1. Professional Portfolio 1531 Cahaba River Parc Birmingham, Alabama 35243 847-757-4347 [email_address] Resume

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3. As an educator, I believe it is essential to develop a positive classroom climate at the onset of the school year. To achieve this objective, I work hard to set a positive tone that elicits excitement as well as a clear understanding of my expectations for both parents and students. Below is my statement of educational philosophy as well as sample handouts both parents and students receive during the first week of the school year. Parent Letter 8th Grade Syllabus Philosophy Welcome Letter Honors Syllabus

4. I strive to constantly communicate with parents throughout the school year. Often times this includes sending emails or postcards home, as well as detailed information about upcoming activities. Additionally, I put assignment due dates and handouts online for parents to access at their convience. Open House Brochure Good News Postcard Worlds of Fun Handout Parent Communication Log

5. Utilizing a multitude of instructional strategies, I strive to constantly differentiate my instruction to meet the unique needs of the individual learners within my classroom. Attached are a variety of lesson plans I have written for units that demonstrate hands-on, active learning. Large Poster Activity Principal Announcement Intro Activity Propaganda Collage Propaganda Skit Thematic Writing Unit Click on announcement to play

6. The Kansas Performance Assessment is a written account of a multi-week teaching unit created and implemented by each new teacher in the state of Kansas. Grading is based on successful completion of 7 criterion identified by the Kansas State Department of Education as necessary for proper instruction. I completed mine in 2008 and received a score of 116/116. Holocaust Unit KPA

7. Each year my teaching performance has been evaluated by an administrator. I use this information to assess my classroom practices in order to provide a positive and productive learning environment. 2007-2008 Evaluations 2008-2009 Evaluations 2009-2010 Evaluations 2006-2007 Evaluations

10. Understanding that we live in a digital age must be embraced by classroom teachers in order to keep our students actively engaged. I utilize technology on a consistent basis to further my learning objectives. The following links provide samples of student projects that incorporate technology. Sierra Leone Glogster Xtranormal Figurative Language Blue Note Brochure Storybird Narrative Writing Sierra Leone Glogster

11. Hands-on active learning activities are a staple in my classroom. I utilize a variety of instructional strategies to keep students engaged in our course objectives. Students demonstrate learning through formative and summative assessments, including class discussion, writing, projects, and testing. A sampling of student work is shown on the following slides.

12. Mrs. Lachelle Sigg – Principal Pioneer Ridge Middle School Gardner Edgerton School District 231 16200 Kill Creek Road Gardner, KS 66030 913-856-3850 [email_address] Transitioning to director of Human Resources, Desoto School District, summer 2011. Please find contact information here: http://www.usd232.org Please click on name for reference letter Mr. Tim Brady - Principal Gardner Edgerton High School Gardner Edgerton School District 231 425 N. Waverly Road Gardner, KS 66030 913-856-2600 [email_address] Mr. Dave Webb – Assistant Principal Pioneer Ridge Middle School Gardner Edgerton School District 231 16200 Kill Creek Road Gardner, KS 66030 913-856-3850 [email_address] Mrs. Jaclyn Stanley- Teacher Pioneer Ridge Middle School Gardner Edgerton School District 231 16200 Kill Creek Road Gardner, KS 66030 913-856-7599 [email_address]