Mentor Teacher Conference Report Form

This report is to be completed by the mentor teacher and the

Teacher Intern in conference. The Teacher Intern then submits via
iCollege.

Teacher Intern: Christopher Andrews Date: March 3rd, 2021

Mentor Teacher: Ms. Grace Total Score: 96

Using the scale below, please indicate the extent to which the following statements describe the performance of the
Intern Teacher during the current period. (1 = Rarely or never, 5= Consistently or always, NA = not yet observed)

Planning and Instruction: ​The Intern Teacher:

1. shows superior knowledge of content/concepts and tactfully corrects errors of self and
5​ 4 3 2 1 NA
students.
2. uses instructional methods of differentiation and connects learning to students’ prior
5 ​4​ 3 2 1 NA
knowledge, implements required modifications for IEP or 504 needs.
3. makes content relevant to students’ lives and connects content to other subject areas. 5​ 4 3 2 1 NA

4. is highly alert and responsive to the intellectual, social, physical and personal
5 ​4​ 3 2 1 NA
development of students.
5. exhibits appropriate and highly efficient classroom facilitation/management (and/or
5​ 4 3 2 1 NA
lab safety); students are actively involved.
6. is aware of student behavior and responds appropriately to misbehavior with minimal
5​ 4 3 2 1 NA
loss of instruction.
7. uses error-free written and spoken language; directions are clear and need little
5​ 4 3 2 1 NA
clarification.
8. uses effective assessments aligned with instructional objectives/desired
5 ​4​ 3 2 1 NA
outcomes/essential questions.
9. plans lessons that are logically organized, sequenced and extend student
5​ 4 3 2 1 NA
understanding.
10. plans and uses appropriate strategies that engage student learning and are appropriate
5 ​ 4 3 2 1 NA
for age group.
11. probes for understanding during lesson and uses students’ questions to modify lesson
5 ​4​ 3 2 1 NA
to address needs.
12. uses technology in highly effective ways to enhance instruction for diverse learners. 5 ​ 4 3 2 1 NA

13. reflects on own teaching effectiveness and suggests modifications that would enhance
5​ 4 3 2 1 NA
student learning.
14. is always punctual and has no absences. 5​ 4 3 2 1 NA
15. displays understanding of human rights and has high consideration and value placed on
5 ​ 4 3 2 1 NA
others’ feelings and perspectives.
16. always adheres to laws regarding confidentiality; does not share personal information
5​ 4 3 2 1 NA
about others.
17. displays good listening skills by always being attentive and not interrupting others. 5​ 4 3 2 1 NA
18. fully meets professional dress code requirements. 5 ​ 4 3 2 1 NA
19. is not easily angered and expresses disapproval appropriately. 5​ 4 3 2 1 NA
20. always uses electronic devices appropriately in the classroom. 5​ 4 3 2 1 NA

21. Three (3) TI professional strengths/accomplishments:

● Mr. Andrews has improved his level of questioning between my first visit to his class and the second visit.
He informed me that he has been using the rigor to create his questions to ensure that he is increasing the
depth of his questioning
● Mr. Andrews has done a great job at explicitly providing culturally relevant topics of discussion and
engaging resources
● Mr. Andrews has been very open minded over the course of this school year and always reflects on how he
can make learning experiences better!

22. Three (3) TI professional areas of development/goals & resources needed to attain:

● Differentiation in a science classroom while teaching in a hybrid setting

● Creating more rigorous questioning
● Using literature to promote understanding in science

23. Please note strengths, goals for growth, areas of concern or other comments:

Strengths: Effective uses of technology, engaging content, culturally relative lessons, desire to be excellent

Growth Areas: Differentiation, using texts effectively in Science, and increased questioning throughout the
lesson

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Teacher Intern Signature Email/Phone: 786/200/4764

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Mentor Teacher Signature Email/Phone: Charnessa_grace@dekalbschoolsga.org