M EGHAN D EMBINSKI MAT C ANDIDATE T EACHING S UMMIT P RESENTATION S PRING You must be the change you wish to see in the world! ~ Mahatma Ghandi 1

INTRODUCTION 2

M EGHAN D EMBINSKI Masters in Teaching – Early Childhood Education Conducted candidate teaching at Oak Grove Elementary Placed in a first grade classroom Collaborating teacher – Mrs. Pamela Griffin Taught all subjects including: Guided Reading Singapore Math Language Arts Social Studies Health Science Center and Small Group Learning Calendar Time 3

O AK G ROVE E LEMENTARY S CHOOL “Mission Statement” Meet the needs of each unique individual, to encourage life-long enthusiastic learners, and to promote a safe, positive and nurturing environment where students, teachers, staff, parents and community work together. Home to around 800 students – Grades K-4 Located in Acworth, GA Title One Distinguished School Current Principal – Dr. Jennifer Scrivner Current Asst. Principal – Mrs. Claire Dravis 4

M Y F IRST G RADE C LASS Consisted of 23 students Diversity: 10 girls 13 boys 5 gifted students 2 IEP students 1 RTI 1 ESOL 1 Special Ed 5

M Y T HOUGHTS AND F EELINGS, F EARS, S TRENGTHS AND W EAKNESSES AS I BEGAN C ANDIDATE T EACHING ExcitedNervousMotivatedEnthusiasticAnxious 6

D AILY C LASS S CHEDULE 2:55-3:30 Write in Agendas/Pack upASP/Care Riders Dismissal/Bus Duty 1:50-2:55 Story Time/SnackLanguage Arts/Writing 12:45-1:50 Recess/Specials 12:15-12:45 Science/Social Studies/Health 11:40 – 12:15 Prepare for Lunch/Lunch 10:30 – 11:40 Math 9:30-10:30 Guided Reading/Literacy Centers 9:00 – 9:30 Math Calendar/Show-n-Tell 8:30 – 9:00 Opening Activities, Oak Grove NewsPledge, Lunch Count, AttendanceMorning Work, Class Meeting 7

CANDIDATE PROFICIENCY EVIDENCE: DOMAIN I: PLANNING FOR DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT 8

DOMAIN I: PLANNING FOR DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT Lesson plan research and development Evaluation of pre-assessments Mrs. Griffin’s ideas and prior knowledge of subjects Collaborating first grade teacher plans and ideas 9

DOMAIN I: PLANNING FOR DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT Guided Reading Leveled Reading Social Studies Landforms Language Arts Jan Brett 10

M Y L ESSON P LANS Lesson plan observation one: Language Arts Jan Brett Lesson plan observation two: Social Studies What are landforms? Lesson plan observation three: Guided Reading Leveled Reading 6 groups in all (highlighted 3 out of the 6) 11

CANDIDATE PROFICIENCY EVIDENCE: DOMAIN II: PROVIDING DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT 12

DOMAIN II: PROVIDING DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT 13 Jan Brett Lesson 2 groups (high and low) Pre-AssessmentPost AssessmentOngoing Assessment

DOMAIN II: PROVIDING DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT 14 Landforms Lesson 2 groups (high and low) Pre-Assessment Post Assessment Ongoing Assessment

DOMAIN II: PROVIDING DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT Guided Reading 6 levels in all (highlighted 3 of the 6 groups) Rigby Benchmark TestingOngoing assessments 15

DOMAIN II: PROVIDING DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT Group 1 Sight word flash cards Prediction of book Leveled reading book “F” Comprehension questions throughout and at end Group 2 Level reading book “G” Prediction of book Comprehension questions throughout story Fluency techniques, expression, and punctuation Graphic organizer Group 3 Leveled reading book “M” Prediction of book Comprehension questions throughout story Beach ball comprehension at end of story 16

DOMAIN II: PROVIDING DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT 17 Group 1 (1 Student ) Student 1 has moved from a Level “F” to “H” Group 2 (3 Students) Student 1 stayed on level because of comprehension Student 2 moved from level “G” to “H” Student 3 moved from level “G” to “I” Group 3 (5 Students) Student 1 has moved from level “M” to “P” (still testing) Student 2 has moved from level “M” to “O” (still testing) Student 3 stayed on level because of comprehension Student 4 and 5 have not betchmark tested yet

DOMAIN II: PROVIDING DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT 18

CANDIDATE PROFICIENCY EVIDENCE: DOMAIN III: IMPACTING STUDENT LEARNING 19

DOMAIN III: IMPACTING STUDENT LEARNING questions incorrect 2-3 questions incorrect 4 or more questions incorrect 0418 Pre-Assessment on Landforms Post Assessment on Landforms 0-1 questions incorrect 2-3 questions incorrect 4 or more questions incorrect 1840

DOMAIN III: IMPACTING STUDENT LEARNING Landform books (valleys, mountains, plateaus) Landform Matching Activity/ Oral Review Success!! 21

CANDIDATE PROFICIENCY EVIDENCE: DOMAIN IV: PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN SUPPORT OF DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT 22

DOMAIN IV: PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN SUPPORT OF DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT Attended Scheduled Faculty Meetings Attended School Performances Helped with Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration Proctored for GCRCT Testing Attended Grade Level Meetings Observed During Dibbles Testing Attended and Participated In IEP Meetings Participated in Smart Board Training 23

M Y P HILOSOPHY ON E DUCATION B EFORE … Loving Environment! Learning Styles! Differentiation! 24

M Y P HILOSOPHY ON E DUCATION A FTER … Classroom Management Differentiation Learning Styles Loving Environment 25

P ROFESSIONAL O RGANIZATION M EMBERSHIPS 26

CONCLUSION 27

C ONTINUING P LAN TO D EVELOP AS A P ROFESSIONAL E DUCATOR Become Certified Teach in any grade K – 5 th (I love them all ) Continue to research and develop my skills in the education field with how it is changing and developing Plan to get additional certifications and endorsements in the following: Special Education Gifted IEP ESOL 28

S PECIAL T HANKS !! - A LL OF MY PROFESSORS AND EDUCATORS THAT HELPED ME GROW AND DEVELOP - M Y FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR ENCOURAGING ME ALONG THE WAY - M Y C OHORT – IT HAS BEEN SO GREAT GETTING TO KNOW EACH OF YOU AND I HOPE TO STAY IN CONTACT 29