Primo C.
Primo worked as both a Grade 9 + 11 (CST) math teacher at Kells Academy. At Villa Maria High School, he designed and taught a one-week program to the incoming Grade 7 (sec I) students that included: core concepts in mathematics and English; learning methods, study skills and organizational skills. He worked as a substitute teacher at Centennial College, where he taught Linear Algebra and Quantitative Methods. He also worked as a learning specialist, where he provided support to students with learning disabilities and behavioural issues; teaching proper study habits and other skills.
His specialties include: math at the CEGEP level (Calculus, Linear Algebra), math + science at the High School level.
At the ASD Montreal Clinic, he incorporated data-based therapy designed for children on the autism spectrum; teaching language, behaviour and communication skills including subjects such as math, reading, writing and communication skills. At the Learning Disabilities Association of Quebec (LDAQ), he worked as the Aqua Kids Program coordinator and organized an after-school program for children with learning difficulties, including those with ADD, and with executive functioning difficulties.
At the Westmount YMCA Summer Day Camp, he worked with groups of children aged 5-14; organizing and running games and outings. He also worked as a shadow/companion for children with autism and other developmental disorders. In addition, he worked at the Westmount Y’s before and after-school program, teaching games + sports to kids, and providing them with homework help.
Primo worked as the Graduate Assistant Coach for the Concordia Stingers Football Team, and as a coach and counsellor for the football school, where he taught an intensive football program designed to help young, promising athletes improve their skills and learn the finer details of the game. He worked as a football coach at the Collège de Montréal High School, where he taught players the details of their positions on the field and through game and practice footage. He taught young men the importance of teamwork, camaraderie and how best to balance academics and athletics at the High School level.