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By ALI

I made a HUGE portfolio in college as a requirement. I knew I wasn't going to carry that big thing with me for interviews, so I condensed it significantly.

Here are a few things I included:
*A reading assessment and
written report on a student.
*Parent Communication-I included a "Peek at the Week" I created while doing a long term sub in a 5th grade classroom.
*A math lesson showing modifications-I copied a lesson out of the teacher's manual. I modified the lesson by writing notes in the margins. This showed that I taught using the district's curriculum, but I also made modifications as I saw

were needed.
*Some pictures of me teaching lessons
*A unit I had created based on a book from the district's curriculum. Along with examples of student work from beginning to end.
*Examples of informal reading assessments I created and used-a form for anecdotal notes and observations.
*cards and notes I receieved from students and parents to show "establishes positive relationships".

I think the key is to keep it small and simple to navigate. They don't have time to go through and look at a ton of things. A few key examples are all that is necessary. Most don't ask to see it anyways, you have to show them as you feel it's necessary to help answer questions.

For the cover you can create a picture with your name or something. I had student taught at my school, so I asked a student (3rd grade) to draw a picture of the school. He drew the school and wrote the name on it. He included the playground, parking lot, and school patrols with orange flags. It was adorable and added a personal touch. The principal really liked it. If course I had a different cover for interviews at other schools!

Good luck!