5/16/2020 Cal State Fullerton Mail - Student Teaching Evaluation - Nicole Richcreek

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Student Teaching Evaluation - Nicole Richcreek

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rylagan-nicanor@fullerton.edu <rylagan-nicanor@fullerton.edu> Fri, May 15, 2020 at 8:32 PM

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Final Student Teaching Evaluation

Evaluation completed by Clinical Coach : Rohanna Ylagan-Nicanor

Candidate's CWID: 891842114 Block Leader: Kimberly Futami

Candidate's Name: Nicole Richcreek Block # 1
Placement: 8-week placement Mentor Teacher :Jenilee migliorini
Grade Level: 3 Term/Year: Spring 2020

Summary of Evaluation:

NE = No Evidence 1 = Emerging 2 = Expanding 3 = Proficient 4 = Accomplished

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Score
Part 1: Teaching Performance Expectations

TPE 1 Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning 4

a. Relates material to student interests & experiences, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and
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development

b. Provides comprehensible input for all levels of English learners 4

c. Keeps students actively engaged in meaningful and relevant experiences that promote critical
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and creative thinking

d. Uses instructional strategies, resources, and assistive technologies to support access to the
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curriculum for all students

e. Communicates achievement expectations and progress to students and families 4

f. Monitors student learning and adjusts instruction 4

Comments:

Nicole successfully and superbly engages and supports all students in learning. In particular, she
connects the content to students' lives and interests as well as keeps students engaged through
providing meaningful and relevant learning experiences. Along with her animated personality
and excellent presentation skills, Nicole provides visual support and guided instruction through
use of self-made instructional videos on YouTube, SeeSaw, Google Slides, and Zoom. In
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addition, she effectively ensures that students are engaged when she poses meaningful
questions and encourages students to explain their reasoning. Through Zoom, Padlet, and
SeeSaw, Nicole has used assistive technologies to support access to the curriculum for all
students. In addition, she continually monitors student learning and adjust instruction
accordingly.

TPE 2 Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning 4

a. Establishes and maintains a positive and inclusive climate for all students 4

b. Effectively communicates and enforces routines, procedures, and norms 4

c. Encourages positive interactions and social-emotional growth 4

d. Uses strategies that engage students in collaboration and allow for multiple perspectives 4

e. Connects students to appropriate supports 4

f. Maintains high expectations with support for all students 4

Comments:

Nicole proficiently creates and maintains effective environments for students. She has a positive
demeanor, acknowledges students' responses with positive feedback, and has built a strong
rapport with her students. Nicole is supportive and promotes a positive and safe learning
environment where her students feel free to share their experiences and learning with each
other. She continues maintain high expectations with support for all her students as well as
connects them to appropriate supports, including references to pictures, sentence frames, and
graphic organizers.

TPE 3 Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning 4

a. Demonstrates knowledge of subject 4

b. Creates lesson plans that organize the curriculum to promote student understanding 4

c. Makes appropriate instructional adaptations to meet the needs of individual students 4

d. Utilizes appropriate instructional resources to ensure equitable access to curriculum 4

e. Consults and collaborates with educators to plan for instruction and support student learning 4

f. Uses technology to support learning and develop digital citizenship 4

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g. Uses subject specific strategies to develop academic literacy

Comments:

Nicole is very intentional and reflective when she organizes subject matter for student learning.
She is resourceful when she plans lessons, making sure to include students' background
knowledge and learning needs. Nicole is knowledgeable in making content accessible for all
types of learners, providing visual comprehensible input and integrating technology (including
Zoom and mirroring techniques). In addition, she demonstrates knowledge of the subject matter,
including the state standards and learning frameworks. In addition to using knowledge of her
students and learning goals, Nicole organizes and presents the curriculum in a way that her
students understand the content.

TPE 4 Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students 4

a. Applies knowledge of students, including linguistic and cultural background and development to
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plan, design, implement, and monitor instruction

b. Uses adaptations to remove barriers and increase access to curriculum for all students 4

c. Makes cross-disciplinary connections 4

d. Accommodates different learning needs and develops student self-awareness of their learning
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needs (IEP, 504 plans, and all students)

e. Utilizes instructional time effectively 4

f. Uses digital tools and technologies to support learning and digital citizenship 4

g. Plans instruction that incorporates a range of communication strategies and activity modes 4

h. Implements ELD instruction to facilitate development in all literacy domains (reading, writing,
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listening, and speaking)

Comments:

Nicole is conscientious about planning instruction and designing learning experiences for all
students. She is well aware of students' learning needs and learning goals. In turn, she has
effectively and superbly planned and delivered instruction in a meaningful and clear manner for
all students through use of digital tools and technologies. In particular, Nicole ensures her
lessons are interactive and provides opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning in
all literacy domains (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) as well as makes cross-
disciplinary connections, including art and writing.

TPE 5 Assessing Student Learning 4

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a. Involves students in self-assessment

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b. Uses different types and forms of assessment to plan and modify instruction and document
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student learning over time

c. Uses technology to support assessment administration, analysis, and communication of results 4

d. Uses assessment data to establish learning goals and to plan, differentiate, make
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accommodations and/or modify instruction

e. Communicates assessment results in a timely manner to students and families 4

f. Interprets English learners' assessment data to identify English proficiency and uses data to plan
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instruction

Comments:

In addition to the completion of the CAL TPA Cycle 2, Nicole has efficiently involved students in
self-assessment and has gained proficiency in use of technology to support assessment
analysis and communication of results. Through use of SeeSaw and synchronous lessons on
Zoom, she has been able to monitor students' learning, modify instruction, and provide feedback
in a timely manner. In addition, Nicole incorporates informal assessments to check for
understanding throughout her lessons.

TPE 6 Developing as a Professional Educator 4

a. Establishes professional learning goals and makes progress to improve practice 4

b. Demonstrates professional responsibility for student learning and class management 4

c. Communicates and collaborates effectively with colleagues to support student learning 4

d. Reflects on one's teaching practice and level of subject matter and pedagogical knowledge to
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improve student learning

e. Reflects on own values and biases, and exhibits positive dispositions to students, families, and
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colleagues

f. Conducts self with integrity and models ethical conduct 4

Comments:

As a proactive teacher candidate with a strong work ethic, Nicole has demonstrated
professionalism and positive dispositions throughout the entire semester even through the
transition to distance learning. She quickly demonstrated her readiness and willingness to
implement digital tools to support students' learning. She has continued to reflect on her learning
experiences, her instruction, students' learning, and collaborations with her Mentor Teacher.
Nicole has also maintained open communication and has continued to conduct herself with
integrity and determination.

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Part 2: Subject-Specific Pedagogical

Subject-Specific Pedagogical SkillsDemonstrates knowledge of and the ability to teach

(in developmentally appropriate ways) content aligned with the California State Standards 4
and the English Language Development Standards in the following subject areas:

English Language Arts 4

Mathematics 0

History-Social Science 0

Science 0

Physical Education 0

Health Education 4

Visual and Performing Arts 0

Explanation

Comment:

Please provide one comment that describes the candidate's performance.

Nicole has built wonderful rapport with her Mentor Teacher and students. She has excellent
communication skills and easily relates to students and adults. Nicole has continuously and
effectively collaborated and consulted with her grade level team as well as proficiently utilized
digital tools and technologies to deliver instruction. She is an immensely hard-working teacher
candidate with a positive demeanor and is dedicated to her students and education.
Furthermore, Nicole has received constructive feedback in a professional manner and continues
to reflect on refining her instructional skills. In addition, she is very approachable, personable,
creative, and has superb organizational skills.

Score: 4
# of Unacceptable: 0
8-week placement evaluation grade: CR

Grading Criteria (based on overall average):

Final student teaching placement (8-week)

First student teaching placement (5-week)
CR = 2.0-4.0 CR = 2.85-4.0
NC =< 2.0 NC < 2.85 and/or any emerging ratings

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Note: This evaluation represents only a portion of the criteria assessed for student teaching. Additional criteria
will be assessed by the block leader to determine the final grade for EDEL 439.

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