School of Education - Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Michigan

TIER 3 SUMMATIE ASSESSME!T

of Candidate "erfor#ance in $irected Teaching
by the University Su%ervisor
Candidates name: Rebecca Zastrow Date of assessment: 5-9-2014
Cooperating School & Location: Walker-Winter Elementary & Tinkham Center Westlan! "#
Grade/Subject Placement(s: $rt !ssessment completed b": Richar! %ch&macher
Assess#ent scale& The target level for each outcome is achieved, indicating that the candidate has demonstrated the
high level of skills, knowledge and dispositions Concordia University looks for in a well-prepared entry-level teacher.
Achieved in eemplary fashion is reserved for instances in which a candidate consistently demonstrates a significantly
higher level of understanding and a!ility than what might !e epected of an entry-level teacher.
SL1. Caring Relationships - Concordias candidates reflect a disposition of service as they
nurture caring and supportive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
'utco#e S() is& not yet de#onstrated* achieved* achieved in e+e#%lary fashion,
Narrative explanation:
#ebecca maintained a strong$ professional relationship %ith her students& She too' time to get to
'no% her students$ listening to their (uestions and stories %hile getting the most out of them in the
classroom&
SL2. Each Child - Concordias candidates espouse each student as a unique child of God, full of
potential.
'utco#e S(- is& not yet de#onstrated* achieved* achieved in e+e#%lary fashion,
Narrative explanation:
)hile this is not eas" to do in a public school classroom$ #ebecca*s demeanor and caring
personalit" put her students at ease %hen dealing %ith her&
RP3. Disciplinary Knowledge - Concordias candidates now and understand the concepts,
sills, and framewors of the su!"ects appropriate to their certification.
'utco#e R"3 is& not yet de#onstrated* achieved* achieved in e+e#%lary fashion,
Narrative explanation:
#ebecca sho%ed confidence and 'no%ledge in her academic content areas& She understood the
material +er" %ell&
RP4. Theory into Practice - Concordias candidates help every student learn !y using their
understanding of learning, development, and human motivation to design instruction which is
responsive to student diversity and individual differences.
'utco#e R". is& not yet de#onstrated* achieved* achieved in e+e#%lary fashion,
Narrative explanation:
#ebecca did a good job con+e"ing her lo+e and 'no%ledge of art to her students&
RP. !ell"#ligned $nstr%ction - Concordias candidates can deliver well-differentiated and well-
aligned instruction that empowers students as learners.
'utco#e R"/ is& not yet de#onstrated* achieved* achieved in e+e#%lary fashion,
Narrative explanation:
#ebecca*s instruction %as effecti+e for e+er" grade le+el she taught& She did not spea' o+er the
heads of the
,t
h graders$ nor did she treat the high schoolers li'e little 'ids& -er plans %ere
effecti+el" aligned to standards and %ere assessable&
RP&. Co''%nication and Colla(oration - Concordias candidates communicate effectively and
foster colla!oration which supports students and their learning.
'utco#e R"0 is& not yet de#onstrated* achieved* achieved in e+e#%lary fashion,
Narrative explanation:
#ebecca %or'ed +er" %ell %ith both of her cooperating teachers& She %as also +er" prompt to
communicate %ith me as her coordinator as needed&
RP). Teaching Conte*ts - Concordias candidates use their nowledge of the social, historical,
economic, legal, and cultural foundations of education to assess and respond to the dynamics of
their classroom, school, and community.
'utco#e R"1 is& not yet de#onstrated* achieved* achieved in e+e#%lary fashion,
Narrative explanation:
#ebecca demonstrated an understanding of the uni(ue culture of the school communities&
RP+. Technology - Concordias candidates mae appropriate use of appropriate technologies.
'utco#e R"2 is& not yet de#onstrated* achieved* achieved in e+e#%lary fashion,
Narrative explanation:
#ebecca demonstrated an effecti+e use of instructional and educational technologies in her
instruction&
LL9. Learning Communities - Concordias candidates pursue, interpret, and share professional knowledge
and the wisdom gained from practice in order to improve their effectiveness and to strengthen the profession.
'utco#e ((3 is& not yet de#onstrated* achieved* achieved in e+e#%lary fashion,
Narrative explanation:
#ebecca is a reflecti+e teacher %ho desires to impro+e at her craft& -er organi.ation is another
asset that %ill help her continue to stri+e for e/cellence in her classroom&
LL10. Strengthening Practice - Concordias candidates continue growing in their knowledge, skills, and
dispositions to enhance student learning.
'utco#e (()4 is& not yet de#onstrated* achieved* achieved in e+e#%lary fashion,
Narrative explanation:
#ebecca displa"s a desire to do things %ell toda" and to be e+en better tomorro%& 0 belie+e that
she %ill continue to push herself to be better in e+er" aspect of her profession&
Recommen!ation 'or certi'ication( (Indicate your response by clicking the appropriate box
0 can confidentl" recommend the candidate for state teacher certification
0 am not at this time able to recommend the candidate for teacher certification
0 recommend the candidate for teacher certification %ith the follo%ing concern(s or reser+ation(s:

0t is m" professional opinion that in order to pro+ide a positi+e impact on each students learning$ as a
beginning teacher this candidate:
)ill re(uire close super+ision and focused mentoring throughout the "ear
)ill re(uire some le+el of intentional support of a mentor
)ill re(uire occasional$ informal support of a mentor
)ill re(uire little mentoring or support
0t is m" professional opinion that the candidate is prepared to pro+ide:
Little pedagogical or curricular assistance or leadership in the area of his/her speciali.ation(s
1seful assistance to colleagues in planning instruction in the area of his/her speciali.ation(s
#esource2le+el e/pertise and strong curricular leadership in the area of his/her speciali.ation(s
,or ele'entary candidates only&
0t is m" professional opinion that the candidate %ould be successful at the follo%ing grade le+els: (Chec' all
that appl"
3 4 5 6 , 7 8 9 :
0 belie+e the candidate could be successful in the follo%ing t"pe(s of classroom organi.ation:
Departmentali.ed Self2contained single grade ;ulti2grade ;ulti2age
#lease add comments or explanation, if appropriate:

,or secondary candidates-
0t is m" professional opinion that the candidate could be successful at the follo%ing grade le+els: (click all
that apply
9 : < 4= 44 45
#lease add comments or explanation, if appropriate:
#ebecca has the tools to be successful at an" grade le+el she chooses& ;" comment regarding
mentoring is based on m" belief that !LL first "ear students need mentors&
$dditional comments, accolades, or concerns related to the candidates preparation:

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% have had the opportunity to review this assessment and am aware of its contents. % understand that it will !e
placed into my #rofessional Credentials file. % also understand that % have the opportunity to prepare a written
response, which will also !e included in my Credentials file.
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