Professional Dispositions Personal Evaluation

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

Student Name: Tessa Warren

SEE COMMENTS
Not Observed
Developing
Advanced

Proficient

Basic
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: is always on time to all classes and Practicum
hours and dresses professionally to all classes and Practicum
hours. Has worked really hard to ensure her language is always
professional and appropriate.

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: Has worked extremely hard to solve issues and
problems on my own without much prompting from professors or
my mentor teacher. Identifies creative solutions to help myself or
my classmates out with assignments or to help students with their
assignments.

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
COMMENTS: Is able to take other peoples opinions, point of
views and statements into account while being able to
constructively and kindly get across my own. I feel I am still
developing in a few of these statements because I feel I haven’t
quite gotten to the point where I am 100% comfortable and
confident in my teacher voice or what I am saying sometimes.

Ethical Behavior and Integrity

Consistently honest and worthy of trust X
Honors confidentiality X
Assesses information critically – fact from opinion, right from X
 SEE COMMENTS
Not Observed
Developing
Advanced

Proficient

Basic
wrong – and responds honestly and respectfully
Consistently models professional standards of conduct X
COMMENTS: I believe I have addressed information critically and
have gotten more confident in my abilities to do so.

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: I have become more confident with my ability to
match my performance with the feedback I have been give on my
lesson plans and assignments, but still believe I am developing
that skill. I have worked very well in groups throughout the
semester.

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

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
Comments: Have worked to improve my professional
performance through assignments, lesson plans and classroom
presentations and has worked to constantly find new ways to
teach to the students in my Practicum class rooms.

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
 SEE COMMENTS
Not Observed
Developing
Advanced

Proficient

Basic
Comments: I believe I have made steps towards growth in these
areas but have left the tick marks as ‘developing’ to remind myself
that this will be a constant area of learning and growth.

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 personally X
and professionally
Models democratic ideals personally and professionally X
Demonstrates awareness of program policies and professional X
practices
Comments: I have a better understanding of what the democratic
ideals are and what my awareness is around the program policies
and professional practices but still believe that I can find more
growth and understanding in this area.

11/27/22
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