Mid-Term Evaluation by University Director of Student Teaching: Site 2 (rev.

2011)

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PAGE 1: Personal Information

Q1: Teacher Candidate's Name

Tyra Anderson

Q2: Internship Start Date

October 20, 2014

Q3: Internship End Date

December 12, 2014

Q4: School

Greenbriar Primary School

Q5: District

Chesapeake Public Schools

Q6: State

Virginia

Q7: Evaluator's Name

Cheryl Gould

Q8: Evaluator's Position

Director of Student Teaching

PAGE 2: Instructional Planning/Delivery: Active, Successful Student Participation

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Q9: Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas
below.
Students are actively engaged in learning.

Outstanding

Students are successful in learning.

Outstanding

Students behaviors indicate learning is at a high

cognitive level.

Above Average

Students are self-directed/self-initiated as appropriate

to lesson objectives.

Above Average

Students are connecting learning to work and life

applications, both within the discipline and with other
disciplines.

Above Average

Appropriate pace, sequencing, and variety of activities.

Above Average

Value and importance of content is emphasized.

Above Average

Appropriate questioning and inquiry techniques are

used.

Outstanding

Available technology is used appropriately and

effectively.

Above Average

Instruction has been designed to be responsive to

learner needs (differentiated readiness, interest,
learner modality) if appropriate.

Outstanding

Lesson activities have been designed to promote

retention and transfer.

Outstanding

PAGE 3: Instructional Planning/Delivery: Learner-Centered Instruction

Q10: Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas
below.
Instruction is based on objectives and core curriculum
demands.

Outstanding

Content is learner-centered.

Outstanding

Strategies promote critical thinking/problem-solving.

Above Average

Strategies include motivational techniques.

Outstanding

Strategies are aligned.

Outstanding

PAGE 4: Instructional Planning/Delivery: Evaluation and Feedback on Student Progress

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Q11: Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas
below.
Academic progress is monitored and assessed using
formal and informal assessments.

Outstanding

Assessment and feedback are aligned with goals,

objectives, and strategies.

Outstanding

Assessment strategies are appropriate.

Outstanding

Student learning is reinforced.

Outstanding

Students receive constructive feedback.

Outstanding

Teacher provides opportunities for relearning and reevaluation.

Outstanding

PAGE 5: Instructional Planning/Delivery: Mgmt of Student Discipline, Instr Strategies, Time & Materials

Q12: Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas
below.
Teacher effectively implements discipline
management.

Above Average

Teacher establishes climate that promotes selfdiscipline and self-direction.

Outstanding

Teacher interacts with students equitably.

Outstanding

Teacher specifies expectations for behavior.

Outstanding

Teacher intervenes and re-directs behavior.

Outstanding

Teacher reinforces desired behavior.

Outstanding

Teacher uses equitable instructional materials.

Outstanding

Teacher effectively manages materials, time, and

transitions during lesson.

Above Average

PAGE 6: Professional Communication

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Q13: Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas
below.
Appropriate/accurate written communication with
students.

Above Average

Appropriate/accurate verbal and non-verbal

communication with students.

Outstanding

Encourages reluctant students; plans for special

needs.

Outstanding

PAGE 7: Professional and Ethical Behavior

Q14: Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas
below.
Plans and directs activities of classroom assistants
including paraprofessionals, volunteers, and tutor.

Above Average

Modifies performance based on personal and

professional critiques.

Outstanding

Demonstrates flexibility.

Outstanding

Demonstrates initiative in planning, management, and

professional interactions.

Outstanding

Maintains confidentiality.

Outstanding

Demonstrates effective collaboration in one-to-one and

small group interactions.

Above Average

Fosters trust in relationships with students, families,

and colleagues.

Outstanding

Receives and responds to constructive feedback.

Outstanding

Q15: Comments on teacher candidate's effectiveness of overall instruction, use of developmentally

appropriate strategies, ability to lead the class, professionalism, attitudes, and demeanor throughout
the period of observation:
Tyra has demonstrated outstanding professionalism in all areas of teaching. She is ready for her classroom
and will be an effective teacher. Her past experiences working with preschool children in the classroom setting
combined with her professional growth during the student teacher process has set her apart from her peers in
the practical aspects of teaching. She shows initiative in planning and finding resources, she skillfully uses
assessment to guide her instruction. She uses data to differentiate instruction based on readiness. She also
plans a variety of learning activities to meet the needs of diverse learners. She has a positive attitude and
calm, poised demeanor at all times. The children respond well to her instruction and classroom management
style. Her cooperating teachers and school administrators have spoken highly of her during my visits to both
placement campuses, a sure sign that she fosters positive relationships with stakeholders.

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