Crystal completed her PSIII at Mike Mountain Horse School.

Crystals placement in a
kindergarten class provided her with the opportunity to demonstrate a variety of teaching
strategies that were appropriate for instruction, effective learning, and assessment.

Crystal began the internship with long-range plans, which she used to develop theme plans.
Crystal worked to find a method of theme planning that provided her with a clear vision of the
direction for each theme. These theme plans were then used to develop detailed daily lesson
plans for large group as well as learning center activities. Technology was successfully
integrated into her plans.

The internship started in September and this provided Crystal with the opportunity to work with
children who were just entering school. She worked to make adjustments in her teaching in
order to match the needs of the early learners. Throughout the internship, Crystal continued to
reflect and refine as she worked to establish her teaching style. She was positive with the
children and established an effective learning climate.

Crystal demonstrated an understanding of current formative and summative assessment
practices. Her assessments included observation, conversations, and performance-based
tasks. She used the assessment information to support each learner and to contribute to the
students report cards.

Crystal reflected on her teaching and has used this reflection as a means for growing as a
professional. She participated in school based professional development as well as ATA
workshops and a Handwriting Without Tears workshop. Crystal connected with other
kindergarten teachers through Collaborative Communities professional development. She has
also participated in staff activities by joining the staff handbell choir.

Crystal has met all the requirements of the Internship and has demonstrated the KSAs required
of successful beginning teachers.