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