Rathjen, Miranda (J02199179) Student Teaching Term: ST1

Elliott Elementary, Lincoln, NE

Teaching Assignment: Grade 3 / Reading, Math, Writing, Social Studies, Science
Program: Elementary
Evaluator: Sander, Sharolyn Evaluator’s Role: Supv.
Date This Evaluation: 10/16/2019
Evaluator’s Phone:630.222.8184 Evaluator’s Email: sharolynsander@aol.com
Start Date: .2019-08-29 End Date:.2019-10-17

Rubric Information For successful completion of student teaching, the teacher candidate will meet all outcomes at one of the following
levels: “Proficient” (highest), “Advancing” and “Developing”. “Below Standard” (lowest) is NOT considered to be successful completion.
Each standard cited below contains a rubric description which corresponds with the candidate’s level of performance in this teaching situation
as defined by the Nebraska Department of Education.

Standard 1: Learner Development

Rating Description
Advanced: Uses data about student development to adjust teaching and build on student strengths resulting in
student learning.
St1: Comments: Ms. Rathjen recognizes varying patterns of development and growth, and implements appropriate learning
experiences. She actively seeks information and resources to support individual student growth.

Standard 2: Learning Differences

Rating Description
Advanced: Identifies students' needs for differentiation and responds with individualized instruction, flexible
grouping, and varied learning experiences to include bringing multiple perspectives and
cultural resources to the discussion of content.
St2: Comments: Ms. Rathjen provides experiences which allow for individual understanding and growth. She implements a variety of
strategies, materials, modifications, and flexibility to reach each student.

Standard 3: Learning Environment

Rating Description
Proficient: Communicates and reinforces clear task and behavior expectations to students. Follows routines
that support expectations for the learning environment.
St3: Comments: Ms. Rathjen has grown in the ability to communicate and reinforce behavioral expectations. She has learned to use
proximity, verbal acknowledgement, signals, and rewards to reinforce and redirect behavior. She uses many strategies
to minimize problems and maximize instructional time.

Standard 4: Content Knowledge

Rating Description
Advanced: Communicates accurate content, uses academic vocabulary correctly, provides relevant
opportunities for students to demonstrate understanding. Uses knowledge of common
misconceptions to create accurate understanding in the content area.
St4: Comments: Ms. Rathjen consistently develops lessons in coordination with state standards and the school curriculum. She uses
proven methods of inquiry. Her students engage in meaningful and authentic practice to learn and demonstrate
understanding.

Standard 5.1: Application of Content: Varied Perspectives

Rating Description
Advanced: Links concepts to help students make connections and engages students in applying methods of inquiry in the
discipline. Uses differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking.

Standard 5.2: Application of Content: Varied Resources

Rating Description
Proficient: Engages students to utilize literacy and communication skills from a variety of resources and
perspectives to address targeted purposes and audiences.
St5: Comments: Ms. Rathjen enables students to gather information and connect concepts using collaboration, technology, and
discussion. Her students evaluate information and ideas from a variety of resources. She encourages creativity and
critical thinking related to local and global issues.

Rathjen, Miranda Program: Elementary Elliott Elementary Lincoln, NE

Standard 6.1: Assessment: Use and Implementation
Rating Description
Advanced: Uses classroom formative and summative assessments that match objectives and inform
instructional decisions to guide implementation of differentiated instructional strategies to
include designing and/or adapting interventions as a result.

Standard 6.2: Assessment: Impact on Student Learning & Development

Rating Description
Advanced: Uses student performance data and knowledge of students to identify interventions that support
and/or advance learning through a series of differentiated practices that positively impact
learning.
St6: Comments: Ms. Rathjen matches learning goals with classroom assessment methods, after providing many opportunities to
practice, grow, and learn. Formative and summative assessments allow her to monitor progress and guide continued
learning and application.

Standard 7: Planning for Instruction

Rating Description
Advanced: Sequences learning experiences linked to the learning objectives, performance tasks and
assessments to provide multiple ways for students to demonstrate knowledge and skills to
include using data to adjust for recurring learning needs throughout
St7: Comments: Ms. Rathjen's lessons are consistently well-planned and comprehensive. She uses knowledge of content areas, state
standards and school guidelines, as well as technology and pedagogy to reach each student. Instruction includes visual
and auditory components, active participation in whole class, small group, and individual formats.

Standard 8.1: Instructional Strategies: Digital Proficiency

Rating Description
Advanced: Designs or adapts relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to
promote student learning and creativity.

Standard 8.2: Instructional Strategies: Content Area Proficiency

Rating Description
Advanced: Uses a broad range of evidence-based strategies to support learning in the content area, poses
questions that elicit student thinking about information and concepts to build critical thinking
skills.

Standard 8.3: Instructional Strategies: Engagement & Class Management

Rating Description
Proficient: Organizes and manages the learning environment for student engagement using strategies that
provide opportunities for students to process and articulate new knowledge.
St8: Comments: Ms. Rathjen uses technology as a natural and integral part of instruction. She also uses a variety of instructional
strategies which promote deep understanding and application of knowledge.

Standard 9: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice

Rating Description
Advanced: Invites constructive feedback, responds positively, independently sets and implements goals to
improve practice.
St9: Comments: Ms. Rathjen models ethical and professional conduct in all settings and circumstances. She seeks and implements
constructive feedback, conveying respect for colleagues, supervisors, parents, and students. Ms. Rathjen consistently
models high standards and thoughtful evaluation of her words, choices, and interactions.

Standard 10.1: Leadership and Collaboration: Confidence & initiative

Rating Description
Advanced: Conveys a confident, professional decorum when interacting with learners, peers, colleagues, and
the community in small and large group situations. Seeks out leadership opportunities in the
school and/or community.

Standard 10.2: Leadership and Collaboration: Communication & Interactions

Rating Description

Rathjen, Miranda Program: Elementary Elliott Elementary Lincoln, NE

Advanced: Demonstrates professional oral, written, and electronic communication. Deals with people,
problems, and crises effectively. Communicates with families through a variety of means (i.e.
notes home, e-mails or websites, phone calls, conferences, meetings).
St10: Comments: Ms. Rathjen consistently demonstrates respect, understanding and knowledge in her partnerships with teachers,
supervisors, and parents. She had many opportunities to be completely in charge of the classroom. She took an active
part in parent conferences and department meetings.

Standard 11: Passion for Teaching

Rating Description
Advanced: Demonstrates initiative in generating student-centered activity based on perceived needs of
students. Approaches each day with enthusiasm.
St11: Comments: Ms. Rathjen demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm, creativity and good judgement. She is positive, kind, and
encouraging. She is organized and prepared in lesson planning, documenting student progress, and communication
with supervisors.

Standard 12: Faith/Character Development

Parochial Schools: Faith Development Public Schools: Character Development: Note there is no expectation for a candidate in a
PUBLIC setting to be assessed according to these standards in consideration of religious values.
Rating Description
ST1
St. 12 Comments: Ms. Rathjen consistently models strength of character, citizenship, and service to others.

Please describe any special characteristics of students taught during this experience:
Students in Ms. Rathjen's class display a wide range of development, intellect, and behavior. Students in this school are from divergent
ethnic, social, and economic groups. Many of them require individual and small group instruction.

What are some of the specific strengths seen in this teacher candidate?
Ms. Rathjen is a highly motivated self-starter, demonstrating initiative and creativity in classroom activities. She is dependable,
prepared, and organized. She has a warm and positive personality. Ms. Rathjen uses engaging and effective teaching strategies. She is
dedicated to the teaching profession and strives for excellence in all areas.

Are there any specific limitations to suggest for this teacher candidate?
None.

See last page for specific grade level recommendations for this candidate.

Rathjen, Miranda Program: Elementary Elliott Elementary Lincoln, NE

Rathjen, Miranda
Evaluator: Sander, Sharolyn School: Elliott Elementary, Lincoln, NE Advanced: Presents a positive
(Christian) role model to students. Espouses values based on ethical character and good
citizenship.

If consulted by an administrator who is considering this candidate for a teaching position, I would
Recommend with Enthusiasm

What grade level(s) would you recommend for this teacher candidate?
(Grades listed have been recommended by this evaluator.)

Early Childhood

, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade

Elementary Education

Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade
Middle Level Education

5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, ,

Secondary Education

Special Education

English Language Learners (ELL)

Rathjen, Miranda Program: Elementary Elliott Elementary Lincoln, NE

Rathjen, Miranda (J02199179) Student Teaching Term: ST1
Elliott Elementary, Lincoln, NE
Teaching Assignment: 3rd
Program: Elementary
Evaluator: Stewart, Catherine Evaluator’s Role: Coop
Date This Evaluation: 10/15/2019
Evaluator’s Phone:436-1136 Evaluator’s Email: cstewart@lps.org
Start Date: .2019-08-29 End Date:.2019-10-17

Rubric Information For successful completion of student teaching, the teacher candidate will meet all outcomes at one of the following
levels: “Proficient” (highest), “Advancing” and “Developing”. “Below Standard” (lowest) is NOT considered to be successful completion.
Each standard cited below contains a rubric description which corresponds with the candidate’s level of performance in this teaching situation
as defined by the Nebraska Department of Education.

Standard 1: Learner Development

Rating Description
Proficient: Uses data about student development to adjust teaching and build on student strengths.
St1: Comments:

Standard 2: Learning Differences

Rating Description
Proficient: Identifies students' needs, differentiates instruction, and responds with individualized instruction,
flexible grouping, and varied learning experiences
St2: Comments:

Standard 3: Learning Environment

Rating Description
Proficient: Communicates and reinforces clear task and behavior expectations to students. Follows routines
that support expectations for the learning environment.
St3: Comments:

Standard 4: Content Knowledge

Rating Description
Proficient: Communicates accurate content, uses academic vocabulary correctly, and provides relevant
opportunities for students to demonstrate understanding.
St4: Comments:

Standard 5.1: Application of Content: Varied Perspectives

Rating Description
Proficient: Links concepts to help students make connections and engages students in applying methods of inquiry in the
discipline.

Standard 5.2: Application of Content: Varied Resources

Rating Description
Proficient: Engages students to utilize literacy and communication skills from a variety of resources and
perspectives to address targeted purposes and audiences.
St5: Comments:

Standard 6.1: Assessment: Use and Implementation

Rating Description
Advanced: Uses classroom formative and summative assessments that match objectives and inform
instructional decisions to guide implementation of differentiated instructional strategies to
include designing and/or adapting interventions as a result.

Standard 6.2: Assessment: Impact on Student Learning & Development

Rating Description

Rathjen, Miranda Program: Elementary Elliott Elementary Lincoln, NE

Proficient: Uses student performance data and knowledge of students to identify interventions that support
and/or advance students to positively advance learning.
St6: Comments:

Standard 7: Planning for Instruction

Rating Description
Proficient: Sequences learning experiences linked to the learning objectives, performance tasks and
assessments to provide multiple ways for students to demonstrate knowledge and skills.
St7: Comments:

Standard 8.1: Instructional Strategies: Digital Proficiency

Rating Description
Advanced: Designs or adapts relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to
promote student learning and creativity.

Standard 8.2: Instructional Strategies: Content Area Proficiency

Rating Description
Proficient: Uses evidence-based strategies to support learning in the content area and poses questions that
elicit student thinking and support critical thinking skills.

Standard 8.3: Instructional Strategies: Engagement & Class Management

Rating Description
Proficient: Organizes and manages the learning environment for student engagement using strategies that
provide opportunities for students to process and articulate new knowledge.
St8: Comments:

Standard 9: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice

Rating Description
Proficient: Invites constructive feedback, responds positively, and with support, sets and implements goals to
improve practice.
St9: Comments:

Standard 10.1: Leadership and Collaboration: Confidence & initiative

Rating Description
Proficient: Conveys a confident, professional decorum when interacting with learners, peers, colleagues, and
the community in small and large group situations

Standard 10.2: Leadership and Collaboration: Communication & Interactions

Rating Description
Proficient: Demonstrates professional oral, written, and electronic communication. Deals with people,
problems, and crises effectively.
St10: Comments:

Standard 11: Passion for Teaching

Rating Description
Advanced: Demonstrates initiative in generating student-centered activity based on perceived needs of
students. Approaches each day with enthusiasm.
St11: Comments:

Standard 12: Faith/Character Development

Parochial Schools: Faith Development Public Schools: Character Development: Note there is no expectation for a candidate in a
PUBLIC setting to be assessed according to these standards in consideration of religious values.
Rating Description
ST1
St. 12 Comments:

Please describe any special characteristics of students taught during this experience:
Elliott has a very diverse student body. We have student that speak a variety of different languages and that come from a many
different cultures. We also have many student that have experience substantial trauma or are currently going through trauma. We are
a Title 1 school.

What are some of the specific strengths seen in this teacher candidate?

Rathjen, Miranda Program: Elementary Elliott Elementary Lincoln, NE

Miranda is always enthusiastic. She comes to school prepared to teach and has been extremely flexible when things have not gone as
intended. Her flexibility and willingness to help have made her extremely valuable in the short time that she has been with us. She has
also worked hard to build relationships with the students and they will miss her when she leaves.

Are there any specific limitations to suggest for this teacher candidate?
none

See last page for specific grade level recommendations for this candidate.

Rathjen, Miranda Program: Elementary Elliott Elementary Lincoln, NE

Rathjen, Miranda
Evaluator: Stewart, Catherine School: Elliott Elementary, Lincoln, NE

If consulted by an administrator who is considering this candidate for a teaching position, I would
Recommend with Enthusiasm

What grade level(s) would you recommend for this teacher candidate?
(Grades listed have been recommended by this evaluator.)

Early Childhood

, , , 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade

Elementary Education

, , , , 4th Grade, 5th Grade,

Middle Level Education

Secondary Education

Special Education

English Language Learners (ELL)

Rathjen, Miranda Program: Elementary Elliott Elementary Lincoln, NE