Julia Cirillo completed her professional practice placement at Reservoir High School. She taught a variety of science subjects to students in years 7-11 and her lessons were observed on multiple occasions. She undertook various extracurricular activities to support the school. The assessment report gave Julia high marks in all categories of professional knowledge, practice, and engagement. She demonstrated outstanding knowledge of student learning, content, teaching strategies, and assessment. Julia created supportive learning environments and engaged professionally with colleagues. Based on her performance, she was deemed "Ready to Teach" at the satisfactory level required for her Master of Teaching degree.

1. Melbourne Graduate School of Education - Professional Practice
ASSESSMENT REPORT
Master of Teaching (Secondary) Professional Practice &
Seminar 2 'Ready to Teach'
This form is not to be used for reference purposes
Name of Student:
Name of School/Setting:
Teaching Fellow:
Clinical Specialist:
Cirillo, Julia
Reservoir High School
Tony Marcus (Submitted 19/09/2013 15:28)
Teresa Crisafi (Submitted 25/09/2013 11:31)
Jeff Kinsman
Special duties and extra-curricula activities undertaken by the Teacher Candidate
School production, science meetings, curriculum day, staff meetings,
Chemistry excursion to creek, Glogster professional development session.
Chemistry excursion to Latrobe Uni
First aid training
Subject selection process
Reach program
Field trip to Quantum
Filming of school production for 2 nights
Bike ride for Duke of Ed students after school
Parent Teacher night
Lessons Taught
Number of LessonsYear Level Subject
598 to 11 Science (8 and 9 mainly); Advance and Chemistry
Lessons Observed
Number of LessonsYear Level Subject
557 to 12 Various as per logs
OVERALL ASSESSMENT LEVEL DESCRIPTORS
This overall assessment level must be determined from the descriptors below. The descriptors relate to the competencies of
student teachers at this stage of their course. They do not relate to the competencies of an experienced, qualified teacher.
OUTSTANDING
To be assessed as outstanding the Teacher Candidate will demonstrate an exemplary standard of
achievement in all categories. An outstanding Teacher Candidate should differ from the other Teacher
Candidates by an increased ability to demonstrate initiative and independence.
EXCELLENT
To be assessed as excellent, Teacher Candidate will demonstrate a very high standard of achievement in
most categories and proficiency in all.
VERY GOOD
To be assessed as very good, the Teacher Candidate will demonstrate a high standard of achievement in
most categories and meet the requirements in all.
GOOD
To be assessed as good, the Teacher Candidate will demonstrate proficiency in most categories and meet
the requirements in all.
SATISFACTORY
To be assessed as satisfactory, the Teacher Candidate will meet the requirements in all categories.
**If final placement, the Teacher Candidate will be considered ready to begin independent teaching.
UNSATISFACTORY
To be assessed as less than satisfactory, the Teacher Candidate will not meet the requirements in all
categories.
H1
H2A
H2B
H3
P
N
80 - 100%
75 0 79 %
70 0 74 %
65 0 69 %
50 0 64 %
Less than
50%

2. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Standard 1: Know students and how they learn
The Teacher Candidate has demonstrated understanding of how to get to know students, how they learn and how to teach them effectively.
Very GoodDemonstrates knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and
characteristics of students and how these may affect learning
Very GoodDemonstrates knowledge and understanding of how students learn and the implications for teaching
Very GoodDemonstrates knowledge and understanding of the learning strengths and needs of students with
diverse backgrounds
ExcellentDemonstrates knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the
learning needs of students across a full range of abilities
Supporting Comment:
Julia taught a wide range of students ranging from accelerated learning to maintstream including
integration students. Her lesson plans although based around the same content were targeted to
the abilities of the students and then when working individually with students she was able to
communicate at the appropriate level.
Category Indicator:
PASS
Standard 2. Know the content and how to teach it
The Teacher Candidate has demonstrated knowledge of the content and how to teach it.
OutstandingDemonstrates understanding of concepts, substance and structure of content and teaching strategies
of the teaching area
OutstandingDemonstrates use of curriculum assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences
and lesson plans
OutstandingUse of a range of methodologies, resources and technologies to support and assess learning in ways
appropriate to teaching area
Very GoodKnow ledge and understanding of literacy and numeracy strategies and their application in teaching
areas
Supporting Comment:
Julia's ability to break down the lesson plans into the appropriate areas and the wide range of
assessment methods used together with the range of methodologies demonstrated a really good
understanding of this area.
Category Indicator:
PASS
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Standard 3. Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
The Teacher Candidate has demonstrated the ability to plan and assess for effective learning.
OutstandingDevelops learning sequences using knowledge of student learning, content and effective teaching
strategies
ExcellentEstablishes of clear, challenging and achievable learning goals for students as individuals and groups
of varying abilities
OutstandingDemonstrates a broad range of teaching strategies
OutstandingDemonstrates a broad range of verbal and non-verbal classroom communication to support student
engagement
Supporting Comment:
Learning sequences were logical and goals were clearly identified both in the lesson plans and
also in communication with students. With both practical and more theoretical lessons using
physical artefacts or electronic aids to support the lesson content led to a engaging series of
lessons.
Category Indicator:
PASS
Standard 4. Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
The Teacher Candidate has demonstrated an ability to create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments.
OutstandingDemonstrates use of strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in
classroom activities
OutstandingDemonstrates capacity to organise classroom activities and provide clear instructions
Very GoodDemonstrates practical knowledge to manage challenging behaviour
OutstandingDemonstrates strategies that support students' wellbeing and safety

3. Standard 4. Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
The Teacher Candidate has demonstrated an ability to create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments.
OutstandingDemonstrates strategies to support safe, responsible and ethical ICT use in teaching.
Supporting Comment:
Julia's planning incorporated safety concerns (very relevant to science teaching)and instructions to
students were given clearly at the beginning of each activity. These instructions were supported
with individual feedback where necessary. All practical work was researched and practiced before
class further ensuring student safety.
Category Indicator:
PASS
Standard 5. Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
The Teacher Candidate has demonstrated an understanding of assessment strategies, informal and formal approaches to assess student
learning.
OutstandingDemonstrates an understanding of the purpose of providing timely and appropriate feedback to
students about their learning
OutstandingImplements a range of assessment strategies including formal, informal, diagnostic, formative and
summative approaches
OutstandingUses data and record keeping to provide appropriate feedback to students and parents/carers
ExcellentDemonstrates understanding of assessment moderation to support consistent and comparable
judgements of student learning
ExcellentDemonstrates the capacity to interpret student assessment data to evaluate student learning and
modify teaching practice
Supporting Comment:
Julia collected a lot of material from students and was very quick in assessing and writing
appropriate comments on the work. This was then given back to the students where further
feedback was given if necessary. Record keeping was exceptional and Julia attended a full parent
teacher interview session and gave good feedback to both parents and students.
Category Indicator:
PASS
PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT
Standard 6. Engage in professional learning
The Teacher Candidate is developing a capacity to reflect on, evaluate and improve their professional knowledge and practice
ExcellentDemonstrates an understanding of the role of the Australian Professional Standards for Graduate
Teachers in identifying professional learning needs
OutstandingDemonstrates effective reflective strategies for regular refinement of professional knowledge and
practice
OutstandingDemonstrates ability to seek and apply constructive feedback from mentors
OutstandingDemonstrates ability to work collaboratively as a member of the profession
Supporting Comment:
Julia always asks for feedback and has received this from a range of teachers as well as her
mentor. She then implements suggestions when appropriate. Julia has an engaging personality
and quickly made many contacts among the teaching and support staff.
Category Indicator:
PASS
Standard 7. Engage professionally with colleagues and, parents / carers and the community
The Teacher Candidate has developed an ability to engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community
OutstandingDemonstrates an understanding of the key principles in codes of ethics and conduct for the teaching
profession
ExcellentDemonstrates an understanding of the relevant legislative, administrative and professional
responsibilities required of a teacher

4. Standard 7. Engage professionally with colleagues and, parents / carers and the community
The Teacher Candidate has developed an ability to engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community
OutstandingDemonstrates an understanding of strategies for working effectively, sensitively and confidentially
with parents/carers
Supporting Comment:
It is clear that Julia understands her professional responsibilities. She was able to demonstrate
some of this when dealing with students and their parents and the parent/teacher interview day.
Category Indicator:
PASS
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OVERALL ASSESSMENT
This a "Ready to Teach" report. Please refer to the Overall Assessment Level Descriptors and
give an overall mark out of 20.
Mentor Teacher Comments
Julia has excellent organisational skills, prepares magnificently and prepares excellent lessons. She
uses a range of teaching techniques and communicates clearly with students. She has a pleasant, yet
professional approach with students and developed a good rapport with most students.
Julia developed a great relationship with many staff at our school, getting involved in many activities
that supported both students and staff. She was always looking for feedback but also was self-critical.
Julia kept great records and was able to give feedback to students quickly and accurately.
Julia is clearly ready to teach and will be a real asset to any school when she selects a position.
My students have benefited from Julia's teaching and I have really enjoyed working with her. Good
luck for your future and hopefully we will see you do some teaching at Reservoir High in the future.
Teaching Fellow / Clinical Specialist Comments
Julia, your efforts and achievements wjile on placement this semester have been outstanding. You are
ready to take responsibility for your own classes, and we wish you well as you join the profession.
- Terri Crisafi & Jeff Kinsman