What are your areas of strength? Where are your opportunities for continuous improvement? In what ways have you surprised yourself?

• ​My strength at this time in my career is in designing instruction that is sequenced for optimal learning.
• I want to continue to improve my classroom management and routines.
• ​I surprised myself with my determination and creativity. 

Describe a professional goal you have for yourself beyond induction. Why have you identified this as a need or interest? What actions will you take? How will you assess goal attainment?
I want to improve the routines and procedures inside my classroom. I have noted in my experience that classroom management is easier in a classroom with clear routines. I will study classroom routines in colleagues classrooms and online. I will be able to assess my improvement by the tone and character of my classroom. 

​What actions can you take to remain a connected educator throughout your career?
I will continue to be curious and seek out new ideas and procedures that can improve my classroom environment and management.
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What can you do personally and professionally, to sustain the energy it takes to be passionate about students, teaching, and learning?
Include one quote from your reflective coach or administrator about your talents or strengths.
"Robert is always willing to try new approaches in the classroom."

What advice do you have for new teachers entering the profession?
Not all days will be hard but some will push you to the limit. At the end of the day, the satisfaction of educating my students is more than rewarding enough.