Ysabela Reyes | Teacher Candidate
Self-Assessment Checklist
Attendance
I will arrive at the school location at a reasonable time (at least 20min early) to prepare for classes and make sure my workspace is organized.
I will arrive at school on time prepared to teach, assist my mentor teacher, support students and greet them as they enter the classroom. I will also attend/support any extra curricular activities after school and the ones my mentor teacher supervises.
If I am unable to attend my practicum due to my medical condition, injury or any other emergency, I will notify my mentor teacher and practicum facilitator of my absence.
Professional Attire
I will abide by the school's dress code by dressing professionally and appropriately each time I am on site.
I will ensure that I am wearing my medical bracelet and have my medication on person at all times in case of a medical emergency.
Professionalism & Manners
I will treat all members of the school community with respect, fairness and kindness.
I will conduct myself with respectful language, honesty, integrity and maintain open communication between members of the school community.
I will reflect on any personal biases I may have and address them so that I can work towards creating a safe and equitable classroom.
I will use my professional judgement when problem solving any issues that arises during my placement. I will report any issues to my mentor teacher and/or any other member of staff. If I need further assistance or I am unsure how to proceed, I will notify my mentor teacher and/or any other member of staff to help resolve any conflicts.
Use of Personal Devices
I will keep my personal devices away at all times while present in the classroom except when it is being used for educational purposes or needed for emergencies.
Maintaining Confidentiality
I will maintain respectful boundaries and ensure my students' privacy is kept. I will ask for consent before taking photographs of my students and their work.
Student Learning & Well Being
I will create a safe, respectful and equitable classroom that represents the diversity of my students to ensure they feel included, safe, valued and heard.
I will use fair and equitable assessment that accurately reflects student learning and encourages student's growth.
I will create activities, lessons and assignments that reflect the diverse learning needs of my students and create multiple avenues for students to demonstrate their learning.
I will continue my ongoing professional development by learning from my successes, mistakes and through continuous research, reflection and inquiry to better support student learning.
Contact
If you have any questions or would like to reach out to me, please do not hesitate to fill out this form. I will contact you as soon as possible with a reply from my email: ysabel19@my.yorku.ca