CSTP

6: Developing as a Professional Educator

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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 the full range of
learners.7/14/2022 learners. 11/25/2022 Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
I keep old lesson plans and After the last two
archive previous google semesters in the FOTIP
classrooms to look back on program I have been able
6.1 Reflecting on what I have taught in to reflect deeper into my
teaching practice in previous years and explore
teaching practices and
new ways to improve it.
support of student Whether it is incorporating have been introduced to
learning more cultural awareness or so many new and helpful
technology into the lesson. I resources. Some
am also always trying to examples are different
improve on making my websites like Brainpop
lessons available for all and Seesaw. 11/25/2022
learning types. I feel
reflecting back on what
went well and what could
be improved on really helps
for future planning. I also
get together with the
reading teacher and we try
to plan activities that will be
beneficial to the student as
a reader and writer.
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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-assessment authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
processes and local of teaching practice. and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP to
assessment. challenging and based on improve instructional
protocols.
Expands knowledge and self-assessment and practice and impact
skills individually and Aligns personal goals feedback from a variety student learning within
Attends required with colleagues through with school and district of sources. and beyond the
professional available professional goals, and focuses on classroom.
development. development. improving student Engages in and
learning. contributes to Engages in ongoing
professional inquiry into teacher
Selects and engages in development targeted on practice for professional
professional student achievement. development.
development based on Pursues a variety of
6.2 Establishing needs identified in additional opportunities Contributes to
professional goals. to learn professionally. professional
professional goals 7/14/2022 11/25/2022 organizations, and
and engaging in development
continuous and opportunities to extend
purposeful own teaching practice.
professional 12/09/2022
Each year I try to read, to look up I have continued to sign One professional growth I
growth and articles online that can help me
have made for myself is to
become a better teacher. Recently, I up for more classes to
development took several courses through UCLA to further my professional become more educated in
better understanding the mental health
development. I recently SEL in the classroom. I have
of teenagers. I felt taking these
bought books on this
courses would help me to better completed two more subject, and continue to
understand the middle schoolers I am
with daily. I am also using my courses through UCLA to take courses through UCLA
summer to look up more engaging help better understand well-being. I, with a college
lesson plans for my writing
curriculum on TPT and other
the teenagers I am with have also formed the Care
resources online. I particularly want to daily and their emotional Room at my school which
find more visual content for grammar. provides SEL tools to our
I also chose to clear my credential
needs. 11/25/2022
through CSUF as I knew the classes students. We have our own
would further my professional google classroom, email
development. 7/14/2022 and room where we can
meet with students. Have
I am an active member of different an email has been a very
online educational groups. These
include Facebook groups for writing
effective tool to have our
educators and a professional learning students be able to get in
community (PLC) at my school. touch with us. 12/09/2022
Being part of these groups helps me
connect with other educators, share
resources, and improve the quality of
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instruction I provide to my students by
getting new lesson ideas and
educational materials.4/3/2023

Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates
level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to improve colleagues to expand collaboration with
other required how best to support student learning and impact on teacher and colleagues.
meetings and teacher and student reflect on teaching student learning
collaborations. learning. practice at the within grade or Works to ensure the
6.3 Collaborating classroom level. department and school broadest positive
with colleagues and Identifies student and Begins to identify how and district levels. impact possible on
the broader teacher resources at to access student and Interacts with instructional practice
professional the school and district teacher resources in members of the Engages with members and student
community to level. the broader broader professional of the broader achievement at school
support teacher professional community to access professional and district levels and
and student community. resources that support community to access for the profession.
learning teacher effectiveness resources and a wide
and student learning. range of supports for Initiates and develops
7/14/2022 teaching the full range professional learning
of learners. opportunities with the
broader professional
community focused on
student achievement.
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We have PLC meetings
set up by the Los Angeles
Archdiocese throughout the
year where we meet with other
teachers in the same grade
level to discuss what has
worked
in our classrooms and share it
with our peers. I meet with
other Language Arts teachers
in the middle school. We often
will share TPT lessons, lesson
plans, books that have helped
for professional development.
We also have everyone in the
PLC’s email and phone number
to contact for
support and guidance.
We also have weekly staff
meetings where we share
information that could be
useful to one another, and offer
support as a community of
teachers.
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Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides opportunities Structures a wide
the family in student importance of the contribute to the and support for range of opportunities
learning and the need family’s role in classroom and school. families to actively for families to
for interactions with student learning. Adjusts participate in the contribute to the
6.4 Working with families. Seeks information communication to classroom and school. classroom and school
families to support about cultural norms families based on community. Supports
student learning of families awareness of cultural Communicates to a school/district
represented in the norms and wide range families in ways which environment in which
school. Welcomes of experiences with show understanding of families take
family involvement at schools. and respect for leadership to improve
classroom/ school cultural norms. student learning.
events. 7/14/2022
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In the beginning of
the year, I create a
slide show and Sign
parents which shows
days I need help in
the classroom, or
parties throughout
the year they are
invited to such as
cultural celebrations,
holidays, or student
achievements days in
which they share
their projects or
work. They are also
welcome on all
fieldtrips. I also use
the Remind App to
communicate if I
need extra help,
updates or
reminders for the
week. 7/14/2022
I understand the
importance of
collaborating with
families and the
community to support
student learning. One
way I demonstrate this is
through my use of the
Remind app. I use the
app to keep in constant
communication with
families about their
students'
progress, current and
upcoming assignments,
and other important
information. 4/3/2023

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Develops awareness Seeks available Uses a variety of Uses a broad range of Collaborates with
about local neighborhood and neighborhood and neighborhood and community members
neighborhoods and community resources. community resources community resources to increase
communities to support the to support the instructional and
6.5 Engaging local surrounding the Includes references or curriculum. instructional program, learning opportunities
communities in school. connections to students, and families. for students.
support of the communities in single Includes knowledge of
instructional Uses available lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
program neighborhood and lessons. designing and understanding of leadership and service
community resources implementing community to improve in the community.
in single lessons. instruction 7/14/2022 and enrich the Incorporates
instructional program community members
11/25/2022 into the school
learning community.
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For Religion class I team I have reached out to
up with the City of parents in my school
Lakewood and Project community who have a
Shepherd to teach my psychology background
students about giving back to help with our new care
to the community. team at work which
Through this program we focuses on social
collect food for families in emotional learning tools
need during the holidays. for our students. They
We collect, decorate and have provided my team
package all food in boxes member and
and the City if Lakewood I will helpful websites,
picks it up. This shows the books and resources.
students that even people 11/25/2022
in our own community are
in need and its important
to be involved and help
others. We also write
letters to local vets during
Thanksgiving, and mail
them to the local VA
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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
6.6 Managing responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning and meeting and
professional effort required to meet prepares for situations exceeding professional
responsibilities to Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. that may be Responsibilities
maintain commitments to commitment by challenging. effectively.
motivation and students. exploring ways to Pursues ways to
commitment to all address individual support students’ Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
students 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
achieve.
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student
learning.7/14/2022

I try and be an
example of positive
behavior and
mindset for my
students and
collogues. Last year I
created the Kindness
Club which focuses
on positive attitudes,
gratitude and good
behavior. We did
projects and
activities for the
student body that
focused on these
goals. Outside of
work I try and live by
this mindset as well
and often participate
in things that bring
me joy like going to the
beach and being with my
family. 7/14/2022

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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.* 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 and holding peers accountable to norms of
which these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of respectful treatment and communication.
students.
• Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
6.7 Demonstrating high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
learners, including English learners and students with special needs.
professional and ethical conduct.
• Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the
responsibility, California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
integrity, and • Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws
ethical conduct 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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While at work I always try to compose myself
professional. I arrive early every day, I dress myself
by the dress code, I make sure my classroom
environment is always clean and welcoming, I
maintain a positive behavior and follow the moral
rules set by the Los Angeles Archdiocese. 7/14/2022