Hope College Mail - EDUC25401 Clinical Experience Final Evaluation for Alicia Sorg 5/2/23, 4:54 PM

Alicia Sorg <alicia.sorg@hope.edu>

EDUC25401 Clinical Experience Final Evaluation for Alicia Sorg

Hope College Education Department <surveys@hope.edu> Wed, Dec 8, 2021 at 11:41 AM
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To: alicia.sorg@hope.edu

Teacher Candidate Assessment Tool Final Results

PLACEMENT INFORMATION
Teacher Candidate: Alicia Sorg Mentor Teacher: Mikayla Faasse
City, State: Byron Center, Michigan School/Organization 1: (1569) Cross Creek Charter
Academy
School/Organization 2: School/Organization 3:
Subject Area: Special Education Grade or Age Level: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Course: EDUC25401 College Professor: Elizabeth Horton
Course Semester: Fall 2021 Evaluation Level: 1

PLACEMENT DESCRIPTION
Description of student teaching setting (i.e. cultural/ethnic Ali participated with 5th-8th grade students in a resource
diversity, disabled/exceptional populations, community, classroom. She experienced working with small groups of
etc.): students as they were serviced in the resource classroom ("pull
out") and in the general education classroom ("push in"). Ali
learned about the world of special education as she observed
and interacted with students who have the following disabilities:
Specific Learning Disability, Speech and Language Impairment,
Otherwise Health Impairment (ADHD), and Cognitive
Impairment.
Racially/Ethnically Diverse Experience (defined as 20% or
Yes
more racial/ethnic diversity in this classroom, not the school)
Socio-economically Diverse Experience (defined as 20% or
more low socio-economic diversity in this classroom, not the Yes
school)
Classroom includes students with exceptional
Yes
needs (defined as students with a disability or gifted students)

RATING SCALE
4 3 2 1 0
Developing Does not Meet
Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Not Observable
Expectations Expectations

PROFESSIONAL ABILITY 1: ETHICAL EDUCATOR

Ability Rating Exceeds Expectations Comments

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Demonstrates responsibility and maturity 3

Demonstrates respect 3
Displays a positive attitude when interacting with students 3
Demonstrates a commitment to reach all students 3
Demonstrates personal integrity which shows in truth and 3
honesty
Demonstrates equity 3
Demonstrates passion for teaching 4 Ali worked with small groups of students and facilitated a
couple assessments. She used that data and learned how
to write progress notes and an IEP. On a day when her
Hope College class got canceled, she chose to come to
her placement to teach and observe for the whole day!
Demonstrates perseverance 4 Ali has juggled a lot on her plate this semester including
illness, a full class load, college soccer, and another field
placement. Despite her busy schedule, Ali remained
present at this placement and handled every adversity with
grace and flexibility. I was impressed with her faithful
communication when life threw her curveballs.

PROFESSIONAL ABILITY 2: SKILLED COMMUNICATOR

Ability Rating Exceeds Expectations Comments
Communicates high expectations for students' learning 3
Gives clear directions 3
Speaks articulately and with expression 3
Communicates at a professional level 3

PROFESSIONAL ABILITY 3: ENGAGED PROFESSIONAL

Ability Rating Exceeds Expectations Comments
Complies with district/school/placement site policies 3
Respects confidentiality of the classroom 3
Establishes and maintains professional relationships with 3
colleagues

PROFESSIONAL ABILITY 5: EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTOR

Ability Rating Exceeds Expectations Comments
Creates a learning environment 3
Demonstrates enthusiasm for the content 3

PROFESSIONAL ABILITY 6: DECISION MAKER

Ability Rating Exceeds Expectations Comments
Creates a safe environment 3

PROFESSIONAL ABILITY 7: REFLECTIVE PRACTITIONER

Ability Rating Exceeds Expectiations Comments
Recognizes and values technology 3

STRENGTHS IN WORK:
From the very first day, Ali took initiative and began working with students. She has a natural love for teaching and ability to
interact with kids! This semester proved to be a difficult one, but she persevered.

SUGGESTIONS FOR GROWTH:

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SUGGESTIONS FOR GROWTH:

Ali, as you continue to gain experience in the coming years, don't be afraid to apply the resources, technology tools, and
evidence-based practices that you learn at Hope into your field placements. Be confident! Teachers love to learn and you can
share your wealth of knowledge. Blessings!

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Ali, keep building strong relationships as those are incredibly vital in a school setting. "A Teacher takes a HAND, opens a MIND,
and touches a HEART."

RECOMMENDATION TO BE ADMITTED TO THE Highly Recommend: consistently outstanding quality work

TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM:

ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE: Mikayla Faasse

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