Compare and contrasting my initial CSTP & my final CSTP self-assessments:

• I have grown stronger in the area of individualizing instruction and supporting students unique learning styles within my instruction. I have also gotten better at utilizing my students backgrounds to connect them with content they are learning.

How I have surprised myself these past 2 years:

• I have become a leader at my school site for our Functional Life Skills Department

• I've become a mentor to my peers

• I have become more technology savvy because of physical school closures and having to teach online

• I have become more resourceful

• I communicate better with my professional peers

Professional goal I'm setting for myself beyond induction:

• I want to build strong relationships with my parents by staying in contact with them in a way that they prefer. I am hoping by building this relationship with them that they will be more involved in their childs learning especially through this unique time we are facing where instruction has to be done online.

How I will achieve this goal:

• I can communicate weekly to parents via the method they prefer

• I can also send communicatoin to parents with postive news (I feel like I often only talk to parents when there is an issue) I would like to break this norm.

• I can provide opportunities for parents to participate within our classroom learning time

Actions I can take to remain a connected educator throughout my career?

• I can continue to develop professional developments to stay current on latest strategies and technology that can help improve my current teaching practices.

• I can continue to build peer relationships with my staff and peers at my site

What I can do personally and professionally, to sustain the energy it takes to be passionate about my students, teaching, and learning?

• To keep my energy up and be motivated as well as passionate about my students, teaching and learning I need to remember to take time for self care. Taking care of my own mental needs is important in order to be able to excell in all areas of teaching. I also need be more flexible and ready to take on ambuguity. These are all key in order to be my best self which will reflect both in my personal and professional practices.