Professional Teaching Portfolio Heather Garcia Hgarcia@oswego.edu

Table of Contents About Me Content Pedagogy Student Development Diverse Learners Multiple Instructional Strategies Motivation and Management Communication and Technology Planning Assessment Reflective Practice: Professional Growth School and Community Involvement

About Me My name is Heather Garcia and I am currently a graduate student at SUNY Oswego.  I am entering my final year and cannot be more excited about completing the Initial Childhood Education program. For more about me place click here [My Introduction and Teaching Philosophy].

Content Pedagogy INTASC Standard 1: The teacher understands the central concept, 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. My Refection [My Reflection Standard 1] The Name of My Artifact One [Graduate Statement Evidence]

Student Development INTASC Standard 2: The teacher understands how children learn and develop and can provide learning opportunities that support a child’s intellectual, social, and personal development. My Refection [My Reflection Standard 2] The Name of My Artifact One [Analysis Project Evidence]

Diverse Learners INTASC Standard 3: The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners. My Refection [My Reflection Standard 3] The Name of My Artifact One [New Curriculum Evidence]

Multiple Instructional Strategies INTASC Standard 4: The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage student development of critical thinking, problem solving and performance skills. My Refection [My Reflection Standard 4] The Name of My Artifact One [UDL Evidence]

Motivation and Management INTASC Standard 5: The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positives social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. My Refection [My Reflection Standard 5] The Name of My Artifact One [Classroom Management Evidence]

Communication and Technology INTASC Standard 6: The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom. My Refection [My Reflection Standard 6] The Name of My Artifact One [Economics Powerpoint Evidence]

Planning INTASC Standard 7: The teacher plans instruction based on knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals. My Refection [My Reflection Standard 7] The Name of My Artifact One [Climate Change Lesson Plan Evidence] The Name of My Artifact Two [Math Lesson Plan Evidence]

Assessment INTASC Standard 8: The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learners. My Refection [My Reflection Standard 8] The Name of My Artifact One [Money Assessment Evidence] The Name of My Artifact Two [Menu Choice Project Assessment Evidence]

Reflective Practice: Professional Growth INTASC Standard 9: The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally. My Refection [My Reflection Standard 9] The Name of My Artifact One [Resume Evidence]

School and Community Involvement INTASC Standard 10: The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students’ learning and well-being. My Refection [My Reflection Standard 10] The Name of My Artifact One [Palermo Elementary Evidence] The Name of My Artifact Two [LeMoyne Elementary Evidence]

Acknowledgement This professional portfolio is based upon Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium’s Core Standards. For more information about INTASC Standards Development, please click here.