Name: Kristine Bish

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…

Dresses appropriately for the position Practices self-reflection for improvement
Has a classroom that reflects a positive,
Greets students at the door safe, environment

The Effective Teacher as a professional…

Performs assigned duties in a professional manner, Requests Maintains a positive attitude in difficult situations                    Is
technical support when necessary prepared for emergencies in the classroom

Welcomes other adults visiting the classroom                        Is available for tutoring, before and after school                   
Conducts parent meetings in a proactive manner Designs and implements quality lessons

The effective Teacher established classroom

management and organization that…

Maintains daily routines and procedures Establishes smooth transitions between

activities
Maintains a clean and
orderly classroom Sets clear, firm behavioral expectations

The Effective Teacher implements instruction

that…
Communicates clearly to engage students Provides a variety of feedback
Keeps students engaged and interested in Incorporates higher order thinking questions
learning for deeper learning

The Effective Teacher monitors student progress

and potential by…

Implementing formal and informal assessments           Distributing Collecting, reviewing, and analyzing student data         Using data
student progress reports in a professional manner to inform short and long term learning goals

Displaying consistency in grades – no extremes           Providing Checking for understanding & providing feedback
re-teach opportunities after each skill