portfolios 101. why do we have to do this? the state of maryland requires all students to have...
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Portfolios 101
Why do we have to do this? The state of Maryland requires all
students to have career preparation to graduate, this includes: Career Portfolios Resumes Career Speaker Days Mock Interviews
What is a portfolio? A purposeful and unique collection of
artifacts capable of communicating interests, abilities, progress, and accomplishments
When do we create a portfolio? Students may start their portfolio in
Freshman Seminar/Teen Leadership Students should continue to build their
portfolio in advisory and independently each each year
What is the point? Students will need their portfolio for
their mock interview in 11th/12th grade
Portfolios are helpful in preparing for job interviews and college applications because they contain information about trainings, awards, and activities
What do I need? Start with a folder to collect artifacts Get a 1”-2” binder with a clear pocket
on the front Get a cover and 6 dividers Page protectors
How is it organized? Overview Section 5 Skills for Success Sections
Learning Skills Thinking Skills Communication Skills Technology Skills Interpersonal Skills
What are the guidelines? Pay attention to neatness, spelling and
grammar Type as much as possible Use page protectors Underline in red or highlight your name
in articles, programs, etc. You should have at least 3 artifacts for
each skills
Overview Table of Contents (in front of the cover) Resume Job Application Mission Statement Career Research
Learning SkillsPlanning, monitoring, and evaluating your own learningExamples: Copy of report card or interim with reflection Lab or experiment report Service learning documentation Reports of test scores- HSAs, PSATs, Aps Work Evalutions
Thinking SkillsThinking creatively, critically, and strategically to make effective decisions, solve problems, and achieve goalsExamples:Math work, showing steps of a completed problemCompleted essaysProjects showing creativity Letters of commendation or academic awardsExamples of scheduling/managing
Communication SkillsPlanning, participating in, monitoring, and evaluating communication experiences in a variety of settingsExamples:Writing samplesEvidence of proficiency in world languages/sign languagePresentations/speechesDocumentation of Student mentoring/peer tutoringDocumentation of WORK in clubs
Technology SkillsUnderstanding, using, and evaluating technologies for a variety of purposes in a rapidly changing technological societyExamplesEvidence of computer skills – keyboarding, spreadsheetsDigital photographsPowerPoints, brochures, reports, postersEvidence of proficiency with trade specific toolsResearch using databases and web evaluations
Interpersonal SkillsWorking effectively with others and participating responsibly in a variety of situationsExamples:Evidence of leadership skills- team captain, club officer, school representative Documentation from service learning/community experiencesEvidence of PARTICIPATION in teams, clubs, bands, chorus, performing arts, student governmentGroup projects
When do we do this? Your portfolio is ALWAYS a work in
progress Start collecting artifacts and reflecting
on how they demonstrate your skills Once a month use FLEX to review your
work/activities and update your portfolio