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To: 5/15/2015
Teacher: Kerry Lee-Crawford
Certification: Interim
Position: Teacher
Date(s): 10/2/2014
Time: 9:00
Time
Class
Context
10/8/2014
09:20 AM
Humanities 8
ELA
Summary Comments:
Kerry had the students engage in activities to improve their writing skills.
Date
Time
Class
Context
11/17/2014
02:00 PM
Art 10
Summary Comments:
Kerry led the students through a variety of exercises to open up their creativity.
Contractual/Certification Recommendations
The undersigned hereby recommended: Meeting the Teaching Quality Standard
Name: Jason Porteous
Recommended: 4/10/2015
Title: Principal
Signed: Yes
Achievements
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Achievements
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
Knowledge of content and the structure of the discipline
Proficient:
Teacher displays solid knowledge of the important concepts in the discipline and how these relate to one another.
Knowledge of prerequisite relationships
Proficient:
Teacher's plans and practice reflect accurate understanding of prerequisite relationships among topics and concepts.
Knowledge of content-related pedagogy
Basic:
Teacher's plans and practice reflect a limited range of pedagogical approaches or some approaches that are not
suitable to the discipline or to the students.
Observations & Recommendations:
Kerry's plans are very well done with a good understanding of the subject matter and the nature of each discipline. As
she is a first year teacher, the pedagogical approaches are limited but that will continue to grow through practice and
development.
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Volunteers and paraprofessionals are productively and independently engaged during the entire class.
Observations & Recommendations:
Classroom procedures are somewhat disruptive at times in the class, no significant loss of time occurs but
improvements could be made to ensure that maximum time learning time is enhanced. Instructional group work while
unsupervised has improved markedly through the year and is now at a stage where students are actively engaged in the
tasks at hand without constant supervision.
INSTRUCTION
Communicating with Students
Expectations for learning
Proficient:
Teacher's purpose for the lesson or unit is clear, including where it is situated within broader learning.
Directions and procedures
Basic:
Teacher directions and procedures are clarified after initial student confusion.
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Explanations of content
Basic:
Teacher's explanations of the content are uneven; some is done skillfully, but other portions are difficult to follow.
Use of oral and written language
Proficient:
Teacher's spoken and written language is clear and correct and conforms to standard English. Vocabulary is appropriate
to students' age and interests.
Observations & Recommendations:
Kerry has a clear purpose for her lessons which flow nicely within her long range plan. Directions and procedures are a
little confusing at times for students but Kerry takes the time to clarify these. As she gains experience this will continue to
improve.
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Proficient:
The lesson has a clearly defined structure around which the activities are organized. Pacing of the lesson is generally
appropriate.
Observations & Recommendations:
Students are engaged with the lessons and a lot of care is taken to design quality learning activities and opportunities.
Grouping could shift away from the peers as mentioned before. Structure, pacing, materials, and resources are all well
managed with forethought into how they engage with the overall plan for the courses.
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forward and with continued growth over the next few years will have a much broader repertoire of skills to draw upon.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Reflecting on Teaching
Accuracy
Basic:
Teacher has a generally accurate impression of a lesson's effectiveness and the extent to which instructional outcomes
were met.
Use in future teaching
Basic:
Teacher makes general suggestions about how a lesson could be improved another time the lesson is taught.
Observations & Recommendations:
Kerry has begun the process of reflecting on her lessons. She can see some general areas for improvement and will
make adjustments accordingly.
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Communication with families has improved over the course of the year. An increased emphasis on promoting the
program, particularly art, would help to ensure student and family engagement with the success of the program.
Showing Professionalism
Integrity and ethical conduct
Proficient:
Teacher displays high standards of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality in interactions with colleagues, students, and
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Teacher displays high standards of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality in interactions with colleagues, students, and
the public.
Service to Students
Proficient:
Teacher is moderately active in serving students.
Advocacy
Proficient:
Teacher works to ensure that all students receive a fair opportunity to succeed.
Decision making
Basic:
Teacher's decisions and recommendations are based on limited though genuinely professional considerations.
Compliance with legislative and policy frameworks
Proficient:
Teacher consistently complies and deliberately acts in accordance with legislative and policy requirements.
Observations & Recommendations:
Kerry is a professional and this is reflected in her actions. She seeks to find ways to best help her students and she
ensures to advocate for their needs, particularly in our staff meetings.
Acknowledgement
Digitally Signed & Acknowledged: 5/27/2015 by Kerry Lee-Crawford
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