Portfolio demonstrating my skills through the InTASC standards.

1. CARRIE L. REYNOLDS
Teaching Portfolio

2. Table of Contents
Purpose
Teaching Philosophy
Classroom Organization
Classroom Culture
Instruction: Me on the Map
Instruction: Seed Experiment
Assessment
Family and Community Involvement, slide one
Family and Community Involvement, slide two
Contact Information
INSTAC Standards: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

3. Purpose
The purpose of this portfolio is to provide potential
employers with an overview of me as an Early
Childhood Educator; this portfolio highlights my
ability to provide a challenging, engaging, safe, and
nurturing environment for all elementary age
students; in addition, this portfolio includes my
educational philosophy and links the INTASC
standards for Educators to various aspects of an Early
Childhood Educational Classroom.
Table of Contents, Teaching Philosophy, Classroom Organization, Classroom Culture, Instruction/Me
on the Map, Instruction/Seed Experiment, Assessment, Family/Community Slide One,
Family/Community Slide Two, Contact Information

4. Teaching Philosophy
I encourage my students to challenge themselves, to view mistakes as
learning opportunities. In my classroom, I actively engage students in the
learning process through interactive, hands-on lessons. As an educator, I
become familiar with how each individual student learns best and
present material in a variety of ways that fosters critical thinking and a
deep understanding of the subject matter. I hold each student
accountable to high expectations, giving clear instructions and modeling
to ensure student understanding. In addition, I differentiate lessons and
assessments to ensure each student realizes his/her academic potential.
My goal for each student is to provide them with a foundation of
learning, to help them realize that learning is a lifelong endeavor.
Table of Contents, Purpose, Classroom Organization, Classroom Culture, Instruction/Me on the
Map, Instruction/Seed Experiment, Assessment, Family/Community Slide One,
Family/Community Slide Two, Contact Information

5. Classroom Organization
Using a schedule
promotes students
self-motivation and
development of time
management skills.
The schedule is an
effective non-verbal
communication and
aids the students in Materials must be accessible to and
peer collaboration. organized for all students in order for
The students assist learning to take place. Books are
one another in organized by genre and level. Each
keeping to the student meets with the teacher to
schedule. INTASC 5, 6, determine the books that are “just
right” for him/her to support an active
engagement in one’s own learning.
INTASC 1, 2, 5
Table of Contents, Purpose, Teaching Philosophy, Classroom Culture, Instruction/Me on the
Map, Instruction/Seed Experiment, Assessment, Family/Community Slide One,
Family/Community Slide Two, Contact Information

6. Classroom Culture
In the second month of school, the students prepared presentations about
their cultures to share with the class. The presentations assisted the
students in developing performance skills and allowed each student to
present his/her culture in a unique format. Creating a classroom that is rich
in diversity, I allow the students to explore how they are similar and
different form each other. INTASC 3, 4, 5
Table of Contents, Purpose, Teaching Philosophy, Classroom Organization, Instruction/Me on the
Map, Instruction/Seed Experiment, Assessment, Family/Community Slide One,
Family/Community Slide Two, Contact Information

7. Instruction
Students created a map flip book starting
from the classroom and ending with the world.
• Lesson Plan, Me on the Map
Bridging literature with Social Studies helps students understand that we can
read for informational purposes. Through a hands-on activity, students are able
to interact with their peers and reach educational objectives in an engaging
environment. By focusing on curriculum goals and student interest I designed
Me on the Map to engage students through a hands-on and minds-on activity. I
am a reflective educator and through personal reflection and peer collaboration
I am able to review lessons and make effective changes. INTASC 1, 7, 9
Table of Contents, Purpose, Teaching Philosophy, Classroom Organization, Classroom
Culture, Instruction/Seed Experiment, Assessment, Family/Community Slide One,
Family/Community Slide Two, Contact Information

8. Instruction, continued.
• Lesson Plan, Seed Experiment
• Presentation for Teacher Assistance
By employing a variety of instructional strategies
I encourage students to work together to
develop critical thinking and problem solving
skills. I am able to create and environment that
encourages positive social interaction by
explicitly teaching the students how to interact
positively with peers. INTASC 2, 3, 4
I created a presentation to assist educators
in teaching the seed experiment and support
student learning. INTASC 6, 10
Table of Contents, Purpose, Teaching Philosophy, Classroom Organization, Classroom
Culture, Instruction/Me on the Map, Assessment, Family/Community Slide One,
Family/Community Slide Two, Contact Information

9. Assessment
Using both formative and summative
assessments I am able to adjust the instruction
based on the students responses and insure the
continuous development of the student.
INTASC 8, 9
• Out of The Dust Lesson Plan
• Formative Assessment
• Summative Assessment
By understanding the diverse needs of my
students, I plan instructional opportunities
based on each student’s individual needs and
curriculum goals. Graphic organizers and
• Living Wax Museum
• Graphic Organizer rubrics assist students in planning and I am
• Rubric for Living Wax Museum able to evaluate the student’s understanding
• Rubric for Essay to insure continuous learning. INTASC 3, 7, 8, 9
Table of Contents, Purpose, Teaching Philosophy, Classroom Organization, Classroom Culture, Instruction/Me
on the Map, Instruction/Seed Experiment, Family/Community Slide One,
Family/Community Slide Two, Contact Information

10. Family and Community Involvement
Parental/guardian involvement in a child’s
educational experience is very important
and involvement is key to success for all
students. A welcome letter to
parents/guardians begins to foster
relationships. Newsletters, emails, and
phone calls are other ways in which I
communicate with parents/guardians.
INTASC 10
• Welcome Back Letter
Faculty at Kingsley Charter participated in
“Think Pink” to help support breast cancer
research and awareness. Fostering
relationships within the school and
community I am able to bring awareness to
the students about important community
and social issues. INTASC 10
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Culture, Instruction/Me on the Map, Instruction/Seed Experiment, Assessment,
Family/Community Slide Two, Contact Information

11. Family and Community Involvement
Visitors and speakers provide an opportunity
for the students to become involved in the
community. Prior to the visitor or speaker
the class engages in critical thinking skills to
brainstorm questions for the visitor or
speaker. To assist the student in developing
performance skills, students are encouraged
to ask questions and interact with the visitor
or speaker. INTASC 4, 6, 10
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Culture, Instruction/Me on the Map, Instruction/Seed Experiment, Assessment, Family/Community Slide
One,

12. Contact Information
• Resume
• Phone: 404-374-7365
• Email: carrie_reynolds@bellsouth.net
• Letters of reference available upon request.
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Culture, Instruction/Me on the Map, Instruction/Seed Experiment, Assessment, Family/Community Slide
One,
Family/Community Slide Two

13. INTASC Standard 1
CONTENT PEDAGOGY
• The teacher understands the central concepts, tools
of inquiry, and structures of the discipline he or she
teaches and can create learning experiences that
make these aspects of subject matter meaningful
for students.
• Table of Contents,
• Classroom Organization 1, 2, 5, 6
• Instruction/Me on the Map 1, 7, 9
• Contact Information

14. INTASC Standard 2
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
• The teacher understands how children learn and
develop, and can provide learning opportunities that
support a child’s intellectual, social, and personal
development.
• Table of Contents
• Classroom Organization 1, 2, 5, 6
• Instruction/Seed Experiment 2, 3, 4, 6, 10
• Contact Information

15. INTASC Standard 3
DIVERSE LEARNERS
• The teacher understands how students differ in
their approaches to learning and creates
instructional opportunities that are adapted to
diverse learners.
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• Classroom Culture 3, 4, 5
• Instruction/Seed Experiment 2, 3, 4, 6, 10
• Assessment 3, 7, 8, 9
• Contact Information

16. INTASC Standard 4
MULTIPLE INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
• The teacher understands and uses a variety of
instructional strategies to encourage student
development of critical thinking, problem
solving, and performance skills.
• Table of Contents
• Classroom Culture 3, 4, 5
• Instruction/Seed Experiment 2, 3, 4, 6, 10
• Family/Community Involvement, slide two 4, 6, 10
• Contact Information

17. INTASC Standard 5
MOTIVATION AND MANAGEMENT
• The teacher uses an understanding of individual and
group motivation and behavior to create a learning
environment that encourages positive social
interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-
motivation.
• Table of Contents
• Classroom Organization 1, 2, 5, 6
• Classroom Culture 3, 4, 5
• Contact Information

18. INTASC Standard 6
COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
• The teacher uses knowledge of effective
verbal, nonverbal, and media communication
techniques to foster active
inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in
• the classroom.
Table of Contents
• Classroom Organization 1, 2, 5, 6
• Instruction/Seed Experiment 2, 3, 4, 6, 10
• Family/Community Involvement, slide two 4, 6, 10
• Contact Information

19. INTASC Standard 7
PLANNING
• The teacher plans instruction based upon
knowledge of subject matter, students, the
community, and curriculum goals.
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• Instruction/Me on the Map 1, 7, 9
• Assessment 3, 7, 8, 9
• Contact Information

20. INTASC Standard 8
ASSESSMENT
• The teacher understands and uses formal and
informal assessment strategies to evaluate and
ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and
physical development of the learner.
• Table of Contents
• Assessment 3, 7, 8, 9
• Contact Information

21. INTASC Standard 9
REFLECTIVE PRACTICE: PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
• The teacher is a reflective practitioner who
continually evaluates the effects of his or her
choices and actions on others and who actively
seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.
• Table of Contents
• Instruction/Me on the Map 1, 7, 9
• Assessment 3, 7, 8, 9
• Contact Information

22. INTASC Standard 10
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• The teacher fosters relationships with school
colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger
community to support students’ learning and well-
being.
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• Instruction/Seed Experiment 2, 3, 4, 6, 10
• Family/Community Involvement, slide one 10
• Family/Community Involvement, slide two 4, 6, 10
• Contact Information