Name: Mary LeBlanc

10/28/20

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 Addresses students by name

Responds to students with respect at all times Invests time before and after school

The Effective Teacher as a professional…

Performs assigned duties in a professional Conducts parent meetings in a proactive
manner  manner

Practices two- way communication with Submits required reports and paperwork on
parents & adm. time 

The effective Teacher established classroom

management and organization that…

Sets clear, firm behavioral expectations Displays student work/ projects

Provides bell to bell instruction Establishes smooth transitions between

activities.

The Effective Teacher implements instruction

that…
1.Provides a variety of methods for learning: 1. Keeps students engaged and interested
visual, auditory, and kinesthetic in learning
2. Implements changes as suggested by peers 2. Is responsive to situations and students’
and admin. needs
The Effective Teacher monitors student progress
and potential by…

Distributing student progress reports in a Using data to inform short and long term
professional manner learning goals

Conducting assessment after each lesson  Communicating student progress to parents

& adm. as needed