Professional Self-Assessment Form

Teacher Candidates Name: Arthea D. Simmons Mentor Teachers Name: Mrs. Ihekweazu Date: April 17, 2013 School: Whittaker Elementary

Grade Level (s)/Subject Area(s) - 3rd/ English, Math, Science, Social Studies
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Instructions to the teacher candidate: Please reflect on your professional performance, and respond to each of the following prompts. 1. In terms of the ADEPT Performance Standards, what are your professional strengths? How have you built on these strengths so far, and how do you plan to do so in the future?

According to the terms of the ADEPT Performance Standards, my professional strengths are facilitating student achievement by establishing appropriate long range learning goals by identifying the instructional, assessment, and management strategies necessary to help all students progress (APS 1). I have also found strength in facilitating student achievement by assessing and analyzing student performance (APS 3), providing accurate content for learners (APS 6), and maintaining professional responsibilities (APS 10). I have built on these strengths by preparing an effective long range plan to meet the needs and interest of my students, I constantly reflect on assessments as well as create various valid and reliable assessments by testing information that is taught, I provide and possess thorough knowledge and understanding by translating and projecting accurate information, and I am dedicated and responsible in contributing to school functions such as awards programs and field trips as a learning member of the profession. I plan to maintain these professional strengths by staying on task and improving in each and every way that I can as a student teacher. In addition, I have also established high expectations within the classroom (APS 4). I have done such by stating state standards, displaying an agenda that includes the activities within the lesson, and stating the purpose and relevance of lessons. This APS standard is very imperative because it informs students on what is to be expected and prepare students for various lessons and activities within the lesson. This standard also plays an integral part in informing visitors about what takes place during the lessons and inside of the classroom.

2.) In terms of the ADEPT Performance Standards, what are your professional challenges? How do you plan to meet these challenges?

In terms of the ADEPT Performance Standards, my professional challenges are managing the classroom (APS 9). I would not say that this is a challenge, but it is definitely not a strength. As a reflective practioner, I do realize that my classroom management is not perfect. I plan to meet this challenge in regards to managing the classroom by being consistent in regards to my students following rules.

3.) Describe your students overall progress and achievement. What insights have you gained into ways to improve student progress and achievement? I would say that my students overall progress and achievement is good, however; there is always room for improvement! I have gained insight on providing accurate content, using various strategies to help guide students, and using questioning to help guide students to reason. I have also learned various teaching strategies to reach students in my classroom. In addition, I have learned classroom management techniques to make sure my students stay on task. With these insights that I have gained, I feel that I can reach most of my students so that they will be able to learn and perform well on various assessments.

4.) How will you use the knowledge you have gained through this professional self-assessment to promote your continuous professional growth and collaboration? I will use the knowledge that I have gained through this professional self assessment as a ladder to build upon my weaknesses and step up to improve and promote continuous growth and collaboration. I plan to reflect upon my weaknesses and work hard to turn them into my strengths. I will also reflect upon my strengths so that I will continue to show and promote my continuous professional growth. As my student teaching experience come to an end, I am sure that I will often view my professional self- assessments for various reasons.