one School of Education and Human Services Office of School and Field Services 381 Pawley Hall Rochester, Michigan 48309-4494 248-370-3083 Final Assessment of Student Teacher ‘Student Name: Kathy Johnson Program: Elementary Program Building: Susick District: Warren Consolidated Schools State: Michigan ‘Term: Fall 2016 Grade 5/AII subjects Cooperating Teacher: Mrs, Linda Dell University Supervisor: Cynthia Judson DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT (community; district; unique characteristics of school, staff, students) “The Susick community is very diverse. Ithas many different ethnic groups and close to 50% of our students speak a language at home other than English. We are one of the few schools in the ‘Warren Consolidated District that has such a diverse group of students. Our teachers are very experienced and all are highly qualified in their field of study. Our staff and students are a family and, asa family, we work well together and help each other out, when needed. Grade levels meet ‘on a regular basis to discuss upcoming plans and events, students” needs and ways to help the students who are below grade level in their reading and mathematics skills. ‘MSs, Johnson is gaining a world of experience as we have 3 students who are on the autism spectrum, Each of these students display behavior that Ms. Johnson has learned to effectively handle to diffuse an explosive situation. COOPERATING TEACHER'S ASSESSMENT (attach additional pages if necessary) INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS Ms, Kathy Johnson has become a valuable asset to our school community. She gets along well With the students and the staff. She reaches out to help staff members with technology and any other academic concerns that arise. Ms. Johnson is very skilled at reaching out to the students’ needs and has displayed the ability to help each student on a one to one basis. She comprehends assessments given and helps inthe decision making process as to how to help each child in their teading of no fcton materi sing depth of knowledge and tier on, two and tre vocabulary is. Ms. Johnson knows how to in rnd aso how to incorporate the lessons across the curriculum to help serve our‘CLASSROOM CLIMATE AND MANAGEMENT Ms. Johnson has excellent classroom management skills. She speaks clearly and lessons are explained thoroughly. She has devised classroom posters of the skills being taught. The students respond well tothe colorful displays. Ms, Johnson has become adept in noticing inappropriate ‘behavior before the student can fully exhibit their poor choice. Every morning Ms, Johnson greets each child with a smile and a positive attitude toward learning. ‘As a result, the students respond very well to her. ‘They are eager to learn and show that in their daily work. Stadent Name: Kathy Johnson INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION Ms. Johnson spends a great deal of time after schoo! and on weekends planning for the instructional day. The lessons are thorough and each standard is clearly stated. The time spent lesson planning is evident when she presents the skills to the students. Ms. Johnson knows how 10 introduce a lesson, teach the appropriate skills, and she knows how to recap the skills taught. INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND INCORPORATION OF TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING Ms. Johnson has excellent technology skills. She has created lessons in Social Studies using a Weebly account. The lessons are designed to help the students learn about American History in a fun and informative way. Ms. Johnson also created digital storytelling whereby each student read a section ftom a book and drew a picture based on what was being read. The students viewed the digital storytelling and it helped them to visualize their fluency. Ms, Johnson also created a Prezi lesson for instructing realistic fiction, It was well received by the students and it helped them to understand the concepts being taught. EVALUATION: ‘Ms. Johnson is very professional and is an active teacher. She gives totally to her class and to the Susick community. She volunteers for afterschool activities. Ms, Johnson has built a positive rapport with her students. She relates well with her students and she is constantly providing her students with positive feedback. The lessons are well planned out and Ms. Johnson utilizes the students” resources to support their learning. Specifically, each student shares their prior knowledge of lessons taught.COMMAND OF SUBJECT MATTER ‘Ms. Johnson has excellent command of all subject matter taught in the fifth grade. She spends countless hours after school and on weekends learning the material. She delivers the concepts in a clear, concise manner and in a variety of ways to help each students learn. Ms. Johnson also is adept in working with students one on one when they need extra assistance. She is impressive with her knowledge and her ability to utilize all sources that our schoo! has to offer. PERSONAL QUALITIES Ms. Johnson has a wonderful personality. She is well received by students and by her peers. She dresses well and speaks in a professional manner at all times. Ms. Johnson is friendly and helpful to staff and students. She isa highly conscientious, well organized and caring. Ms. Johnson has poise and displays self-confidence when working with students PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES ‘Ms, Johnson is always professional in demeanor and when speaking to others. She is thorough and always well prepared for the day. Ms. Johnson knows how to handle difficult student Situations in an effective manner. She always has a smile on her face. Staff and students respond well to her. Ms. Johnson would be an excellent addition to any school who employs her Student Name: Kathy Johnson OAKLAND UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY SUPERVISOR'S ASSESSMENTCertification Recommendations: __Recommended for certification X_ Recommended for certification Not recommended for cerification for certification JI LiLo Tniversity Supervisor's Signature Date ‘Signature Date 14110 Marcher if aditional comments by the ‘Student Te Date ‘student teacher are attached. Please provide 4 copies ofthe assessment and distribute to the Cooperating Teacher, Stadent Teacher, ‘University Supervisor, Oice of School and Feld Services