TEACHER INTERVIEW PROJECT

Melinda Dwyer
Ivy Tech Community College

INTASC STANDARD

Standard # 9: Professional Learning and Ethical

Practice
The teacher engages in ongoing professional learning
and uses evidence to continually evaluate his/ her
practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and
actions on others (learners, families, other professionals,
and the community), and adapts practice to meet the
needs of each learner.

NAME OF ARTIFACT

Teacher Interview Project

Date: September 29, 2014
Course: EDUC 101

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

For this assignment, I interviewed two teachers to

understand their perspective on teaching and to better
understand myself and my beliefs on teaching. I have
known both teachers for several years and respect their
dedication to their students. I met with and emailed
both teachers and asked them several questions. I
gathered their answers and combined them to create this
Power Point Presentation. In conclusion, I evaluated
myself and shared some of the traits, values and beliefs
I possess.

RATIONALE

To evaluate professionals in the field of teaching,

particularly their understanding of what
important traits a teacher should possess. To
document my understanding of the expectations
and qualities that make great teachers. To
evaluate their values, beliefs and /or
philosophies on teaching. I concluded by
reflecting on who I am and what kind of teacher
I will be.

INTRODUCTION

Mrs. Valerie Petty

Mrs. Sherrill Hofer

3rd Grade Teacher

Northwood Elementary School
Franklin, IN
She has been teaching for 14 years.

1st Grade Teacher

Clark Elementary School
Whiteland, IN
She has been teaching for 6 years.

I have wanted to be a teacher since

I was a little girl. I was always the
teacher when I played school with
my sisters.

I wanted to make sure that what I

did with my life made a positive
difference in the world.

TRAITS OF AN EFFECTIVE
TEACHER

Flexible
Caring
Willing to try new things
Perceptive
Observant
Empathetic
Sense of Humor
Patient
Persistent
Never give up on a child!

PHILOSOPHIES, VALUES AND BELIEFS

OF THESE TEACHERS

Mrs. Valerie Petty

To do my best to teach every child at their level and yet still meet grade level,
state and national standards.
To follow direction of corporation beliefs.

Mrs. Sherrill Hofer

I believe that every child can learn and can succeed.
I believe its up to me to determine what speaks to each child, and what
motivates each child.
To use the information I gather about the students to drive my planning and
my approach for each child.

STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Va l e r i e Pe t t y - A 3 t i x s y s t e m .

A student receives a ticket for

unacceptable behavior.
Tickets are accumulated over a
period of time.
If a student receives 3 tickets the
student fills out a report for
parents to sign.
If problem continues the student
goes to the office.

Sher rill Hofer- Clip Char t

List of Rights We promise to

defend these rights.

Teachers have the right to teach.

Students have the right to learn.

We have the right to feel safe.

We all have the right to be respected.

Good Choices move individual students clip

up.
Poor choices move individual students clip
down.

IMPORTANT QUALITIES OF A
GOOD TEACHER

Flexibility

TRAITS, QUALITY OR BEHAVIORS

I POSSESS

Love for children and youth

Kind
Energetic
Love for learning
Empathetic
Patient
Observant
Flexible

CONCLUSION

Mrs. Valerie Petty and Mrs. Sherrill Hofer are two very different people with
very similar views on teaching. Valerie Petty has been teaching for 14 years
and believes a teacher needs to be flexible and willing to try new things. She
is passionate about teaching to every child at their own level, but challenges
them to meet their grade, state and national standards. Sherrill Hofer changed
careers to teaching and has been teaching for 6 years. She also believes a
teacher needs to be flexible. She is passionate at motivating each child to be
successful and ready for their next step in their education. Like Sherrill Hofer,
this is also a career change for me. I have served in youth and children
ministry for several years. I have also provided childcare in my home. I am
flexible and observant to the needs of others. I am also very loving, kind and
energetic. Now, it is my goal to receive a teaching license to continue to make
a difference in the life and education of children.

REFERENCES

Hofer, Sherrill. (September 26, 2014). Personal Interview

Petty, Valerie. (September 24, 2014). Personal Interview