Tracey Martsinkiw
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(H) (306) 783-4823, (C) (306) 621-4505, (F) (306) 782-2641
Objective
Facilitating adult education in or out of a classroom setting is where my aptitide lies. Expanding my portfolio to incorporate additonal classes as well as course developement has been my objective to advance my career for many years. I continually enhance my own education through conferences, workshops, additonal courses and self reserch and study.
Work Experience
Owner / Operator (02/01/2005 – Present)
Prairie First Aid has been in operation since 2005 when it started as a means to become a contract instructor for Parkland College. In 2007 the company became two-fold when a store front opened providing Sleep Apnea screening and CPAP supplies.
Last Employer: Prairie First Aid
Contact Person: Darren or Tracey (306) 782-2600
Responsibilities: * Provide quality instruction for Parkland College. * Develop and train new instructors * New course development * Patient care and client services. * Product and supply ordering, accounting, payroll, staff meetings, safety meetings, training, office maintenance, etc.
Teacher (04/27/2002 – 05/26/2004)
Swimming lessons is a part of the British School curriculum in all grades. At the higher grade levels the students had completed all the swimming levels available. The school hired me because of my extensive aquatic and first aid background to run the aquatic department and specifically to develop a first aid program.
Last Employer: British International School, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Responsibilities: * Learn to swim * Swimming lessons * Water polo * Synchronized swimming * First Aid / CPR * Stroke Analysis * Coach of Britsh School Barracudas * Coach of Britsh School biathlon * Keeping student records * Organizing swim galas * Parent - Teacher interviews * Daily safety checks/reports
Accomplishments: * Developed and created the 6 module first aid program that was adopted into the curriculum of the British International School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. * Incorporated water polo and synchronized swimming into the aquatic program. * As a swimming coach, accompanied 35 students out of the country to the Middle Eastern British School Junior Games.
Education
Establishment: American Acadamy of Sleep Medicine
Degree: Certificate
Education Period: 01/05/2009 - 08/28/2009
Speciality: PSGT (polysomnography tech)
Average Grade: Completed with a 94% average
Establishment: University of Saskatchewan
Education Period: 09/01/1992 - 04/25/1997
Average Grade: 80% or higher
Details: I was working on a double major in psychology and philosophy with a specialty in biomedical ethics. For family and personal reasons I did not complete the degree. I did work as a counsellor at the help desk at the university for a number of years.
Skills
* Strong classroom facilitator * Excellent knowledge and understanding of adult learning * Ability to adapt teaching techniques to accommodate a vast range of learning styles * Deliver course content using various methods. * Coordinate a group of people toward a common goal. * Effectively deliver course curriculum in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. * Devoted to my own continuing education and higher learning
Computer Skills: Type 60 words per minute Familiar with word, windows and quick books
Foreign Language Skills: Limited Arabic Limited sign lanuage
Additional Information
* High energy person. * Enjoy a health, active lifestyle. * Strong leader. * Motivated to work individually or as part of a team. * Embrace challenges and opportunities. * Maintain professional conduct. * Promote and encourage a positive, safe, and enjoyable environment.
Publications: Created a 6 module first aid program for the British International School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia which was integrated into their curriculum. Developed an infection control manual and deliver the material to various groups and organizations.
Conferences or Courses: St John Ambulance Annually Annual Sleep Conferences Heart and Stroke Con. Ed for all certifications held
Professional Membership: AASM WASM EMR
Certifications or Licensures: PSGT Heart and Stroke IT St John Ambulance Instructor EMR Instructor Infection Control Instructor TDG Instructor WHMIS Instructor AED Instructor and Sales Rep