2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Letter of Interest
3. Resume
4. Professional Development
5. Data Wall
6. Feedback and Communication
7. Boosting Staff Morale
8. Other Duties
3. Introduction
The purpose of this portfolio is to display various
aspects of my experience as an Instructional
Support Teacher. You will find artifacts that reflect
my current position as a mentor, staff developer,
facilitator, and member of the leadership team in the
Baltimore City Public School System. All of my
experiences as an elementary teacher have
influenced me to become an exceptional
educational leader.
“Knowledge will bring you the opportunity to make a difference.”
― Claire Fagin
4. Letter of Interest
To: Human Resource Dept.
From: Keenan Lemons
RE: Employment
To Whom It May Concern:
I am Keenan Lemons, the current Instructional Support Teacher at Woodhome Elementary/Middle School and
it is my aspiration to obtain a position in Houston Independent School District. Over the last few years I have been
afforded the opportunities to grow as a school leader in which I believe will help me continue as a successful
Instructional Specialist. As an Instructional Support Teacher, I work daily with students, staff, and administrators to
analyze data and instructional practices in order to make sound decisions that will improve student achievement. My
attention and rapport with staff and students has aided in the school achieving academic success and a positive
climate. I am truly interested in becoming an Instructional Specialist in the Early Childhood or Elementary school level.
I believe I am able to help increase student achievement, maintain a safe and orderly learning environment, as well as
use all resources effectively and efficiently.
I feel I am highly qualified for the Instructional Specialist position, and it would be a pleasure to serve your
school district in a capacity that would highlight my strengths as an educator. Thank you in advance for your time and
careful consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about the possibility of such an exciting opportunity. If you
have any questions, I may be reached by phone at (832) 428-6265 or email at keenanlem@aol.com.
Sincerely,
Keenan Lemons
Instructional Support Teacher
Woodhome Elementary/Middle School #205
Baltimore City Public Schools
9. Professional Development
• Data
• Instructional Strategies
• Professional Readings
• Peer Observations
• Reflection
• Collaboration
• Model Lessons
• Long and Short Term
Planning
• Differentiated Teacher
Support
• “Make & Take”
10. Professional Development
continued
The 2012-2013 school
year focus is around the
Explicit Instruction
model.
Gradual Release of Responsibility
Click here to view my
Cycle of Professional Learning.
(The template used was provided by the school
district.)
11. Professional Development
continued
Click here to view the graphic
organizer for the PD cycle on Guided
Practice.
Click here to view the summary of the T-charts
from all meetings. This was given to teachers to
keep inside of their professional development
binders.
12. Data Wall
School-Wide
Student Demographics
Teacher Qualifications
MSA scores for Reading and Math (state
assessment)
Stanford 10 scores
Student Attendance
Teacher Attendance
Students Per Grade Level
(standardized tests and attendance were tracked from the past three
13. Data Wall continued
Grade Level
Literacy
Common Assessments
Wireless Generation/ Dibels Data
(track student reading level and comprehension)
Standardized Tests
Math
Pre and Post Assessments
District Benchmarks
Standardized Tests
14. Feedback and Communication
Open communication with teachers about
instruction
Click here to view my communication with a first year
teacher
Feedback given after all classroom observations
Click here to view an example of my feedback
Click here to view next steps after an observation
Calendar given monthly of important dates
Click here to view my February calendar
Weekly grade level team meetings
Click here to view meeting norms
Click here to view an agenda from a meeting
15. Boosting Morale
Tweets- tickets that can be cashed in for a
reward
Click here to view the email introducing the
positive incentive to the staff
