Name: Amber McTaggart

21 May 2020

After reviewing the characteristics and qualities of effective educators as identified by research,
write out 2 characteristics that will be easy for you to implement in your classroom and 2 that
you will consciously work on.

Glows Grows

The Effective Teacher as a person…

Has a growth mindset Understands equity and being an ally to
Has a kind and zestful spirit marginalized communities
Focuses on time management

The Effective Teacher as a professional…

Dresses appropriately for the position Greets students at the door
Models ethical/respectful behavior in all Invests time before and after school
situations

The effective Teacher established classroom

management and organization that…

Has a planned seating chart based on Focuses on getting 100% student focus and
behavioral and academics engagement at all times
Can quickly and quietly redirect students Flows smoothly even in teacher absence

The Effective Teacher implements instruction

that…
Follows TEK and common core standards Is data-driven
Is engaging and on level for students Reteaches un-mastered concepts

The Effective Teacher monitors student progress

and potential by…

Implementing daily exit tickets Working one on one with individuals in their
Strategic monitoring of room weak areas
Differentiated lessons