portfolios.- Helped facilitate assemblies and actively participated in staff meetings.- Possessed a positive attitude, demeanor, and excitement for learning.- Effectively communicated with administration, teachers, custodians, and parents/caregivers to best support all students in their learning.

Minoru Arena And Richmond Ice Centre

- Leader of public programs that include public skates, special event skates, school skates, broomball sessions, and hockey programs (adult-child stick-and-puck and child drop-in).- Provider of empathetic, patient, and positive customer service.- Fostering positive relationships with patrons to create a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience both on and off of the ice.- Effective communication with co-workers, ice maintenance, custodial, front desk, and supervisory staff teams that ensured a safe and ergonomic workplace.- Encouraging of proper use of the equipment and the following of safety rules/protocols.- Guiding new employees to success through effective orientations, training shifts, and mentorship.

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

- Safely drove water services' truck and trailer to various worksites, which included thoroughly completing pre/post-trip reports.- Effective communication with coworkers on worksites to ensure job completion in a safe, timely, and successful manner. - Supported coworkers with various tasks which included running tools and assisting them with hands-on tasks.- Controlled traffic around worksites to ensure a safe space for coworkers, motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

- Receiving pallets of merchandise from suppliers via an electric jigger.- Thoroughly communicating with delivery drivers to ensure the safe and accurate receipt of merchandise.- Leading of groups to unpack pallets, verify merchandise received, and store products correctly.- Precisely and aesthetically placing merchandise on shelves and accurately rotating all products in displays.- Carefully ordering merchandise to ensure diverse, quality, and affordable products are accessible to customers in my section.- Going above and beyond to provide customers with a positive in-store experience.- Communicating with customers, coworkers, and delivery drivers in both English and basic French.- Following personal safety and food safety standards to ensure the safety of myself and my coworkers.- Programming price tags and creating signs to ensure the accuracy of prices to products.- Utilizing SIR software to edit and place orders with our suppliers.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

- Performed office administrative tasks such as managing leads, data entry, and scheduling/rescheduling patient appointments, often multitasking in the process.- Handled online and telephone inquiries.- Provided patients with empathetic, compassionate, and patient care.- Effective communication with teammates both in-person and through Microsoft Teams to ensure optimal patient care.- Contributed positive language to the team language to provide greater patient care.- Adapted to and embraced new systems introduced as part of the company’s growth.

Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary School

For my nine-week-long practicum, I started by observing the classroom and participating in activities. I then observed and taught at 20%, 30-50%, and 80-100% teaching load. I taught reading, writing, science, social studies, art, physical health and education, applied design, skills and technology, and French. I carried on the duties of a classroom teacher and established behavioral expectations, daily-routines, reinforced COVID protocols, participated in professional development days, and built a community of learners.From my overall experience, my areas of growth included;- Teacher-student relationship and community building.- Time management.- Teacher inquiry.- Proactive classroom management strategies.- Creation of engaging handouts and learning activities.- Daily routines.- Eagerness and willingness to learn and improve.- Educational technology integration.- Assessment for learning/formative assessment practices.- Lesson/unit planning.- Streamlining workload.

Various Locations In Richmond And Vancouver

- Provided individualized support to program participants and promoted active engagement and learning.- Fostered relationships and collaboration with parents/caregivers regarding a participant's support needs and advancements.- Followed lesson plans delivered by the coach/program leader while making adaptions to help participants meet and exceed lesson/program requirements.- Facilitated peer-to-peer interaction and socialization amongst program participants.- Encouraged participants to independently partake in activities.- Collaboration with coaches, program leaders, and other support workers to help the group be as successful as possible.- Helped engage and mentor volunteers to best support participants.

École Qayqayt Elementary, New West Youth Centre, And Queensborough Community Centre (Qcc)

- Liaised and built positive relationships with youths, community stakeholders, and school administrations.- Planned and led recreational programs and activities for youths that inspired an active and healthy lifestyle.- Utilized strong leadership and organizational skills to manage situations with youths from a variety of backgrounds.- Worked as part of teams to plan and implement special events (e.g., dances and skateboarding events).- Planned and implemented QCC's Halloween and Family Day events (Halloween in 2016 and Family Day in 2017), which strengthened my decision-making, delegation, leadership, supervisory, and time management knowledge and skillsets.- Coordinated and led youth volunteer teams for a variety of QCC events, including breakfast with Santa, children’s festivals, and 'skate jams'.

Queensborough Community Centre

- Commissioned the centre's many event bookings such as wedding receptions, baby showers, and birthday parties.- Completion of quantitative and qualitative program evaluations.- Performed custodial and minor maintenance tasks in and around the facility.- Enforced rules and regulations regarding the proper use of equipment and facilities.- Performed general clerical work relative to office functions including program registrations, handling facility inquiries, processing POS transactions, and other general office record keeping.- Utilized Microsoft Office, CLASS, and POS for daily administrative duties.

Steveston Community Centre

- Completed programming and other administrative tasks for management.- Fostered positive relationships with patrons.- Used CLASS and POS to help patrons register, with transactions, and inquiries about courses/passes.- Room set-up/take-downs for courses, programs, and special events.- Initiated both opening and closing procedures of the centre including cashouts, room checks, and locking of rooms/spaces.- Performing first aid on patrons.

Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena

- Assumed responsibility for leading public skates.- Performed minor custodial tasks.- Maintained the skate shop by sharpening skates and conducting inventory maintenance.- Performed first aid both on and off of the ice.

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

- Marketed summertime and school year volunteer opportunities for youths by way of word-of-mouth, print, and social media as well as school visits.- Interviewed and hired volunteers through one-on-one and panel interview settings.- Trained volunteers through group workshops and individualized training.- Scheduled volunteers.- Week-by-week mentoring of volunteers by pairing staff members with volunteers to help them reach their goals.- Supervised volunteers in programs and swiftly responded to any issues that came up.- Evaluated and recognized volunteers by way of written/oral evaluations and celebratory events.

South Arm Community Centre

- Led and organized games, crafts, activities, and out-trips for children ages five to 12 in both out-of-school care and day camp settings.- Assumed responsibility for completion of risk management, accident, and incident report forms.- Performed first aid.- Led and supervised both registered and drop-in preteen and youth programs ranging from youth summer camps to drop-in programs like hockey and cooking.- Planned and led our adventure camp bike days as part of the centre's youth summer camp program.- Planned and led a floor hockey program for children ages eight to 12, which included designing and implementing drills and games that appealed to my diverse program participants. *As a testament to the program’s high quality, it developed several loyal followers, many of them returning season after season.

Vancouver, British Columbia

- Planned and implemented drop-in and registered programs for youth (many being considered 'at-risk') including snowboarding, hockey, and cooking programs.- Attended neighborhood high-risk youth meetings involving the area’s youth workers, law enforcement agencies, social workers, and pediatricians.- Planned and led a youth skating event as well as other special events for Youth Week, and Anti-Bullying Awareness Day.- Developed risk management plans, managed budgets, and program calendars,- Liaised with other community centre’s and youth agencies for special events, programs, and initiatives.

Cook Elementary School

- Planned and led a floor hockey program for children ages six to 12. - Designed and implemented drills and games that appealed to the program's diverse participants.- Ensured that my words and actions encouraged good sportsmanship, teamwork, trying one's best, and having fun through hockey.- Performed first aid.

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

- Catered to the wants and needs of members and patrons in the club's dining and banquet room.- Worked members-only events, such as Sunday brunch/dinner and private parties (e.g., wedding receptions and golf tournaments)- Prepared, maintained, and takedown of buffets which included effective communication between front-of/back-of-house staff teams to ensure the best meal service for diners.- Bussed and set tables..- Room setup and takedown of tables, chairs, and other event-specific items.- Trained new staff members on best serving practices/customer service.

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