Applicant:___________________________________
PROFESSIONAL POTENTIAL
Below is the Professional Attributes Scale utilized by the Master of Arts in Teaching Program. Please rate the applicant by checking the appropriate boxes and
providing commentary. Write your comments on additional pages as needed.
1) Attendance: Demonstrates responsibility and dependability.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
2) Punctuality: Arrives at or before designated starting time.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
3) Oral Expression: Communicates and uses grammatically correct English.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
4) Written Expression: Models effective writing; writes in a clear, organized
manner.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
5) Tact, Judgment: Demonstrates diplomacy, sensitivity, and
professionalism.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
6) Reliability/Dependability: Completes assigned tasks and duties; provides
prompt feedback.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
7) Self-Initiative/Independence: Demonstrates creativity, resourcefulness,
and self-initiative.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
8) Collegiality: Develops supportive relationships, shares ideas, listens
empathically, and offers assistance.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
9) Interaction With Students: Establishes positive rapport with students.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
10) Response To Feedback: Responds to suggestions for improvement and
adjusts performance accordingly.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
11) Desire To Improve Teaching Performance: Reflects on practice and
seeks suggestions for improvement.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
12) Commitment to Student Learning: Demonstrates a belief that all students
can learn by adjusting instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
13) Professional Ethics: Demonstrates ethical behavior, maintains student
privacy and confidentiality.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
14) Professional Demeanor: Behaves in a professional manner in accord with
school policy; contributes positively to school and community relations.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
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