How to Create a Teacher Portfolio

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make copies of your diplomas and degrees.

   Your statement should be no more than 1-to-2 pages in length.
   
   The philosophy will describe your objectives as a teacher and how you plan to reach them.
   
   It will describe your idea of effective teaching and how you feel teachers should relate to students.
   
   You will describe your belief about what and how students are capable of learning. , Include any grade level teaching experience that you have.
   
   Note substitute teaching, childcare center work, Sunday school or other child-related teaching. , This can include evaluations and reports from your supervisor during student teaching if you do not have a teaching job. ,, You should choose lessons that stand out from the typical lesson format.
   
   Include pictures, teacher-created materials and descriptions of the activities. ,, Always remove the students' names from the work. , Most sessions will give you a certificate of completion.
   
   Identify any continuing education activities including any graduate coursework, professional organization memberships, educational research and professional journal subscriptions. , These include coaching, team leadership, school improvement committees, parent and teacher organization participation and student tutoring.
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   Step 2: Obtain copies of your teaching licenses and certificates.

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   Step 3: Include your philosophy of teaching and the ability of students to learn.

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   Step 4: Create a resume that demonstrates your ability and skills to perform in the classroom as an educator.

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   Step 5: Acquire copies of evaluations conducted by administrators.

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   Step 6: Ask colleagues and supervisors to write letters of recommendation that attest to your good faith and ability to work with students.

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   Step 7: Provide samples of lessons and/or lesson plans that show creativity and use of technology in the classroom.

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   Step 8: Include samples of assessment tools used during teaching Use samples for assessment OF

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   Step 9: and FOR learning Rubrics

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    Step 10: checklists

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    Step 11: charts

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    Step 12: etc can be included

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    Step 13: Collect students' work resulting from effective teaching methods that you have conducted.

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    Step 14: Supply proof of attendance to educational workshops and training sessions.

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    Step 15: Document any educational or school activities that you manage outside of the classroom.

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