Melissa Long

Primary/Elementary Teacher

Education


Bachelor of Education (Focus Area: French), Memorial University, 2014

Bachelor of Arts, Memorial University, 2009 (Double Major: Folklore and
Religious Studies)

Post Degree: Completed French and English Minors, 2013, Memorial University

French Explore Program, 2011, St. Annes University

Frecker Program, 2011, Memorial University

French Explore Program, 2010. University of British Columbia

French Courses Completed at Memorial University:
1502 2100 2101 2602 2900 2601 3100 3101 3501 3654 3506

English Cultural Landscape Program, Harlow, England (through Memorial
University), 2007

Holy Spirit High School, 2004 (French Immersion)


Conferences/Workshops Attended

The Daily 5 Workshop, St. Johns, NL: (March 2014)

Barbara Coloroso: Teaching With Wit and Wisdom, St. Johns, NL (October
2013)

At the Edge: Creating Direction for Peace & Justice, Conference for Educators,
Memorial University, St. Johns, NL (August 2013)

Presenter at Folklore Studies Association of Canada Conference. Topic: Pinkie
Swearing: 1990s Childrens Lore. Cape Breton University, Sydney, NS (May
2008)

Presenter at Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences Conference,
Presenter. Topic: A Family Legacy: The Exploration of a 1920s Journal. Carleton
University, Ottawa, ON. (May 2009)



Volunteer/Work Experience

Creator and facilitator of Vacation Bible School program for two years

Personal Aid/Caretaker for toddler with Albinism (worked on strengthening
vision through play-based activities)

Tutoring (Tutoring for Tuition, in addition to various private tutoring jobs)

Child-minder and caregiver for various families, ages 9 months to 12 years

Judge at Roncalli Elementary and Paradise Elementary Oratorical Competitions

Volunteer at Roots of Empathy Year-End Celebration

Stage manager for various high school drama performances in addition to being
actively involved in drama and improv groups throughout junior high and high
school

Various retail and food services jobs (Assistant Manager Positions)


Interests

Passion for reading

Strong interest in childrens literature and its cross-curricular use in
Primary/Elementary Schools

Comfortable communicating in French

Strong interest in integrating Newfoundland and Labrador Culture and Folklore
into the classroom

Enjoy using technologies to help children communicate and showcase their work

Comfortable and willing to use visual and performing arts in the classroom

References

Available upon request