UA Teacher Candidate Midterm/Final Evaluation

Teacher Candidate: Alena Laguna Supervising Practitioner: Susanne Program Supervisor: Cathy Crockett
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Site(s): Hendricks Elementary Grade Level(s): 3rd Midterm Date: 9/21/17 Final Date: 11/9/17

Rating 4 Accomplished 3 Proficient 2 Emergent 1 Not Evident

Scale: (consistent, exemplary evidence) (consistent, proficient evidence) (limited, emergent evidence) (no evidence)

I. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Midterm Final

Students Represented: Students are welcomed and represented in the instructional setting in a manner that values their work and 4 4
presence in the environment (e.g., students are greeted when entered; student contributions are valued; student work displayed when
possible)
Set-Up: Optimizes space in the room and student workstation set-ups to ensure physical safety, classroom management, and appropriate 4 4
interactions among students and teacher
Procedures: Establishes and follows norms, procedures, and routines 4 4
Behavior Expectations: Communicates clear expectations of student behavior and supports student self-regulation 3 4
Manages Behaviors Quickly: Monitors and responds appropriately to student behavior in a timely manner 3 4
Positive & Respectful: Uses and promotes civil discourse and non-verbal interactions that are positive, supportive, and respectful 4 4
Respects Backgrounds: Demonstrates and promotes respect and sensitivity for all students backgrounds 4 4

Comments on Learning Environment

Midterm
Summary: Alena has done a wonderful job getting to know the
students and making them feel welcome on a daily basis. She is on top
of student's behavior and safety is her number one concern. She cares
for all of our kids and their well-being.
Plan of Action: Alena will continue to work on correcting
behaviors immediately rather than waiting. She will work on being
consistent with discipline and making sure to follow through with
what she says.
Final
Summary: Alena has worked very hard this semester to create a safe
learning environment, where she has established routines and procedures.
She knows the importance of high expectations and consistency.
Students feel safe in the classroom and she has promoted a positive
learning environment where students like to come and learn.
Summary (cont.) Alena will take what she has learned in her student
teaching semester and apply it in her own classroom. She has taken
photos of management strategies and kept a log of techniques she feels
will benefit her with her students.
 Rating 4 Accomplished 3 Proficient 2 Emergent 1 Not Evident
Scale: (consistent, exemplary evidence) (consistent, proficient evidence) (limited, emergent evidence) (no evidence)

II. PLANNING AND PREPARATION Midterm Final

Complete Submitted Plans: Creates complete, appropriately-formatted lesson plans and submits for review in a timely manner 4 4
Timing: Writes lesson plans and activities appropriate for the amount of time allotted/designated 3 4
Data & Needs-Driven: Uses assessment data, professional judgment, and learners needs to guide planning 2 4
Standards-based: When writing objectives, uses Arizona standards, district academic standards/performance objectives, and/or any 3 4
additional standards as required by the discipline to develop procedural and conceptual knowledge
Connects Content: Connects lesson content to: students experiences, previous lessons within the content area, other curricular areas, and 2 4
real-life situations
Active Participation: Plans multiple instructional strategies that ensures active participation 2 4
Materials/Technology: Chooses varied and appropriate materials and technologies and has them ready to teach the learning objective(s) 3 4
Higher-Level Thinking: Plans opportunities for higher-level thinking through questioning and student activities 2 4
Accommodations: Incorporates modifications or accommodations based on learner needs 2 4
Sequencing: Develops meaningful sequencing of learning experiences 3 4
Collaborates: Plans collaboratively with mentor teacher and/or other professionals who have specialized expertise 4 4

Comments on Planning and Preparation

Midterm Final
Summary: Alena plans at least a week in advance and always asks Summary: Throughout her whole semester of student teaching, Alena
clarifying questions. She assesses the student needs to plan and change submitted all lessons weeks in advance. She was organized and her time
her lessons accordingly. She brings things to her mentor teacher ahead management is amazing for a student teacher. She has implemented more
of time for review and approval. discussion into her lessons and asked higher-level thinking questions to
probe student discussion. Alena has done a great job adjusting her
lessons to fit the time allotted.
Plan of Action: Alena's goal is to work toward higher-level student Summary (cont.): Alena will continue to plan lessons with student
questioning asking students to prove and defend their thinking. She is achievement and critical thinking skills in mind. She will continue to
also going to work on varying her active participation in her lessons. promote student discussion in all of her lessons.
 Rating 4 Accomplished 3 Proficient 2 Emergent 1 Not Evident
Scale: (consistent, exemplary evidence) (consistent, proficient evidence) (limited, emergent evidence) (no evidence)

III. INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT Midterm Final

States Expectations: Communicates expectations for learning at the beginning of the lesson and throughout 2 4
Essential Information: Provides clarity and accuracy of content which includes essential information 2 4
Academic Language: Uses academic language of the discipline accurately and creates opportunities for students to use the academic 3 4
language
Clear Instructions: Provides clear instructions verbally, in writing, and through modeling 2 4
Flexibility: Demonstrates flexibility and sufficient content knowledge to allow for exploration of learner curiosities 2 4
Varied Materials: Uses varied materials, aids, models, and representations (including technology), as appropriate 3 4
Varied Delivery: Varies instructional delivery and teacher role (e.g., small group work, individual work, student-led learning, cooperative 2 4
learning, direct instruction, investigation, facilitator, guide on the side, etc.)
Multiple Strategies: Uses varied techniques to address students diverse learning and needs, including sheltered English instructional 3 4
strategies
Multiple Opportunities: Provides multiple methods, opportunities, and choices for learners to demonstrate their knowledge, including 2 4
creative/original ways and authentic applications
Student Engagement: Maximizes active participation and paces the lesson to optimize instructional time 2 4
Questioning: Effectively asks questions to serve different purposes (e.g., probing for learner understanding, promoting student discourse, 2 4
helping learners articulate their ideas and thinking processes, stimulating curiosity, and helping learners to question).
Formative Assessments: Checks for understanding throughout lesson to monitor student learning 2 4
Modifies Teaching: Adjusts lesson or content delivery based on student needs 2 4
Summative Assessments: Designs summative assessments that match instruction in content, rigor, and format 2 4
Promotes Self-Assessment: Effectively promotes student self-assessment and self-improvement 2 4
Feedback: Provides timely, useful, specific, and respectful responses to learners while instructing and assessing 3 4

Comments on Instruction and Assessment

Midterm
Summary: Alena does a great job with assessment checks
throughout the lesson, and having students reflect on their thoughts
throughout the lesson.
Plan of Action: Alena is going to work on varying the types of assessments,
and creating more closures that involve formative assessments for all students. She
is also going to work on checks for understanding and doing example problems with
students before they work independently, so student work expectations are clear.
Final
Summary: Alena has done a great job incorporating and stating her objectives in
her lesson. She has realized this gives students a clear expectation of what is expected
of them throughout and at the end of the lesson. She has varied her closures and
intermittent closure to help her check student learning throughout the lesson and at the
end.
Summary (cont.): Alena will continue to adjust her instruction based on her
group of students. She has learned several assessment techniques and will continue to
use a variety of techniques to assess her students in the future and to adjust her teaching
style.
 Rating 4 Accomplished 3 Proficient 2 Emergent 1 Not Evident
Scale: (consistent, exemplary evidence) (consistent, proficient evidence) (limited, emergent evidence) (no evidence)

IV. PROFESSIONALISM AND GROWTH Midterm Final

On Time & Professional: Attends field experiences on time, prepared, and with a professional appearance 4 4
Responds Timely: Responds to communications in a timely manner and meets deadlines 4 4
Communication: Communicates professionally with and about members of the learning community 4 4
Personal Issues: Separates personal and professional issues 4 4
Professional Conduct: Conducts oneself professionally and ethically as an educator 4 4
Families: Communicates with families about instruction and individual progress 4 4
Legal Responsibilities: Describes and abides by laws related to learners rights and teacher responsibilities (e.g., equity, appropriate 4 4
education for learners with disabilities, confidentiality, privacy, reporting in situations related to possible child abuse)
Collaborates: Collaborates regularly with colleagues and members of the school community 4 4
Receptive to Feedback: Accepts and acts upon constructive feedback from mentors, supervisors, and administrators 4 4
Growth: Participates in professional learning opportunities, as appropriate 4 4
Self-Reflect: Demonstrates ability to self-reflect in a meaningful manner to improve teaching practice 4 4

Comments on Professionalism and Growth

Midterm
Summary: Alena is early every day and conducts herself in a
professional manner. She has attended all faculty meetings, parent
orientation, reflex math training, and our after-school parent fluency
training night. She has reached out to other teachers to fulfill her SEI
requirements. Parents have loved her positive postcards they are
receiving in the mail.
Plan of Action: Alena will continue to pick 2-3 students a week
and reach out to their parents for positive reasons. She will continue to
attend all meetings/trainings offered for professional growth. She will
also lead 1-2 parent conferences during conference week.
Final
Summary: Alena has conducted herself in a professional manner
throughout her whole semester of student teaching. Our parents come to
talk with her concerning any issues they have, knowing she will solve it
like a veteran teacher. She continues to communicate with parents on a
daily basis. Alena also continues to attend lunchtime IEP meetings and
has sat in on several ELL meetings as well.
Summary (cont.): Alena plans to continue her education by pursuing
her educational leadership graduate degree. In her own classroom, she
will continue to maintain a professional attitude and keep herself
apprised of all new laws and her legal responsibilities to children.
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