Teaching Portfolio

Jordan Zero
 ▪ The Elementary Portfolio Project acts as a culminating
project in the Masters of Science in Elementary
Education at Medaille College. The purpose of the
project is to demonstrate my preparedness as an
Introduction elementary educator by addressing pedagogy, subject
matter knowledge, New York State Standards and
Ontario Curriculum Expectations, technology in the
classroom, planning skills, and reflection skills.
 ▪ The goal of this section of the portfolio is to provide a
deeper look into myself as an educator. This section
reflects on my experiences as a practicing teacher and
Background as a student of education at Medaille College. This
Experiences section will discuss my personal and educational
background and will also delve into a more detailed
explanation of my philosophy of education.
 McGill University, Schulich School of Music
Bachelor of Music, 2012-2016

Newton’s Grove School

Background Music Teacher, 2016-2018

The Country Day School

Music Teacher, 2018-Present
 ▪ The goal of this section of my portfolio is to highlight
artifacts I have developed during my time at Medaille
College which demonstrate my readiness as a
professional educator. The items included in this
Teaching section address all the necessary knowledge and skills
an elementary educator must possess. This includes,
Artifacts but is not limited to: instructional planning, classroom
instruction, assessment, engagement, ENL/ELL students,
literacy, math, science, professional development,
technology, and professional and ethical dispositions.
 ▪ Classroom Management Fun-box
▪ Social Studies Lesson Plan
▪ Math Lesson Plan
▪ Yearlong Unit Planner
▪ DASA Certification Certificates
Artifacts
▪ Pecha Kucha Presentation: Gifted Students
▪ Action Research Survey
▪ Online Screencast Math Lesson
 ▪ Interstate Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC)
▪ NYS Code of Ethics for Educators
▪ Ontario Teacher Ethical Standards
▪ P-12 NYS Common Core Learning Standards (ELA, Math,
and Social Studies)
Curriculum and ▪ NYS Learning Standards
Professional ▪ Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum Expectations

Standards ▪ Department of Education (DOE) Claims & CAEP Standards

▪ International Society for Technology Education for
Teachers and Students

▪ International Literacy Association Professional Standards

▪ Council for Exceptional Children (ECE)
 ▪ 2018 in Review
▪ January – April
Reflection ▪ June – August
▪ September - December