Verification that professional development goals have been met (from PDP).
Reflection on the different components of observation this year (including peer observation,
student course evaluation surveys, observations/walkthroughs from department chair and
administrator.)
This year, I was observed by Maura Maloney, Wendy Schmiedeler, and Matt Roy (peer observation).
One thing I really focused on improving was exit tickets to end class. I received feedback in my first full-observation of the year that my lesson could
be strengthened with one final question or activity tied to the lesson objectives. After that, I updated every single lesson in both World Literature and
British Literature to include an exit ticket question, quick write, or discussion. This also made me become more conscious of time, and that I need to
reserve a few minutes at the end of the lesson to wrap-up, explain homework, and dismiss students. In my second full observation in the spring, I
received positive feedback on the structure of the whole lesson, including the final exit ticket.
I administered Student Course Evaluations in December 2016 in both courses as a mid-point course evaluation; in particular, I wanted to cater to
student interest to shape the end of the second semester British Literature course. Student feedback indicated that they wanted more choice and to
read British texts with action, thrills, and science. This made me realize that a more effective way to teach Victorian literature, the final unit of the
year, would be to let students choose a text of interest and study it in Literature Circles. This was met with positive feedback and a recommendation
that I bring this to the junior level team for consideration.
List and reflect on your involvements/ areas of focus this year (both in and out of the
classroom.) Include an overall reflection on the school year.
Completed first year of doctoral coursework at Loyola University of Chicago (6 courses, plus a 12-
hour seminar)
Attended various SICP student events, including the Homecoming football game vs St. Francis
Wheaton on Friday, September 30, 2016, girls volleyball match vs Trinity on Thursday, October 13,
2016, student performances of The Little Mermaid on Sunday, November 6, 2016, and boys senior
night hockey game against Notre Dame on Friday, January 20, 2017
Completed Ignatian Formation Program for second year teachers
Invited to join the Ignatian Values Day committee; attended 10 meetings, planned three IVDs, and
facilitated microaggression training with a group of junior students during IVD #2 on November 1,
2016
Moderated the Body and Mind Club for the second year
Professional Development Sessions attended: Inquiry Teaching: Turning Students into Scholars! With Clare Budek
on Wednesday, October 12, 2016; Breakout EDU with Pete Dulaney on Wednesday, October 16, 2016; A
Roundtable Discussion on The Teenage Brain with Roy Carney and Beth Shannon on Tuesday,
November 29, 2016
Volunteered to work the Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet on Friday, September 30, 2016
Completed Anti-Defamation League training (6 hours) for faculty members on Thursday, October 20
and Thursday, October 27, 2016
Volunteered as a Faculty Chaperone at Junior Retreat on October 6-7, 2016 and Freshman Day of
Service on Wednesday, October 19, 2016; also served as a Kairos Talk Mentor for senior Caroline
McInerney and met for three half-hour sessions
Served as an Eucharistic Minister of Holy Communion at Ash Wednesday Mass and two other all-
school Masses
Proctored Entrance Exam for 8th graders on January 10, 2017
Completed Peer Observation with Matt Roy in February, 2017
Assisted with Freshman Family Night on Thursday, April 11, 2017
Proctored ACT on Saturday, April 8 and (future dates) of Saturday, June 3 (SAT) and Saturday, June
10 (ACT)
Attended regular SITA meetings; nominated by colleagues for SITA Secretary (if elected, would serve
in this capacity for 3 consecutive years)
Returning for the second year to teach the Grammar and Writing course for rising 9th graders during
Summer School sessions 1 & 2 (June 12-July 21, 2017)
Will again serve as Summer Teaching Internship Coordinator who oversees onboarding, placement,
and training of college interns in supporting roles in Algebra and Grammar and Writing courses
Participating in Summer Curriculum Work with English Department Head to re-evaluate senior
English elective offerings; created Freshman English level-wide survey to gather data and evaluate
students experiences with Membean and NoRedInk.com and will use data to present feedback to
administrators to inform curricular decisions for the 2017-2018 year
In my second year at St. Ignatius, I made conscious decisions to get involved in new ways, including
serving on the IVD planning committee, completing for ADL and EHMC training, attending sporting games
for the first time, experiencing the overnight junior retreat, and volunteering for different Ignatius events. I
learned how rich and diverse our programming is, both for students and alumni. I established stronger
professional relationships with colleagues outside of my department and was honored to be nominated for
the SITA Secretary position. I am most proud of balancing the instruction of a new course (3 sections of
British Literature) with demanding doctoral coursework. Im excited to utilize my coursework and help
align curriculum units and offerings as well as improve my own instructional practices next year.
Signature/ date following Summative Reflection submission and discussion
Teacher Abigail Hasebroock
Department Chair
Administrator