Decmeber

19, 2013

Student Teaching Narrative Evaluation of Carlie Canfield


Carlie Canfield was my student teacher in the fall of 2013 at Washington Community High
School in Washington, IL. The current enrollment of the school is 1,189 students. The school is made up
of 92.9% white students, 2.1% African American students, 1.3% Asian students, 2.4% Hispanic students
and .4% American Indian students. Mrs. Canfields student teaching assignment was eight weeks long.
It included teaching two different art classes and helping with art club. The classes Carlie taught were
Art 1 and Basic Photography. The classes were made up of freshman through senior students. There
was an average of 18 students in each class.

During this student teaching placement, Mrs. Canfield demonstrated strengths in preparation,
confidence, classroom management, organization and assessment. Carlie planned each lesson
thoroughly with common core standards in mind. She chose projects for the students that were
inspired by art history and that required the student to learn new techniques and develop new skills.
She created units, worksheets, and quizzes to supplement the projects. Carlies lesson preparation was
evident in her teaching. I observed this in her presentations to the classes as well as her ability to
answer questions from the students. The classes were very well managed by Mrs. Canfield. She
avoided discipline problems by keeping the students engaged with meaningful activities and detailed
expectations. In addition, she was confident in her discipline decisions and consistent throughout the
eight weeks. She communicated clearly to the students what she expected of them and she kept track
of student progress. She also posted directions in appropriate locations of the classroom. These were
effective reminders to the students of important remarks she had made to them. Carlie graded all
assignments in a timely manner and provided the students with appropriate feedback. She used rubrics
to accurately assess the projects and progress.

It is difficult to point out areas in which Carlie needs to improve, because I see her as a very
effective teacher. As teachers, we all need to update our lessons and educate ourselves yearly, so that
we will grow and improve. I have watched her improve as a teacher during the short time she has been
at Washington and I am confident that she will continue to grow and improve throughout her teaching
career.

Throughout Mrs. Canfields student teaching, she developed professional relationships with
teachers, staff and administrators that reflected respect and cooperation. The students became
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accustomed to approaching Mrs. Canfield with all their questions and concerns. They respected her and
treated her as an authority and artistic resource. Carlie responded to emails sent by parents who
wanted student updates. She also communicated with parents at fine art functions. She felt personally
responsible if a student was not successful in her classroom.

I believe that Carlie Canfield will be an asset to any art department. She has all of the qualities
that an art teacher should have. She plans effectively, is organized, presents herself professionally, and
is approachable for the students and yet maintains their respect. She seems to enjoy teaching and is
wiling to put into it, the time and hard work necessary to do the job well. I recommend Carlie Canfield
to any employer who is seeking an art teacher.


Jamie Martin prepared this narrative


Jamie Martin
Art Teacher
Washington Community High School

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