Introduction 

Teaching is an expression of learning at its highest degree. As an educator, I am in a continual process of learning and reflection in order to serve my students in the best way possible. The following portfolio is a reflection of the hard work, learning, and growth that I have undergone as a student of Johns Hopkins University's Graduate School of Education. However, this work is not based solely on pedagogy, but rather on the way that my coursework and professional development have influenced my teaching. My portfolio is an analysis of student growth in a variety of different instructional contexts.



Student Growth
The work in Student Growth demonstrates some foundational tenants of my teaching practice from the perspective of student achievement and the ways I respond to student needs. My portfolio focuses on my competency with instructional practices that empower students in and out of the classroom, as well as how I promote academic growth. The work in my portfolio demonstrates my competencies in the following areas: 
  • Providing student access to educational opportunities that transcend the classroom
  • Promoting student advocacy that empowers learners to become self-driven problem solvers
  • Instilling habits and mindsets that promote success both in and out of the classroom 
  • Facilitating dramatic student growth in academic achievement 
Note on Student Work and Images: All videos, images, and sample student work have been used with parent permission. I have written permission to use the names of faces of students included in this portfolio.