During my field experiences and student teaching placement I have used Grade Level Content Expectations and Common Core State Standards to help guide my planning. While planning lessons I attempt to meet the individial needs of my students, while planning lessons that require higher level thinking skills and active engagement. 

 

Through my student teaching and field experiences I was able to presnt lessons in a variety of ways. Many of my lessons involved both teacher directed and student centered learning. I also have incorporated similations, group work, art integration, movement, and technology in my lessons. I had the opportunity to help pilot a new method of teaching math during my student teaching: the flipped classroom method. 

 

 

"Renee found ways to incorporate different modes of instruction. Her teaching reached many different learning styles and was very creative. Renee knows how to think outside the box and looks for interesting ways to create and deliver her lessons." -Sue Szczepanski, Instructor 

 

"Renee is well planned does an outstanding job of timing lessons...is very adequately planned and is able to monitor and adjust to meet the needs of varied learning styles. When planning, she considers the end product she expects from students, allowing her to prepare a rubric before assigning. This provides for a clear understanding of the expectations of the task. She plans with the CCSS in mind and challenges students to use higher order thinking skills." -Sue Coyne, Cooperating Teacher 

 

"She uses her knowledge to strategically plan for students to learn these concepts...Ms. Adair's lesson utilized numerous strategies that asked students to engage in the lesson, to employ multiple modalities (speaking, reading, writing, visualizing, collaborating, self-assessing) during the lesson, and  to gradually become independent learners and thinkers after Mrs. Adair's modeling and opportunities for guided practice."  - Christ Edge, University Supervisor 

 

"This lesson includes modeling, guided practice, independent practice, checking for understanding, 
student self-assessment...Excellent planning at work here. Good use of time—all purposeful and strategic...Seamless flow—resembling that of a master teacher. 
Students were engaged, on task, and very obviously see Ms. Adair as a teacher. -Christ Edge, University Supervisor