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Is aware of the need to Begins to engage in Engages in reflection Reflects individually Maintains ongoing
reflect on teaching reflection on teaching individually and with and with colleagues on reflective practice and
practice to support practice individually and colleagues on the refinements in teaching action research in
student learning. with colleagues that is relationship between practice and connections supporting student
Reflects individually or focused on methods to making adjustments in among the elements of learning and raising the
with colleagues on support the full range of teaching practice and the CSTP to positively level of academic
immediate student learners. impact on the full range impact the full range of achievement.
learning needs. of learners. (7/13/21) learners. (12/21)
Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on student
learning. .(5/2/2022)
Regular evaluations Through this program, I Through this program, I
meetings with have reflected through have reflected through
administrators and self-assessment, self-assessment,
6.1 Reflecting on department chairs to close discussions with discussions with
teaching practice in any gaps in curriculum. classmates in the FOTIP classmates in the FOTIP
support of student cohort, and worked with cohort, and worked with
learning Self-reflection on student my mentor teacher as well my mentor teacher as well
success when reviewing as administration to reflect as administration to reflect
formal and informal on teaching practices on teaching practices
assessments. (7/13/21) through the lens of CSTP through the lens of CSTP
practices (12/21). practices. (5/4/22)
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Develops goals Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected to
connected to the CSTP the CSTP that take into the CSTP that are
through required account self-assessment authentic, challenging,
processes and local of teaching practice. and based on self-
protocols. assessment.
Expands knowledge and
Attends required skills individually and Aligns personal goals
professional with colleagues through with school and district
development. available professional goals, and focuses on
development. improving student
learning.
Selects and engages in
6.2 Establishing professional
development based on
professional goals
needs identified in
and engaging in professional goals.
continuous and (7/13/21)
purposeful
professional growth
and development
Regularly attend PD that is
both personally useful, as
well as useful for the
greater school community.
Sets yearly outcomes with
administration at the start
of the year, as well as a
constant check-in with
lower school director.
(7/13/21)
New PD was chosen by
outside referral to limit any
educational bias (12/21)
Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
authentic goals broad range of
connected to the CSTP professional goals
that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
challenging and based to improve instructional
on self-assessment and practice and impact
feedback from a variety student learning within
of sources. and beyond the
classroom.
Engages in and
contributes to Engages in ongoing
professional inquiry into teacher
development targeted on practice for professional
student achievement. development. .(5/2/2022)
Pursues a variety of
additional opportunities Contributes to
to learn professionally. professional
(12/21) organizations, and
development
opportunities to extend
own teaching practice. .
(5/2/2022)
I meet regularly with my
lower school director,
Head of School, and DEI
department to establish
long and short term goals
for both myself, and my
department.
I will be attending the
NAIS conference next
year, and hope to present a
conference on Diversity
and Elementary Music.
(5/4/22).

6.3 Collaborating Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates collaboration
with colleagues and level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to improve colleagues to expand with colleagues. .
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other required meetings how best to support student learning and
and collaborations. teacher and student reflect on teaching
learning. practice at the classroom
Identifies student and level.
teacher resources at the Begins to identify how
school and district level. to access student and Interacts with members
teacher resources in the of the broader
broader professional professional community
community. to access resources that
support teacher
effectiveness and
student learning
(7/13/21)
the broader
professional
community to Through department
support teacher and meetings and evaluation
student learning meetings, collaborations
with fellow teachers
encourages a school-wide
standard for teaching
practices.
Meets regularly with music
educators through the
NAIS So Cal chapter to
meet the lack of not having
a district. (7/13/21)
Integrating
impact on teacher and
student learning within
grade or department and
school and district
levels.
Engages with members
of the broader
professional community
to access resources and a
wide range of supports
for teaching the full
range of learners.
(12/21)
Through this program, I
have reflected through
self-assessment,
discussions with
classmates in the FOTIP
cohort, and worked with
my mentor teacher as well
as administration to reflect
on teaching practices
through the lens of CSTP
practices (12/21).
Innovating
(5/2/2022)
Works to ensure the
broadest positive impact
possible on instructional
practice and student
achievement at school
and district levels and
for the profession.
Initiates and develops
professional learning
opportunities with the
broader professional
community focused on
student achievement. .
(5/2/2022)
I created a teacher leader
project to promote
diversity, equity, and
inclusion (DEI) work in all
subjects if efforts with the
school mission and
strategic plan. (5/4/22)
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Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides opportunities Structures a wide range
the family in student importance of the contribute to the and support for families of opportunities for
learning and the need for family’s role in student classroom and school. to actively participate in families to contribute to
interactions with learning. Seeks Adjusts communication the classroom and the classroom and
families. information about to families based on school. school community. .
cultural norms of awareness of cultural (5/2/2022) Supports a
families represented in norms and wide range of Communicates to school/district
the school. Welcomes experiences with families in ways which environment in which
family involvement at schools. (7/13/21) show understanding of families take leadership
classroom/ school and respect for cultural to improve student
events. norms. (12/21) learning.

I have an open-door We have worked with Hosted multiple (3)

policy with families, members of our book club evenings
as well as constant school faculty and with families that
6.4 Working with live communication staff to connect and addressed DEI topics.
families to support through google communicate with our This also helped to
student learning classroom. The families where address any
language used could English is not spoken concerns/questions
be more diverse to as the first language at regarding this work in
ensure all families are home (Spanish, the classroom.
receiving the Mandarin). 12/21 (5/4/22)
information in its
entirety. (7/13/21)

6.5 Engaging local Develops awareness Seeks available Uses a variety of Uses a broad range of Collaborates with
communities in about local neighborhood and neighborhood and neighborhood and community members to
support of the neighborhoods and community resources. community resources to community resources to increase instructional
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communities support the curriculum.
surrounding the school. Includes references or
connections to Includes knowledge of
Uses available communities in single communities when
neighborhood and lessons or sequence of designing and
community resources in lessons. implementing
single lessons. instruction (7/13/21)
Our school community, as
well as the surrounding
area play a large part in
planning the curriculum,
especially traditional
instructional events like concerts and
performances. The
program diversity in our community
is reflected in these events
through musical
representation that is
culturally inclusive
(7/13/21)
support the instructional and learning
program, students, and opportunities for
families. students.
Draws from Engages students in
understanding of leadership and service in
community to improve the community. .
and enrich the (5/2/2022)
instructional program Incorporates community
(12/21). members into the school
learning community.
We have a community Working with local music
open house that invites teachers to create a
members of the consortium of independent
community to our campus. school music teachers.
This event opens up
opportunities for Created a student-led
community engagement diversity affinity group for
and support. (12/21) middle school students
called Allyship Club
(5/4/22)

Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates professional Integrates the full range Models professionalism
6.6 Managing understanding of responsibilities in timely responsibilities and of professional and supports colleagues
professional professional ways and seeks support manages time and effort responsibilities into in meeting and
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responsibilities. as needed. required to meet advanced planning and exceeding professional
expectations. prepares for situations Responsibilities
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates that may be challenging. effectively.
commitments to commitment by Pursues ways to support (12/21)
students. exploring ways to students’ diverse Supports colleagues to
address individual learning needs and Maintains continual maintain the motivation,
student needs. maintains belief in effort to seek, develop, resiliency, and energy to
students’ capacity for and refine new and ensure that all students
achievement. (7/13/21) creative methods to achieve. .(5/2/2022)
ensure individual
student learning.
The year is planned I have been recently As department chair,
around major promoted to steering committee
performances and department chair. In members, and active
responsibilities to
units of study. Time is this role, I am faculty, I strive to
maintain motivation
managed through responsible for the remain committed to
and commitment to
long, short and schools music the school and its
all students
immediate goals in program and aligning constituents. I have
these preparations. it with the mission of also mentored
(Although the week of the school. With the multiple teachers, as
performances always added responsibility, I well as assisted in
seem a bit hectic…) continuously seek out their work continuing
(7/13/21) opportunities for their graduate studies
professional while teaching.
development and (5/4/22)
growth within the
field of music
education. (12/21)
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6.7 Demonstrating Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site policies, Maintains a high standard of personal integrity and
professional contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* commitment to student learning and the profession
responsibility, in all circumstances.
integrity, and ethical * As follows:
 Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes. Contributes to building professional community and
conduct
 Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which holding peers accountable to norms of respectful
these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students. treatment and communication.
 Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of
learners, including English learners and students with special needs. Contributes to fostering a school culture with a high
 Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the degree of resilience, professional integrity, and
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. ethical conduct. (12/21)
 Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws and
.(5/2/2022)
district guidelines for reporting cases of sexual harassment.
 Understands and implements school and district policies and state and
federal law in responding to inappropriate or violent student behavior.
 Complies with legal and professional obligations to protect the 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 strive to consistently be at my professional best in all
educational practices, and as a school community
member. Working with the Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion task for, I hope to promote a school community
that is respectful, inclusive and equitable. All
communications with school community members are
professional.

Every year I maintain that all of the safety precautions

are up to date in collaboration with the school nurse
(7/13/21)

(12/21)

.(5/2/2022)

I have finished this program, as well as continue to seek

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out professional development opportunities that will
further my development as an educator. I maintain
current standing with legal obligations and training. I
carry myself with a professional demeanor at all times as
an example for my students and colleagues.