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Is aware of the need to Begins to engage in Engages in reflection Reflects individually and Maintains ongoing
reflect on teaching reflection on teaching individually and with with colleagues on reflective practice and
practice to support practice individually and colleagues on the refinements in teaching action research in
student learning. Reflects with colleagues that is relationship between practice and connections supporting student
individually or with focused on methods to making adjustments in among the elements of learning and raising the
colleagues on immediate support the full range of teaching practice and the CSTP to positively level of academic
student learning needs. learners. 9.29.18 impact on the full range impact the full range of achievement.
of learners. learners.
Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on student
learning.
I collaborate often with After a lesson or activity I This year I have been
my colleagues about always take the time to adapting and changing
their teaching practices reflect on how it went lessons, assessments, and
6.1 Reflecting on that they see work most and what I could change activities that have been
teaching practice in productively in the the next time. Many times used in the past in order
support of student classroom if I notice that this helps me modify to create better learning
learning my students were not as instruction for the next practices for my students.
engaged. I will also often lesson based on the They have been a lower
research online strategies needs I saw for my group then in the past so
that other teachers have students. I have started creating developmentally
used to see if they will writing down weekly lists appropriate activities has
better connect with my of students who need been important moving
students. Both of these extra practice with those on with each activity.
have benefited me units. 5.8.19 11.11.19
through my teaching
experience so far. 9.29.18
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Develops goals connected Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a broad
to the CSTP through the CSTP that take into the CSTP that are authentic goals range of professional
required processes and account self-assessment authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP goals connected to the
local protocols. of teaching practice. and based on self- that are intellectually CSTP to improve
assessment. challenging and based on instructional practice and
Attends required Expands knowledge and self-assessment and impact student learning
professional skills individually and Aligns personal goals feedback from a variety within and beyond the
development. 9.29.18 with colleagues through with school and district of sources. classroom.
available professional goals, and focuses on
development. improving student Engages in and Engages in ongoing
learning. contributes to inquiry into teacher
professional practice for professional
Selects and engages in development targeted on development.
professional student achievement.
development based on Pursues a variety of Contributes to
needs identified in additional opportunities professional
professional goals. to learn professionally. organizations, and
6.2 Establishing development
professional goals and opportunities to extend
engaging in continuous own teaching practice.
and purposeful This far in my teaching After this assignment I I have begun setting
professional growth career I have just been did begin to set more higher goals for my
and development trying to keep up with my goals for myself in the students that need to be
own classroom classroom that aligned challenged more in the
curriculum and the with these CSTP classroom. I am in the
mandatory professional practices. Many of mine process of developing a
development. This year I were surrounding new self paced and goal
did set goal with another planning, assessment, tracking math fluency in
colleague to look for a and behavior the classroom. Where
professional development management in the students will be able to
course for writing classroom. I would say I track their own data.
programs. This is have done well with 11.11.19
something I hope to assessments and gained
complete this academic more tricks for behavior
year. 9.29.18 management. When
working with a team it
was difficult to find time
to sit and long term plan
for academics goals for
the year at a glance.
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Attends staff, grade level,
department, and other
required meetings and
collaborations.
Identifies student and
teacher resources at the
school and district level.
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6.3 Collaborating with
colleagues and the
broader professional I stay in close
community to support communication with my
teacher and student administration and my
learning grade level colleagues. I
do collaborate weekly
with my assistant director
about the classroom and
she provides me
resources for helping my
classroom parents. My
colleagues and I have
daily conversations about
lessons, behavior, and
reflection of our teaching
practices informally
throughout our day and
on our breaks. 9.29.18
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Consults with colleagues Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates collaboration
to consider how best to colleagues to improve colleagues to expand with colleagues.
support teacher and student learning and impact on teacher and
student learning. reflect on teaching student learning within Works to ensure the
practice at the classroom grade or department and broadest positive impact
Begins to identify how to level. school and district levels. possible on instructional
access student and practice and student
teacher resources in the Interacts with members Engages with members of achievement at school
broader professional of the broader the broader professional and district levels and for
community. professional community community to access the profession.
to access resources that resources and a wide
support teacher range of supports for Initiates and develops
effectiveness and teaching the full range of professional learning
student learning learners. opportunities with the
broader professional
community focused on
student achievement.
My team and I did begin This year we have a new
to reach out to our first member of
grade team to find out administration who has
more about the taught in a kindergarten
expectations that they classroom for 5 years. I
would like to have set for use him as a great
the upcoming class. With reference to been
our new IB program teaching practices in the
many things have classroom. It has been a
changed we wanted to great source of advice
check back in to make and simple practices that
sure they still align. I have been working on
5.8.19 implementing in the
classroom. 11.11.19
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6.4 Working with Is aware of the role of the
families to support family in student learning
student learning and the need for
interactions with families.
Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides opportunities Structures a wide range
importance of the contribute to the and support for families of opportunities for
family’s role in student classroom and school. to actively participate in families to contribute to
learning. Seeks Adjusts communication the classroom and school. the classroom and school
information about to families based on community. Supports a
cultural norms of families awareness of cultural Communicates to families school/district
represented in the norms and wide range of in ways which show environment in which
school. Welcomes family experiences with schools. understanding of and families take leadership
involvement at respect for cultural to improve student
classroom/ school norms. learning.
events. 9.29.18
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At the beginning of the
year I share with parents
how important it is that
they are involved with
their students academic
journey. I encourage all
parents to read a book
with their child each
night, even if they can’t
get to the practice
papers. I share how
beneficial this is to their
development. We have
many methods of
communication with
conferences, parent
night, weekly
newsletters, and report
cards. At our school we
do not allow parent
volunteers except for
classroom parties. I send
out sign up sheets for
parent volunteers on
days like this. 9.29.18
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I focused on sending
more encouraging notes
home to help keep
parents in the know on
great academics, or
behavior. I also focused
on sending out more
emails and extra help
packets for students
struggling with specific
skills. Many of the
parents appreciated the
extra work, others did
not care to practice it.
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I have been increasing my
parents contact
throughout the week
with their child’s
progress in regards to
behavior and academics
with reading. It has been
a positive response even
from the students
themselves. They love
hearing the words they
read really well, and the
areas they can work on
next time they read.
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Develops awareness
about local
neighborhoods and
communities surrounding
the school.
Uses available
neighborhood and
community resources in
single lessons. 9.29.18
Our school provides
extracurricular activities
for afterschool for
students. Activities like
6.5 Engaging local yoga, legos, karate, and
communities in support skateboarding. In the
of the instructional classroom we do not
program discuss much of the local
neighborhood community
outreach options or
services in the area.
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With my school being a
private school, they out
source all of their
programs from other
companies to come in and
teach. I do not have a part
in this. 5.8.19
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Seeks available Uses a variety of Uses a broad range of Collaborates with
neighborhood and neighborhood and neighborhood and community members to
community resources. community resources to community resources to increase instructional
support the curriculum. support the instructional and learning
Includes references or program, students, and opportunities for
connections to Includes knowledge of families. students.
communities in single communities when
lessons or sequence of designing and Draws from Engages students in
lessons. implementing instruction understanding of leadership and service in
community to improve the community.
and enrich the Incorporates community
instructional program. members into the school
learning community.
This year we utilized our
members of our
community and reached
out to our local police
force to come in and talk
to the students. They
students were extremely
excited to talk with a
police officer. We were
able to use this in
connection with our
community helpers unit
of study. 11.11.19
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Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates professional Integrates the full range Models professionalism
understanding of responsibilities in timely responsibilities and of professional and supports colleagues
professional ways and seeks support manages time and effort responsibilities into in meeting and exceeding
responsibilities. as needed. required to meet advanced planning and professional
expectations. prepares for situations Responsibilities
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates that may be challenging. effectively.
commitments to students. commitment by Pursues ways to support
exploring ways to students’ diverse Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
address individual learning needs and effort to seek, develop, maintain the motivation,
student needs. 9.29.18 maintains belief in and refine new and resiliency, and energy to
students’ capacity for creative methods to ensure that all students
achievement. ensure individual student achieve.
learning.
I try to keep a balanced I am still working on
life with socializing with managing my time and
friends and family making sure I can get to
weekly. I workout twice a all things in a day.
6.6 Managing week. With moments of However, it seems like
professional high stress I find that there is always
responsibilities to taking the day or something to do. So the
maintain motivation weekend to de-stress has growth I have had in this
and commitment to all the most beneficial effect area is prioritizing what I
students on my well being. If there need to get done now,
are trying moments in and what can get done
the classroom I try to later. I still believe when I
switch over to a fun have put in those efforts
activity and allow the that we have a fun
students a moment of classroom environment
play then we reconnect and my students enjoy
and address situations. their time with me. 5.8.19
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With this semester’s
course work load in the
induction program I have
not been finding time to
have much personal time
outside of work. I have
been struggling with
keeping up academically,
with work, and having a
social life. 11.11.19
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6.7 Demonstrating Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site policies, Maintains a high standard of personal integrity and
professional contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* commitment to student learning and the profession in
responsibility, integrity, all circumstances.
and ethical conduct * As follows:
 Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes. Contributes to building professional community and
 Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which these holding peers accountable to norms of respectful
values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students. treatment and communication.
 Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of learners,
including English learners and students with special needs. Contributes to fostering a school culture with a high
 Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the degree of resilience, professional integrity, and ethical
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. conduct. 9.29.18
 Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws and district
guidelines for reporting cases of sexual harassment.
 Understands and implements school and district policies and state and federal
law in responding to inappropriate or violent student behavior.
 Complies with legal and professional obligations to protect the privacy, health,
and safety of students, families, and other school professionals.
 Models appropriate behavior for students, colleagues, and the profession.
 Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
 Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
community.
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I work to stay professional at all moments throughout
my days at school and when communicating with staff
and parents. I work hard to uphold my school’s high
academic expectation as well as the expectations of
the parents that are sending their children to our
school. I commit most of my hours in a day and caring
into late evenings to create the best learning
environment and lessons I can for the growth and
development of my students. 9.29.18
I would consider myself to stay profession when
working with parents and staff. This year was
challenging where I had to deal with many parent
conversations that we extraordinary circumstances
where I feel that I carried myself in a professional
manner, and provided my best input, or solutions.
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I still uphold my professionalism at my work place
very high. I work to have a great relationship with
both my students and parents. This year we have been
working as a whole school to continue our sense of
community. 11.11.19