PREPROFESSIONAL FIELD EXPERIENCES for ED 215R

Evaluation by Cooperating Teacher

Directions: To provide feedback on the candidates performance, please mark the appropriate number on the Likert Scale at
the right of each category below using the following descriptors: 1= Inadequate; 2 = Emerging; 3 = Proficient; 4 = Distinctive.
IN ADDITION, for each category, please comment on the candidates strengths or areas in which s/he can improve. When
possible, please provide specific examples or comments to support your view.

1. Conducts self in a professional manner (e.g., attendance, preparation, respect).

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(Dispositions: Respect, Responsibility, Communication)
Throughout Alyssa's field experience she continually conducted herself in a professional manner. She never missed a day
and came early so that she could discuss her lessons or upcoming requirments. She communicated with me on a regular
basis through email. She sent me her lesson plans several days prior to her teaching the lesson and sent me in advance
any forms that needed to be filled out.
2. Encourages development of a positive self-image in learners (e.g., gets to know students,
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positive interactions with students). (Dispositions: Respect, Collaboration)
Alyssa positively interacted with students. She welcomed the students in the morning, supported them during their
morning message, was apart of our morning meeting, and supported them during reading. The students were excited
when she came and respected her.
3. Interacts effectively with students, colleagues, administrators, parents.
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(Dispositions: Respect, Collaboration, Communication)
Alyssa always interatcted effectively with students and other teachers. She did not have opportunities to interact with
parents and administrators.
4. Demonstrates effective pre-professional teaching skills. (e.g., planning, implementing
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lesson) (Dispositions: Respect, Responsibility, Reflection, Collaboration, Communication)
Alyssa developed a good understanding of how to deliever a Reader's Workshop lesson and faciliate strategy groups. It
was obvious that she took what she saw in the classroom and feedback given from me and applied it to her lessons. Alyssa
took responsibility for her own learning by always asking questions. This helped her gain a better understanding of good
literacy instrution.
5. Communicates effectively through speaking, writing, and listening (e.g., gives clear
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directions, listens to students, uses media). (Dispositions: Respect, Communication)
Alyssa gained a solid understanding of how to deliver a Reader's Workshop mini lesson. Through observating, Alyssa
saw the language used to communicate the teaching point, active engagement, and link and applied that to her own
lessons.
Final Comments/Suggestions for Candidate:

Date: 11-23-2014

Candidate Name: Alyssa Toetz

Grade/Subject: 2nd

Cooperating Teacher: Logan Zwaska

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School: Canterbury Elementary

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