PLACEMENT INFORMATION

Teacher Candidate: Addyson Gerig Mentor Teacher: Jamie Hilldore

School: (25) Lakewood Elementary School City, State: Holland, Michigan
Subject Area: English Language Arts Grade or Age Level: 1st
Course: EDUC28101 College Professor: Teunis Donk
Course Semester: Spring 2018 Evaluation Level: 2A

PLACEMENT DESCRIPTION
Description of student teaching setting (i.e.
cultural/ethnic diversity, disabled/exceptional
populations, community, etc.):
Racially/Ethnically Diverse Experience (defined as 20% or
more racial/ethnic diversity in this classroom, not the school)
Socio-economically Diverse Experience (defined as 20% or
more low socio-economic diversity in this classroom, not the No
school)
Classroom includes students with exceptional
Yes
needs (defined as students with a disability or gifted students)
My classroom during the current school year, 2017-2018, has
22 students. I have 12 boys and 10 girls. The percentage of
Caucasian students is 80%. The remaining non-white
students include Hispanic, biracial and Asian children. One of
my students is European and is well traveled. I have three
students with divorced parents. I have two students that are
ELL and get services. I have one student that is beginning to
meet with the school social worker and is being evaluated for
ADHD among other behavior things. I have one student that
receives medications for ADHD and anxiety. I have one
student that I will began to work on the CAIT process before
finding out she was suddenly moving. Two students from the
ASD classroom spend time in my classroom each day. I also
have two students that meet with a Kids Hope mentor each
week.
Yes

RATING SCALE
4 3 2 1 0
Exceeds Developing Does not Meet
Meets Expectations Not Observable
Expectations Expectations Expectations

PROFESSIONAL ABILITY 1: ETHICAL EDUCATOR

Ability Rating Exceeds Expectations Comments
Demonstrates responsibility and maturity 3
Demonstrates respect 3
Displays a postive attitude when interacting with students 4 Addyson is always positive with students. When a student
says he will not work with her, she finds positive ways to
engage with the student. Addyson takes initiative to
engage will all students, including times when I don't
direct her to do so.
Demonstrates a commitment to reach all students 3
Demonstrates personal integrity which shows in truth and 3
honesty
Demonstrates equity 3
Demonstrates passion for teaching 3
Demonstrates perseverance 3

PROFESSIONAL ABILITY 2: SKILLED COMMUNICATOR

Ability Rating Exceeds Expectations Comments
Communicates high expectations for students' learning 3
Gives clear directions 3
Explains content accurately 3
Speaks articulately and with expression 3
Communicates at a professional level 3
Communicates in a culturally appropriate way 3

PROFESSIONAL ABILITY 3: ENGAGED PROFESSIONAL

Ability Rating Exceeds Expectations Comments
Complies with district/school/placement site policies 3
Respects confidentiality of the classroom 3
Establishes and maintains professional relationships with 3
colleagues

PROFESSIONAL ABILITY 4: CURRICULUM DEVELOPER

Ability Rating Exceeds Expectations Comments
Demonstrates knowledge of the subject area 3

PROFESSIONAL ABILITY 5: EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTOR

Ability Rating Exceeds Expectations Comments
Assesses student learning 3
Maximizes instructional time 3
Creates a learning environment 3
Demonstrates enthusiasm for the content 3
Facilitates classroom discussions 3
Encourages students to explain their thinking 3
Monitors student learning 3

PROFESSIONAL ABILITY 6: DECISION MAKER

Ability Rating Exceeds Expectations Comments
Creates a safe environment 3
Addresses student behavior 3
 PROFESSIONAL ABILITY 7: REFLECTIVE PRACTITIONER
Ability Rating Exceeds Expectiations Comments
Applies knowledge of human growth, development and 3
learning theories
Engages in meaningful reflection of lessons 3
Utilizes feedback to inform teaching 3

STRENGTHS IN WORK:
Addy was a very positive and enthusiastic contributor to my classroom environment! She engages each student well and has
a passion for teaching. She is easy to collaborate with and is flexible and willing to do anything I ask of her for our classroom
and with the students. She is thorough with the activities and plans and executes all she does very well. Addy is dependable
and a great communicator. She exhibits many excellent teacher qualities.

SUGGESTIONS FOR GROWTH:

Addy is full of strengths and it is difficult to think of something to suggest for growth. My only recommendation is to make sure
she seeks out more opportunities to take risks and engage with students in with more whole group opportunities, just to begin
to have more experience with that, though I know that is not a requirement at this time. I think she will be an excellent teacher!

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

RECOMMENTATION TO CONTINUE IN THE Highly Recommend: consistently outstanding quality work

TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM:

HOURS VERIFIED: I cannot verify the hours at this time

ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE: Jamie Hilldore