Professional Goals - Danny Overbeeke - PS II/III

Related Strategies Resourc Evidence of Success Timeline

TQS es/
Support
Required
This goal 1. I will look for different Colleagues 1. Create a targeted list of issues Same deadline
Inquiry addresses techniques by first -advice and that need to be addressed for
Question: the following identifying the needs strategies within the class; related to final descriptive
What are TQS within my from fellow student learning of math topics. report
different indicators: classroom.This will be staff 2. Create a list of resources and
methods of done through reflection approaches to address the
students TQS 2: on lessons given Look for issues identified.
working within ● a through asking myself resources a. This will include a list of
the domain of ● b reflective questions - books / targeted approaches /
math that ● c such as: articles strategies; as well as a
facilitate ● d a. Where are areas list of other resources
learning? ● e that I personally which can be used to
● f struggle with dive deeper into the
Goal: TQS 3: teaching math? topics and can be
Grow in my ● b Where are areas references for later on in
ability to apply TQS 4: that the students my career when needed.
different ● b need 3. Incorporation of strategies
techniques to ● e assistance? How within my teachings
teach math can I continue a. Incorporate these
concepts within providing approaches / strategies
the classroom. learning for the in both my lesson plans
student that is and when giving lessons.
far ahead?

2. When looking for

approaches / strategies
I will first look to my
colleagues at the
school to find ways to
address the issues
 identifies.Then if
needed, search for
other strategies from
other teaching
publications and
resources.
3. Then, I will try to
implement some of
these strategies to
target the identified
needs within my
teaching practices and
lesson plans in order to
address the issues
seen.

Related Strategies Resources Evidence of Success Timeline

TQS / Support
Required
This goal 1. I will look for different Colleagues 1. Create a targeted list of issues Same deadline for
Inquiry Question: addresse techniques by first -advice and that need to be addressed final descriptive
What are different s the identifying the needs strategies from within the class in regard to report
classroom strategies following within my classroom; fellow staff classroom management and
that can be used for TQS in regards to student behavior
classroom indicators classroom Look for 2. Create a list of resources and
management and : management..This resources strategies
address issues TQS1 will be done through - books / a. This will include a list of
found in the ● a reflection on lessons articles targeted strategies as
classroom? ● b given through asking well as a list of other
TQS2 myself reflective resources which can be
Goal: ● a questions such as: used to dive deeper into
Increase my ● b a. Where are the topic and can be
repertoire in ● c there constant references for later on in
● d issues? my career when needed.
proactive and TQS4 b. Is it specific to 3. Incorporation of strategies
reactive classroom ● b students? within my teachings
management ● d c. How can I a. Incorporate these
techniques. ● f assist strategies in both my
students and lesson plans and when
the class as a giving lessons.
whole?
2. When looking for
strategies I will first
look to my
colleagues at the
school and then if
needed, search for
other strategies from
other teaching
publications and
resources.
3. Then, I will try to
implement some of
these strategies
within my teaching
and lesson plans in
order to address the
issues seen.
 Goal Progress and Conclusion

Inquiry Question: What are different methods of students working within the domain of math that facilitate learning?

Reflection at Midway Point

Achievements In Progress Future Considerations

● I have identified some of the key
issues that I have found in regard to
teaching Math within my class.
● I have intentionally talked with
numerous colleagues as to different
strategies in order to effectively
teach math.
● I have implemented some of the
suggestions within classes and
lessons.
● I have found some resources for
math teaching.
● I am currently still looking for ways ● Are there games or movement
to continually add movement to my aspects that can be reutilized
lessons in regards to math as we go through different materials so that I
through new topics and I learn new don’t need to create a brand new
techniques through activity every time?
● I need to continue going through the
resources that I have found and if
available continue to find any more
recommended math texts.
● I am in the process of organizing
different observations with other
teachers in the school, specifically
in regards to teaching Math. These
will be in the coming weeks.

Reflection at End of Term:

This semester I believe working on my ability to teach and the strategies that I have incorporated in math have been one of my biggest
areas of growth and development. Previously, I have never taught math before and so I was unsure as to how to approach the material
and scaffold it accordingly for the age group. Since the beginning of the semester I have incorporated numerous different types of
strategies within my teaching such as incorporating movement within math, gamifying topics both with and without technology, splitting
classes into varying ability levels in order to greater target skills, using logic and real world problems, the use of songs and videos, regular
practice of math facts and having ongoing projects that students can be working on.
● I have grown in my ability to teach concepts and strategies within the math curriculum.
● I have grown in my ability to sequence activities and form unit plans for different topics. I have been able to see and practice going
through the importance of spiraling through the math curriculum.
● I have been able to observe different math lessons and collaborate with colleagues on different strategies, assessments and
 activities for the math curriculum.
● I have become more comfortable with teaching math within the Spanish language.
● I have accumulated a list of resources that I can continue to research and use in the future if I teach math again in the future.

Overall I have put in a strong effort in both reflection of how I have been teaching math and what I could do in the future to address these
issues I identified. I have become more comfortable with the subject matter of teaching math as well as found resources and strategies
that I can use in order to continue this growth moving forward within my career.

Inquiry Question: What are different classroom strategies that can be used for classroom management and address issues
found in the classroom?

Reflection at Midway Point

Achievements In Progress Future Considerations

● I have identified some of the more
consistent problems that I have
incurred with classroom
management. This was done
through my reflections on a day to
day basis as to what the problems
within my class were. Most of these
were targeted toward two students
in particular as well as strategies
that would target the noise levels of
the class.
● I have been working specifically on
my relationship with the two
students that were targeted. This
has had varying degrees of
success. One has been very
successful at the start but now the
student has not been consistently
coming to school so the relationship
is harder to upkeep.
● Continuing to build relationships
with the two students targeted.
● Continue to look for Izzy to
concentrate on her work. This might
involve recommending we start the
process to do checks for ADHD.
● Continuing to find different
techniques for students to work on
their noise level. I like the ability for
students to talk as long as they are
one task but ways of regulating the
chattiness are still be explored.
● I have found some resources but
have yet to go through them in
more detail.
● In regards to Izzy getting tested for
ADHD as a recommendation from
both myself and myTM what is the
process of this?
● Are there more strategies to help
izzy.
● Are there ways to encourage
Andrew to more consistently attend
class.
 ● I have been implementing different
strategies in order to help regulate
noise level within the classroom.
● I have come to a fairly stable
conclusion on students' use of
water bottles in the classroom.

Reflection at End of Term:

Throughout this semester I have continued to reflect on and grow in areas of classroom management. This specifically evolved into how I
can effectively and intentionally grow my relationship with all students but also students that required specific and additional supports.
During the course of my PIP and my time collaborating with colleagues one of the most consistently recommended classroom strategy
was to be able to build relationships with your students. I used multiple different approaches and strategies to build these relationships as
well as more direct strategies within the classroom. Some of these included: intentional time spent with students outside of class time,
finding and attempting different strategies to help students with their challenges in the classroom, and proactively addressing areas in the
classroom in order to minimize problems during lessons and activities. One of the biggest areas that I believe is most important for
classroom management is to be able to reflect on the strategies that are being implemented and see if they are working or not. Dynamics
within the classroom are always shifting and it is important to be able to adapt and try new strategies in order to address issues within the
class. Being consistent, fair and reflective are core values that will take forward with me as I look to continue to grow in this area in my
career.