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MAT Portfolio Presentation Spring 2013 Cynthia Gibbs April 2, 2013 http://cynthiamgibbs.wordpress.com /. Cynthia M. Gibbs Profile. Started MAT Program in August of 2009 Part-time Certification EC- 6 Generalist Studying to take ESL Test in the Summer 2013 Field Experiences
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MAT Portfolio Presentation Spring 2013 Cynthia Gibbs April 2, 2013 http://cynthiamgibbs.wordpress.com/
Cynthia M. Gibbs Profile Started MAT Program in August of 2009 Part-time Certification EC- 6 Generalist Studying to take ESL Test in the Summer 2013 Field Experiences All within LISD Grades K-5 Student Teaching 3rd grade at Liberty Elementary Plans after graduation To obtain a full-time elementary teaching position For a complete profile on me please go to http://cynthiamgibbs.wordpress.com/my-profile/
Learner-Centered Proficiencies My portfolio represents my achievement of the learner-centered proficiencies by: • Providing examples and grades of assignments completed from knowledge I received from each of the MAT courses • Sharing my experiences from student teaching • Discussing areas of strength and development in my final reflection
Portfolio Item “Best Practices of an Effective Literacy Coach” • Completed in READ 5423 • Learner-Centered Proficiency 5 • First real research paper • Chose topic because of my • Passion for coaching and mentoring • Desire to be a lifelong learner • Received an A on the paper http://cynthiamgibbs.wordpress.com/learner-centered-proficiency-five/
“Best Practices of an Effective Literacy Coach” Overview • Research Questions • What is the definition and role of a literacy coach? • What are the goals of a literacy coach? • What are the best practices of an effective literacy coach? • Results • There are several different definitions, roles and names • Overall goal is to improve teacher instruction to improve student achievement • Planning, meeting, modeling and self-reflection are the main best practices • More qualitative research is needed to show impact of literacy coach
In Closing… In retrospect, I am grateful for my experience in TWU MAT Program because it has Provided me with the knowledge and skill sets to be able to successfully teach and develop children Given me professors and educators who love to teach others Enhanced my existing adult training skill sets to teach children Allowed me to go after a career that I am passionate about Shown me that I have made the right choice THANK YOU!