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Portfolios 101

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?.

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Portfolios 101

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  1. Portfolios 101

  2. 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

  3. What is a portfolio? • A purposeful and unique collection of artifacts capable of communicating interests, abilities, progress, and accomplishments

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. How is it organized? • Overview Section • 5 Skills for Success Sections • Learning Skills • Thinking Skills • Communication Skills • Technology Skills • Interpersonal Skills

  8. 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

  9. Overview • Table of Contents (in front of the cover) • Resume • Job Application • Mission Statement • Career Research

  10. Learning Skills Planning, monitoring, and evaluating your own learning Examples: • Copy of report card or interim with reflection • Lab or experiment report • Service learning documentation • Reports of test scores- HSAs, PSATs, Aps • Work Evalutions

  11. Thinking Skills Thinking creatively, critically, and strategically to make effective decisions, solve problems, and achieve goals Examples: • Math work, showing steps of a completed problem • Completed essays • Projects showing creativity • Letters of commendation or academic awards • Examples of scheduling/managing

  12. Communication Skills Planning, participating in, monitoring, and evaluating communication experiences in a variety of settings Examples: • Writing samples • Evidence of proficiency in world languages/sign language • Presentations/speeches • Documentation of Student mentoring/peer tutoring • Documentation of WORK in clubs

  13. Technology Skills Understanding, using, and evaluating technologies for a variety of purposes in a rapidly changing technological society Examples • Evidence of computer skills – keyboarding, spreadsheets • Digital photographs • PowerPoints, brochures, reports, posters • Evidence of proficiency with trade specific tools • Research using databases and web evaluations

  14. Interpersonal Skills Working effectively with others and participating responsibly in a variety of situations Examples: • Evidence of leadership skills- team captain, club officer, school representative • Documentation from service learning/community experiences • Evidence of PARTICIPATION in teams, clubs, bands, chorus, performing arts, student government • Group projects

  15. 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

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