Standard 1

Demonstrates the ability to enhance academic performance and support implementation of the school district's achievement goals

The credentials presented in this portfolio witness my academic performance and educational achievements. These will enable me meet the required teaching standards in the state of Iowa and neighboring states.

Standard 2

Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.

My competence in content knowledge is demonstrated with my academic achievements (transcripts) and also with the evaluations I received in my student teaching.

Standard 3

Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction.

The unit plans, unit overview chart, powerpoint , lesson plans, main points, lecture guides  prepared indicate that I am competent enough in planning and preparing instructional materials.

Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students.

The variable teaching methods that I used to address the needs of both fast and slow learning students and individual and group learning is a means to see my ability to vary instructional strategies.

Standard 5

Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning.

Assessment tools are instrumental in monitoring students performance. I used various assessment methods to check on appropriate delivery of the subject matter and progress of students. I also used lecture guides to keep students alert in discussion periods.

Standard 6

Demonstrates competence in classroom management.

The classroom management plan that I developed is in line with the standards, and have practised it in my teaching training (student teaching).

Standard 7

Engages in professional growth.

Need for higher standard of learning creates the desire to help others grow in a similar way. My personal summary and approach to education signify this.

Standard 8

Fulfills professional responsibilities established by the school district

My academic credentials and recommendations witness that I met this standard.