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Is aware of the need to Begins to engage in Engages in reflection Reflects individually Maintains ongoing
reflect on teaching reflection on teaching individually and with and with colleagues on reflective practice and
practice to support practice individually colleagues on the refinements in action research in
student learning. and with colleagues relationship between teaching practice and supporting student
Reflects individually or that is focused on making adjustments in connections among the learning and raising
with colleagues on methods to support teaching practice and elements of the CSTP the level of academic
immediate student the full range of impact on the full to positively impact achievement.
learning needs. learners. range of learners. the full range of
learners. Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
I always want to improve
my teaching strategies
6.1 Reflecting on and to keep up with the
times. I think it’s
teaching practice in important that all
support of student teachers utilize
learning colleagues and
connections to become a
better teacher. There are
learning challenges that
many students face and I
do the best to
accommodate all of those
learning and behavioral
challenges. 9/12
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Develops goals Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
connected to the CSTP the CSTP that take into the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
through required account self- authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
processes and local assessment of teaching and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
protocols. practice. assessment. challenging and based to improve
on self-assessment and instructional practice
Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals feedback from a and impact student
professional and skills individually with school and variety of sources learning within and
development. and with colleagues district goals, and 9/12. beyond the classroom.
through available focuses on improving
professional student learning. Engages in and Engages in ongoing
development. contributes to inquiry into teacher
Selects and engages in professional practice for
professional development targeted professional
6.2 Establishing development based on on student development.
professional goals needs identified in achievement. Pursues
and engaging in professional goals. a variety of additional Contributes to
continuous and opportunities to learn professional
purposeful professionally. organizations, and
professional growth development
and development opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice.
I modify my goals
connected to the CSTP so
that I can assure that I
am the best teacher I can
be for my students. The
CSTP can help me
understand where I
should be improving.
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6.3 Collaborating Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates
with colleagues and level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to improve colleagues to expand collaboration with
the broader other required how best to support student learning and impact on teacher and colleagues.
professional meetings and teacher and student reflect on teaching student learning
collaborations. learning. practice at the within grade or Works to ensure the
community to
classroom level 9/12. department and school broadest positive
support teacher
Identifies student and Begins to identify how and district levels. impact possible on
and student teacher resources at to access student and Interacts with instructional practice
learning the school and district teacher resources in members of the Engages with members and student
level. the broader broader professional of the broader achievement at school
professional community to access professional and district levels and
community. resources that support community to access for the profession.
teacher effectiveness resources and a wide
and student learning range of supports for Initiates and develops
teaching the full range professional learning
of learners. opportunities with the
broader professional
community focused on
student achievement.
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My other Kindergarten
teachers and I meet
weekly to discuss how
we can improve our
students understanding.
We bounce ideas off of
each other and provide
legitimate solutions to
help our classes. 9/12

6.4 Working with Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides opportunities Structures a wide
families to support the family in student importance of the contribute to the and support for range of opportunities
student learning learning and the need family’s role in student classroom and school. families to actively for families to
for interactions with learning. Seeks Adjusts participate in the contribute to the
families. information about communication to classroom and school classroom and school
cultural norms of families based on 9/12. community. Supports a
families represented in awareness of cultural school/district
the school. Welcomes norms and wide range Communicates to environment in which
family involvement at of experiences with families in ways which families take
classroom/ school schools. show understanding of leadership to improve
events. and respect for cultural student learning.
norms.
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I provide weekly and
sometimes daily
updates on class dojo
to keep the parents
involved in my
classroom. I allow for
parent volunteers to
assist in my
classroom. I
communicate issues
and successes. 9/12

6.5 Engaging local Develops awareness Seeks available Uses a variety of Uses a broad range of Collaborates with
communities in about local neighborhood and neighborhood and neighborhood and community members
support of the neighborhoods and community resources. community resources community resources to increase
instructional communities to support the to support the instructional and
surrounding the school Includes references or curriculum. instructional program, learning opportunities
program
9/12. connections to students, and families. for students.
communities in single Includes knowledge of
Uses available lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
neighborhood and lessons. designing and understanding of leadership and service
community resources implementing community to improve in the community.
in single lessons. instruction and enrich the Incorporates
instructional program. community members
into the school
learning community.
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I grew up in the city that I
teach in, so I am aware of
surrounding
neighborhoods and
communities. 9/12
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Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates Integrates the full Models
understanding of responsibilities in professional range of professional professionalism and
professional timely ways and seeks responsibilities and responsibilities into supports colleagues in
responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. that may be Responsibilities
commitments to commitment by challenging. effectively.
students. exploring ways to Pursues ways to
address individual support students’ Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
student needs. diverse learning needs effort to seek, develop, maintain the
and maintains belief in and refine new and motivation, resiliency,
students’ capacity for creative methods to and energy to ensure
achievement. ensure individual that all students
student learning. achieve. 9/12
6.6 Managing
The teachers at our
professional
school have a great
responsibilities to
relationship and we
maintain
are always striving
motivation and
to help each other
commitment to all
succeed. I help to
students
pray and give advice
to other teachers to
help them be
successful. The other
Kindergarteners and
myself, take turns
copying things or
prepping certain
things. 9/12
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Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site Maintains a high standard of personal integrity
policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* 9/12 and commitment to student learning and the
profession in all circumstances.
* As follows:
 Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes. Contributes to building professional community
 Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which and holding peers accountable to norms of
these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students. respectful 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
 Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. and ethical conduct.
 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.
6.7 Demonstrating
 Complies with legal and professional obligations to protect the privacy,
professional health, and safety of students, families, and other school professionals.
responsibility,  Models appropriate behavior for students, colleagues, and the profession.
integrity, and  Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
ethical conduct  Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
community.
I always take responsibility for my students and know that they can only be
successful if I try to make them successful. I know that my students come with
many different backgrounds, and I always try to implement lessons that will
benefit all students. We do not have any students with learning disabilities or ELL
students so that does not exactly apply to my personal situation. In my student
teaching, I did have a student in my classroom with autism though and know how
to manage those situations. I am always encouraging and seeking out advice fromn
colleagues. 9/12