- This evaluation is for Jessica Hamm, a student teacher completing her internship in 6th grade science at Independence Middle School in Virginia Beach.
- The evaluator, Dr. Cheryl Gould, rates Jessica as proficient or superior in all teaching standards including professional knowledge, instructional planning and delivery, assessment, learning environment, and professionalism.
- Areas of strength included differentiated instruction, use of instructional technology, formative and summative assessments, respect for student diversity, and communication/collaboration. Areas to continue improving included engaging students in higher-level thinking and providing constructive feedback.
- This evaluation is for Jessica Hamm, a student teacher completing her internship in 6th grade science at Independence Middle School in Virginia Beach.
- The evaluator, Dr. Cheryl Gould, rates Jessica as proficient or superior in all teaching standards including professional knowledge, instructional planning and delivery, assessment, learning environment, and professionalism.
- Areas of strength included differentiated instruction, use of instructional technology, formative and summative assessments, respect for student diversity, and communication/collaboration. Areas to continue improving included engaging students in higher-level thinking and providing constructive feedback.
- This evaluation is for Jessica Hamm, a student teacher completing her internship in 6th grade science at Independence Middle School in Virginia Beach.
- The evaluator, Dr. Cheryl Gould, rates Jessica as proficient or superior in all teaching standards including professional knowledge, instructional planning and delivery, assessment, learning environment, and professionalism.
- Areas of strength included differentiated instruction, use of instructional technology, formative and summative assessments, respect for student diversity, and communication/collaboration. Areas to continue improving included engaging students in higher-level thinking and providing constructive feedback.
- This evaluation is for Jessica Hamm, a student teacher completing her internship in 6th grade science at Independence Middle School in Virginia Beach.
- The evaluator, Dr. Cheryl Gould, rates Jessica as proficient or superior in all teaching standards including professional knowledge, instructional planning and delivery, assessment, learning environment, and professionalism.
- Areas of strength included differentiated instruction, use of instructional technology, formative and summative assessments, respect for student diversity, and communication/collaboration. Areas to continue improving included engaging students in higher-level thinking and providing constructive feedback.
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PAGE 1: Placement Information
Q1: Student Teacher's Name
Jessica Hamm
Q2: Student Teacher's Endorsement Area
Elementary Education, PreK-6
Q3: Grade Taught
Sixth Grade
Q4: Internship Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
01/11/2016
Q5: Internship End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
03/04/2016
Q6: School of Student Teaching Placement
Independence Middle School
Q7: School Division
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Q8: Evaluator's Name (First Last)
Dr. Cheryl Gould
Q9: Evaluator's Email. We will return a PDF copy of your report to this address. Email Address: chergou@regent.edu Q10: Evaluator's Position/Role
University Supervisor
Q11: What time period is this evaluation for?
Final
PAGE 2: Standard One: Professional Knowledge
Q12: Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas below. Demonstrates accurate knowledge and skills of the subject area(s) taught.
Proficient
Demonstrates an understanding of the development of the
age group.
Proficient
Integrates key content elements and facilitates students
use of higher level thinking skills.
Proficient
Links content with other subject areas and real world
applications.
Proficient
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Q13: Please comment on the teacher candidate's overall performance in the area of professional knowledge. Jessica is teaching at the highest level of the Elementary Education subject matter (6th grade Science). She provides sound instruction on a daily basis. She continues to grow in the area of providing activities that foster higher level thinking and fully engage, or even excite, students to learn about the scientific concepts. I am seeing her growth in this area as the last observation included a demonstration of an experiment on heat transfer. Following the experiment, the students recorded their observations and predictions. This is the type of activities that Jessica should do more often in her instruction.
PAGE 3: Standard Two: Instructional Planning
Q14: Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas below. Aligns lesson objectives to the schools curriculum and student learning needs.
Proficient
Develops appropriate plans designed to meet all learner
needs; adapts plans as needed.
Proficient
Plans time realistically for pacing, content mastery, and
transitions.
Proficient
Plans for differentiated instruction.
Superior
Q15: Please comment on the teacher candidate's overall effectiveness of instructional planning. Lessons are clearly aligned to the Virginia Beach objectives and Virginia Standards of Learning. Jessica is teaching two different student academic level classes (core and advanced). Her plans are differentiated between groups as well as within groups. There are several para-professionals and/or specialists that assist with meeting the needs of the individual students. Jessica is getting experience in planning for utilizing these professionals efficiently and effectively.
PAGE 4: Standard Three: Instructional Delivery
Q16: Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas below. Engages and maintains students in active learning.
Proficient
Differentiates instruction to meet the students needs.
Proficient
Reinforces learning goals consistently throughout lessons.
Superior
Uses a variety of effective instructional strategies and
resources.
Proficient
Uses instructional technology to enhance student learning.
Superior
Q17: Please comment on the teacher candidate's overall effectiveness of instructional delivery. Jessica is on-target for a pre-service teacher in the area of instructional delivery. She is learning what it takes to keep a group of 30 6th grade students fully engaged in learning. She is becoming more consistent each day in doing just that.
PAGE 5: Standard Four: Assessment of and for Student Learning
2/4
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Q18: Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas below. Uses student learning data to make instructional decisions.
Proficient
Uses a variety of appropriate assessment strategies and
instruments
Proficient
Uses assessment tools for both formative and summative
purposes.
Superior
Gives constructive and frequent student feedback.
Proficient
Q19: Please comment on the teacher candidate's performance in the area of assessment of and for student learning. Jessica is proficient in the area of assessment. My rating is based on ongoing feedback from the cooperating teacher. I have observed Jessica administering informal and formal assessment in the classroom both in verbal, paper, and digital format. She continues to improve in the area of providing and receiving high-quality feedback during instruction. Feedback is a two-way street (from teacher to student and from student to teacher) in order for it to be effective in fostering student academic achievement.
PAGE 6: Standard Five: Learning Environment
Q20: Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas below. Establishes clear expectations for classroom rules and procedures; enforces them consistently and fairly.
Proficient
Uses available resources and knowledge of students to
prevent, redirect, or reinforce behaviors.
Proficient
Respects students diversity, including language, culture,
race, gender, and special needs.
Superior
Actively listens and pays attention to students needs and
responses.
Proficient
Q21: Please comment on the teacher candidate's overall effectiveness in creating an environment conducive to learning. I believe that as Jessica becomes more confident in the content and her ability to deliver the lesson, she will become more consistent with seizing "teachable moments" and following up on student responses in a meaningful way.
PAGE 7: Standard Six: Professionalism
3/4
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Q22: Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas below. Modifies performance based on personal and professional critiques.
Proficient
Demonstrates initiative in planning, management, and
professional interactions.
Superior
Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration
with teachers and other school personnel.
Superior
Fosters trust in all school relationships through fair and
ethical interactions.
Superior
Q23: Please comment on the teacher candidate's professionalism throughout the period of observation. Jessica demonstrates a positive demeanor in regards to her professionalism. She receives superior marks on her weekly evaluations in this area, on an ongoing basis. Jessica receives constructive feedback and makes efforts to implement the changes. Some changes in instruction will take more intentional effort to see results. Jessica should continue to be a reflective practitioner in order to maximize her student teaching experience.
PAGE 8: Standard Seven: Student Academic Progress
Q24: Using the following scale, please rate the teacher candidate's performance in each of the areas below. Documents the progress of each student throughout the placement.
Proficient
Provides evidence that achievement goals have been met.
Proficient
Uses available data to document/communicate student
progress and develop learning targets.
Proficient
Q25: Please comment on the students academic progress throughout the period of observation. Jessica continues to learn best practices in documenting, communicating, and using student progress data.
