Miami-Dade Council for the Social Studies

Outstanding Middle School Teacher of the Year Award

Application

Name:

Home Phone Number: Cell Phone Number:

Home Address:

City: State:Zip Code:

Email:

Alternate Email:

School Name:

School Address: Mail Code:

City: State: Zip Code:

Principal: Number of years teaching:

Grade(s)/Social Studies Course(s) Currently Teaching:

Attach supporting evidence and statement regarding qualification for MDCSS Elementary School Teacher of the Year Award. The application must be received no later than February 9th 2018.

Please send completed applications to any of the following MDCSS board members:

Mr. Daniel Vinat
Felix Varela Senior High School
15255 SW 96 Street
Miami, Fl. 33196
305-752-7900 / Mrs. Madelin Vinat
G.W. Carver Middle School
4901 Lincoln Drive
Miami, Fl. 33133
305-444-7388

In Cooperation with Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Affiliated with National Council for the Social Studies and the Florida Council for the Social Studies

Miami-Dade Council for the Social Studies

Outstanding Middle School Teacher of the Year Award

Application

Please provide information on the following:

EVIDENCE OF ATTRIBUTE #1

  • In detail explain how your teaching environment impacts your students.
  • Explain your goals as a Miami Dade County Public School teacher.

EVIDENCE OF ATTRIBUTE #2

  • List any clubs/organization(s) you sponsor or participate in at your school.
  • Explain how the above has impacted your classroom and/or teaching style.

EVIDENCE OF ATTRIBUTE #3

  • List any membership(s) to professional organizations (i.e. FCSS, NCSS, NBCT of Miami Dade, Florida Association for the Gifted, etc.)
  • Professional Development you have attended or provided as well as any community involvement.
  • Explain how the above has impacted your classroom and/or teaching style.

EVIDENCE OF ATTRIBUTE # 4

  • Discuss your teaching philosophy.

PROJECTS AND LESSON PLANS

  • Include sample lesson plans and projects. Minimum of 2, maximum of 5.
  • Student samples are encouraged.

** MDCSS reserves the right to publicize all lesson plan samples.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

  • Letters of recommendation from each of the following must be included:
  • Department Chair
  • School Principal or Administrator

Note to applicants:

  • Please adhere to all requirements
  • Turn in application and all evidence in a professional portfolio
  • Finalists MAY be visited by the MDCSS TOY selection committee for a formal observation of a lesson- you will be informed of the details if this occurs.