Name: Emily Bortell
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
The Effective Teacher as a person…
1.) Has a classroom that reflects a
positive and safe environment
2.) Models ethical and respectful
behavior in all situations
The Effective Teacher as a professional…
1. Maintains a positive attitude in
difficult situations. Is prepared for
emergencies in the classroom
2. Believes that all students can achieve
at high levels. Understands their
content/real-world applications
The effective Teacher established classroom
management and organization that…
1. Maintains an up-to-date seating chart
2. Maintains a clean and orderly
classroom
The Effective Teacher implements instruction
that…
1. Incorporates higher order thinking
questions for deeper learning
2. Provides a variety of methods for
learning: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic
The Effective Teacher monitors student progress
and potential by…
1. Displaying consistency in grades – no
extremes. Providing re-teach
opportunities after each skill
2. Checking for understanding & providing
feedback  lesson. Communicating student
Grows
1.) Invests time before and after school
2.) practices self-reflection for
improvement
1. Practices two- way communication
with parents & admin. Collaborates
with the dept, parents, & admin.
2. Welcomes other adults visiting the
classroom. Conducts parent meetings
in a proactive manner
1. Displays consistency with rules and
consequences
2. Has make-up work ready for
absentees
1. Communicates clearly to engage
students
2. Facilitates learning with best practices 
1. Collecting, reviewing, and analyzing
student data. Using data to inform
short- and long-term learning goals
2. Conducting assessment after each
progress to parents & admin. as
needed