WELL-PREPARED PREPARED SOMEWHAT PREPARED UNPREPARED N/A TOTAL WEIGHTED AVERAGE
1. Understand the diverse needs of students (I-1) 45.45%
15		 45.45%
15		 6.06%
2		 3.03%
1		 0.00%
0		 33 3.33
2. Plan for the diverse needs of students (I-2) 45.45%
15		 42.42%
14		 12.12%
4		 0.00%
0		 0.00%
0		 33 3.33
3. Know the required content (I-4) 46.88%
15		 37.50%
12		 9.38%
3		 6.25%
2		 0.00
0		 32 3.25
4. Effectively teach the required content (I-5) 51.52%
17		 33.33%
11		 9.09%
3		 3.03%
1		 3.03%
1		 33 3.38
5. Create a respectful environment that supports learning for all students (I-3) 63.64%
21		 21.21%
7		 12.12%
4		 3.03%
1		 0.00%
0		 33 3.45
6. Implement effective instruction that engages students in learning(I-5) 57.58%
19		 24.24%
8		 12.12%
4		 3.03%
1		 3.03%
1		 33 3.41
7. Implement a range of assessments to measure progress of learners (I-6) 30.30%
10		 42.42%
14		 18.18%
6		 0.00%
0		 9.09%
3		 33 3.13
8. Demonstrate professionalism with stakeholders (I-10) 72.73%
24		 24.24%
8		 0.00%
0		 0.00%
0		 3.03%
1		 33 3.75
9. Use technology in ways that improve learning (I-8) 42.42%
14		 39.39%
13		 15.15%
5		 0.00%
0		 3.03%
1		 33 3.28
10. Positively impact student growth (I-7) 48.48%
16		 39.39%
13		 9.09%
3		 3.03%
1		 0.00%
0		 33 3.33
11. Attend to the whole child (I-3) 57.58%
19		 21.21%
7		 18.18%
6		 3.03%
1		 0.00%
0		 33 3.33
12. Vary instructional strategies (I-8) 42.42%
14		 33.33%
11		 18.18%
6		 0.00%
0		 6.06%
2		 33 3.26
13. Demonstrate cross-cultural understanding by reducing biases via materials/strategies (I–5) 45.45%
15		 36.36%
12		 12.12%
4		 3.03%
1		 3.03%
1		 33 3.28
14. Support the development of students' higher order thinking skills (I-5) 33.33%
11		 45.45%
15		 15.15%
5		 3.03%
1		 3.03%
1		 33 3.13
15. Respond appropriately to student behavior (I–3) 36.36%
12		 27.27%
9		 21.21%
7		 15.15%
5		 0.00%
0		 33 2.85
16. Promote class discussion/collaboration (I–3) 51.52%
17		 36.36%
12		 9.09%
3		 3.03%
1		 0.00%
0		 33 3.36
17. Model Spoken language- rarely makes errors (I-9) 69.70%
23		 24.24%
8		 3.03%
1		 3.03%
1		 0.00%
0		 33 3.61
18. Model Spoken language-monitors students' usage (I-6) 48.48%
16		 45.45%
15		 3.03%
1		 3.03%
1		 0.00%
0		 33 3.39
19. Model Writing Skills- rarely makes errors (I-9) 66.67%
22		 18.18%
6		 6.06%
2		 3.03%
1		 6.06%
2		 33 3.58
20. Model Writing Skills – monitors students’ usage (I-6) 45.45%
15		 36.36%
12		 6.06%
2		 3.03%
1		 9.09%
3		 33 3.37
21. Routinely be reflective in his/her practice to accurately judge the effectiveness of instruction (I-9) 57.58%
19		 33.33%
11		 6.06%
2		 0.00%
0		 3.03%
1		 33 3.53
22. Take advantage of school opportunities/resources for professional development (I-9) 69.70%
23		 15.15%
5		 9.09%
3		 0.00%
0		 6.06%
2		 33 3.65
23. Develop a good working relationship with other school personnel (I-10) 75.76%
25		 18.18%
6		 3.03%
1		 0.00%
0		 3.03%
1		 33 3.75
24. Develop a good working relationship with parents/community (I-10) 45.45%
15		 30.30%
10		 9.09%
3		 0.00%
0		 15.15%
5		 33 3.43
25. Demonstrate regular attendance (I-9) 81.82%
27		 15.15%
5		 3.03%
1		 0.00%
0		 0.00%
0		 33 3.79%
26. Demonstrate Punctuality (I-9) 81.82%
27		 12.12%
4		 6.06%
2		 0.00%
0		 0.00
0		 33 3.76
27. Maintain a Professional Appearance (I-9) 84.85%
28		 12.12%
4		 3.03%
1		 0.00%
0		 0.00%
0		 33 3.82
28. Use a voice that is effective (appropriate volume/inflection) (I-9) 72.73%
24		 21.21%
7		 6.06%
2		 0.00%
0		 0.00%
0		 33 3.67
29. Demonstrate Self-Confidence (I-9) 63.64%
21		 21.21%
7		 9.09%
3		 6.06%
2		 0.00%
0		 33 3.42
30. Demonstrate Initiative (I-10) 66.67%
22		 21.21%
7		 9.09%
3		 3.03%
1		 0.00%
0		 33 3.52
31. Use feedback (accepting/responsive) (I-10) 72.73
24		 24.24%
8		 3.03%
1		 0.00%
0		 0.00%
0		 33 3.70
32. Teach to the Maryland Career and College Readiness Standards (I-4) 66.67%
22		 24.24%
8		 6.06%
2		 0.00%
0		 3.03%
1		 33 3.63
33. Understand the Danielson Framework for teacher effectiveness (I-9) 63.64%
21		 18.18%
6		 9.09%
3		 0.00%
0		 9.09%
3		 33 3.60
34. Understand standardized assessments (I-6) 45.45%
15		 33.33%
11		 9.09%
3		 0.00%
0		 12.12%
4		 33 3.41
35. Employ Student Learning Objectives (I-7) 45.45%
15		 33.33%
11		 12.12%
4		 0.00%
0		 9.09%
3		 33 3.37

When asked to describe the strengths of these teacher candidates, mentor teachers offered comments such as the following:

  • My intern showed many areas of strength, but her greatest was compassion. She was always highly prepared, eager to go above and beyond to reach the need of individual students, active with after school activities and was a team player.
  • My intern was a remarkable intern. From the beginning of the internship she demonstrated initiative to delve into unfamiliar content and standards and created engaging and creative lessons plans, while still reflecting on and mirroring implemented behavior strategies.
  • Her lessons are well thought-out and implemented. She displays confidence. This causes the students to be able to trust her. This is very important to the learning environment.
  • She is extremely prepared and demonstrates a high level of professionalism. She is very reflective in regard to her teaching and is passionate about meeting the needs of her students. Ruth plans thoroughly and uses feedback to make improvements to her teaching.
  • He is reflective and adaptive in his practice. He notices when his students need more help and adjusts accordingly.
  • My intern has many strengths! She is passionate about children, teaching, and language. She is an exceptionally hard worker and is always willing to try new teaching strategies. She continually evaluates her teaching and reflects on ways to improve on it. She has built great relationships with the students.
  • She is well-planned and determined to be successful. She not only teaches children how to prepare for success, but she models it daily. She is also passionate about teaching and everyone in the room can feel her excitement.
  • She takes notes on everything. She is not afraid of asking questions for a better understanding. Reflects on her lessons and how things were taught.
  • My intern is eager, engaging, and creative. She is willing to go out and research what she does not know, and take instructional risks.