ALVERNO COLLEGE

SPE 615 TEACHER CANDIDATES SELF-ASSESSMENT

Candidate: Rachel Mixtacki
Supervisor: Rachel Schuler-- Patricia Luebke
Cooperating Teacher:
School: Greendale School District Summer School
Disability Categories Represented: Autism

Check One: 1st Observation _X__ 2nd Observation _X__

Date: July 9,2015 --- July 24, 2015
Number of Students:
Grade: 5
Subject(s): Reading/literacy
Diverse Student Needs Represented:
Evidence (Candidate)

Planning and Preparation (AEA: Conceptualization/Diagnosis

WTS: 1, 7 DISP: Respect, Responsibility - CEC: 1, 4, 5, 9, 10)
Uses teaching resources and curriculum materials that are

appropriate in representing the ideas and concepts.

Plans instruction appropriate to students stages of development and
learning styles.
Provides opportunities for active engagement, manipulation and
testing of ideas and materials.
Values flexibility in the teaching process by monitoring and adjusting
plans and adapting instruction when necessary and appropriate.
Chooses appropriate teaching strategies, learning experiences, and
materials to achieve different instructional purposes and to meet student
needs.
Varies his or her role in the instructional process in relation to the
content and purposes of instruction.
Plans motivational instruction by relating lessons to students
personal interest.
Seeks to find ways to meet the needs of diverse learners.

____Inadequate

Shows respect for the diverse talents of all learners.

Is committed to the expression and use of democratic values in the
classroom.
Organizes, allocates, and manages the resources of time, space,
activities and attention to engage students in productive tasks.
Respects students as individuals with differing personal and family
background and various skills, talents and interests .

__X__Proficient

____Distinctive

Comments:
-The materials that I used were appropriate for my student and
demonstrated my knowledge of how my student learns best.
-By giving my student scheduled timed breaks he was able to work
for short periods of time and then take a break to get ready to work
again.

Classroom Environment (AEA: Coordination/Integrative Interaction

WTS: 2, 3, 5 - DISP: Respect, Responsibility CEC: 2, 3, 5)

____Emerging

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

____Inadequate

____Emerging

__X__Proficient

____Distinctive

Comments:
-My student has an area that he knows he can take a break as well
as an area for him to work where he can be away from other
students.
-We created a room with very low light so as to have a comfortable
place for our students.

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Evidence (Candidate)

Planning and Preparation (AEA: Conceptualization/Diagnosis

WTS: 1, 7 DISP: Respect, Responsibility - CEC: 1, 4, 5, 9, 10)

Evidence Code Definitions:

Inadequate = Unsatisfactory

Emerging = Needs Improvement

Proficient = Satisfactory

Instruction (AEA: Communication, Coordination, Diagnosis,

Integrative Interaction WTS 4, 6, 7 - DISP: Respect, Responsibility,
Communication CEC: 4, 6, 7, 8, 9)

Encourages discussion.
Elicits samples of student thinking orally and in writing.
Modifies explanations when necessary to assist students
understanding.
Organizes, prepares students for, and monitors independent and
group work.
Recognizes the importance of verbal and nonverbal communication.
Is a thoughtful and responsive listener.
Communicates in ways that demonstrate a sensitivity to cultural and
gender differences.
Models appropriate communication strategies in conveying ideas
and information.

Evidence (Candidate and Student)

____Inadequate

Solicits and uses information about students experiences, learning

behavior, needs and progress from cooperating teachers and the
students themselves.
Evaluates the effect of class activities on both individuals and the
class as a whole, collecting information through observation of
classroom interactions, questioning, and analysis of student work.
Uses classroom observation and information about students as
sources for evaluating the outcomes of teaching and as a basis for
reflecting on and revising practice.

____Emerging

__X__Proficient

____Distinctive

Comments:
-While we did calendar I had my student help me fill in the next day,
he found the date out of a handful of number choices. He told me
the date and I asked him help me with the weather, we discussed
that it was not raining if it is sunny out. He seems to repeat most of
what I say so it is hard to hold a discussion with him.
-I gave him two choices when asked to do an activity, this let him
choose what he wanted to do next, sort or read a book, walk or
break.
-I was aware of the amount of time that I was working with my
student as well as the amount of time that I was giving a break to
himhe was able to complete all the work that was required of him
because of this breakwork method.
Evidence (Candidate and Student)

Assessment (AEA: Diagnosis/Integrative Interaction WTS: 8, 9

DISP: Collaboration, Communication CEC: 1, 5, 8, 9, 10)

Distinctive = Exemplary

____Inadequate

____Emerging

__X__Proficient

____Distinctive

Comments:
-Assessment is ongoing but with high expectations I was able to
help him engage in activities and choices to adjust to his level of
work.

Professional Responsibilities (AEA: Communication/Integrative

Interaction WTS: 10 DISP: Responsibility, Collaboration,
Communication CEC: 2, 5, 10)
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Evidence (Candidate)

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Relates professionally and effectively with the cooperating teacher

and faculty.
Dresses professionally and consistently portrays a professional
demeanor.
Is enthusiastic about teaching.
Seeks out the cooperating teacher to support his/her development
as a learner and a teacher.

Overall Performance: ____Inadequate

____Emerging

__X__Proficient

____Inadequate

____Emerging

__X__Proficient

____Distinctive

Comments:
-Throughout my placement I held positive relationships with my
student and the teachers in the classroom. I gave my student high
expectations to get his work done. I was calm and helped my
student to cope with his behaviors and continue working giving him
breaks after working so that he was ready to work again.
____Distinctive

Summary Statement (Optional):

Throughout this placement I worked hard to involve my student in work that is relative to what he is capable of. Working though
behaviors that were unpredictable and at some times aggressive was a difficult task to manage with academics. I worked hard to
implement coping strategies and balance to create an atmosphere where positive work could be done.

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