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Is aware of the need to Begins to engage in Engages in reflection Reflects individually Maintains ongoing
reflect on teaching reflection on teaching individually and with and with colleagues on reflective practice and
practice to support practice individually and colleagues on the refinements in teaching action research in
student learning. with colleagues that is relationship between practice and connections supporting student
Reflects individually or focused on methods to making adjustments in among the elements of learning and raising the
with colleagues on support the full range of teaching practice and the CSTP to positively level of academic
immediate student learners. impact on the full range impact the full range of achievement.
learning needs. of learners. learners.
Engages in and fosters
reflection among
colleagues for school
wide impact on student
learning.

6.1 Reflecting on
I reflect on my teaching
teaching practice in
practices individually,
support of student
with my students,
learning colleagues, parents
and paraprofessional.
Along with the principal, I
often work in groups with
my colleagues to reflect
on test scores, examine
what practices are
effective and implement
classroom, grade level,
or school-wide changes
when necessary. 7/15/21
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Develops goals Sets goals connected to Sets goals connected to Sets and modifies Sets and modifies a
connected to the CSTP the CSTP that take into the CSTP that are authentic goals broad range of
through required account self-assessment authentic, challenging, connected to the CSTP professional goals
processes and local of teaching practice. and based on self- that are intellectually connected to the CSTP
protocols. assessment. challenging and based to improve instructional
Expands knowledge and on self-assessment and practice and impact
Attends required skills individually and Aligns personal goals feedback from a variety student learning within
professional with colleagues through with school and district of sources. and beyond the
development. available professional goals, and focuses on classroom.
development. improving student Engages in and
learning. contributes to Engages in ongoing
professional inquiry into teacher
Selects and engages in development targeted on practice for professional
6.2 Establishing professional student achievement. development.
professional goals development based on Pursues a variety of
and engaging in needs identified in additional opportunities Contributes to
professional goals. to learn professionally. professional
continuous and organizations, and
purposeful development
professional growth opportunities to extend
and development own teaching practice.

This year I set goals related to

effectively implementing technology to
ensure that students received a
quality education while in distance
learning. During the pandemic I spent
the summer participating in
professional development
opportunities regarding online
teaching. Prior to the school year I
conducted PD for the faculty
regarding online learning and worked
closely with the principal to improve
instructional practice. 7/15/21
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Attends staff, grade Consults with colleagues Collaborates with Collaborates with Facilitates collaboration
level, department, and to consider how best to colleagues to improve colleagues to expand with colleagues.
other required meetings support teacher and student learning and impact on teacher and
and collaborations. student learning. reflect on teaching student learning within Works to ensure the
practice at the classroom grade or department and broadest positive impact
Identifies student and Begins to identify how level. school and district possible on instructional
teacher resources at the to access student and levels. practice and student
school and district level. teacher resources in the Interacts with members achievement at school
broader professional of the broader Engages with members and district levels and
community. professional community of the broader for the profession.
to access resources that professional community
support teacher to access resources and a Initiates and develops
effectiveness and wide range of supports professional learning
student learning for teaching the full opportunities with the
6.3 Collaborating range of learners. broader professional
with colleagues and community focused on
the broader student achievement.
professional
community to As the vice principal I
work closely with the
support teacher and principal to facilitate
student learning opportunities for
collaboration with
colleagues. The
faculty reviews test
data from STAR and
ACRE and work
together to identify
class and school-wide
trends. The principal
has also given me the
opportunity to develop
professional learning
opportunities
pertaining to
technology. 7/15/21
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Is aware of the role of Acknowledges the Supports families to Provides opportunities Structures a wide range
the family in student importance of the contribute to the and support for families of opportunities for
learning and the need for family’s role in student classroom and school. to actively participate in families to contribute to
interactions with learning. Seeks Adjusts communication the classroom and the classroom and
families. information about to families based on school. school community.
cultural norms of awareness of cultural Supports a school/
families represented in norms and wide range of Communicates to district environment in
the school. Welcomes experiences with families in ways which which families take
family involvement at schools. show understanding of leadership to improve
classroom/ school and respect for cultural student learning.
events. norms.

Recognizing parents as the

primary educators of their
6.4 Working with children, families are given
families to support any opportunities to
student learning contribute to the classroom
and school community. Prior
to the pandemic, parent
volunteers were
instrumental in the Science
Fair. Through sign up
genius parents are able to
donate their time and talent
to class or school-wide
events. Parents also
contribute to the school
community through parent
service hours. 7/15/21
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Develops awareness Seeks available Uses a variety of Uses a broad range of Collaborates with
about local neighborhood and neighborhood and neighborhood and community members to
neighborhoods and community resources. community resources to community resources to increase instructional
communities support the curriculum. support the instructional and learning
surrounding the school. Includes references or program, students, and opportunities for
connections to Includes knowledge of families. students.
Uses available communities in single communities when
neighborhood and lessons or sequence of designing and Draws from Engages students in
community resources in lessons. implementing understanding of leadership and service in
single lessons. instruction community to improve the community.
and enrich the Incorporates community
instructional program. members into the school
learning community.

6.5 Engaging local Prior to COVID I

collaborated with my
communities in
colleagues to facilitate
support of the
field trips
instructional within the Miracle Mile
program Community. During
Catholic Schools Week I
work with the
middle school team to
identify opportunities to
show our appreciation to
our parish
and local fire department.
Also the school donates
food and clothing to
various charities and
organization.
7/15/21
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Develops an Maintains professional Anticipates professional Integrates the full range Models professionalism
understanding of responsibilities in timely responsibilities and of professional and supports colleagues
professional ways and seeks support manages time and effort responsibilities into in meeting and
responsibilities. as needed. required to meet advanced planning and exceeding professional
expectations. prepares for situations Responsibilities
Seeks to meet required Demonstrates that may be challenging. effectively.
commitments to commitment by Pursues ways to support
students. exploring ways to students’ diverse Maintains continual Supports colleagues to
address individual learning needs and effort to seek, develop, maintain the motivation,
student needs. maintains belief in and refine new and resiliency, and energy to
students’ capacity for creative methods to ensure that all students
achievement. ensure individual achieve.
student learning.

6.6 Managing
professional I make every effort to fulfill the duties
responsibilities to outlined in my contract. Beyond those
responsibilities listed I look towards the
maintain motivation
administration for guidance and
and commitment to attempt to model my behavior and work
all students ethic after hers. I attend school events
to support the administration,
colleagues and students, even if I do
not teach them directly. I am on time
and communicate any concerns or
issues that may affect my
responsibilities as a teacher. This year
in particular has been quite difficult due
to COVID-19 but I worked with the
administration on the COVID-19
compliance team to attend meetings
with the Department of Public Health
and prepare our school for in person
learning. I am also on the WASC
Leadership team. It is truly a humbling
experience. 7/15/21
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Follows all state education codes, legal requirements, district and site policies, Maintains a high standard of personal integrity and
contractual agreements, and ethical responsibilities.* commitment to student learning and the profession
in all circumstances.
* As follows:
• Take responsibility for student academic learning outcomes. Contributes to building professional community
• Is aware of own personal values and biases and recognizes ways in which and holding peers accountable to norms of
these values and biases affect the teaching and learning of students. respectful treatment and communication.
• Adheres to legal and ethical obligations in teaching the full ranges of
learners, including English learners and students with special needs. Contributes to fostering a school culture with a high
• Reports suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as outlined in the degree of resilience, professional integrity, and
California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. ethical conduct.
• Maintains a non-hostile classroom environment and carries out laws and
district guidelines for reporting cases of sexual harassment.
• Understands and implements school and district policies and state and
federal law in responding to inappropriate or violent student behavior.
6.7 Demonstrating • Complies with legal and professional obligations to protect the privacy,
professional health, and safety of students, families, and other school professionals.
responsibility, • Models appropriate behavior for students, colleagues, and the profession.
• Acts in accordance with ethical considerations for students.
integrity, and ethical • Maintains professional conduct and integrity in the classroom and school
conduct community.

As a teacher and vice principal I strive to

demonstrate a level of commitment and
integrity that I hope to see in my
students and colleagues. I make every
effort to work with parents, the faculty,
staff and school community in an effort
to provide the best education to the
children entrusted in our care. I take my
faith as a Catholic seriously and work to
support my students form their faith. I
believe that I am not perfect but attempt
to treat everyone in my community with
respect and care. 7/15/21