CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator
Element Emerging Exploring Applying
Is aware of the need to Begins to engage in Engages in reflection
reflect on teaching reflection on teaching individually and with
practice to support practice individually colleagues on the
student learning. and with colleagues relationship between
Reflects individually or that is focused on making adjustments in
with colleagues on methods to support teaching practice and
immediate student the full range of impact on the full
learning needs. learners. range of learners.
I constantly reflect on the
effectiveness of my
teaching. The two main
6.1 Reflecting on questions I generally
teaching practice in focus on are: Were my
students engaged? And
support of student
could it have gone
learning smoother? I go to my
colleagues for advice,
venting, and new
perspectives. Often
different eyes can help
come up with more
effective solutions.
I, use Atlas Rubicon as a
way to map the
curriculum for the year
and track reflections and
notes about teaching the
lessons. This program
acts like a continuous
lesson plan and we can
adjust our map and
planning easily while
adding instructional
Integrating Innovating
Reflects individually Maintains ongoing
and with colleagues on reflective practice and
refinements in action research in
teaching practice and supporting student
connections among the learning and raising
elements of the CSTP the level of academic
to positively impact achievement.
the full range of
learners. Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
Another teacher and I have
focused on vertical
articulation from my
kindergarten level to her 1st
graders. This way we can see
what gaps need to be
addressed so that our
Kindergarteners will be ready
for the next step in their
journey. I have also
communicated with our TK
teacher about how we are
teaching concepts and how
she can set her students for
success in Kindergarten.
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strategies we find
effective.

Since my last
evaluation of this CSTP, I
have spent a great deal
of time evaluating what
is truly effective in
regards to my students'
learning. And
taking steps to fill gaps in
my professional practice.

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
6.2 Establishing processes and local assessment of teaching and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
professional goals protocols. practice. assessment. challenging and based to improve
and engaging in on self-assessment and instructional practice
Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals feedback from a and impact student
continuous and
professional and skills individually with school and variety of sources. learning within and
purposeful development. and with colleagues district goals, and beyond the classroom.
professional growth through available focuses on improving Engages in and
and development professional student learning. contributes to Engages in ongoing
development. professional inquiry into teacher
Selects and engages in development targeted practice for
professional on student professional
development based on achievement. Pursues development.
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needs identified in a variety of additional
professional goals. opportunities to learn Contributes to
professionally. professional
organizations, and
development
opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice.

I just created my After my clinical  Active participant in several

Professional Goal Plan observation by school Facebook groups of dedicated
for work. My goals were administration, my teachers including: Simply
selected by areas of principal and I create a Kinder, Canvas for
growth I spotted in my Post Observation Goal Kindergarten, Science of
teaching, and how I’m Plan to target areas of Reading, Whole-Brain
going to get knowledge growth for myself. To Teaching, and Canvas for
and apply it to meet the develop professionally, I Elementary. Mentors and
needs of my students. will be observing assists colleagues in
experienced teachers and implementing technology in
“pick their brains.” their own classrooms.
Regularly seeks and evaluates
new programs to be used on
our campus.
Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates
6.3 Collaborating level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to improve colleagues to expand collaboration with
with colleagues and other required how best to support student learning and impact on teacher and colleagues.
the broader meetings and teacher and student reflect on teaching student learning
professional collaborations. learning. practice at the within grade or Works to ensure the
community to classroom level. department and school broadest positive
support teacher Identifies student and Begins to identify how and district levels. impact possible on
and student teacher resources at to access student and Interacts with instructional practice
learning the school and district teacher resources in members of the Engages with members and student
level. the broader broader professional of the broader achievement at school
professional community to access professional and district levels and
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community. resources that support community to access for the profession.
teacher effectiveness resources and a wide
and student learning range of supports for Initiates and develops
teaching the full range professional learning
of learners. opportunities with the
broader professional
community focused on
student achievement.
I regularly communicate Each week I meet with Limited time restraints have
with my colleagues to the other grade level led to less time to collaborate
reflect on teaching teachers to share how with colleagues at work;
practice. Most of that is our students are however, I have been
done during planned learning, find any spending more and more time
time, of planned common misconceptions collaborating and engaging
Professional and trade ideas on how with other members of the
Development to reteach material to professional community.
opportunities. I have students who are not
shallow ties to the other understanding certain I have stepped up and taken a
professional resources in concepts. We take leadership role specifically
my community outside of meeting notes to stay on for my grade level and
my own school. track and use for overall for the lower grades. I
planning. I have been am part of a leadership team
reaching out to other at my school.
teachers on campus to
mentor me.
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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
families. information about communication to classroom and school. classroom and school
cultural norms of families based on community. Supports a
families represented in awareness of cultural Communicates to school/district
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.

Our classroom goals have

been communicated in a
variety of ways: BTSN,
6.4 Working with newsletters, e-mail , Class
families to support Dojo, ILPs, and our class
homework page. Families
student learning have several ways to
volunteer in our
classroom or from home.

I have not seen myself

grow much in this
respect, as this is built in
to our school
environment. Parents are
required to volunteer at
least 40 hours each year.

COVID has limited the

ability for family members
to come into the
classroom, however, I
have provided several
opportunities for families
to participate in the
classroom in virtual ways.
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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
communities to support the to support the instructional and
surrounding the school. Includes references or curriculum. instructional program, learning opportunities
connections to students, and families. for students.
Uses available communities in single Includes knowledge of
neighborhood and lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
community resources lessons. designing and understanding of leadership and service
in single lessons. implementing community to improve in the community.
instruction and enrich the Incorporates
instructional program. community members
into the school
learning community.
Each year we invite the Since my last evaluation of
local fire and police this CSTP, I have become a
6.5 Engaging local department liaison between my school
communities in representatives to come and 2 of our parishes. As part
support of the visit our classes. I have of the responsibility I reach
instructional also had special guest out to our faith community in
parents who have come order to locate and set up
program resources that my students
in to share their job.
and their families may need.
I have not seen much Or where they can assist the
independent growth in parishes in their charitable
this aspect of my endeavors.
professional career, as
this is taken care of by Coordinated with local fire
another member of staff. department to have a Covid-
safe special presentation and
fire truck visit to learn about
community helpers.
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Develops an Maintains professional
understanding of responsibilities in
professional timely ways and seeks
responsibilities. support as needed.
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates
commitments to commitment by
students. exploring ways to
address individual
student needs.
6.6 Managing Being in the hospital and
professional not having a consistent
responsibilities to Instructional Assistant
maintain has affected my ability to
stay on top of things
motivation and
professionally this year.
commitment to all In the past I’ve been very
students balanced, between work
and family, but right now
I’m playing catch up with
everything.
Applying Integrating Innovating
Anticipates Integrates the full Models
professional range of professional professionalism and
responsibilities and responsibilities into supports colleagues in
manages time and advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
expectations. that may be Responsibilities
challenging. effectively.
Pursues ways to
support students’ Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
diverse learning needs effort to seek, develop, maintain the
and maintains belief in and refine new and motivation, resiliency,
students’ capacity creative methods to and energy to ensure
for achievement. ensure individual that all students
student learning. achieve.
As I develop as a new While I do find myself still in
teacher I am discovering pursuit of professional
the annual to-dos and development in my free time,
managing my time to I have found a work and
meet my professional home balance that allows me
goals as well as pursue to be prepared and flexible.
my personal interests.
I do find myself reading
Educational articles in
my free time, and
researching different
ways to help "that one"
student with whatever
they are going through at
the moment or develop
better ideas to help my
classroom be an effective
learning environment.
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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.
* 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 and holding peers accountable to norms of
which these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of respectful treatment and communication.
students.
 Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
of learners, including English learners and students with special high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
needs. and ethical conduct.
 Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in
the California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
 Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws
and district guidelines for reporting cases of sexual harassment.
6.7 Demonstrating
 Understands and implements school and district policies and state and
professional federal law in responding to inappropriate or violent student
responsibility, behavior.
integrity, and  Complies with legal and professional obligations to protect the
ethical conduct privacy, health, and safety of students, families, and other school
professionals.
 Models appropriate behavior for students, colleagues, and the profession.
 Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
 Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and
school community.
I follow all of the requirements of me, as determined by the state and Diocese. I have a high commitment to looking and behaving as
a professional. It is my job to constantly challenge
myself to do more and develop these kids for jobs that
might not yet exist…

I demonstrate a professional demeanor within the

school community, following the standards and
expectations set by the Diocese and school where I
am employed. As a youth professional I maintain
ethical responsibilities and professional boundaries.

Since my last evaluation of this CSTP, I have made

sure to maintain professional boundaries with my
colleagues and members of the school community in
person, and through social media and encouraged
others to do so as well.