Professional Dispositions Personal Evaluation

Professional Dispositions
DISPOSITION: a tendency, inclination or attitude toward a professional behavior

Student Name: Aldo Ricci

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Professional Behaviors

Attendance as per course expectations X

Punctuality as per course expectations X

Dresses to convey professionalism appropriate to site X

Demonstrates critical thinking and reflective practice X

Understands and uses professional language in all public settings X

COMMENTS: I feel my professionalism is very high, and while

not flawless my attendance has been very good. A handful of
times I have arrived just as or just after class has started though,
but I don’t think it’s anything out of the ordinary.

Initiative and Dependability

Demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness X

Seeks opportunities to further own learning X

Works effectively with limited supervision X

Identifies problems and is able to prioritize, propose solutions, X

options and resources

Self Starter: advocates for self and is personally responsible and X

responsive

Completes responsibilities with quality and without excuses or X

prompting

COMMENTS: I feel that I could be better about being a more

active participant, thus the lower scores for seeking opportunities
and self starting. It is in no way a lack of effort or care, but I’m
simply more introverted than some people so it’s less in my
comfort zone to put myself out there. (In regards of the self
starter category though, I do think I an responsible and
responsive)

Tact and Judgment

Demonstrates sensitivity to others’ feelings and opinions while X

articulating own opinions, feelings and needs

Approaches situations with an open mind X

Appropriately uses verbal and non verbal language and cues to X

remain positive and respectful

Perceives what to do or say in order to maintain professional X

relations with others

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COMMENTS: (N/A, reflected in my actions and course work)

Ethical Behavior and Integrity

Consistently honest and worthy of trust X

Honors confidentiality X

Assesses information critically – fact from opinion, right from X

wrong – and responds honestly and respectfully

Consistently models professional standards of conduct X

COMMENTS: (N/A, reflected in my actions and course work)

Collegiality and Responsiveness

Is collaborative: willing to share resources, seek advice and work X

toward common goals

Demonstrates ability to compromise and negotiate X

Is respectful of all and works effectively in teams X

Is open to constructive criticism X

Keeps an open mind: is receptive and reflective concerning X

perceptions of others

Proactively addresses feedback through an adjustment in X

performance

Comments: (N/A, reflected in my actions and course work)

Effective Communicator

Professional oral expression: expressive, articulate, respectful, X

effective for purpose, appropriate to situation

Professional written expression: organized, clear, effective for X

purpose, appropriate to situation, free of grammatical errors and
misspellings

Demonstrates an understanding of audience and purpose, body X

language and eye contact during communication situations

Actively listens and provides effective feedback X

Uses electronic media in a professional manner X

Comments: I think that I excel when it comes to written

expression, this has always been a strong suit of mine. Oral
expression is harder for me though, I’ve always struggled a bit
with being articulate in presentations and such and I think I could
improve in this category a bit.

Desire to improve own performance

Demonstrates a responsibility for own professional performance X

Actively pursues new and better ways of teaching X

Expresses sincere interest in personal and professional growth X

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Comments: (N/A, reflected in my actions and course work)

Cultural Responsiveness

Demonstrates the belief that all students can learn and are X
welcome in the classroom

Demonstrates commitment to culturally responsive teaching X

Demonstrates the desire and ability to plan, assess, and X

implement instruction to address, engage and nurture the
learning of every student in his or her care

Demonstrates a commitment to the growth and development of X

each student by taking into account issues of class, gender, race,
ethnicity, sexual orientation, language and special needs

Demonstrates an understanding of how families and communities X

impact student learning

Comments: (N/A, reflected in my actions and course work)

Commitment to Profession

Demonstrates a deep commitment to life-long learning X

Expresses passion and enthusiasm for teaching X

Models commitment to justice, equity and equality both X

personally and professionally

Models democratic ideals personally and professionally X

Demonstrates awareness of program policies and professional X

practices

Comments: (N/A, reflected in my actions and course work)

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