Janine Cortes’ Tenure Portfolio

       Throughout this teaching portfolio, my goal is for you to visualize and learn all about my strengths, passions, and experiences as an educator as well as my individual growth. I will display and discuss my teaching elements, such as my philosophy of teaching and why I feel education is a crucial aspect of life. I will showcase the warm and welcoming classroom environment that students experience each day. I will also show my effective instructional teaching practices and preparation that I implement daily to all students, focusing on their individual needs, interests, strengths, and goals. I will display many pieces of evidence that show student learning and growth through authentic work, anecdotal notes, pictures, TSG snapshots, performance tasks, and rubrics. I will also discuss the professional contributions that I am intrigued and delighted to perform and take part in.

       Through these pieces of evidence, I will be given the opportunity to showcase the love and commitment I have for this profession and my career. It is my goal to create a warm, safe, and welcoming environment for all students. I am committed to reaching each student’s needs, interests, strengths, and goals and teach them in a way that is unique to them. As an educator, I make sure to incorporate differentiated instruction, methodologies, and strategies to target the various learning styles, needs, and goals of each child. Please enjoy and take part in my teaching portfolio, which showcases all of my passions, experiences, and individual growth as an educator.

Warmly,

Janine Cortes

Telephone: (347) 213-4685

E-mail: JCortes11@schools.nyc.gov