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TPE6: The classroom ethos begins with the teacher, who is responsible for setting the tone with their behavior. In my credential program and continued growth as an educator, I have worked to hard to cultivate the following dispositions:
TPE6: The classroom ethos begins with the teacher, who is responsible for setting the tone with their behavior. In my credential program and continued growth as an educator, I have worked to hard to cultivate the following dispositions:
- Life-long Learner - Display curiosity and passion for learning
- Reflective Practitioner - Display a willingness to think flexiby, adapt, and develop habits for growth and self-awareness
- Compassionate Professional - Display kindness, empathy, and responsiveness to others' needs
- Grateful Servant - Display an open and appreciative demeanor dedicated to the service of others
These qualities form the cornerstone of my behavior as a professional.
These qualities form the cornerstone of my behavior as a professional.
Teachers as Role Models
Teachers as Role Models
TPE 6.5: Demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of student learning and management. Model ethical conduct.
On a daily basis, teachers interact with dozens of students, meaning they hold enormous potential to instill positive behaviors and values. Beyond showing my students that English can be a joyful, lifelong pursuit, I endeavor to model punctuality, attentive listening, respectful communication, a strong work ethic, and resilience in the face of challenges.
TPE 6.1
TPE 6.1
Reflect on one’s teaching to improve student learning
Over the course of my student teaching experience, I engaged in regular reflection at a daily, weekly, and semester-long level. This habit is invaluable as it fosters continuous professional development. Above, I demonstrate an ability to analyze successes and failures from the week, consider an individual student's learning needs, and adapt my teaching to create more engaging learning experiences.
TPE 6.4
TPE 6.4
Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and families to support student learning
In the these Back to School Night slides, I use both English and Spanish. I incorporate this technique into my introductions because it creates a hospitable environment for the parents of EML students. Rather than alienating non-English speaking parents, this strategy invites a significant population of parents into further involvement and agency over their child’s educational experience. In the presentation, on the syllabus, and elsewhere, I invite students and families to maintain open communication with me, regularly encouraging them to reach out if they have any questions.
“Learn from yesterday, live for today. The important thing is to not stop questioning.” – Albert Einstein.
Teachers as Hosts
Teachers as Hosts
Check out my speech at Westmont College's annual Celebration of Teaching!
"It is the teacher who models curiosity, sets expectations, establishes procedures, and invites students to the flavorful (and often messy) table of learning...at the fellowship of this table, learners can comfortably ask questions, explore the menu, sample opinions, and feed their intellects on texts that challenge, inspire, and delight them."
3 areas for future growth:
3 areas for future growth:
- Curriculum planning - learning to expand on the lessons my PLC has developed and pacing them out to suit the needs of my students and time constraints of the school year
- Differentiating instruction - building strategies over time to support students who are in different places personally or academically
- Applying incremental growth - monitoring student comprehension of content, adjusting in the moment, and setting small, manageable goals for future improvement. These micro-adjustments to activities and management practices will gradually enhance my instruction.
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