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Chelsea regularly.
Chelseas focus on encouraging children to speak French was apparent in all
observed lessons. She purposefully planned questions and activities to help the
children with their spoken French. Her ability to ask open questions, along with
her understanding of the need for these types of questions in a the second
language classroom, grew as the term went on.
At the onset of her internship, Chelsea participated in the 7 Habits Signature
training (which meant giving of her personal time), to deepen her understanding
of the 7 Habits and our Leader in Me philosophy. She partnered with another
teacher to develop a Leader in Me resource for our staff to use in their practice.
She presented this resource at a professional a learning day in early December
to a group of administrators, teachers and support staff. The tool was well
received by all.
Chelsea had the opportunity to write part of the Communication of Student
Learning document (report card). Her assessment practices were such that she
could draw from her data/student evidence to write clear, effective and
meaningful comments in the report. She understands the importance of
triangulating the collection of evidence with her assessment practices.
Assessment, both formative and summative, was always part of her planning.
Chelsea has proven herself to be a very reflective practitioner. She engaged fully
in conversation about teaching and learning and was very responsive to
feedback and ideas. She always strove to better herself and would often take the
ideas discussed after an observed lesson and apply the learning in her next
lesson.
Being part of a school community beyond the classroom/learning space is critical
in any school. Chelsea was a member of the Social Committee and the
Christmas Concert Committee during her 4 months with us. This speaks to her
commitment and desire to be a full member of our learning community.
Chelseas passion for children, teaching and learning is evident in everything that
she does. She will continue to build on her own French language by speaking
with her colleagues in French and of course is encouraged to listen to French
radio or TV and read as much in French as possible to maintain and enhance her
own second language abilities. It has been a pleasure working along side
Chelsea. She has shown exceptional skills as a beginning teacher. I look forward
to Chelsea having her own classroom and starting her career in helping make a
difference in the lives of young leaders. Her own leadership in teaching and
learning will be welcomed in any school setting. I wish her all the best as she
pursues this noble profession.