PORTFOLIO

SUMMARY
Miss Walser
Elementary Education Portfolio

An Elementary Portfolio Project submitted to the

Faculty of the Graduate School of Education of
Medialle College

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

Master of Science in Education
Section one: Teacher Candidate
Introduction to the Elementary Portfolio
Project
Previous teaching experience
Related personal and work experience
Demonstrate my skills as a educator
Shows the skills I have gained through volunteer and observation hours
Section two: Teacher Candidate
Background Experiences
This section includes my employment history, academic, in-class experience, and
personal experience.
A resume is included in this section
In this section, I discuss my experience while volunteering in the classroom
My philosophy of education; I discuss my views, my goals, and intentions as a
educator
Section Three: Teacher Candidate
Artifacts
8 artifacts that demonstrate my readiness of the classroom as an elementary
educator
Each artifact relates to my teaching philosophy, knowledge of students learning
process, ability to plan lessons and units, and establish an engaging learning
environment
Evidence of my ability to reflect on my teaching instruction, dedication to ongoing
learning, motivation to improve education through research, and provide lessons
that are cultural responsive and accommodate all learners
The artifacts include:
Section 4: Alignment to Curriculum &
Professional Standards
Connections between the artifacts in section three and the curriculum and
professional standards
Demonstrate my ability to create learning activities that are connected to curriculum
and state standards
Provide evidence of this in a clear chart; what each artifact is connected to.
It is a best practice to be able to connect the learning content with professional
standards and curriculum in order to support the lessons being taught.
Section Five: Teacher Candidate
Reflection
In this section, it reflects my experience throughout the program and while making
the portfolio project
Describes specific events and experiences and how they helped me grow
This section also discusses why I am ready to become a teacher and the foundation
that has been established by this program
My connection to the CAEP Claims through the Master of Science in Education;
Elementary Education at Medaille College
Section Six: Teacher Candidate
Interview Video
This section includes a presentation of my responses to interview questions, a
review on my Weebly website, a brief summary of the portfolio project, and overall
my readiness to become an elementary teacher.
Highlight:
Website content
PowerPoint presentation
Interview questions and responses
Brief summary PowerPoint presentation