Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality. I am a visionary teacher with the passion for and the ability to transform my students. Scroll through my visual teaching philosophy to learn more about the kind of teacher and leader I am.

1. LEADERSHIP is the capacity to
translate vision into reality
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Source: Warren Bennis

2. I have a vision for my students...
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3. THE TEACHING PORTFOLIO
of Alex Rister

4. If we aren’t focused on
EVOLVING
we aren’t doing our best
,

5. I evolve in 2 ways:
for myself and for my students
I focus on evolving in two ways...
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6. EVOLVING
To improve
MYSELF
To improve
STUDENTS
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7. EVOLVING
To improve
MYSELF
To improve
STUDENTS
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8. I constantly improve myself by
reading and studying books, articles,
blogs, and journals; by volunteering
for leadership positions at my school
and in my community; and by pursuing
higher education of my own.
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9. EVOLVING
To improve
MYSELF
To improve
STUDENTS
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10. I firmly believe in grit and in the growth mindset.
I teach these concepts to my students, and I lead by
example every single day in the classroom.
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11. LEADERSHIP STYLE
What kind of teacher am I?

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TRANSFORMATIONAL TEACHER

13. Objectives:
TO CHALLENGE
STUDENTS
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TRANSFORMATIONAL TEACHER

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Transformational leaders possess four characteristics.
The first is intellectual stimulation. Transformational
leaders challenge the status quo; encourage creativity;
explore new ways of doing things; and pursue new
opportunities to learn and to grow.
Reference: Bass, Bernard M. (1985). Leadership and Performance. NY: Free Press

15. To encourage intellectual stimulation in the classroom, I use a mix of
10-minute lessons, discussion, and activity. I challenge the way my
students currently think about communication and presentation.
Together, we come up with newer, better, and more creative ways to
solve problems through written, verbal, and visual communication
using guidance from experts like Nancy Duarte and Garr Reynolds.
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16. Objectives:
TO ENCOURAGE
STUDENTS
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TRANSFORMATIONAL TEACHER

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The second characteristic of transformational leaders
is individualized consideration. Transformational
leaders encourage followers; foster supportive
relationships; keep lines of communication open; and
pursue a free-flowing exchange of ideas.
Reference: Bass, Bernard M. (1985). Leadership and Performance. NY: Free Press

18. I give my students individualized consideration both in and out of
the classroom. During office hours, I meet one-on-one with students
to address their personal educational needs. I meet with students
after hours and on weekends to accommodate their busy lives. I
send reminder emails often including QuickTime video explanations
in order to best support my students’ individual learning styles.
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19. Objectives:
TO MOTIVATE
STUDENTS
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TRANSFORMATIONAL TEACHER

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The third characteristic of transformational leaders is
inspirational motivation. Transformational leaders
communicate a clear vision to others; excite others to
share that vision; and inspire passion to achieve goals.
Reference: Bass, Bernard M. (1985). Leadership and Performance. NY: Free Press

21. I strive to inspire and motivate my students on our first day by
giving them a clear vision of the course and what I hope for them
after they complete the class. I communicate my 3 goals with them
and ask them to think of 3 goals of their own. I spend ample class
time asking them to reflect on how they plan to meet their 3 goals.
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22. Objectives:
TO SERVE
STUDENTS
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TRANSFORMATIONAL TEACHER

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The fourth and final characteristic of transformational
leaders is idealized influence. Transformational
leaders serve as role models. Others trust and respect
them; emulate them; and internalize their perspectives.
Reference: Bass, Bernard M. (1985). Leadership and Performance. NY: Free Press

24. Without idealized influence, a teacher’s message will not resonate.
In my classroom, I respect my students and their opinions, and I
encourage them to be better not only at the subject we are learning
but also to be better people. To do this, I teach life lessons along
with communication skills, and I must embody those life lessons.
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25. I SEEK TO
transform
STUDENTS
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26. THIS IS HOW
I do it...
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27. *
Transformational
LESSONS

28. View the lesson here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmt9lRNvVfk&feature=youtu.be
View the lesson on Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/alexrister1/storytelling-for-presentations
STORYTELLING FOR PRESENTATIONS

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View the lesson here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnRFn5RjYik&feature=youtu.be
ANALYZING YOUR SPEECH AUDIENCE

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View the lessons here... Part One: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMBXAzHFgMs&feature=youtu.be
Part Two: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CN1C1WCwzJI&feature=youtu.be
Part Three: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3G4AvOf5dU&feature=youtu.be
DESIGNING EFFECTIVE SLIDES

31. My students
SAY
VINCE ROSEBOROUGH, PCP-ONLINE

32. My students
SAY
KURTRESE WARREN, PCP-ONLINE

33. My students
SAY
JUSTIN REDFEARN, PCP-ONLINE

34. VISION
Can you see my
translating
into reality at your college?
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35. CONTACT ME!
Thank you for your consideration
EMAIL: ALEXRISTER1@GMAIL.COM