Whee Sits Cone Fatt TEACHER EVALUATION REPORT - FINAL Teacher: Chante! Matishak School: Ecole Innisfail Middle Schoo! Training: Bachelor of Education Experience 1 year Current Assignment Grade 7 Contract Status: Part-time Temporary Classes Observed: LA7, Social 7, several informal classroom observations Date of Report April 30, 2017 Background Information This evaluation is completed as per Chinook's Edge Schoo! Division's Administrative Procedure AP 4-13 Teacher Evaluation at your request. This evaluation is the culmination of several classroom observations and conversations with the teacher. As well, a review of the teacher's documents and artifacts has been part of this process. This is Mrs, Matishak’s ‘st full year of teaching. She is presently employed on a part-time temporary contract at Ecole Innisfail Middle School. She is part of the Grade 7 team and the Kaawaan House Team and she is participating in the Chinook's Edge Mentorship Program for new teachers. Commendations irs. Malishak has a Solid understanding of the curricula she is required to teach. This is clearly evident in her planning documents and her lesson delivery. She is thoughtful and purposeful in her preparation and planning land considers the needs and learning styles of all of her students. This is levident in her daily lessons and students are well-aware of the learning loutcome they are working on during any given lesson. Preparation, Planning and Mrs. Matishak has demonstrated on numerous occasions this year that she Ing a is constantly referring to her program of studies to ensure that she is Organization —_|atigning her instruction and assessment withthe essential learning KSA 3A, 3C, 3E outcomes developed by our school division. As such, her students have benefitted from thoughiful, purposeful, and meaningful classroom. instruction [As well, Mrs. Matishak uses systems and structures that align with her teaching partner so that as students transition back and forth between the two classes, there is as much consistency as possible.Teaching Skills and Strategies KSA 3C, 3D, 3G, 3H. Mrs. Matishak designs learning tasks and activiles thal are engaging and /appropriate for middle school students. She uses an interactive notebook Japproach to deliver new content which is a very effective strategy for [students at this age. Mrs. Matishak ensures that material is presented in a variety of ways so that students with a variety of learning styles will be able ito succeed. She readily provides assistive technology to students who require it and is always willing to adjust tasks to meet students’ needs and abilities. Mrs. Matishak worked with her teaching partner to take on a room transformation lesson for her students. Together, they transformed a [classroom space into Fractiano’s Pizzeria, surprising their students with a morning of cross-curricular learning activities built around the Pizzeria theme. Students were engaged and excited about this learning opportunity! hrs. Matishak considers student engagement in her lesson design and lensures that all of her students are on-track with their learning and growth. Its rare that a student in Mrs. Matishak’s class can opt-out of learning, Learning Environment KSA 3A, 3F The learning environment in Mrs. Matishak’s classroom is structured with clearly defined high expectations. Students know what is expected of them, In conversations with Mrs. Matishak, it is clear that she cares for her [students and wants to them to achieve at the highest possible levels. She [sees potential in each of her students and pushes them to reach this potential Her classroom is inviting and set up in a manner conducive to learning. ‘She has decorated with a camping theme inoluding lawn chairs and a campfire’ section where students can sit to read or complete their work Classroom schedules, assignments, expectations, and house points tally Jaro ail clearly displayed. Student Assessment KSA3A, 3I Mrs. Matishak uses a variety of assessments in her classroom instruction, all inked directly to learning outcomes. She uses projects, tests, rubrics, performance-based tasks, and ongoing formative assessment with regular feedback to ensure that students are on-track with their learning. Mrs IMatishak is able to speak about each student's achievement in relation to specific learning outcomes and indicate plans for moving their learning forward. She uses information gathered about student achievement to inform her own planning and instruction. Mrs. Matishak keeps her gradebook and PowerSchool records up-to-date so that students and parents have timely information about progress. She has several students on individualized programs and has worked collaboratively with another teacher to design a very specific literacy [program for some of these students. Professional Qualities and Contributing to a Learning Community KSA 3B, 34, 3K Mrs. Matishak is commited to the profession of education and to her own earning and growth. Already this school year, Mrs. Matishak has attended Inumerous professional learning opportunities (both within our division and lexternally) including: New Teacher Orientation, Mentorship training days, Ron Clark Academy Educator Training, Central Alberta Teacher's IConvention, and grade 7 PLC meetings. She engages with her grade team land contributes to their work around literacy during monthly collaborative days.Recommendations - Mrs, Matishak is an extremely reflective teacher who will naturally continue to grow her skills as she gains teaching experience and confidence. - Mrs. Matishak is encouraged to continue to find ways to integrate music, movement, and magic into her lessons. - As Mrs. Matishak grows as a teacher, her intuitive understanding when working with more challenging students will continue to develop. She is encouraged to continue to reflect upon balancing pressure and support when working with students. - Certainly the focus in the first year of teaching should be on classroom instruction, planning, and assessment. As she continues in her career, Mrs. Matishak is encouraged to find ways that she can contribute to the school community beyond the classroom setting perhaps by sharing her passions with students or getting involved in clubs or activites. Conclusion At this time, Mrs. Matishak is meeting all the requirements outlined in the TQS. We are lucky to have her on our staff this year. GAA April 30, 2017 Danica Matin, Principal Date I have read the above report and | have had the opportunity to discuss the contents with the Ee a aie Z Hat : A WG LA > 0, 201 Dale c.c. Personnel File Mr. Ray Hoppins, Associate Superintendent