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Is aware of the need to Begins to engage in Engages in reflection Reflects individually Maintains ongoing
reflect on teaching reflection on teaching individually and with and with colleagues on reflective practice and
practice to support practice individually colleagues on the refinements in action research in
student learning. and with colleagues relationship between teaching practice and supporting student
Reflects individually or that is focused on making adjustments in connections among the learning and raising
with colleagues on methods to support teaching practice and elements of the CSTP the level of academic
immediate student the full range of impact on the full to positively impact achievement.
learning needs. learners. range of learners. the full range of
learners. 7/10/19 Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
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After each of my lesson, I After each of my lesson, I
reflect on how it went always reflect on how it
6.1 Reflecting on and if my students are went. Seesaw allows me
teaching practice in fully engaged. The to see if my students are
support of student reflection helps me to engaged and
plan for the next lesson understanding the
learning (what I need to change concept taught. When I
for the next lesson to check on Seesaw and
keep my students realize the majority of my
engaged). I also discuss students need support, I
my lessons with the adjust my instruction.
transitional kindergarten
teacher and the first Through the induction
grade teacher at my program, I am able to
school for advice on work with my mentor to
strategies to engage my reflect on my lessons and
students and what works teaching practices. It
well for them. (7/10/19) allows me to learn more
about different teaching
strategies and tools.
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Develops goals Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
connected to the CSTP the CSTP that take into the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
through required account self- authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
processes and local assessment of teaching and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
protocols. practice. assessment. 7/10/19 challenging and based to improve
on self-assessment and instructional practice
Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals feedback from a and impact student
professional and skills individually with school and variety of sources. learning within and
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through available focuses on improving
professional student learning. Engages in and Engages in ongoing
development. 7/10/19 contributes to inquiry into teacher
professional practice for
Selects and engages in development targeted professional
professional on student development.
6.2 Establishing
development based on achievement. Pursues
professional goals needs identified in a variety of additional Contributes to
and engaging in professional goals. opportunities to learn professional
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professional growth opportunities to
and development extend own teaching
practice.
Prior to this CSTP I have further my
assessment, I have learning through the
identified areas for induction program's
growth and have done modules and also
some internet search to searched up more
grow in those areas. I professional
have also discussed my development to build
areas of concerns with student achievement. I
my colleagues and read articles through
principal on how I can edutopia which helps me
further grow as an learn different teaching
educator. strategies, classroom
ideas, how to build
I am also part of the student achievement and
Facebook group called engagement. Here is a
International link to one of the articles
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Kindergarten Educators I found on creating a
Unite! In this group, student-run museum in
Kindergarten teachers your classroom.
from all over the world
share ideas with one I continue to be a part
another. 7/10/19 of the International
Kindergarten Educators
Unit Group, but also
joined a few other
Kindergarten groups.
This allows me to learn
from other educators
who have taught
Kindergarten for years.
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Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates
level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to improve colleagues to expand collaboration with
other required how best to support student learning and impact on teacher and colleagues.
meetings and teacher and student reflect on teaching student learning
collaborations. learning. practice at the within grade or Works to ensure the
6.3 Collaborating classroom level. department and school broadest positive
with colleagues and Identifies student and Begins to identify how and district levels. impact possible on
the broader teacher resources at to access student and Interacts with 7/10/19 12/7/19 instructional practice
professional the school and district teacher resources in members of the 4/23/20 and student
community to level. the broader broader professional achievement at school
support teacher professional community to access Engages with members and district levels and
and student community. resources that support of the broader for the profession.
learning teacher effectiveness professional
and student learning community to access Initiates and develops
resources and a wide professional learning
range of supports for opportunities with the
teaching the full range broader professional
of learners. 7/10/19 community focused on
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I am constantly asking
my grade-band teachers
(transitional
kindergarten teacher and
the first-grade teacher)
for feedback and ideas. I
volunteer for special
school events. 7/10/19
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Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides opportunities Structures a wide
the family in student importance of the contribute to the and support for range of opportunities
learning and the need family’s role in student classroom and school. families to actively for families to
for interactions with learning. Seeks Adjusts participate in the contribute to the
6.4 Working with families. information about communication to classroom and school. classroom and school
cultural norms of families based on community. Supports a
families to support
families represented in awareness of cultural Communicates to school/district
student learning
the school. Welcomes norms and wide range families in ways which environment in which
family involvement at of experiences with show understanding of families take
classroom/ school schools. and respect for cultural leadership to improve
events. norms. student learning.
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I keep an open line of
communication for
families. They can easily
contact me through
ClassDojo or email. They
can also meet with me
prior and after school if
needed. I communicate
to the parents daily
through ClassDojo by
posting photos and
videos of our classroom
activities.

At the beginning of the

year, I have a back-to-
school night to provide
parents with an overview
of my classroom. We
have two parent-teacher-
student conferences a
year. Report cards are
sent home every
trimester and progress
reports are sent home
mid-trimesters. 7/10/19
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Develops awareness Seeks available Uses a variety of Uses a broad range of Collaborates with
about local neighborhood and neighborhood and neighborhood and community members
neighborhoods and community resources. community resources community resources to increase
6.5 Engaging local communities 7/10/19 to support the to support the instructional and
communities in surrounding the school. curriculum. instructional program, learning opportunities
Includes references or students, and families. for students.
support of the
Uses available connections to Includes knowledge of
instructional neighborhood and communities in single communities when Draws from Engages students in
program community resources lessons or sequence of designing and understanding of leadership and service
in single lessons. lessons. 7/10/19 implementing community to improve in the community.
instruction and enrich the Incorporates
instructional program. community members
into the school
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learning community.
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During conferences, I E ach grade level has to

provide parents with come up with a
resources in the area if community service
needed such as summer project for the school.
library reading events This year, I am in charge
and health resources. of planning Pennies for
7/10/19 Patients. My students are
engaged in leadership
and service as they create
posters for the Pennies
for Patients and
encouraging friends to
donate to the cause.
Pennies for Patients is a
fundraiser opportunity to
raise money for kids with
leukemia or lymphoma.
This also allows students
to learn about patients
with blood cancer,
tangible life skills and
how their support affect
others. Through
fundraising, we also
receive an experiential K-
8 Stem+ curriculum and
Social Emotional
Learning activities.
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I have also invited our
community members
such as our local
firefighters, police
officers, and dental
students to share their
knowledge on safety.
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Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates Integrates the full Models

understanding of responsibilities in professional range of professional professionalism and
professional timely ways and seeks responsibilities and responsibilities into supports colleagues in
6.6 Managing responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
professional effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
responsibilities to Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. that may be Responsibilities
maintain commitments to commitment by challenging. effectively. 7/10/19
motivation and students. exploring ways to Pursues ways to 12/7/19
commitment to all address individual support students’ Maintains continual
students student needs. diverse learning needs effort to seek, develop, Supports colleagues to
and maintains belief in and refine new and maintain the
students’ capacity for creative methods to motivation, resiliency,
achievement. ensure individual and energy to ensure
student learning. that all students
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I always strive to
maintain a positive
attitude with my
students and colleagues.
Whenever, I notice a
teacher in need, I offer a
hand. I encourage
parents to volunteer in
the classroom and attend
our classroom events.
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Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site Maintains a high standard of personal integrity
policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* and commitment to student learning and the
profession in all circumstances. 7/10/19
* As follows:
• Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes. Contributes to building professional community
• Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which and holding peers accountable to norms of
these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students. respectful treatment and communication.
• Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of 7/10/19
learners, including English learners and students with special needs.
• Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
• Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws and and ethical conduct. 7/10/19 12/7/19 4/23/20
district guidelines for reporting cases of sexual harassment.
• Understands and implements school and district policies and state and
federal law in responding to inappropriate or violent student behavior.
6.7 Demonstrating
• Complies with legal and professional obligations to protect the privacy,
professional health, and safety of students, families, and other school professionals.
responsibility, • Models appropriate behavior for students, colleagues, and the profession.
integrity, and • Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
ethical conduct • Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
community.
I dedicate my time in creating a safe and welcoming
learning environment. I am committed to creating
the best learning environment for my students. I am
constantly striving to do better and will continue
growing as an educator for my students. 7/10/19
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