Highlights

  • - Professional Educator since 2010 (Taught at Post-Secondary and Elementary)
  • - Web Developer/Media Artist for ULVSpedConference.com
  • - Taught via distance education as an Adjunct, and a RSP Teacher (during COVID)
  • - Participant in Mindfulness Retreat (2018 and 2019)

Description for CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator.

Element 6.1 - Reflecting on teacher practice in support of student learning; Element 6.2 - Establishing professional goals and engaging in continuous and purposeful professional growth and development; Element 6.3 - Collaborating with colleagues and the broader professional community to support teacher and student learning; Element 6.4 - Working with families to support student learning; Element 6.5 - Engaging local communities in support of the instructional program; Element 6.6 - Managing professional responsibilities to maintain motivation and commitment to all students; Element 6.7 - Demonstrating professional responsibility, integrity, and ethical conduct.

Element 6.1 Evidence

Develop awareness of potential bias that might influence teaching or affect student learning; Assess growth as a teacher over time; Discuss the student growth with the student, general education teacher, and parents.

Artifacts: Picture of MAP growth data.

Element 6.2 Evidence

I set and modify personal and student goals (5-10 year goals); attend professional development workshops; research and use best teaching practices; serve on the PBIS team; and develop weekly Mango movies to showcase teacher and student interests/growth.


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Artifacts: Mango Assembly Movies

Artifacts: District Professional Development Workshops.


VIEW PICTURE

Artifacts: Picture of Professional Developments.


VIEW PICTURE

Artifacts: Picture of PBIS.

Element 6.3 Evidence

I interact with service providers and PLC meetings; I attend staff, grade level, and department meetings; I collaborate with gen ed teachers on the effectiveness of lessons upon IEP goals; I remain receptive to feedback; I support the school-wide expectations by incorporating visual fliers or verbally reference them when interacting with the students.

Artifacts: Teams Admin Meeting, Professional Planning and Parent Consent Form for Returning to School Survey.

Element 6.4 Evidence

I engage families as sources of knowledge to enhance learning experiences for their children; I communicate to families in ways that show understanding and respect for cultural norms; I communicate through parent square, email, phone, or in-person.


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Artifacts: Picture of ParentSquare.

Element 6.5 Evidence

I am aware of various community resources to support families within the community; I develop resources for parents; I promote collaboration between the school/community (i.e., I created a padlet resource for families)

Artifacts: Padlet Community Resources.

Artifacts: Unit Lesson and Unit Website.

Element 6.6 Evidence

I continue to challenge myself intellectually and creatively throughout my career (i.e., I obtained a 2nd master's degree); I manage my stress regularly with Mindfulness mind/body practices.


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Artifacts: Picture of Master Project.

Professional Workshop: Positive Behavior and Mindfulness.

Element 6.7 Evidence

I remain professional when interacting with others and promote that through my attitude and appearance; I interact with colleagues regularly.

Artifacts: District Professional Development Workshops.