CAIT MCFARLAND

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS / BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

PROFILE

I am a passionate and driven individual committed to making a difference in the lives of

C O NTA CT young people. My natural energy, genuine enthusiasm for what I do, and my theatre
background make me an engaging educator who is skilled at thinking on my feet.
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Since graduating in June of 2016, I have worked steadily as a substitute teacher; first on
caitmcfarland.cm@gmail.com two school boards in Lethbridge, and then in Melbourne, Australia. I was also invited
back to the University to be a guest lecturer in a Curriculum and Instruction course to
showcase my teaching style and talk about classroom management strategies, as well
Lethbridge, AB
as walk through my teaching portfolio.

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EXPERIENCE

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER 

(LETHBRIDGE DISTRICT 51 and HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC DISTRICT)
EDUCATION Kindergarten - Grade 12 / Lethbridge, AB / Sept 2016 - Jan 2017 / Feb 2018 - Present

Fulfilled short term and long term assignments in classrooms as large as 27 students
across a wide range of subjects, grade levels, and backgrounds.
B.FA (DRAMA) / B.ED
University of Lethbridge • Built rapport with students quickly and communicated effectively with
2010 - 2016 parents, other teachers, and administration when needed.
• Received consistent positive feedback from colleagues and school
THEATRE FOR YOUNG administration in the areas of classroom management, motivation, reliability,
AUDIENCES organization, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
• Frequently recommended to other teachers and schools by those who I have
worked for.

CASUAL RELIEF TEACHER (ANZUK)

EXPERTISE Prep - Grade 7/ Melbourne, Australia / July 2017 - Jan 2018

Worked full time in a variety of schools, and was included in the Ambassador Program
as a result of consistent positive feedback from colleagues and administration.
DRAMA

• Was granted a rare two month contract where I was able to gain valuable
LANGUAGE ARTS
experience in a supportive, progressive, and multicultural school
environment.
SOCIAL STUDIES
• Built positive relationships with students quickly.
• Developed and improved classroom management techniques.
ELEMENTARY
• Collaborated with team members on weekly planning, including inquiry
projects and a Teddy Bear Hospital full-day learning incursion.
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
• Consistently re-booked at schools after exceedingly positive first experiences.
• Observed colleagues teaching, gaining insight into different teaching and
classroom management styles.
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SKILLS PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

CREATIVE

ORGANIZED WINSTON CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL

Drama 10, Drama 20/30 / Lethbridge, AB / 2015

COMMUNICATES WELL


ADAPTIVE A four-month internship in which I had full responsibility for two high school drama
classes. Created and taught units in orientation, movement, voice, directing, creation,
CONFIDENT
improvisation, playwriting, and theatre history.
ENERGETIC
• Created year plans and unit plans, as well as comprehensive daily lesson
QUICK LEARNER
plans.
FLEXIBLE • Developed assessment plans that were effective in a Drama setting, and
gained experience assessing through observation.
EFFICIENT • Organized a Remembrance Day assembly alongside other interns.
RESOURCEFUL • Assistant directed a high-school drama production, including creating the set,
building props, and creating and altering costumes.

HERITAGE HEIGHTS SCHOOL

REFERENCES
Grade 5 / DeWinton, AB / 2015

A two-month practicum in which I taught half- to full-time, with two teacher mentors.
JOHN POULSEN Created and taught units in math (shape and space), science (classroom chemistry), and
PSIII COORDINATOR; PROFESSOR integrated Language Arts/Drama (Fairy Tales).
University of Lethbridge
1 403 329 2463 • Created unit plans and assessment plans, as well as comprehensive daily
john.poulsen@uleth.ca lesson plans.
• Guided students in writing, rehearsing, and performing their own Fairy Tales in
one week.
GREG WOLCOTT • Integrated technology into every lesson.
TEACHER MENTOR • Became familiar with the Grade 5 curriculum.
Winston Churchill High School
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Greg.wolcott@lethsd.ab.ca L.T. WESTLAKE ELEMENTARY
Grade 1 / Taber, AB / 2014

A six-week practicum in which I taught one-third to half-time, under a teacher mentor.

RACHEL LAKE
Created and taught lessons in math, science, physical education, drama, music, and art.
SUPERVISOR
ANZUK Education, Australia
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• Created comprehensive daily lesson plans.
rachel.l@anzuk.education
• Gained experience planning for and teaching lessons aimed at a young age
group, including interactive SMARTboard lessons.

LESLIE WOEHLEKE
PRINCIPAL
St. Luke’s Outreach Centre
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lwoehleke@redeemer.ab.ca