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Professional Development Portfolio Robyn Kemsley I have been working at SAS Pudong for four years as an English teacher (2007 - 2011), department head (2008 - 10), MUN Director (2007 - 9), English Service Project Advisor (2009-10), and this year, Forensics coach (2010-11).  I pride myself on valuing my students and helping them learn and mature, on using technology in meaningful ways, and on being a positive part of the learning community here. I frequently take advantage of professional development opportunities and constantly reflect on and improve my teaching practice.  I am currently studying for a Master's Degree in Education from Bath University. I have completed units on leadership and management in education, curriculum development, and assessment; currently I am working on 'Understanding Learners and Learning' and plan to write my dissertation next year.

Please find below the overview of goals met, year by year:

Black checkmark = Goal has been selected and met Red checkmark = Goal has been selected for this year but not yet met
 * ** Areas & Standards ** || ** Year 1 ** || ** Year 2 ** || ** Year 3 ** ||
 * ** Area A- Effective Planning & Preparation ** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * A1: Knowledge of content & pedagogy || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]] ||  ||   ||
 * A2: Knowledge of students || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]] ||  ||   ||
 * A3: Effective planning and organisation ||  ||   || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]]Goal 2 ||
 * ** Area B – Instruction & Assessment ** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * B1: Communicates with students ||  || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]] ||   ||
 * B2: Defines learning expectations ||  || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]] ||   ||
 * B3: Uses appropriate assessment to guide instruction ||  || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]] ||   ||
 * B4: Uses appropriate assessment to measure and report ||  || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]] ||   ||
 * B5: Motivates and engages students ||  ||   || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]]Goal 1 ||
 * B6: Differentiation || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]]Goal 1 ||  ||   ||
 * B7: Integrates technology || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]]Goal 2 ||  ||   ||
 * ** Area C – Professional Responsibilities ** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * C1: Ethical standards ||  ||   || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]] ||
 * C2: Fosters effective communication || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]] ||  ||   ||
 * C3: Positive relationships || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]] ||  ||   ||
 * C4: Service to learning community ||  || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]] ||   ||
 * C5: Ongoing professional learning || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]] || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]]Goal 1 || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]]Goal 3 ||
 * ** Area D – Learning Environment ** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * D1: Mutual respect between student and teacher ||  ||   || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]] ||
 * D2: Teacher and students positive towards learning ||  ||   || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]] ||
 * D3: Effective management || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]] ||  ||   ||
 * D4: Effective physical environment ||  || [[image:checkmark.gif width="20" height="19"]]Goal 2 ||   ||