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Re: Gillian (Lia) Grant

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I met Gillian in my role as CField
Supervisor during her First Year Field Experience at
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Sherwood Forest Elementary School. Although the Field Experience was briel I
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noted Gillian's enthusiasm and dedication to the task at hand.
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I supervised Gillian again in Field Experience 3 at Greendale Elementary. She was
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respectful of her role as a visitor in the Grade 3 classroom to which she had been
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assigned. Gillian quickly adapted to routines and classroom procedures showing
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professionalism and a willingness to work hard right from the start. Gillian
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demonstrated creativity and organizational skills in lesson planning, enthusiasm
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and motivation in their implementation and animation and flexibility in her
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interaction with her students. She used Smart Board techniques to complement
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her presentations.

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Gillian willingly assisted where needed. She is truly dedicated and totally
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professional. She avails herself of Professional Development opportunities and
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she has been a wonderful role model for her students. Her classroom is one of
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caring and respect for each other.
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I believe Gillian will make a very positive contribution to education. She will touch
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many lives in her career as an educator. lt has been my pleasure to know her and
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to observe her.