Curriculum- constructs and delivers appropriate curriculum for P-12 students.

C1- Plans informative, developmentally appropriate lessons and/or units INTASC 2, 3, 4, 7 NBPTS 1,2
- This science lesson plan demonstrates my ability to plan developmentally, appropriate lessons or units that involve the student and have them write about inventions that have made an impact on their lives.

This comprehension lesson plan shows my ability to plan developmentally appropriate lessons. The students will respond to the who, what and when questions when they are asked and points will be rewarded for a prize at the end of each session or with each group.

C2- Teaches subject matter accurately to insure that students can meet P-12 academic standards INTASC 1, 3, 4, 7 NBPTS 1,2
- This teaching evaluation shows that I can teach a math lesson to 4th graders having them learn the academic standards required.
- This is a science lesson plan over habitats using the 5 E lesson plan. This lesson drives home to the students the material and makes them responsible for the material and puts them in charge of how the lesson will go.
C3- Uses interdisciplinary instruction as appropriate INTASC 1, 7 NBPTS 1,2
- This interdisciplinary lesson plan incorporates both shapes and jumping rope and cooperative play in one lesson by moving over the shapes using different levels of jumping.
- This fundamental movements file that has numerous multidisciplinary lessons that reach academic standards. This is a document meant for physical education the lessons are based off of language arts, math, reading, science and social studies.
C4- Addresses subject matter from various points of view INTASC 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 NBPTS 1,2
- This lesson plan based off of the story, The Butterfly, shows my ability to show another perspective to my students.
- This lesson plan over imagination helps students show how to use their imagination and how they have to look at all sides of the situation they are in.
C5- Teaches students to use critical thinking and problem solving strategies INTASC 4, 5, 7 NBPTS1,2
- This math lesson plan teaches students to uses critical thinking and problem solving in order to solve the math equations correctly.
- This rubric from "Talk it out" shows how I was able to teach students many different ways to problem solve.
C6- Uses effective questioning strategies INTASC 4, 5, 7 NBPTS 1,2
- This lesson plan from the book The Butterfly shows my ability to ask higher level questions.
- This reading comprehension lesson plan shows my ability to ask appropriate questions to the lowest group and to my highest group separately.

Assessment- assesses students’ learning and development with a variety of measures to aid in appropriate and effective instructional planning

· A1- Develops appropriate tools to assess learning INTASC 4, 8 NBPTS 3

This assessment over fundamental movements shows my ability to provide appropriate testing for the students.
At the end of this lesson plan over distance between objects. The students must find the the distance between objects using a scale. At the end of my lesson I have created a post test that the students will take to show me their skills in using the scale from the lesson I taught.

· A2- Assesses learning through standardized and/or teacher constructed tests to drive future instruction INTASC 8 NBPTS 3

My high stakes assessment paper allows me the ability to analyze and reflect on various assessments
This spelling test shows me what words my students still need to work on to master all of the 4th grade words.

· A3- Assesses learning through appropriate alternative measures to drive future instruction INTASC 4, 8 NBPTS 3

This case study shows the growth of a child and the measurements I took of that child throughout.
This lesson plan shows how I will have my students complete work through the experiment and have them control and ask questions about what is happening and why. This lesson is effective and allows the students to take the experiment and learn as much as they want!

· A4- Uses a variety of appropriate, authentic assessment tools and methods INTASC 4, 8 NBPTS 3

This running record shows my ability to use this form of assessment.
This math lesson plan has time test at the end with a rubric of how many questions the students can miss to get a certain grade.

Relationships- Establishes professional and reciprocal relationships with others invested in P-12 students’ learning

R1- Demonstrates sensitivity for diversity with students, colleagues, parents, college faculty, and/or community agencies INTASC 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 NBPTS 5
- Attached is my rubric structured around, IAEYC conference, which demonstrates understanding of differences in the classroom, certificate from conference.
- My cultural diversity paper demonstrates sensitivity for diversity of students, colleagues, and parents.
R2- Demonstrates with full awareness of ethical and legal responsibilities of teachers INTASC 7, 8, 9 NBPTS 4,5
- Attached is my brochure rubric which portrays ethical and legal responsibilities.
- This evaluation shows my responsibility and legal actions in the classroom.
R3- Values life-long learning, personal/professional development, and/or service orientation INTASC 9 NBPTS 4, 5
- I read an article dealing with professional development of the classroom.
- This certificate shows my development and service and orientation at an autism workshop.

R4- Models appropriate oral communication skills INTASC 6 NBPTS 1, 2
- My oral presentation shows how comfortable I am speaking in front of others.
- This IAEYC conference certificate shows my ongoing learning in education to improve my teaching. I enjoyed my experience at this conference and hope to return to these conferences in the future.
R5- Models appropriate written communication skills INTASC 6 NBPTS 1, 2
- Attached is my reflection paper from my field experience.
- This reflection paper on reading shows my ability to use the written word to communicate effectively.
R6- Motivates students to learn individually, collaboratively, and cooperatively INTASC 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 NBPTS 1,2, 3
- Fit For Learning Workshop showed me how to motivate students whether this be by myself or with another teacher.
- These trade books motivate students to work collaboratively and cooperatively in the participation of the activitiy of these various books. There are 30 trade books with different genre's.
R7- Plans lessons in collaborative teams INTASC 6, 10 NBPTS 5
- This lesson plan about Echo Reading shows my ability to work with another teacher to make a lesson. By working together we were able to write the lesson together and then teach this lesson at a later date.
- This PowerPoint shows how I can plan a lesson and make a power point with a group. This power point was over child diversity. We prepared this power point for college students and taught the power point to them.

Environment- Creates positive and caring environments for student development and learning

E1- Differentiates learning opportunities that respond to individual learning styles and learning challenges INTASC 2, 3, 4, 5 NBPTS 1, 2, 3
- This physical education lesson plan incorporates shapes with exercise.
- This math lesson plan over multiplication shows how I accommodate students and structure my class around the students and how they learn best.
E2- Uses a variety of teaching methods and materials INTASC 2, 3, 4 NBPTS 1, 2, 3
- My environmental credo uses a variety of teaching methods and materials
- My trade books allow me to use a variety of teaching methods that the students will enjoy. There are 30 different activities for the students with a variety of lessons that the students can complete.
E3- Uses a variety of appropriate media and technology INTASC 2, 3, 4 NBPTS 1, 2, 3
- This power point on the Tundra shows my abilities with technology.
- This power point on Pregnancy shows how I am able to use technology.
E4- Keeps records to monitor, document, and report student progress INTASC 8, 10 NBPTS 1, 3
- This document shows my ability to monitor a running record.
- This case study shows my ability to monitor and document a student over a period of time and see the progress the student makes over that period of time.
E5- Manages student behavior in positive, safe ways INTASC 2, 5 NBPTS 1,3
- My classroom management plan keeps the students safe and positive.
- This evaluation shows my management of the classroom. I spent a week at an inner city school in Fort Wayne.
E6- Models conflict resolution skills INTASC 2, 5, 8 NBPTS 1, 3
- This position paper shows the need for conflict resolution skills in the classroom and my technique of handling these problems.
- This rubric shows my skill at teaching students how to "Talk it out". This is a program at Manchester College where we go into the elementary schools and teach students how to work out problems using words and keeping our anger elevators on the first floor.
E7- Engages in research and reflection on best practices in teaching strategies INTASC 1, 2, 7, 9 NBPTS 4, 5
- This Reflection Paper shows my teaching strategies and the best practices I believe in.
- This reflection paper over my science trail shows how I am always looking to improve my teaching and further expand the knowledge of my students.