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Teacher Candidate's Name

Brittany Sawyer
2. Endorsement Area

Elementary Education
3. Age/Grade

First Grade
4. Internship Start Date

October 21, 2013

5. Internship End Date

Decemeber 13, 2013

6. School

Treakle Elementary
7. District

Chesapeake
8. Evaluator's Name

Stephanie Parker
9. Evaluator's Position

first grade teacher

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1. Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas below.

No Above Needs Outstandin Satisfactor Unsatisfactor Opportunit Averag Improvemen g (5) y (3) y (1) y to e (4) t (2) Observe (0) Uses formal and informal assessment data to make instructional decisions. Plans instruction based on objectives and core curriculum demands. Designs instruction that academically

addresses learning style and motivation, as well as behavioral and academic needs. Plans instruction based on diagnostic teaching. Designs instruction that includes review, teacher presentation, guided and independent practice, immediate feedback, and delayed testing. Designs and implements instruction that facilitates retention and transfer. Involves students with daily visual charting of academic and behavioral performance. Demonstrates effective use of instructional time.

Uses relevant example and demonstratio n to illustrate concepts and skills. Makes efficient transitions between instructional activities. Summarizes the main points at the end of the lesson. Incorporates all language modes in instructional planning and delivery. Uses signals, cues, and questioning appropriately. Conducts and uses task analysis. Integrates effective social skills, as well as career and vocational skills with academic curricula. Uses computer technology when

appropriate. Uses researchbased instructional approaches and techniques. Comments:

2. Please comment on the teacher candidate's overall effectiveness of instruction and the use of developmentally appropriate strategies.

Brittany has had some difficulty with planning her own lessons. For example, she did not use the curriculum guide (printed out for her) to help make plans for economics. She also had to be reminded to use technology in her lessons. She did not find many things on her own. She shared with me that first grade has been a harder "fit" than fourth grade. She also informed me that this is her first experience really being in charged of building her own lesson plans. Although, I offered assistance every day, she had few questions and only a few ideas of her own to share.
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1. Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas below.

No Above Needs Outstandin Satisfactor Unsatisfactor Opportunit Averag Improvemen g (5) y (3) y (1) y to e (4) t (2) Observe (0) Utilizes a predetermine d set of behavior management rules and procedures. Anticipates behavior problems (signals, behavioral indicators) and responds accordingly. Designs and implements appropriate behavior intervention

plans. Designs and implements strategies for social skills instruction. Uses knowledge about students to prevent behavior problems. Comments:
2. Please comment on the teacher candidate's impact on student discipline.

Brittany has made improvements with student discipline. She re-directs students with a variety of techniques including praising students who are making the right choices.
3. Please comment on the teacher candidate's ability to lead the class.

Brittany has made great improvement with leading the class. She has found a more "teacher-like" voice that usually gets their attention. She has learned techniques like "touch your nose if you know the answer," rather than having all students "call-out" answers.
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1. Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas below.

No Above Needs Outstandin Satisfactor Unsatisfactor Opportunit Averag Improveme g (5) y (3) y (1) y to e (4) nt (2) Observe (0) Uses voice tone and facial expressions for emphasis, management, and expression. Actively listens and appropriately responds to students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel.

Collaborates with parents, classroom teachers, and other school/communit y personnel. Communicates specific information on student performance to teachers, administrators, parents, and other school personnel. Chooses language appropriate to learner needs. Builds an interactive learning community with students. Demonstrates ability to problem solve as well as manage resistance and conflict in interactions with students and professionals. Writes appropriate goals and objectives. Understands and respects individual differences. Comments:

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1. Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas below.

No Above Needs Outstandin Satisfactor Unsatisfactor Opportunit Averag Improvemen g (5) y (3) y (1) y to e (4) t (2) Observe (0) Examines student educational files and understands and utilizes assessment data. Conducts and analyzes functional assessment of behavior. Uses direct observation techniques to gather data and design behavioral interventions . Conducts diagnostic assessment for instructional purposes. Monitors daily academic progress. Provides immediate feedback. Sequences, implements, and evaluates

individual learning objectives. Critiques daily performance. Keeps anecdotal record of student behavior. Comments:
2. Please comment on the teacher candidate's development and implementation of student assessments and evaluations.

Brittany does a better job assessing behavior than academics. She has made improvement with holding students responsible for their behavior. She marks their behavior calendar daily. She still needs to improve grading and recording daily work. I have explained that this is the only way we know which children have completed work and which ones need remediation on skills.
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1. Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas below.

No Above Needs Outstandin Satisfactor Unsatisfactor Opportunit Averag Improvemen g (5) y (3) y (1) y to e (4) t (2) Observe (0) Plans and directs activities of classroom assistants including paraprofessional s, volunteers, and tutor. Modifies performance based on personal and professional critiques. Demonstrates flexibility. Demonstrates initiative in X X

planning, management, and professional interactions. Maintains confidentiality. Demonstrates effective collaboration in one-to-one and small group interactions. Fosters trust in relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Receives and responds to constructive feedback. Comments:
2. Please comment on the teacher candidate's professionalism, atttitudes, and demeanor throughout the period of observation.

Brittany has maintained professional dress and demeanor throughout her time at Treakle. She has continued to have difficulty with initiating plans and pulling all the details together. She is polite and responsive to constructive feedback, but does not always implement suggestions for improvement.