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Portfolios

Portfolios. A Work in Progrss. Step 1: Collect. The first step to building your portfolio is to collect things for it. Things can include: Sample lessons Sample resources Reviews of your teaching Letters of reference Statements of philosophy and reflection Resume. Step 2: First draft.

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Portfolios

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  1. Portfolios A Work in Progrss

  2. Step 1: Collect • The first step to building your portfolio is to collect things for it. • Things can include: • Sample lessons • Sample resources • Reviews of your teaching • Letters of reference • Statements of philosophy and reflection • Resume

  3. Step 2: First draft The first thing we inevitably do when creating our portfolios is put absolutely everything in that we can think of. We do a “drafting” process, similar to writing. Our rough drafts often have too much information, mistakes, irrelevant information, etc. This is an important step in the process. Once we have all our thoughts and materials, we can go back and take out things that don’t fit, revise and make changes.

  4. Step 3: Review & Revise • Portfolios are what we give potential employers, colleagues or other interested parties to help them have a better idea of who we are as teachers. They are a showcase. It’s important not to bombard people with information! • The next step in our portfolio building process is to look at all our material and revise. This means: • Take out material that doesn’t show what we want to present, repetitive material etc. • Make sure you’re not writing too much! No one wants to read 5 pages of reflections and philosophy. Anything past the first page likely won’t be read at all. Make the questions matter. Answer them briefly and make your point. • Revise your writing. Make sure your grammar and punctuation is correct, and your tone is professional. It should read as formally as a resume. • Remember that you don’t need to have absolutely everything you’ve ever done in your portfolio! It’s an overview, not your life’s work!

  5. Feedback Feedback on your portfolio should be an ongoing process. It’s important to get feedback as you work. Ask questions and revise as you go. Remember, your portfolio is your personal representation. The end product should reflect your professionalism, experience, who you are as a teacher and your personality. Don’t be afraid to change your portfolio for different purposes! It will grow as you grow.

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