PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER THREE: Final Report

Administrator:
Kyle McKenzie G.S. Lakie Middle School

Intern Teacher: Michael Krokosh

Administrator Comments:

Michael has had a very successful internship at G.S. Lakie Middle School. It was evident from Michaels first day through the
doors, that he was ready, committed, and enthusiastic about taking on his own classroom. Throughout Michael's entire
internship, he carried himself as a professional and clearly demonstrated that he met all aspects of the Alberta Teaching
Quality Standard.

One of Michael's strengths was his in-depth knowledge surrounding the learning outcomes of the CTF curriculum. Michael
had a very strong grasp of the KSA's described within the Program of Studies. It was clear that he utilized the Program of
Studies to direct his planning and instruction. However, one of his biggest strengths was his ability to take the learning
outcomes from his courses, and translate them into meaningful and engaging lessons for his students. Michael was able to
draw upon a variety of sources to help him in this endeavour, most of which came from his own extensive experience in the
workforce. From that, Michael did a great job at crafting meaningful assessments that targeted specific learning outcomes.
What I really appreciated about Michael's assessment tactics, was not just that they were well designed with the outcomes in
mind, but that they were interesting within the context of a middle school learner; and that they allowed students to be
individually creative, while at the same ensuring they were all striving toward the same learning outcome.

Michael was able to employ specific pedagogical skills and apply them to his classroom, not only to his class in its entirety, but
on an individual basis with specific students to optimize their level of success in his classroom. I witnessed this ability first
hand in Michael's computer classes, where he was met with students with a wide range of competency levels. Not only that,
but Michael was given a group of exchange students who did not speak English. In each case, Michael planned, chunked,
and adjusted his lessons to meet the needs of those students. He dedicated time and energy to ensuring that everyone
received a rich and meaningful educational experience in his classroom. Michael was not only dedicated in terms of his
interactions with students, but he also made sure to connect with parents and communicate with them as necessary.

One other important thing to note, was Michael's classroom management. Because it was evident to his students that he was
dedicated and committed to their learning. That dedication translated into a mutual respect between Michael and his
students, which automatically mitigated any classroom management issues. In addition to that, Michael carried himself with
poise and assertiveness which further added to the positive, safe, and caring atmosphere within his classroom. It was evident
through the way students acted, as well as interacted with Michael, that he had created strong classroom routines, and that
the students respected his authority as a teacher, as well as appreciated him as a mentor. In that, Michael treated all of his
students fairly and ethically. He was conscious of each students' individual context, and used that knowledge to address his
students within a morally and ethically appropriate framework.

Lastly, I was also well aware of Michael's interactions with students and staff outside of the classroom. One of the greatest
compliments that an intern can acquire in a school as big and as busy as Lakie, is whether or not they become one with the
staff. This is not something that can be taught or learned, but rather it is an attribute that reflects the kind of person one is.
Michael was definitely one with our staff. He was present in all types of extra curricular activities and professional learning
opportunities. However, was there in a greater capacity as well. Michael formed relationships amongst our student body, as
well as our staff. He was welcomed as a staff member, and that speaks to his presence as teacher.

Administrator Signature Date

This page is to be returned to the UC to be included in the PS III Final Report.

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