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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 colleagues on the refinements in action research in
student learning. and with colleagues relationship between teaching practice and supporting student
Reflects individually or that is focused on making adjustments in connections among the learning and raising
with colleagues on methods to support teaching practice and elements of the CSTP the level of academic
immediate student the full range of impact on the full to positively impact achievement. 12.2.22
learning needs. learners. range of learners. the full range of
learners. 7.16.22 Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
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After each lesson, I I reflect on my teaching
internally review how it practice and take
6.1 Reflecting on went and how I can opportunities to explore
teaching practice in improve. I will quickly jot new strategies that I can
support of student down notes on a sticky implement to better
note and keep it with my myself as an educator.
learning
lesson plan for ways to 12.2.22
improve the following
year. I also collaborate
with my classroom aide
on activities, lesson
plans, etc which gives me
an additional perspective
since she is also working
with the student’s day to
day. I keep in close
communication with my
coworkers and our
learning support teacher
so that I can reflect and
receive their feedback on
how I can improve as
well. 7/16/22
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6.2 Establishing Develops goals Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
professional goals connected to the CSTP the CSTP that take into the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
and engaging in through required account self- authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
continuous and processes and local assessment of teaching and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
protocols. practice. assessment. 7.16.22 challenging and based to improve
purposeful
on self-assessment and instructional practice
professional growth
Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals feedback from a and impact student
and development professional and skills individually with school and variety of sources. learning within and
development. and with colleagues district goals, and 12.2.22 beyond the classroom.
through available focuses on improving
professional student learning. Engages in and Engages in ongoing
development. 7.16.22 contributes to inquiry into teacher
professional practice for
Selects and engages in development targeted professional
professional on student development.
development based on achievement. Pursues
needs identified in a variety of additional Contributes to
professional goals. opportunities to learn professional
7.16.22 professionally. 12.2.22 organizations, and
development
opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice.
As we work to become a I utilize professional
certified blended- observations as a way to
learning school, we are consider what areas I
required to attend one need to grow in as an
professional educator. I take this
development meeting feedback and find
each month that lasts professional
about 2 hours. During development
these sessions we work opportunities to help me
with LMU blended- grow. 12.2.22
learning certified
instructors. Additionally,
they provide us with
independent
opportunities to deepen
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our understanding of
what a blended-learning
classroom looks like. I try
to read at least one book
each school year that
helps me expand my
knowledge as a teacher
so I can better serve my
students. 7/16/22
Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with
level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to improve
other required how best to support student learning and
meetings and teacher and student reflect on teaching
collaborations. learning. practice at the
classroom level.
Identifies student and Begins to identify how 7.16.22
teacher resources at to access student and
the school and district teacher resources in Interacts with
level. the broader members of the
6.3 Collaborating professional broader professional
with colleagues and community. community to access
the broader resources that support
professional teacher effectiveness
community to and student learning.
support teacher 7.16.22
and student
learning
I rely on the support of
many of my coworkers
especially my classroom
aide. It is helpful to
receive her feedback
because she works
closely with the students
and oftentimes when I
am teaching, she takes
initiative to redirect them
Integrating Innovating
Collaborates with Facilitates
colleagues to expand collaboration with
impact on teacher and colleagues.
student learning
within grade or Works to ensure the
department and school broadest positive
and district levels. impact possible on
12.2.22 instructional practice
and student
Engages with members achievement at school
of the broader and district levels and
professional for the profession.
community to access
resources and a wide Initiates and develops
range of supports for professional learning
teaching the full range opportunities with the
of learners. 12.2.22 broader professional
community focused on
student achievement.
I ensure I collaborate and
communicate with
colleagues so that I can
gain a new perspective
and implement their
techniques alongside
mine to support my
students. I make sure to
share any information or
knowledge I have with
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to ensure they are peers so they can do the
focused. She works with same. 12.2.22
them in small groups and
can provide insight as to
how they behave, what
they understand or what
they struggle with when
they aren’t working with
me. Additionally, I speak
with my coworkers
whether that be a simple
check in or bouncing an
idea off of them so I can
be sure that I am being
the best, most effective
teacher possible.
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Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides opportunities Structures a wide
the family in student importance of the contribute to the and support for range of opportunities
learning and the need family’s role in student classroom and school. families to actively for families to
for interactions with learning. Seeks Adjusts participate in the contribute to the
families. information about communication to classroom and school. classroom and school
cultural norms of families based on 7.16.22 community. Supports a
families represented in awareness of cultural school/district
the school. Welcomes norms and wide range Communicates to environment in which
family involvement at of experiences with families in ways which families take
6.4 Working with classroom/ school schools. show understanding of leadership to improve
families to support events. and respect for cultural student learning.
student learning norms. 7.16.22 12.2.22
I am always an open I gather data
book with parents regarding my
regarding anything students’ culture and
that concerns their I consider how this
child. At the might affect their
beginning of the learning. Especially
school year, I ask in terms of their
parents to fill out a 3- behavior. I make
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2-1 observation form sure to stay in touch
that gives me some with
insight into each parents/guardians
student and specific so that we can work
things that their in partnership to
parents may want support their
me to know. Parents children. 12.2.22
know that my email
is always open, and I
am happy to meet if
they have any
concerns. I also make
sure I communicate
any areas of concern
or points of praise
with parents. I have
found the open door
of communication to
be helpful and it
keeps parents
involved in their
child’s learning.
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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
support of the neighborhoods and community resources. community resources community resources to increase
instructional communities to support the to support the instructional and
surrounding the school. Includes references or curriculum. 7.16.22 instructional program, learning opportunities
program
connections to students, and families. for students.
Uses available communities in single Includes knowledge of 12.2.22
neighborhood and lessons or sequence of communities when Engages students in
community resources lessons designing and Draws from leadership and service
in single lessons. implementing understanding of in the community.
instruction7.16.22 community to improve Incorporates
and enrich the community members
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instructional program. into the school
12.2.22 learning community.
Being that I work at a I make sure to stay in
small private school, we touch with our local
pride ourselves on our community so I can
close-knit community. provide opportunities for
We utilize social media to my students to take part
keep parents in tune with in anything that may help
what is going on in our the community. We serve
community. We our community through
collaborate with nearby monthly service projects
businesses as a form of which always helps instill
fundraising for our good lessons in the
school. We host many students and a desire to
events throughout the help others. 12.2.22
years that help us
advertise our small
school and keep our
community involved.
Each month, our school
community comes
together to help a
community
member/group in need.
For example, our school
will collect items to
donate or write notes for
local hospitals. This
shows our commitment
to collaborating with our
community and teaching
students the importance
of getting involved.
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6.6 Managing Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates Integrates the full Models
professional understanding of responsibilities in professional range of professional professionalism and
responsibilities to professional timely ways and seeks responsibilities and responsibilities into supports colleagues in
maintain responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
motivation and
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. 7.16.22 that may be Responsibilities
commitment to all
commitments to commitment by challenging. 12.2.22 effectively.
students students. exploring ways to Pursues ways to
address individual support students’ Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
student needs. diverse learning needs effort to seek, develop, maintain the
and maintains belief in and refine new and motivation, resiliency,
students’ capacity for creative methods to and energy to ensure
achievement. 7.16.22 ensure individual that all students
student learning. achieve.
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One area I constantly I ensure I balance all
strive to grow in is work responsibilities
being a model for my with personal
students. Being that I responsibilities and
teach such a young needs. Thus, allowing
age group, I know me to be the best
that many of them teacher and most
look to me as an present I can be for
example. Therefore, I my students. I take
make sure I put on a part in school
positive attitude activities and involve
even when I feel I am myself in extra
lacking the energy. I curriculars to
am aware of my support not just my
words and actions students but our
whether that is in my whole campus of
classroom, when I’m students. 12.2.22
alone or when I’m
with coworkers.
Holding myself to
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this high esteem
helps me gain
confidence in being a
role-model for my
students. The same
goes for how I
behave outside of
school. While I live
far from the area I
work in, I still
maintain a
professional and
positive demeanor
because you never
know who you might
run into. I also make
sure to set
boundaries between
work and personal
life. I complete my
work while I am
there and try not to
bring a ton of work
home so that I can
refresh and relax so I
am prepared for
another full day of
teaching little ones.
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6.7 Demonstrating Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site Maintains a high standard of personal integrity
professional policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* and commitment to student learning and the
responsibility, profession in all circumstances. 7.16.2212.2.22
integrity, and * As follows:
 Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes. Contributes to building professional community
ethical conduct
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 Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which
these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students.
 Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of
learners, including English learners and students with special needs.
 Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
 Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws and
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.
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and holding peers accountable to norms of
respectful treatment and communication.
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Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
and ethical conduct. 7.16.2212.2.22
Holding myself to a high standard professionally is
something that I feel confident and secure in. While I
will always have a lot to learn and there are many
ways I can improve, I do my due diligence in striving
for excellence as a teacher. I stay up to date on any
trainings and I get to know my students and their
families personally so that I stay in tune with any red
flags I may see. Communication with
parents/guardians is something I have found to be
very beneficial to me as a teacher. 7.16.22
I act in a professional manner as it complies with
the Diocese rules of conduct as well as my school
campus rules. I model the behavior I expect from
my students and what I would expect from my
colleagues. I am respectful of authority,
stakeholders, and students. 12.2.22