Teacher Educa on Program

( Marissa ) Professional Development Plan

A. Self- Assessment

Iden fied area Evidence

● As a dedicated teacher, I am always seeking chances to expose my ● Empowering Our Women of
students to various college and career op ons. I am commi ed to Tomorrow Conference 2023: Hosted
personally suppor ng them at every step of their journey. My goal a conference for my students at the
What are my is to guide them and provide assistance whenever they need it, University of Denver through my
strengths as a ensuring they have the best opportuni es available. Together, we sorority to empower women of color.
explore new pathways and work towards their academic and ● Helped 10th grade and senior
teacher? professional success.
students apply to scholarships
throughout the year.
● Worked with the schools future
center and counselors to work to get
the students college opportuni es
● I make a conscious effort to be ac vely involved in the lives of my 1st Annual Panthers Got Talent
students and immerse myself within the school community.
Whenever my students extend invita ons, I priori ze a ending ● Involvement outside of school such
their events, showing support. To further establish personal as dance club and outdoor club
connec ons, I ac vely par cipate in a er-school programs such as
the dance club and outdoor club. I firmly believe that by being
present in their lives beyond the classroom, I gain a deeper
understanding of their individual needs and can provide the
necessary guidance and support. This approach allows me to
contribute to their overall growth and development, both
academically and personally. It is my genuine desire to be a reliable
presence, assis ng my students every step of the way on their
educa onal journey.

● As an educator, I wholeheartedly dedicate myself to professional ● a ended mul ple professional

growth and con nually seek opportuni es to enhance my teaching development mee ngs this year
prac ces. I ac vely engage in learning from fellow teachers, ● a ended the equity planning
valuing their insights and experiences, while also being open to mee ngs
gaining knowledge from my own students. Recognizing that there ● a ended the equity mee ngs
is always room for improvement, I embrace the understanding that ● constantly ask my students what
my journey as a teacher is ongoing and that I have much to learn.
they thought about class and how to
Nevertheless, I persistently strive to create an engaging classroom
make improvements
environment tailored to my students' interests, employing diverse
teaching techniques and methodologies to cap vate their a en on
and foster a love for learning.
 ● Upon reflec ng on my classroom management and accountability ● Varying levels of students submi ng
prac ces, I recognize the need for personal growth in these areas. It their assignments
What are my
is evident that I could benefit from further developing my strategies ● students choosing to opt out from the
areas for to effec vely manage the classroom environment and ensure that content
growth as a students are held accountable for their ac ons. I understand the ● unclear expecta ons at mes
teacher? importance of establishing clear expecta ons, consistent rou nes,
and consequences, which would contribute to a more structured
and produc ve learning environment. By ac vely seeking
professional development opportuni es and seeking guidance from
experienced educators, I am commi ed to honing my classroom
management skills and fostering a sense of responsibility among
my students.
 ● MLL students consistently performing
● As I reflect on my teaching prac ce, I realize the importance of lower than their counterparts
strengthening my mul lingual support in the classroom. It's clear to ● not allowing for enough opportuni es
me that there is room for growth in how I meet the needs of for alterna ve and personalized
students from diverse linguis c backgrounds. I genuinely want to assessment
create an inclusive environment where every student feels ● need to create a rubric specific to
supported and valued, regardless of their language skills, but I have where they are at in their language
no ced that I do not give my mul lingual students the a en on proficiencies
they deserve.

● I realize the importance of improving my classroom prac ces in ● high number of missing assignments
several key areas. Firstly, I recognize the need to enhance the way I ● high number of students failing
deliver lessons, ensuring that I bring energy and enthusiasm into ● not enough scaffolds and need to
every teaching moment. Secondly, I understand the significance of keep high expecta ons up
refining my assessment methods to effec vely measure my
students' progress. I aim to use a variety of assessment strategies,
such as worksheets, projects, and discussions, to gain a
comprehensive understanding of their learning. Lastly, I
acknowledge the importance of working on my self-confidence as a
teacher.

B. Create a plan
Goal Plan Resources Timeline
What do I want to accomplish? How will I meet my goal? When will I meet my
What resources can I draw from goal?
to meet my goals?
 To meet this goal, I will
Shor incorporate more interac ve
t and hands-on ac vi es into
My short-term goal is to enhance my lessons. I will also vary my
Term student engagement and par cipa on instruc onal methods, such
Goal in my classroom. as incorpora ng mul media
resources, group discussions,
and real-world examples.
Addi onally, I will provide
clear instruc ons and
expecta ons to promote
ac ve student involvement
and establish a posi ve
learning environment.
I can draw upon various
resources to meet my goals, such
as educa onal websites, online
teaching pla orms, instruc onal
materials, and professional
development opportuni es.
Collabora ng with fellow
teachers and seeking guidance
from experienced educators will
also be valuable resources to
enhance student engagement.
I aim to implement
these strategies on a
ongoing way, however,
I will always take the
me to reflect at the
end of every semester
to see what steps I
took to reach this goal
 My short-term goal is to improve my To achieve this goal, I will
Shor classroom management and create a establish clear expecta ons
t more structured learning environment. and rules for behavior in the
classroom. I will develop and
Term implement consistent
Goal rou nes and procedures to
ensure smooth transi ons
between ac vi es.
Addi onally, I will proac vely
address any disrup ve
behaviors and provide
appropriate consequences or
incen ves to promote
posi ve behavior. I will seek
professional development
opportuni es to learn
effec ve classroom
management strategies and
techniques.
I can u lize resources such as I aim to implement
books, ar cles, and online these strategies on a
courses on classroom ongoing way, however,
management. I will also seek I will always take the
guidance from experienced me to reflect at the
colleagues and a end workshops
or conferences related to
end of every semester
to see what steps I
effec ve classroom management. took to reach this goal
Collabora on with fellow
teachers and sharing best
prac ces can provide valuable
insights and resources.
 My short-term goal is to enhance my To achieve this goal, I will
Shor communica on and collabora on with establish open lines of
t parents/guardians. communica on by providing
mul ple channels for parents
Term to reach out, such as email,
Goal phone calls, and scheduled
mee ngs. I will regularly
update parents on their
child's progress by trying to
call home or send
communica on at least once
a month, both academically
and behaviorally.
Addi onally, I will ac vely
seek input from parents
regarding their child's needs,
interests, and concerns, and
incorporate this informa on
into my instruc onal
planning.
I can u lize resources such as I aim to implement
parent-teacher communica on these strategies at the
pla orms, newsle ers, and start of the new
templates for progress reports or semester and use this
parent-teacher conferences. I will document as a
also seek guidance from more
experienced teachers and a end
reminder of the
promise I made to do
workshops or webinars on so.
effec ve parent engagement
strategies. Collabora ng with
colleagues and sharing successful
prac ces can provide valuable
resources and insights.
 My long-term goal is to foster a growth To achieve this goal, I will
Long mindset among my students and create explicitly teach and reinforce
Term a classroom culture that promotes the concept of a growth
resilience, perseverance, and a love for mindset to my students. I will
Goal learning. incorporate ac vi es and
discussions that highlight the
value of effort, the power of
yet, and the importance of
embracing challenges. I will
provide construc ve
feedback that emphasizes the
process of learning rather
than focusing solely on
outcomes. Addi onally, I will
encourage students to set
realis c goals, track their
progress, and celebrate their
achievements, fostering a
posi ve and suppor ve
learning environment.
I will collaborate with colleagues Fostering a growth
to share strategies and best mindset and crea ng a
prac ces for promo ng a growth culture of resilience is
mindset in the classroom. I can an ongoing process
also u lize resources provided by that extends
educa onal organiza ons and throughout the
online pla orms dedicated to academic year. I will
cul va ng resilience and dedicate me and
fostering a love for learning effort in the classroom
to explicitly teach and
reinforce these
principles consistently.
By the end of each
school year, I aim to
observe no ceable
shi s in students'
a tudes towards
challenges, increased
self-belief, and a
greater passion for
learning. However, I
understand that
nurturing a growth
mindset is a lifelong
journey, and I will
con nue to refine my
prac ces and support
my students'
development in
subsequent years.

Tech My technology goal is to effec vely
nolo integrate educa onal technology tools
and resources to enhance student
gy engagement and facilitate personalized
Goal learning experiences.
To meet this goal, I will
explore and evaluate various
educa onal technology tools
and pla orms that align with
my instruc onal objec ves
and student needs. I will
incorporate technology into
my lesson plans to create
interac ve and engaging
ac vi es that cater to diverse
learning styles. I will provide
ongoing support and
guidance to students in
u lizing technology tools
effec vely and responsibly.
Addi onally, I will regularly
assess the impact of
technology integra on on
student learning outcomes
and adjust my strategies
accordingly.
I can draw from a wide range of My goal of effec vely
resources to meet my goals. integra ng
Educa onal technology educa onal
pla orms, websites, apps, and technology will be an
online resources specific to my ongoing process
subject area can provide valuable
tools for integra on. Also by
throughout the
academic year. I aim
leveraging social media as a to gradually
classroom resource and things we incorporate
tradi onally do not see as technology tools and
“educa onal” resources into my
instruc on, with
consistent
implementa on and
evalua on. By the end
of the first semester, I
an cipate significant
progress in integra ng
technology.