CHAIRPERSON COLLABORATIVE PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

Teachers Name: Robert Caceres

School /Assignment: ESL

Department Chairs Name: Dr. Estevez

School Year: 2012-2013

Department chairs are expected to meet with teachers, on an annual basis, to

collaboratively review performance. Chairs and teachers will complete and submit this
summary to the Middle School and/or High School Principals.
Probationary

Tenured
Planning and Preparation

Robert Caceres displayed the following strengths in planning and preparation:

Application of differentiation in his lessons

Created engaging activities
Student assessments was aligned with instructional objectives
During my observations he showed adequate use of time management
Includes and promotes academic language in his lessons
His areas of focus and growth in planning and preparation are:

Create lessons that are better aligned to the common core standards

Find more ways of incorporating technology in the classroom

The Classroom Environment

Mr. Caceres creates a productive and nurturing classroom environment, he shows

the following strengths:

Promotes an environment of respect and positive rapport with students

Establishes a conducive culture for learning
Is effective in managing procedures and student behavior
Makes a great effort to improve student self-esteem
Areas of focus and growth are as follows:

Needs to continue developing existing classroom structure and routines

Instruction
The Areas of strength in instruction are as follows:

Uses the Teacher Assistant effectively as an instructional partner

Students are engaged in learning

Makes adjustments to lessons as needed
Excellent use of the smart board
Focus and growth in the area of instruction:

As a new teacher Mr. Caceres must learn and incorporate more effective
teaching and collaborative strategies
Find more effective ways to teach problem solving strategies
Mr. Caceres areas of strength in the area of professional responsibilities are:

He maintains constant communication with parents

Volunteered to chaperon the Washington D.C. trip, MS Variety show, Student
vs. Teachers Basketball game, and the Thanksgiving dinner
Provides extra help to students on a daily basis and conducts review sessions
prior to the Math state exam
This year attended a Mathematics shifts for ELL educators conference.
Translated monthly letters to parents and provided translations to parents
during team meetings
Areas of focus and growth:

Mr. Caceres may benefit from being more involved on committees

Summary:
As a new ESL teacher, Mr. Caceres has proven to be effective and dedicated. He
collaborated with Mrs. Ramirez, Mrs. Calabrese, and Mrs. Martinez and is a team
player within the department and the school environment. He has also been an asset in
translating documents and serving as a bridge to parents in need of translations. His
rapport with parents and students is commendable. Mr. Caceres takes constructive
criticism very well and is aware of his areas of growth. He shared wonderful ideas for
activities he plans to work on with parents next year, such as offering parent portal
training and participating and developing a club for ESL and mainstream students. He
is a wonderful addition to our program.

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