HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DOMAIN REFLECTIONS

NAME MS. COURTNEY FREER

ADMINISTRATOR MR. STEVEN HAUK

SCHOOL
DATE

WEST HOLLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL

JANUARY 19, 2017

The following was discussed:

Domain 4a Reflecting on Teaching:

Ms. Freer uses partner-work and group work as frequently as possible in both stand alone
and English instruction. The students are paired up high-low in stand-alone or
heterogeneously in English in order to support the ENL learners. Ms. Freer uses visible
thinking exercises as well as modeling in order to prompt student speaking and engage
students in instruction. Ms. Freer reflects on her lessons and though she may carry over a
lesson from year to year, she always looks to improve it. She follows up to Formal
Observations with a written reflection and makes improvements and amendments to her
instruction as a result of observation feedback.
Ms. Freer works side by side with Mrs. Angela Giosos, a new and fellow ENL Teacher here at
West Hollow this year. They share materials and ideas in order to best meet the needs of
the ENL Students. Being a new teacher herself at West Hollow Middle School, Ms. Freer has
made it a point to help new teachers to the district, helping them to become acclimated
with the school climate and expectations here at WH.
Domin 4b: Maintaining Accurate Records
Ms. Freer maintains a grade book on Infinite Campus. Parents are able to view grades as
soon as they are posted and track their childs progress. This leads to open communication
between teacher, student and parent. Additionally, she takes attendance daily on IC. Ms.
Freer maintains a lesson plan book and utilizes multiple curriculum materials for her ENL
Standalone group.
Domain 4c Communicatin with Families

Ms. Freer is in constant communication with ENL families. She has assisted in helping
students get set up with our district laptops. She holds parent orientations for new entrants
to the country and to our district. Ms. Freer communicates with parents via email and by
phone. She frequently holds parents meetings and when needed, assists Guidance with
meetings in which the parents only speak Spanish. Ms. Freer communicates with parents
not only to talk about issues that may arise, but also to keep parents up to date on their
childs positive progress in school and with the English language. Notably, Ms. Freer
facilitated a school-wide drive for a family in need. Successfully, Ms. Freer was able to
collect over $400 in monetary donations as well as clothing and items for a needy family
with a newborn baby.
Domain 4d Participating in a Professional Community

Ms. Freer has completed 4 Professional Development courses offered throughout the school
year. In addition, she has completed 3 Graduate credits and is working diligently toward her
90 credits above her Masters. Ms. Freer has participated in chaperoning events and field
trips. Ms. Freer regularly collaborates with both teachers that she co-teaches with as well a
teachers whom have ENL students in their classes. Ms. Freer works to support those other
teachers who may have questions or need assistance in modifying material or grading
procedures for ENL Students.
Ms. Freer is also a participant in the West Hollow Shark Tank, in which she proposed a plan
to purchase more iPads for the ENL Students. She has also expressed an interest in setting
up a Language Lab a classroom and workspace for ENL students, with Ms. Angela Giosos,

hopefully next school year, 2017-18.

Ms. Freer is assisting in the coordination of ENL Family Night which is a district-wide event
that takes place every March. We are planning to host it here at West Hollow for the first
time.

Domain 4e Growing and Developing Professionally

Ms. Freer has completed 12.0 PDP courses as of January 2017. Because it is the ENL
teachers responsibility to complete 50% of her professional development focus on ENL,
three of the four courses were courses given by HHH ENL Director, Lori Campbell. These
courses focused on collaboration among the ENL & English teachers. Additionally, Ms. Freer
attended an outside workshop which focused on bringing technology to the ENL classroom
on December 7, 2016.
Domain 4f Showing Professionalism

Ms. Freer is prompt in her arrival to West Hollow, daily. Ms. Freer utilizes Infinite Campus for
student absences and tardies. She mantains a profesional tone with students in the
hallways and on her hall duty. Ms. Freer maintains a professional dress and has established
professional relationships with teachers and support staff.
Ms. Freer is highly proactive when it comes to her students. She has worked with parents
and students to help in getting some ENL students evaluations based on their Chapter 53
screenings. She ensures that ENL students are receiving their accommodations by
communicating with teachers as well as the Testing Room.

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