Freya Longland

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.

PSII Practicum Grade 3/4 Split at Barnwell School, Barnwell.

Horizon School Division.
February 2015 April 2015
Grade 3/4 math, language arts, Daily 5, social studies and P.E.
Experience preparing detailed and differentiated short and long range
plans using an Understanding by Design (UBD) approach.
Extra-curricular involvement: Supervising volleyball and basketball
games after school.
Supervision duties.
PSI Practicum Kindergarten and Grade 1 at Stirling School,
Stirling.
Westwind School Division.
November 2014 December 2014
Kindergarten daily centres, language arts, math, social studies, art and
P.E.
Grade 1 science, math, language arts and Daily 5.
Contributed to grade 1 and division I Professional Learning Community
(PLC) groups.
Experience in Response to Intervention (RTI).
Use of technology such as IPads, Smart Board, document camera,
microphone and Smart Table.
Education 2500 Practicum Grade 3 at Father Leonard Van Tighem
School, Lethbridge.
Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 4.
January 2013 April 2013.
Grade 3 math, art and language arts.

Completed practicum with a grade of highly recommended to the

Department of Education.

Volunteer at Holy Spirit Academy, High River.

Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools Separate Regional Division
No. 4.
May and June, 2015.
Grades K-6.
Test reading and reading time with individual students.
Assisted an English as a Second Language (ESL) student.

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.

Professional Development and Work

Experience:
SAPDC Workshops for Beginning Teachers presented by Roger Harty.
Classroom Management/Techniques That Work January 23, 2016.
Teachers and Parents/ Same Goals, Different Roles February 13, 2016
Engaging Students March 19, 2016
Walt

Disney World Cast Member, Orlando, Florida.

Summer, 2012.
Worked with international guests.
Trained in customer relations and service.

Supervisor and Server at Highwood Golf Course Restaurant, High

River.
2013 to present.
Experience in customer service and working with a team.
Boys and Girls Club, Lethbridge.
Volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club of Lethbridge.
Supervised and led activities for children between ages of 3 and 13.