STUDENT TEACHING APPLICATION FALL 2017

Marisol Cuddie
LICENSE SOUGHT: Secondary Science Teaching

FLC ID: 900366648

EMAIL: mcuddie@fortlewis.edu

PHONE NUMBER: 970-799-3775

CURRENT ADDRESS: 5175 CR 250 Durango, CO 81301

STUDENT BIOGRAPHY:
My education at Fort Lewis College, along with my field study practicum, has prepared me to be a
student teacher. It has given me a better understanding of what being a teacher means and the demands
that come with caring for your students. It has given me a solid background to utilize state teaching
standards and apply them to create meaningful lessons that are fun and promote the students critical
thinking skills.
These experiences have made my discourse a professional one and they have challenged me in ways to
improve my creativity and attention to detail. They have prepared me to expect the unexpected. In
addition to my training with Fort Lewis College, I have been prepared for the demands of teaching by
my own children. Being a mom has made me more patient and understanding of childrens needs,
directing my managing skills towards reaching a good balance between the students needs and my
own.

PLEASE LIST EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE INVOLVED IN STUDENT TEACHING:
Science Clubs
Spanish Clubs

BRIEFLY DESCRIBE OUTSIDE INTERESTS THAT MIGHT ENRICH YOUR STUDENT TEACHING/PARTNERSHIP:
I enjoy photography, mainly nature and outdoors photography.
I have a strong interest in marine biology and current breakthroughs in different scientific fields.
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BASED ON FIELD PRACTICE AND OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCE, WHAT

DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR STRONGEST TEACHING AREAS?
TEACHING
One of my strongest teaching areas is high expectations for both
STRENGTHS my students and myself. In addition to this, I often use hands-on
activities for a student- centered learning environment, I am well
organized, and I offer frequent feedback.

The lessons I have developed so far are aimed to get students into
contact with the material that is to be learned, such as bug building
labs where students create an organism from a set of given genetic
information. As I expect that my students learn the science
academic content, I also expect that they write without spelling or
grammar errors, and as I circulate in my field study classrooms, I
often point out these mistakes and direct students to correct them.

Another example of student centered learning environment is the

use of demos, such as lunar phases. This way students will see it for
themselves and have a better chance at learning the content.

BASED ON FIELD PRACTICE AND OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCE, WHERE

TEACHING DO YOU THINK YOUR LARGEST AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL GROWTH LIE?

GROWTH The areas that I would like to improve as a teacher and show true
growth are questioning, with an increasing number of insightful
questions that can deepen student understanding and make them
go beyond the subject. This would follow with the inclusion in my
lessons of focused and interesting discussions. One of the most
important areas of growth is classroom management.

As I was teaching a lesson about the moon phases, I had a set of

questions I wanted to ask the students, but I didnt know how to fit
them well throughout my instruction and demo. It was my
cooperating teacher who gave me signals (often verbally) to ask
those questions.

And finally, as students are working on an activity they often stray

away from their task, and most of them need multiple reminders to
stay on task. I often dont know when these remainders are too
many and I need to move on to the next step for students who dont
want to work. doesnt want to work.
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I understand that this application must be approved by the faculty in the Teacher Education Department.
I will complete ALL requisite KATS assignments with an evaluation of PROFICIENT or better before my student
teaching application is sent to schools.
I will have completed all required supervised field study hours in 300-400 level courses by the time I begin student
teaching.
I have successfully met the math and written proficiency requirements.
I have senior or post- baccalaureate standing. I will have completed 100% of the required education and auxiliary
courses, 100% of my major and I have completed 100% of the required courses for the endorsement area (K-12 and
secondary). I have attached the completed endorsement sheet signed by the appropriate department (if applicable).
I have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 and no grade lower than a C in the licensing
program courses.
I will have submitted a completed student teaching application form by the deadline. (PERC approval required for
late submission.)
I understand that I must pass the appropriate Program for Licensing Assessments for Colorado Educators
(PLACE) exam or PRAXIS exam prior to being placed.
I understand that I will student teach in my assigned position and complete 75 contact days for credit hours
applicable to my license.
I understand that twenty-five additional days for 5 credit hours or 50 days for 10 credit hours may be required for
students seeking to add an additional endorsement.
I will not interfere in or arrange my own placement unless otherwise instructed by the Field Experiences
Coordinator.
I will attend the orientation seminar scheduled prior to student teaching. If I am placed in the area, I will attend all
seminars scheduled during the experience.
I agree to abide by all of the codes, policies, and school calendar of the school and district in which I will student
teach.
I agree to meet all of the rules, requirements, and assignments as stated in the Student Teaching Handbook and to
make my cooperating teacher aware of them.
I understand that before I will receive credit for student teaching, I must successfully complete a Professional
Exhibition.
I understand that teacher licensing in Colorado will be based on successful completion of student teaching, all degree
requirements of Fort Lewis College (or the holding of post-baccalaureate standing) and the passage of the
appropriate PLACE or PRAXIS exam. I may then apply for licensing through the Colorado Department of
Education on my own and at my own expense.
I understand that failure on my part to fulfill any part of this contract can be sufficient reason for my extension in,
deferment from, or removal from student teaching.
I understand that I must maintain positive and professional dispositions at the site of my placement. I will retain the
respect and professional accreditation of my host school. Should I be asked to discontinue my placement by my
principal, Cooperating Teacher, College Supervisor and/or the Field Experience Coordinator, I will not pass this
student teaching block of courses, with all attendant consequences: forfeiture of credit, delay in graduation (if applicable) and non-
graduation, etc.
I understand that if I do not complete student teaching for any reason, I will notify the Teacher Licensure Office and
my supervising teacher in writing regarding the circumstances. Failure to do so will result in removal from the
Teacher Education program with no option for future student teaching placement.
I understand that if I withdraw from student teaching or do not show up for my student teaching placement, Fort
Lewis College has no further obligation regarding future student teaching placement.
I understand that should I reapply to student teach, I must follow the procedure set forth in the Student Teaching
Handbook, Re-enrollment in Student Teaching.

Applicant signature: __________________________________ Date: Feb. 20th, 2017

Applicant signature: __________________________________ Date:

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PLACEMENT REQUEST: (All requests will be considered, but cannot be guaranteed)

1. Escalante Middle School 8th Grade 970-247-9490

2. Durango High School 10th Grade 970-259-1630

3. Miller Middle School 8th Grade 970-247-1418

4. School Grade School Phone

5. School
PROFESSIONAL Grade COMMITTEE
eDUCATION rEVIEW School Phone

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_____ I have not yet passed my Praxis/PLACE exam If you have checked any of these, obtain more
_____ I have a grade below a C in an ED course information at:
_____ I have a B- or lower grade in ED 322 https://www.fortlewis.edu/teacher-
education/ProgramRequirements/StudentTea
_____ My GPA is below 2.75 ching.aspx

HAVE YOU SUBMITTED A PERC PREVIOUSLY TO BE ADMITTED TO TED? Y N

IF HAVE YOU PASSED YOUR APPLICABLE Praxis/PLACE examination?

Score: _180___________
(Attach copy of official score report)

G.P.A.: ___________

G.P.A.: 3.98
(Submit this last page to WAC at application conference: one copy.)