Carrie Reynolds Professional Portfoliio

Teaching Portfolio

CARRIE L. REYNOLDS

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Purpose Teaching Philosophy Classroom Organization Classroom Culture Instruction: Me on the Map Instruction: Seed Experiment Assessment Family and Community Involvement, slide one Family and Community Involvement, slide two Contact Information INSTAC Standards: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Purpose

The purpose of this portfolio is to provide potential employers with an overview of me as an Early Childhood Educator; this portfolio highlights my ability to provide a challenging, engaging, safe, and nurturing environment for all elementary age students; in addition, this portfolio includes my educational philosophy and links the INTASC standards for Educators to various aspects of an Early Childhood Educational Classroom.

Table of Contents, Teaching Philosophy, Classroom Organization, Classroom Culture, Instruction/Me on the Map, Instruction/Seed Experiment, Assessment, Family/Community Slide One,

Family/Community Slide Two, Contact Information

Teaching Philosophy

I encourage my students to challenge themselves, to view mistakes as learning opportunities. In my classroom, I actively engage students in the learning process through interactive, hands-on lessons. As an educator, I become familiar with how each individual student learns best and present material in a variety of ways that fosters critical thinking and a deep understanding of the subject matter. I hold each student accountable to high expectations, giving clear instructions and modeling to ensure student understanding. In addition, I differentiate lessons and assessments to ensure each student realizes his/her academic potential. My goal for each student is to provide them with a foundation of learning, to help them realize that learning is a lifelong endeavor. Table of Contents, Purpose, Classroom Organization, Classroom Culture, Instruction/Me on the Map,

Instruction/Seed Experiment, Assessment, Family/Community Slide One, Family/Community Slide Two, Contact Information

Classroom Organization

Using a schedule promotes students self-motivation and development of time management skills. The schedule is an effective non-verbal communication and aids the students in peer collaboration. The students assist one another in keeping to the schedule. INTASC 5, 6,

Materials must be accessible to and organized for all students in order for learning to take place. Books are organized by genre and level. Each student meets with the teacher to determine the books that are “just right” for him/her to support an active engagement in one’s own learning. INTASC 1, 2, 5Table of Contents, Purpose, Teaching Philosophy, Classroom Culture, Instruction/Me on the Map,

Instruction/Seed Experiment, Assessment, Family/Community Slide One, Family/Community Slide Two, Contact Information

Classroom Culture

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In the second month of school, the students prepared presentations about their cultures to share with the class. The presentations assisted the students in developing performance skills and allowed each student to present his/her culture in a unique format. Creating a classroom that is rich in diversity, I allow the students to explore how they are similar and different form each other. INTASC 3, 4, 5

Instruction

Bridging literature with Social Studies helps students understand that we can read for informational purposes. Through a hands-on activity, students are able to interact with their peers and reach educational objectives in an engaging environment. By focusing on curriculum goals and student interest I designed Me on the Map to engage students through a hands-on and minds-on activity. I am a reflective educator and through personal reflection and peer collaboration I am able to review lessons and make effective changes. INTASC 1, 7, 9

Me on the MapLesson

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• Lesson Plan, Me on the Map

Students created a map flip book starting from the classroom and ending with the

world.

Instruction, continued.

By employing a variety of instructional strategies I encourage students to work together to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. I am able to create and environment that encourages positive social interaction by explicitly teaching the students how to interact positively with peers. INTASC 2, 3, 4

Seed Experiment

I created a presentation to assist educators in teaching the seed experiment and support student learning. INTASC 6, 10

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• Lesson Plan, Seed Experiment• Presentation for Teacher Assistance

AssessmentUsing both formative and summative assessments I am able to adjust the instruction based on the students responses and insure the continuous development of the student. INTASC 8, 9

By understanding the diverse needs of my students, I plan instructional opportunities based on each student’s individual needs and curriculum goals. Graphic organizers and rubrics assist students in planning and I am able to evaluate the student’s understanding to insure continuous learning. INTASC 3, 7, 8, 9

• Living Wax Museum• Graphic Organizer • Rubric for Living Wax Museum • Rubric for Essay

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• Out of The Dust Lesson Plan

• Formative Assessment• Summative Assessmen

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Family and Community InvolvementParental/guardian involvement in a child’s educational experience is very important and involvement is key to success for all students. A welcome letter to parents/guardians begins to foster relationships. Newsletters, emails, and phone calls are other ways in which I communicate with parents/guardians. INTASC 10

Faculty at Kingsley Charter participated in “Think Pink” to help support breast cancer research and awareness. Fostering relationships within the school and community I am able to bring awareness to the students about important community and social issues. INTASC 10Table of Contents, Purpose, Teaching Philosophy, Classroom Organization, Classroom Culture,

Instruction/Me on the Map, Instruction/Seed Experiment, Assessment, Family/Community Slide Two, Contact Information

• Welcome Back Letter

Family and Community Involvement

Visitors and speakers provide an opportunity for the students to become involved in the community. Prior to the visitor or speaker the class engages in critical thinking skills to brainstorm questions for the visitor or speaker. To assist the student in developing performance skills, students are encouraged to ask questions and interact with the visitor or speaker. INTASC 4, 6, 10Table of Contents, Purpose, Teaching Philosophy, Classroom Organization, Classroom Culture,

Instruction/Me on the Map, Instruction/Seed Experiment, Assessment, Family/Community Slide One, Contact Information

Contact Information

• Resume• Phone: 404-374-7365• Email: [email protected]• Letters of reference available upon request.

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Family/Community Slide Two

mailto:[email protected]

INTASC Standard 1

CONTENT PEDAGOGY• The teacher understands the central

concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for students.

• Table of Contents, • Classroom Organization 1, 2, 5, 6• Instruction/Me on the Map 1, 7, 9• Contact Information

INTASC Standard 2

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT• The teacher understands how children learn

and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support a child’s intellectual, social, and personal development.

• Table of Contents• Classroom Organization 1, 2, 5, 6• Instruction/Seed Experiment 2, 3, 4, 6, 10• Contact Information

INTASC Standard 3

DIVERSE LEARNERS• The teacher understands how students differ

in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.

• Table of Contents • Classroom Culture 3, 4, 5• Instruction/Seed Experiment 2, 3, 4, 6, 10• Assessment 3, 7, 8, 9• Contact Information

INTASC Standard 4

MULTIPLE INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES• The teacher understands and uses a variety

of instructional strategies to encourage student development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.

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INTASC Standard 5

MOTIVATION AND MANAGEMENT• The teacher uses an understanding of

individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

• Table of Contents• Classroom Organization 1, 2, 5, 6• Classroom Culture 3, 4, 5• Contact Information

INTASC Standard 6

COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY• The teacher uses knowledge of effective

verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.• Table of Contents

• Classroom Organization 1, 2, 5, 6• Instruction/Seed Experiment 2, 3, 4, 6, 10• Family/Community Involvement, slide two 4, 6, 10• Contact Information

INTASC Standard 7

PLANNING• The teacher plans instruction based upon

knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.

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INTASC Standard 8

ASSESSMENT• The teacher understands and uses formal

and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.

• Table of Contents• Assessment 3, 7, 8, 9• Contact Information

INTASC Standard 9

REFLECTIVE PRACTICE: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.

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INTASC Standard 10

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT• The teacher fosters relationships with

school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students’ learning and well-being.

• Table of Contents • Instruction/Seed Experiment 2, 3, 4, 6, 10• Family/Community Involvement, slide one 10• Family/Community Involvement, slide two 4, 6, 10• Contact Information

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