Professional portfolio

Denise N. NottProfessional Portfolio

Elementary EducationSpecial Education

General Information

Danielson’s Four Domains

Professional Experiences

Awards/Honors

Activities

Contact Information

Elizabethtown CollegeClass of 2010

[email protected] Millie Way, Manchester, MD 21192

General Information

Denise N. NottElementary Education

Special [email protected]

443-375-10903447 Millie Way

Manchester, MD 21102

Resume Praxis/Clearances Education Essay

Transcript

Praxis Scores• (0710) PPST Reading – 173• (0720) PPST Writing – 178• (0730) PPST Mathematics –

184• (0011) Elementary Education

Curriculum Instruction Assessment – 180

• (0511) Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge – 174

• (0353) Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge - 179

Clearances• FBI Fingerprinting (March

2010)• Pennsylvania Child Abuse

(October 2009)• Pennsylvania Criminal

History Background Clearance (October 2009)

• TB Test (October 2009)

Danielson’s Four DomainsDomain 1: Planning and PreparationArtifacts in this domain outline how a teacher organizes content of what students are expect to learn consisting of demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy, demonstrating knowledge of students, setting instructional outcomes, demonstrating knowledge of resources, designing coherent instruction, designing student assessment, and demonstrating knowledge of technology.

Domain 3: InstructionArtifacts in this domain involve the core of teaching and the engagement of students consisting of communicating with students, using questioning and discussion techniques, engaging students in learning, using assessment in instruction, and demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.

Domain 2: The Classroom EnvironmentArtifacts in this domain show interactions that occur in a classroom that are non instructional consisting of creating an environment of respect and rapport, establishing a culture of learning, managing classroom procedures, managing student behavior, and organizing physical space.

Domain 4: Professional ResponsibilitiesArtifacts in this domain involve responsibilities outside of the classroom consisting of reflecting on teaching, maintaining accurate records, communicating with families, participating in a professional community, growing and developing professionally, and showing professionalism.

Domain 1: Planning and PreparationAdjectives Postcard

Project

Synonyms and Antonyms Reading

Lesson

Math Curriculum Project

UV Beads Science Lesson

Individualized Education Plan

Reflection Danielson’s Domains

Domain 2: The Classroom Environment

Functional Behavior Assessment

Classroom Layout

Co-Teaching Consolidation Lesson

Diversity Social Studies Lesson

Curriculum Based Assessment

Danielson’s DomainsReflection

Domain 3: InstructionMultiplying and

Dividing Decimals

Language Arts – Adjectives Chart

Rotation

Food Chain Science Lesson

Social Studies Custom Box

Direct Instruction Lesson

Danielson’s DomainsReflection

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

CPI Training

Kappa Delta Pi and Education

Organization

Honor Society

Kidwatching Narrative Project and

Anecdotal Notes

Student Athlete Mentor

Danielson’s DomainsReflection

CPI Training

Non-violent Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Program

• The primary goal of the Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training is to assure the health, welfare, safety, and security of all individuals in a conflict situation.

• I learned how to recognize and properly respond to the verbal and physically acting out behavior of students.

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

Kappa Delta Pi and Education Organization

• As a member of the college’s Education Organization and the Education Major’s National Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi, I attend monthly meetings, volunteer at community and school-sponsored activities, and socialize with other colleagues in my major.

• Some activities I have been participating in include Lit Nights at local libraries, North Museum activities, homecoming bake sale, babysitting, and preparing bulletin boards.

• I have also become a member of NSTA (National Science Teachers Association) through the Education Organization.

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

Student Athlete Mentor (SAM)

• I was elected by my teammates to be one of the Women’s Soccer team’s SAMs where I serve as a peer counselor and intervention specialist for my teammates. By being chosen as the representative, my teammates have stated that they can rely on me and trust me.

• I was specially trained to assist with potential problems my teammates may be experiencing such as health issues, disagreements, struggles in the classroom, etc.

• I work closely with the Athletic Department to voice frustrations, suggestions, or concerns.Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

Honor Society

Inducted as a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society in the Spring, 2007, for

receiving a 4.0 Grade Point Average.

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

Professional Experiences

Milton Hershey Middle School

Rheems Elementary School

Carroll County Public Schools

Substitute Teacher

Sunshine Child Development

Center Teacher

Fairview Elementary School

Previous Fieldwork

Experiences

Rheems Elementary School

• K-3 Learning Support• March 15, 2010 to May 7, 2010• Cooperating Teacher: Beth Vertucci• Rheems, PA• Teach Fundations, Corrective Reading, and Math.• Prepare and help to administer PSSAs.• Observe DIBELS and other testing, work with behavior/social

charts, participate in Data Meetings with grades 1-4, and review IEPs.

Professional Experiences

Milton Hershey Middle School• Fifth Grade• January 19, 2010 to March 12, 2010• Cooperating Teachers: Maggie Breech (Science), Eula Webster

(Language Arts), Sura Back (Reading), Mike Campbell (Math), and Veronica Kemmlein (Math)

• Hershey, PA• Had the opportunity to work with multiple teachers and instruct in

many different classrooms.• Created and taught lessons in sectional classrooms while

differentiating lessons in the four different leveled classes.• Prepared students for PSSAs by instructing small groups in math

daily.

Professional Experiences

Carroll County Public Schools

• May 2009 to Present• Regular Education, Special Education, Preschool to Sixth

Grade, and Specials such as Library and Health.• Carroll County, MD• Carry out lesson plans based upon teachers’ requests.• Ensure student safety.

Professional Experiences

Sunshine Child Development Center

• June 2005 to Present• Director: Rita Becker• Preschool to Sixth Grade• Lineboro, MD• Lead circle time with children.• Plan and implement crafts and other play activities.• Design bulletin boards.• Prepare and serve snack twice daily.

Professional Experiences

Fairview Elementary School

• Fifth Grade• September 2009 to December 2009• Work Study Program• Cooperating Teacher: Todd Davis• Tutored one student in math daily.• Assisted teacher in math and social studies during whole

class instruction.• Created multiplication games and activities for the student

tutored.• Attended field trip with the class to JA BizTown in York, PA.

Professional Experiences

Previous Fieldwork Experiences• Tri-Community Elementary School

– Morning and Afternoon Kindergarten– Harrisburg, PA– January 2009 to May 2009

• Benjamin Franklin Elementary School– Second and Third Grade Autism– Harrisburg, PA– September 2008 to December 2008

• Melrose Elementary School– Third Grade– Harrisburg, PA– January 2008 to May 2008

• Conestoga Valley High School– Life Skills Classroom– Lancaster, PA– September 2007 to December 2007

Professional Experiences

Awards/Honors

• Award for Academic Excellence 4.0 (2007, 2008, 2009)• Dean’s List (2007, 2008, 2009)• Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Corporation

(MASCAC) Academic Honor Roll (2008, 2009)• Education Honor Society – Kappa Delta Pi (inducted in

2008)• Magna Cum Laude National Honor Society (accepted in

2008)• National Honor Society – Alpha Lambda Delta

(inducted in 2007)

Activities• Education Club (2006-2010)• Intramural Basketball Team Captain (participated in volleyball and

soccer intramural teams too) (2007-2010)• Relay for Life Team Captain (2007, 2008, 2010)• National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) (2009, 2010)• Student Athlete Mentor (SAM) (2009, 2010)• Student Athletes Advisory Committee Representative (SAAC) (2009, 2010)• Elizabethtown Women’s Soccer Team (2006-2009)• Tutor for Child and Adolescent Psychology, Math, and Psychology (2007)

Contact Information

Denise Nott

[email protected]

443-375-1090

3447 Millie WayManchester, MD 21102

Resume

References

Portfolio at a GlanceReference Letter – Dr. Merry Staulters (College Professor)

Reference Letter – Dr. Don Myers (College Supervisor)

Reference Letter – Maggie Breech (Milton Hershey)