Cell: 403.336.1314
Email: freyalongland@shaw.ca
Portfolio: www.freyalongland.weebly.com
Education:
B.A. Education with Distinction/B.A. Arts combined degree at
University of Lethbridge.
September 2011 - April 2016
Major: General Social Sciences
Major: Social Studies Education
Teaching Experience:
Teacher at Dr. Morris Gibson School, Okotoks.
Foothills School Division.
April 27, 2016 to present
Teaching 0.6FTE at Dr. Morris Gibson.
Currently continuing teaching grade 6 from PSIII practicum
placement. Additionally teaching grade 2/3 physical education.
Preparing detailed, rich lessons in language arts, social studies, daily
physical activity, health and art using an Understanding by Design
(UBD) approach. Extensive experience of working with students with
diverse learning needs.
Planning and delivering lessons for a Response to Intervention (RTI)
group.
Experience with grade 6 Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs)
preparing students and marking tests.
Incorporating technology, such as Imagine Learning, Google Classroom
and the Smart Board into lessons and activities.
Extra-curricular involvement: Shrek the Musical Jr. Division II musical
assisted with stage management and choreography at rehearsals.
Supervision duties.
PSIII Internship Grade 6 at Dr. Morris Gibson School, Okotoks.
Foothills School Division.
January 4, 2016 April 26, 2016
Planned and prepared detailed and thoughtful units and lessons for
grade 6 language arts, social studies, daily physical activity, health and
art.
Experience with grading, report cards, Professional Learning
Communities (PLCs) and Inclusive Learning Plans (ILPs).
Use of technology, including Imagine Learning, Google Classroom and
the Smart Board.
Extra-curricular involvement: Shrek the Musical Jr. Division II musical
assisted with stage management and choreography at rehearsals.
Supervision duties.
Key Strengths:
Flexibility Ability to adapt my lessons and teaching strategies based on
the unique needs of individual students within my classroom. My teaching
practice is strongly influenced by the learners within my classroom on an
ongoing basis.
Building Relationships and Collaboration Capable of working
proficiently with a team and always willing to consider advice. I have
experience establishing professional relationships within the learning
community and believe that this is a vital component of my professional
development and lifelong learning as a teacher.
Leadership Committed to leading by example and establishing myself as
a role model for students. My practicum experiences, in addition to my
responsibility as a supervisor, have prepared me well for this role.