Robyn Porterfield

105-11895 rue Lachapelle, Montreal (514) 419-7754 robyn.porterfield@gmail.com EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelor of Education, I/S Chemistry and General Science (Grades 7 to 12) (To be completed Spring 2013) Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON. Bachelor of Science, Honours in Chemistry with Minor in French Language (2011) Concordia University, Montreal, QC. Graduated with distinction Professional Qualifications Ontario teaching licence #645833 (applied for, approval is pending graduation from BEd. program) Ontario College of Teachers Eligible for MELS teaching licence upon approval of Ontario Teaching licence TEACHING EXPERIENCE Developed and implemented lesson plans for grade 10 general science and grade 11 university preparation chemistry.

Student Science Teacher John McCrae Secondary School Barrhaven, ON. November 2012- December 2012

Chemistry Teaching Assistant/Tutorial Leader Concordia University Montreal, QC September 2010 December 2010

Delivered tutorials on the principles of general chemistry to four groups of 20 university students. Provided one-on-one tutoring and homework help.

Literacy Tutor Frontier College Thunder Bay, ON October 2012 December 2012

TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE Provided tutoring and literacy help as a part of an after-school program to students who are struggling academically.

Sports and Games Animator Marigot en Forme, Place St. Martin Laval, QC July 2011 August 2011 Scientific Demonstrator Eureka! Festival 2010, Concordia University Kiosk Family Day, Concordia University, 2010

Engaged children ages 6 to 12 in physical activities through sports and games. Taught children the basics of a healthy lifestyle which embraces nutrition and physical activity. Conducted simple experiments with children of all ages. Answered questions from children and adults about the scientific principles observed in these experiments. 1

Robyn Porterfield
(514) 419-7754 robyn.porterfield@gmail.com OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE NSERC Summer Student/Research Assistant Concordia University, 2010 University of Saskatchewan, 2009 Ships Third Officer Groupe Desgagns, Quebec, QC, 2007-2008 Algoma Tankers, St. Catharines, ON, 2003-2006 Conducted independent research in barium tin (II) bromide fluorides and in phase separated thin films. Trained and supervised volunteer undergraduate students in the research laboratory. Coordinated communications between engine room, deck and shore staff during cargo operations. Conducted safe petroleum cargo operations in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Responsible for two seamen.

ACADEMIC AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS - Hypercube award 2011 for highest graduation GPA with strong performance in computational chemistry - National Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA): Concordia University 2010 University of Saskatchewan 2009 - Reactive Intermediate Student Exchange (RISE) Scholar 2009 - Arts and Science Deans list, Concordia University 2008, 2011 SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION Lu, Y.; Portereld, R.; Thunder, T.; Paige, M. F. An ensemble and single-molecule fluorescence microscopy investigation of phase-separated monolayer films stained with Nile Red. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 2011, 78A, 216-223 INTERESTS I have a passion for board games and role-playing games. I have an interest in music; I was a member of the Concordia University Choir for three years and I play the piano. LANGUAGES English and French PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Gladly available upon request