CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

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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.
learning needs. learners. range of learners. the full range of
7/14/22 learners. 12/5/2022 Engages in and fosters
4/28/2023 reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
I regularly interact with Performing Trust-Based
other Honors English Observations (TBOs) of
6.1 Reflecting on teachers (and of course teachers on my team in
those of other class my role as the Grade 9
teaching practice in levels, but Honors English Associate Head
support of student teachers the most often) Teacher. 12/5/2022
learning to discuss teaching
strategies and how they At the end of each
impact our students. semester, teachers
7/14/22 complete a reflection on
their overall
performance, strengths,
and growths areas while
providing evidence for
each (similar to the
CSTPs for this program).
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6.2 Establishing Develops goals Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected to
professional goals connected to the CSTP the CSTP that take into the CSTP that are
and engaging in through required account self- authentic, challenging,
continuous and processes and local assessment of teaching and based on self-
protocols. practice. assessment. 7/14/22
purposeful
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professional growth
Attends required Expands knowledge
and development professional and skills individually Aligns personal goals
development. and with colleagues with school and
through available district goals, and
professional focuses on improving
development. student learning.
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Selects and engages in
professional
development based on
needs identified in
professional goals.
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Teaching Schedule: Every
year that I have worked
at this school, I have been
scheduled for a full day of
teaching on Tuesdays,
which has always also
been our scheduled
Professional
Development day (shown
on the schedule as the
blacked-out Periods 5-6
on Tuesdays). Therefore,
any time that we have
any professional
development sessions, I
Integrating Innovating
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
on self-assessment and instructional practice
feedback from a and impact student
variety of sources. learning within and
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Engages in and Engages in ongoing
contributes to inquiry into teacher
professional practice for
development targeted professional
on student development.
achievement. Pursues
a variety of additional Contributes to
opportunities to learn professional
professionally. organizations, and
4/28/2023 development
opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice.
Teacher Leadership
Goals and Experiences:
Created a list of
professional goals to
continue developing my
leadership skill as a
professional educator in
the areas of "Teaching
and Learning" and
"Curriculum Design."
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end up with little to no
prep time, so I tend to
only go to the mandatory
sessions. 7/14/22

I took on the role of

Associate Head Teacher
in order to grow my skills
while at the same time
helping my colleagues
and supporting the goals
of the English
Department. 12/5/2022
Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates
level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to improve colleagues to expand collaboration with
other required how best to support student learning and impact on teacher and colleagues.
meetings and teacher and student reflect on teaching student learning
collaborations. learning. practice at the within grade or Works to ensure the
classroom level. department and school broadest positive
Identifies student and Begins to identify how 7/14/22 and district levels. impact possible on
teacher resources at to access student and Updated 12/5/2022 4/28/2023 instructional practice
6.3 Collaborating the school and district teacher resources in and student
with colleagues and level. the broader Interacts with Engages with members achievement at school
the broader professional members of the of the broader and district levels and
professional community. broader professional professional for the profession.
community to community to access community to access
support teacher resources that support resources and a wide Initiates and develops
and student teacher effectiveness range of supports for professional learning
and student learning teaching the full range opportunities with the
learning
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Updated 12/5/2022 community focused on
student achievement.
I frequently speak with As part of our
teachers of the grades professional
above and below the development this year,
grades that I teach to my colleagues and I are
adjust my curricula based completing asynchronous
on what they have online training about the
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covered in their classes principles of UBD and
and how it goes; I also how to incorporate it into
engage with our curricula. 4/30/2023
administrators and
support staff to support
instruction (for example,
organizing student
performances that are
tied to class
assessments). 7/14/22

I attend weekly Atlas

training sessions to
determine best practices
for English and the other
subject departments as
my school begins to
switch over to the Atlas
curriculum management
system and standards-
based grading.
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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 community. Supports a
families represented in awareness of cultural Communicates to school/district
6.4 Working with
the school. Welcomes norms and wide range families in ways which environment in which
families to support family involvement at of experiences with show understanding of families take
student learning classroom/ school schools. 12/5/2022 and respect for cultural leadership to improve
events. 7/14/22 4/28/2023 norms. student learning.

I engage with the I communicate

parents of most of students’ progress to
my students at parents regularly
parent-teacher and welcome their
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conferences and I input; the same goes
provide my contact for behavioral issues.
information on my 12/5/2022
class syllabus and
welcome any I keep Google
parental contact. Classroom and all of
However, parents the other digital
often contact school platforms up to date
administrators with assignments,
rather than reaching grades, and class
out to teachers. materials while
7/14/22 maintaining
accessible digital
channels for two-
way communication.
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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. instructional program, learning opportunities
program
7/14/22 connections to 12/5/2022 4/28/2023 students, and families. for students.
communities in single
Uses available lessons or sequence of Includes knowledge of Draws from Engages students in
neighborhood and lessons. communities when understanding of leadership and service
community resources designing and community to improve in the community.
in single lessons. implementing and enrich the Incorporates
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learning community.
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The area surrounding my
school is almost entirely a
Chinese-speaking
population; I do not have
proficiency in Chinese, so
I am not able to engage
with most members of
the wider community or
make use of their
resources. Many of the
students board at my
school, however, and I do
ask my students what
their experiences are like
as members of that
community living at the
school. 7/14/22
6.6 Managing Develops an
professional understanding of
responsibilities to professional
maintain responsibilities.
motivation and
Seeks to meet required
commitment to all
commitments to
students students.
Exploring Applying Integrating Innovating
MUN Email (reads in
reverse chronological
order): Example where I
corresponded with a
teacher from another
school in my
neighborhood to explore
collaboration
opportunities between
our schools and provided
helpful resources since
the teacher was new to
this extracurricular club.
12/5/2022
I recommend
neighborhood resources
such as the local library
to my students and keep
in mind what I know
about boarding students'
dormitory living
situations when
assigning homework in
order to ensure its
practicality. 4/30/2023
Maintains professional Anticipates Integrates the full Models
responsibilities in professional range of professional professionalism and
timely ways and seeks responsibilities and responsibilities into supports colleagues in
support as needed. manages time and advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
Demonstrates expectations. that may be Responsibilities
commitment by challenging. 7/14/22 effectively. 4/28/2023
exploring ways to Pursues ways to Updated 12/5/2022
address individual support students’ Supports colleagues to
student needs. diverse learning needs Maintains continual maintain the
and maintains belief in effort to seek, develop, motivation, resiliency,
students’ capacity for and refine new and and energy to ensure
achievement. creative methods to that all students
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ensure individual achieve. 4/28/2023
student learning.
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I strive to be I consistently meet
proactive, analyzing departmental and
past situations and school deadlines and
related situations of requirements,
my colleagues to modeling what I
ensure that I am able expect from the
to meet unexpected teachers on my
situations with Grade 9 team; in my
professionalism. duties as Grade 9
7/14/22 Associate Head
Teacher, I also check
I continue to plan for teachers' plans and
difficult situations assessments to
and find creative ensure that they are
solutions to enhance also meeting our
student learning. standards, offering
12/5/2022 advice to those who
need more guidance.
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6.7 Demonstrating Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site
professional policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.*
responsibility,
integrity, and * As follows:
 Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes.
ethical conduct
 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 high standard of personal integrity
and commitment to student learning and the
profession in all circumstances.
Contributes to building professional community
and holding peers accountable to norms of
respectful treatment and communication.
Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
and ethical conduct. 7/14/22 12/5/2022
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 Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws and 4/28/2023
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. 7/14/22
I follow all school policies and the related laws and ethical considerations and take Yearly Feedback: My reviews from department heads
a proactive approach to ensuring student safety in my classroom and the greater and school administrators consistently highlight my
school environment. 7/14/22 professionalism and contributions to the overall
school environment. 7/14/22
I am still aware of and strictly adhere to the rules, policies, and laws of the
teaching profession at my school’s location. 12/5/2022 My departmental and administrative leaders continue
to value my professionalism and integrity,
particularly pertaining to the maintenance of a
productive school environment. 12/5/2022

I consistently receive positive reviews from

administration (both departmental and school)
regarding my integrity and ethical conduct.
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