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Element Emerging Exploring
Is aware of the need to Begins to engage in
reflect on teaching reflection on teaching
practice to support practice individually
student learning. and with colleagues
Reflects individually or that is focused on
with colleagues on methods to support
immediate student the full range of
learning needs. learners. 9/28/17
I regularly meet with the
other Algebra 1 teacher
to discuss which
6.1 Reflecting on activities are working
teaching practice in and which aren’t and to
reflect overall. I have also
support of student caught myself reflecting
learning on some lessons I could
have done more
effectively. You want to
be as clear and concise
with how you teach so
students go home
comprehending the
material better. It is a
never-ending process
and I will continue to
work hard to achieve
better teaching practices
that support a full range
of learners. 9/28/17
Applying Integrating Innovating
Engages in reflection Reflects individually Maintains ongoing
individually and with and with colleagues on reflective practice and
colleagues on the refinements in action research in
relationship between teaching practice and supporting student
making adjustments in connections among the learning and raising
teaching practice and elements of the CSTP the level of academic
impact on the full to positively impact achievement.
range of learners. the full range of
4/1/18 learners. Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on
student learning.
I regularly meet with the
other Algebra 1 teacher
to discuss which
activities are working
and which aren’t and to
reflect overall. I have also
caught myself reflecting
on some lessons I could
have done more
effectively. You want to
be as clear and concise
with how you teach so
students go home
comprehending the
material better. It is a
never-ending process
and I will continue to
work hard to achieve
better teaching practices
that support a full range
of learners. The evidence
provided is the
calendar/agenda of the
first unit (and used
subsequently in other
units) we cover in
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Algebra 1 at my site. This
calendar was created by
the other Algebra 1
teacher and we have
been utilizing it for the
past 2 years.
Collaborating with her
has been helpful for me
so I learn the correct
pacing and when to
provide supplementary
assistance for students.
4/1/18 (Evidence as
seen on my portfolio)

Develops goals Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
connected to the CSTP the CSTP that take into the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
through required account self- authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
6.2 Establishing processes and local assessment of teaching and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
professional goals protocols. practice. assessment. challenging and based to improve
and engaging in on self-assessment and instructional practice
Attends required Expands knowledge Aligns personal goals feedback from a and impact student
continuous and
professional and skills individually with school and variety of sources. learning within and
purposeful development. and with colleagues district goals, and beyond the classroom.
professional growth through available focuses on improving Engages in and
and development professional student learning. contributes to Engages in ongoing
development. 2/1/18 professional inquiry into teacher
Selects and engages in development targeted practice for
professional on student professional
development based on achievement. Pursues development.
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needs identified in a variety of additional
professional goals. opportunities to learn Contributes to
professionally. professional
organizations, and
development
opportunities to
extend own teaching
practice.

We have many
professional
development days
throughout the school
year where we learn new
practices for an effective
classroom. We meet as an
entire staff and proceed
to meet with our
departments. I will begin
incorporating goals
connected to the CSTP
more so in the coming
weeks. The evidence
provided is a book we
received at the most
recent district math
department meeting.
This day was labeled as a
professional
development day since
we had a guest speaker
come and talk to us about
building assessment
literacy so we could
adopt and implement
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these ideas in our
classrooms. Every math
teacher from the district
was there to learn from
the guest speaker. It was
an excellent day to
collaborate with
colleagues. 2/1/18
(Evidence as seen on my
portfolio)

Attends staff, grade Consults with Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates
level, department, and colleagues to consider colleagues to improve colleagues to expand collaboration with
other required how best to support student learning and impact on teacher and colleagues.
meetings and teacher and student reflect on teaching student learning
collaborations. learning. practice at the within grade or Works to ensure the
6.3 Collaborating classroom level. department and school broadest positive
with colleagues and Identifies student and Begins to identify how and district levels. impact possible on
the broader teacher resources at to access student and Interacts with instructional practice
professional the school and district teacher resources in members of the Engages with members and student
community to level. the broader broader professional of the broader achievement at school
support teacher professional community to access professional and district levels and
and student community. 9/28/17 resources that support community to access for the profession.
learning teacher effectiveness resources and a wide
and student learning. range of supports for Initiates and develops
4/1/18 teaching the full range professional learning
of learners. opportunities with the
broader professional
community focused on
student achievement.
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This is essentially what I This is essentially what I
have started doing with have started doing with
my mentor this semester. my mentor this semester.
She has given me ideas She has given me ideas
on how to best support on how to best support
teacher and student teacher and student
learning and overall learning and overall
classroom management. classroom management.
There are plenty of There are plenty of
resources at our school resources at our school
site and it is imperative site and it is imperative
that we utilize them to that we utilize them to
their maximum potential their maximum potential
to help our students to help our students
succeed. 9/28/17 succeed. The evidence
provided is the mentor
log between myself and
my mentor. We meet
twice a week for about
15-20 minutes each time.
These short meetings
help clear any doubts I
may have with the FOTIP
courses or to work on
with any teaching related
questions. 4/1/18
(Evidence as seen on my
portfolio)
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Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides opportunities Structures a wide
the family in student importance of the contribute to the and support for range of opportunities
learning and the need family’s role in student classroom and school. families to actively for families to
for interactions with learning. Seeks Adjusts participate in the contribute to the
families. information about communication to classroom and school. classroom and school
cultural norms of families based on community. Supports a
families represented in awareness of cultural Communicates to school/district
the school. Welcomes norms and wide range families in ways which environment in which
family involvement at of experiences with show understanding of families take
classroom/ school schools. and respect for cultural leadership to improve
events. 8/1/17 norms. student learning.

Back to School night is

when I initially meet
parents and very briefly
build a plan that will
support their child.
6.4 Working with Phone calls and email are
then used as the main
families to support
forms of communication
student learning so we can discuss student
progress. Parents play a
key role in student’s
success because they
receive support both at
school and home. I have
noticed significant
growth in students
where parent
involvement is high. The
evidence provided is a
half-sheet of paper
depicting the items of
discussion during Back to
School night at my site
earlier this year. I
introduced myself to
parents and discussed
what is expected of my
students as well as our
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daily routines. I then
answered questions from
the parents and briefly
met with them to build a
plan that will support
their child. 8/1/17
(Evidence as seen on my
portfolio)

Develops awareness Seeks available Uses a variety of Uses a broad range of Collaborates with
about local neighborhood and neighborhood and neighborhood and community members
neighborhoods and community resources. community resources community resources to increase
communities to support the to support the instructional and
6.5 Engaging local surrounding the school. Includes references or curriculum. instructional program, learning opportunities
communities in connections to students, and families. for students.
support of the Uses available communities in single Includes knowledge of
instructional neighborhood and lessons or sequence of communities when Draws from Engages students in
program community resources lessons. designing and understanding of leadership and service
in single lessons. implementing community to improve in the community.
8/1/17 instruction and enrich the Incorporates
instructional program. community members
into the school
learning community.
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This is an area of
improvement for me.
Most of my professional
development and
collaboration with
teachers comes within
the district and school
site. I haven’t really
implemented community
resources into lessons in
the past. Maybe by doing
so it will show students
the importance of a
thriving community and a
sense that the teacher is
aware of the surrounding
areas they live in. The
evidence provided is a
picture of a local science
center near my school
site. This is a potential
field trip destination for
the future to show
students the importance
of math and science in the
real world. This science
center is geared to
younger visitors, so it
would be educational and
fun at the same time.
8/1/17 (Evidence as seen
on my portfolio)
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Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates Integrates the full Models
understanding of responsibilities in professional range of professional professionalism and
professional timely ways and seeks responsibilities and responsibilities into supports colleagues in
responsibilities. support as needed. manages time and advanced planning and meeting and exceeding
effort required to meet prepares for situations professional
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates expectations. that may be Responsibilities
commitments to commitment by challenging. effectively.
students. exploring ways to Pursues ways to
address individual support students’ Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
student needs. 4/1/18 diverse learning needs effort to seek, develop, maintain the
and maintains belief in and refine new and motivation, resiliency,
students’ capacity for creative methods to and energy to ensure
achievement. ensure individual that all students
student learning. achieve.
6.6 Managing My students know that I
professional am available for tutoring
any time at lunch and
responsibilities to after school on Tuesday
maintain and Thursday. I am
motivation and approachable and will do
commitment to all my best to help a
students struggling student
understand the material.
There has been a positive
turnout during tutoring
hours and even at lunch
time. I make sure to
inform the students not
to wait until the end of
the semester to seek
help. They should make
an effort to ask questions
early on to avoid falling
behind with the lessons.
The evidence provided is
a printout of a sign I have
posted in my classroom
showing the students my
tutoring hours. This
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serves as a reminder to
my students to inform
them when I am available
if they seek additional
help. 4/1/18 (Evidence
as seen on my portfolio)

Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site Maintains a high standard of personal integrity
policies, contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* and commitment to student learning and the
profession in all circumstances.
* As follows:
• Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes. Contributes to building professional community
6.7 Demonstrating
• Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which and holding peers accountable to norms of
professional
these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students. respectful treatment and communication.
responsibility,
• Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of
integrity, and learners, including English learners and students with special needs. Contributes to fostering a school culture with a
ethical conduct • Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the high degree of resilience, professional integrity,
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. and ethical conduct. 4/1/18
• Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws and
district guidelines for reporting cases of sexual harassment.
• Understands and implements school and district policies and state and
federal law in responding to inappropriate or violent student behavior.
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• Complies with legal and professional obligations to protect the privacy,
health, and safety of students, families, and other school professionals.
• Models appropriate behavior for students, colleagues, and the profession.
• Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
• Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
community.

I tell my students that not only are we becoming better mathematicians, but we
are working hard on becoming better students. There are plenty of daily routines
that will be crucial in their future classes. I especially do so in my class since most
of my students are freshmen. They need to be reminded of classroom expectations
at my school site. I treat every one of my students with respect and expect them to
show respect to their peers and teachers as well. I haven’t had a behavioral issue
during my brief time at the school site. Teaching is one of the most rewarding
careers and I wouldn’t change it for the world. The evidence provided is a picture
of my school site’s planner. This book allows the students to write down their
assignments, upcoming tests, and to ultimately become more organized. I make
sure all of my students write down their assignments and other reminders in their
planner. This organizational tool will benefit them for future courses in their
academic lives. 4/1/18 (Evidence as seen on my portfolio)