My Teaching Concept Map

"By virtue of their leadership capacity, teachers are traditionally held to a higher moral standard in a community."

-Adams v. State of Florida

(Fla 1st DCA, 1981)

Children learn best in a safe and comfortable environment...

and it's up to me!

To infinity and beyond!!

75% of the work should happen before the lesson!

be prepared!!

A lesson can always be better- this is discovered in thoughtful reflection

Ensuring effective teaching through a growth process of continuous improvement gained through experience, professional development, and objective feedback.

using a variety of technological resources makes lessons more interesting, effective, and demonstrates for students the resources that are available to them.

building well-rounded, flexible, resilient, and adaptable students

first step... get the job!

Professional Responsibilities

Non-verbal attention getter

Clapping, lights, raised hand

Proximity- a non-verbal tool to manage disruptive or distracting students

Counting down to get attention

It is my responsibility to continually grow as an educator and as a professional. It is also my responsibility to support my students in their learning and growing process. This includes, but is not limited to, extra tutoring, attending extra-curricular activities, sponsoring student organizations, fund raising, attending professional development, and becoming involved with the community.

Classroom Management

Reflection

Lesson Planning

Reflection should be a daily habit. It should be happening before, during, and after lessons. It should help me plan ahead for the future and determine what material needs to be revisited.

PROCEDURE, PROCEDURE, PROCEDURE!!!

PREVENTION, PREVENTION, PREVENTION!!!

It is vital to establish clear and efficient classroom procedures at the very beginning, and stick to those throughout the school year. Students will push boundaries until I have set them in stone, and they will thrive if I give them engaging ways to learn and grow. THINK LIKE A KID! If I meet them where they are, they will be more willing to let me take them to new horizons.

- Build a lesson around standards, not vice versa

- Consider different learning styles

- Universal Design for Learning

- Every student, every lesson

- Too much is better than too little!

- Make notes during lessons on changes to be made, because you will forget.

-Scaffolding increases student interest and success

tess reflections are an incredible opportunity for growth

My Teaching Philosophy

Law and Ethics

TESS

[Teacher Excellence Support System]

How to protect students and self...

• Use common sense and professional judgement
• Value honesty and integrity
• Pursue excellence
• DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT!
• Respect, Report, Avoid

Domain 1- Planning and Preparation

Domain 2- The Classroom Environment

Domain 3- Instruction

Domain 4- Professional Responsibilities

track one- probationary

track two- interim teacher

track three- intensive support status

I am here to teach people, and music is my tool. Through adequate planning, effective teaching, and enthusiastic participation, I will assist in building a positive learning environment in which students are supported, challenged, and loved. My goal is to create lifelong learners who contribute to the betterment of their society and the world.

Three observations in the first year!

Technology

Resumé and Cover Letter

Smart Music- an incredible classroom tool to assess students and create autonomy in rehearsals

Google Drive- store and access documents and more from ANY LOCATION

PlanBook- the resources to make great lesson plans in one spot

musictheory.net- great online resource for music theory

Sight-reading Factory- automatically generated material for sight-singing in rehearsal

My Teaching

Concept Map

Cross-Curriculum Instruction

Resume should be organized and clean

It's time to sell myself!

Any experience i've had with kids, no matter the setting, helps!

it pays to make it look professional

always come to the interview prepared

HOW and WHY do I teach?

Every subject, every student, every day

Within the music classroom, i can use mathematics, literature, art, and writing to help my students reach their goals.