Central Michigan University Student Teaching Final Evaluation Information

Student Teacher Student's Name: CMU Global ID: CMU Student ID: Email Address: Graduation Date: Majors: Minors: Certifications: Date Teaching Began: Date Teaching Ends: Grades Taught: Jacquelyn M Sloan sloan1jm 0000268114 sloan1jm@cmich.edu 05-05-2012 Language Arts Planned Program Child Development Elementary Certification 01-02-2012 02-22-2012 K English/Lang Arts Math Social Studies Science

Subjects Taught:

University Coordinator Coordinator's Name: Phone #: Email: Jan Hagland 248-399-3264 hagla1jm@cmich.edu

Cooperating Teacher Teacher's Name: Phone #: Email: Jane Snyder 248-770-2238 jsnyder@bloomfield.org

School School District: Name: Bloomfield Hills Lone Pine Elementary

Address: City: State: Zip: Region: Classroom Description:

3100 Lone Pine Rd. West Bloomfield MI 48323 metro_north Half day Kindergarten 19 students in AM, 20 students in PM

Cooperating Teacher's Evaluation

Planning Skills 1. Identifies instructional objective: 2. Designs lessons focused on the instructional objective while incorporating state and district standards: 4 - Strongly agree 4 - Strongly agree 4 - Strongly agree 4 - Strongly agree 4 - Strongly agree 4 - Strongly agree 4 - Strongly agree

3. Plans and organizes for instruction: 4. Displays subject matter mastery: 5. Motivates students and establishes rapport through engaging lessons: 6. Independently produces quality work and creates and implements new ideas (Disposition 4):

7. Uses critical thinking (Disposition 7): Planning Skills Comments: Jacqueline is very well-organized. This was evident throughout her student teaching assignment in every aspect of the teaching day. She systematically determined her objectives, utilized several resources to plan instruction, and executed instruction 8. with motivating, innovative lessons. She reflected and adjusted instruction on an ongoing basis, to make for more effective teaching. Throughout her term with us, Jacqueline included new professional development ideas which focused on visible thinking strategies, introduced during our building Friday staff meetings.

Teaching Skills 1. Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to increase student success and meet students needs (Disposition 1): 4 - Strongly agree 4 - Strongly agree 4 - Strongly agree 4 - Strongly agree 4 - Strongly agree 3 - Mostly agree

2. Implements a variety of effective assessments and evaluations: 3. Integrates technology: 4. 5. Differentiates instruction: addresses developmental needs, learner differences, and assesses appropriately: Creative: thinks "on their feet", adapts lesson, incorporates additional resources when needed:

6. Demonstrates effective time management:

7. Reflects on lessons given and adjusts performance as needed (Disposition 5): Teaching Skills Comments: Early on in her student teaching assignment, Jacqueline offered an alternative classroom plan to better utilize the classroom technology. It has worked beautifully, offering an efficient flow to the room and better meeting the needs of the students. Jacqueline has an innate sense of timing, readily adapting lessons to meet the needs 8. and climate of the classroom, remaining flexible and fluid. As Jacqueline continues to practice her craft, I have no doubt that she will anticipate and further adjust her teaching to fine-tune the instruction such as that of a seasoned teacher. Her creativity and dedication to excellence made each day an exciting one for everyone involved.

4 - Strongly agree

Learning Environment 1. Manages the classroom effectively: establishes policies, procedures, and expectations: 4 - Strongly agree 4 - Strongly agree 4 - Strongly agree

2. Maximizes academic learning time: 3. Builds a learning community; respects individual, social and cultural differences; and treats all with equity (Disposition 3):

Learning Environment Comments: At the onset of her student teaching, Jacqueline immediately established a comfortable classroom atmosphere coupled with high expectations for all students. 4. The changes she implemented early on helped serve notice that she was a teacher too, commanding their respect and attention. She made a point, each day, to listen to each child and affirm their learning and their person.

Professionalism 1. Maintains personal and professional appearance; is punctual' demonstrates excellent attendance (Disposition 14): 4 - Strongly agree 4 - Strongly agree 4 - Strongly agree 4 - Strongly agree 4 - Strongly agree 4 - Strongly agree 4 - Strongly agree 4 - Strongly agree

2. Collaborates with professionals and other adults (Disposition 15): 3. 4. 5. Demonstrates adaptability, flexibility, enthusiasm for teaching and spends the time necessary to do a quality job (Disposition 9): Demonstrates commitment to teaching and professional development (Disposition 8): Relates responsibly to school, classroom, students, and greater community (Disposition 10):

6. Practices confidentiality, behaves in trustworthy manner (Disposition 12): 7. Demonstrates appropriate professional ethics, values, and points of view in everyday practice (Disposition 2):

8. Solicits suggestions and feedback from others (Disposition 6): Professionalism Comments: Jacqueline was the consummate professional throughout her student teaching 9. assignment. She held herself with poise and confidence,working with a variety of colleagues in the building during professional development days, team-planning days, staff meetings and informal after-school meetings, offering suggestions and

opinions as the need arose. She readily reflected on her teaching, often adjusting within the day to better meet the needs of the students. Her flexibility and adaptability were notable for such a young, new teacher.

Communication Skills 1. Communicates effectively, verbal and written: 2. Communicates in ways appropriate to the professional context: 3. Uses professional communication skills (Disposition 13): Uses mature judgment when communicating and demonstrates the ability to 4. appropriately handle situations that may be emotionally, physically, or intellectually stressful (Disposition 11): Communication Skills Comments: Jacqueline communicated appropriately to each situation as the need arose. She established and maintained good rapport with parents from the onset, sending home 5. a letter of introduction. She further communicated in person, by phone or email as a situation deemed necessary, and continued follow-up throughout her time in the classroom. 4 - Strongly agree 4 - Strongly agree 4 - Strongly agree 4 - Strongly agree

Overall Student Teacher's Potential 1. Cooperating teacher's view of the student teacher's teaching potential (1 = Lowest indicator, 4 = Highest indicator): 4

2. Overall Student Teacher's Potential Comments: Jacqueline has a high degree of potential success for a classroom teaching position. She is dedicated to excellence, thorough in her planning and execution of lessons, creative in her approach, is compassionate and understanding towards her students, and always the consummate professional. It would be a privilege to work with her as a colleague, should she get a teaching position, and I would recommend her without hesitation.

University Coordinator's Assessment

Final Evaluation Credit: Yes Comments: Jacquelyn did an outstanding job in her kindergarten placement at Lone Pine Elementary School in Bloomfield Hills. Her commitment to teaching, dedication to the students and knowledge of the early childhood curriculum were exceptional. She put in extra time assisting wherever she was needed. All of my observations in Mrs. Snyder's classroom were very positive. Jacquelyn was always prepared, well-informed and professional at all times. She has the desire and initiative to be a professional educator.