Heather Bartlett A teacher's purpose is not to create students in his own image, but to develop students who can create their own image. ~Author Unknown

Heather Bartlett. I am an early childhood education major. Clarkdale Elementary, fourth grade. Collaborating teacher Mrs. Kerr. The subjects included: Writing, Spelling, Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Health.

The many images of Clarkdale Clarkdale New Building (2009) (Open 2012) Compton / Austell Intermediate (Present)

Clarkdale Elementary is currently located at two different locations. Schools in area are known as transient schools Clarkdale is a Distinguished Title 1 school. Majorie Bickerstaff is the principal of the school.

Demographics of the School Number of Students 384 African American 221 Hispanic 85 Caucasian 48 Other 20

Mrs. Kerr’s 4 th Grade Class CompositionDiversity of Students

SCHEDULE 7:15-8:00 Morning Work/Procedures 8: Announcements/Counts 8:10-8:20 Town Hall Meeting 8:20-8:55 Writing 8:55-9:45 Specials/ Bathroom break 9:45-10:00 Words Their Way 10:00-10:15 Shared Reading 10:15-11:00 Guided Reading 11:27-12:20 Lunch/Recess/Bathroom 12:20-1:20 Math 1:20-1:55 Theme

Evidence of Development of Proficiency # 1 Planning Written Response Vortex Game Wipe – Off Paddles

DOMAIN I: PLANNING FOR DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT Proficiency 1.0: The teacher candidate uses knowledge of curriculum, learner differences, and ongoing assessment data to plan for student access to same essential content. Reflective Analysis: How did you use knowledge of curriculum, learner differences, and ongoing assessment data to plan for student access to same essential content? Lesson Plan 1 – Words their way Lesson Plan 2 – GO GREEN!Lesson Plan 2 – GO GREEN! Personal NarrativePersonal Narrative Lesson Plan 3 – What’s the Weather? Lesson Plan 4 – Triangular Trade

DOMAIN II: PROVIDING DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT Proficiency 2.0: The teacher candidate utilizes a variety of strategies to differentiate instruction and assessment. Reflective Analysis: How did you utilize a variety of strategies to differentiate instruction and assessment?

DOMAIN III: IMPACTING STUDENT LEARNING Proficiency 3.0: The teacher candidate uses systematic formal/informal assessment as an ongoing diagnostic activity to measure student growth and to guide, differentiate, and adjust instruction. Reflective Analysis: How did you use systematic formal/informal assessment as an ongoing diagnostic activity to measure student growth and to guide, differentiate, and adjust instruction? Impact of Student Learning 1 Impact of Student Learning 2 Impact of Student Learning 3 Impact of Student Learning 4

DOMAIN IV: Professional Responsibilities in Support of Differentiated Instruction and Assessment I believe that all children are willing to learn. They want to learn new information, and participate in different activities. I believe that it will be easy to differentiate and tie all lessons together. I believe that there will be enough time to cover everything that I need to. I believe that you need to have classroom management. Each child is not always eager to learn, and give their best. They might have had a rough morning, been yelled at, dislike school, or they don’t feel well. Children are not “impossible”, they just need more encouragement, and someone to believe in them. You always have to be flexible. There are always changes in curriculum, the way things are to be taught, your schedule, and even lessons. Always have a backup in case you need one. Classroom management is always important. You need to have both verbal and non-verbal communication skills with your students. This way problems can be solved with a simple gesture. Teaching is the most rewarding job out there. You touch not only the lives of your students, but the other students you engage with, and the parents and faculty

Professional Development Every Other Wednesday, Staff Meetings, Main focus: Common Core, and what to expect with it. Various Staff Development meetings held during planning times Professional Development Day, Nov. 8 th HET Model, and Common Core

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Part 3. Conclusion I believe that one of my challenges will be finding a job in a smaller school system. I also believe that one of my challenges will be balancing my home and work. This was a real challenge this time. I also believe that another challenge will be my emotions. I don’t need to let criticisms affect me, and bring my confidence down.

Summary I believe that the Candidate teaching experience as a whole was a good experience. I have learned a lot, and I have developed a couple of professional relationships. Even though there were a couple of rough patches with my collaborating teacher, I still believe that this was a good experience. I am now confident when I write my lesson plans, and tying units together. I am also confident when it comes to leading a classroom, and teaching them full day. As a professional, I plan on improving in any way possible. I will go to Professional Learning Day’s, in-services, and read/browse recommended books. I will enlist in the help of my fellow colleagues, and friends that I have made here at Reinhardt. I also plan on obtaining my Masters at some point.