Sarah S. received a positive evaluation from her supervisor, Lower, for her classroom teaching activity at the University of Maryland on 6/29/16. She received the highest possible rating of 5 in all areas, including her professional demeanor, behavior management skills, reinforcing student goals, material and session design, programming, and interpersonal skills. The supervisor noted that Sarah routinely takes a leadership role, is confident in managing student behavior through positive reinforcement of expectations, prepares engaging materials tied to themes, and interacts with students and colleagues in a sensitive and enthusiastic manner.

1. University of Maryland
LEAP Classroom Activity Evaluation Form
Student: Sarah S. Date: 6/29/16
Supervisor: Lower
Professional Characteristic Rating Notes
Demeanor: self-confidence,followsprocedures,
teamwork,appearance,timeliness (daily&plans),
response tosupervision
5
 You’re routinelypositiveandwillingtojumpinwhereveryou’re
needed.Ireallyconsideryoutobe a leaderinthe classroom.You
don’tshyaway fromchallengingsituations,andIappreciate itso
much!
BehaviorManagement: usespositive discipline,
maintainsgroupattentiontotask,reinforces
expectations
5
 I’ve reallyseenyougrowinthisareathissemesterintermsof
your confidence inpresentingexpectationsandthenproblem-
solving,whenneeded, tokeepthingspeacefulinhere.You’re
positive butclearwiththe kids.Nice jobwiththe grouptoday.It
can be intimidating,andtheyaren’talwaysatthe same level
energy-wise,butyou’re keepingagreatpace to keepthe kids
movingsothe othersdon’thave to waittoo longand presenting
your activitieswithenthusiasm.
Response Reinforcement: reinforcesgoalsof
LEAPstersinthe classroom,usesappropriate
language/modelsfortheirneeds
5
 Perfectthatyou were preparedwithamodel forthe art project
so that theyhada visual totry to match.You gave the materials
and the directionsinstepsalongwithsimple directions.Very
accessible tothem– well done! Youaskedsome really
appropriate questionsintroducingthe phonological awareness
activityandusedthe bookto supporttheirabilitytoanswer.
Perfectcuing!
Material/SessionDesign: followsclassroom
routines,usestheme/relatedmaterials,prepares
materialsinadvance,materialsare appropriate
5
 It’sclear that youunderstandthe LEAProutinesandgetthe idea
of ourbook theme/learningthroughhandsonandplay-based
activities.Planswere timely,clearlytiedtothe bookthemes,
appropriate forour groupof kids,andfun! Lovedyourrainstorm
box – so cute!Nice tofollowupwiththe One Little Raindrop
song.Theylove thatone. 

2. Programming: GivescleardirectionsforLEAPsters’
needs,usesmodeling/guidedpractice,provides
cues& prompts,asneeded,pacesappropriately
5
 Reallynice jobreadingthe bookwithenthusiasm!It’sevidentyou
tookthe time tofamiliarizeyourself withissoyou’dbe prepared
to leaditin an engagingmanner.
Interpersonal Skills: workswellwithcolleagues,is
enthusiastic,iscreative,uses goodjudgment,is
sensitiveandempathetic,take initiative
5
 WhenI get the chance to spendtime inthe classroomor to
observe,itappearsasif you staypositive,child-directed,and
reallypresentandsensitivewiththe kids.You’re willingto
provide expectationsandfollowthroughon them,andyou
genuinelylooklikeyou’re enjoyingyourself andthe kids.
Ratings Key:
1 = consistently lacking 4 = meets expectation
2 = occasionally demonstrated 5 = exceeds expectation
3 = emerging consistency