Self-Assessment of NBPTS

Directions: For each element, rate yourself in one of the following three categories. Then provide examples of your experiences in the
area of the NBPTS. Finally, identify areas within each domain where you are interested in growing. On the last page, summarize your
strengths and areas of possible growth. Boxes will expand as needed.
 Exploring/Emerging (E/E) - a level of practice in which the teacher relies on ongoing assistance from more experienced
colleagues for support, guidance, and survival. The teacher is moving toward becoming more self-directed and independent in her/his
practice.
 Applying (A) - a level of practice in which the teacher is able to provide independent instruction and easily applies what s/he has
learned about educational practice.
 Integrating/Innovating (I/I) - a level of development in which the teacher is fully skilled and confident. The Integrating/Innovating
teacher is contributing to the broader educational community through staff development, research, or publication in professional
journals.

Proposition 1: Teachers are committed to students and their learning. E/E A I/I
1. Teachers Recognize Individual Differences in Their Students and Adjust Their Practice Accordingly
2. Teachers Understand How Students Develop and Learn
3. Teachers Treat Students Equitably
4. Teachers Know Their Mission Transcends the Cognitive Development of Their Students
Three Examples of Proposition 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
 I respect all my students and strive to not only
know their data (IEP, 504, etc) but to get to know
them and their life experiences to get a complete
picture of them.
I do want to review cognitive development in teenagers
 I make sure to give my students opportunities to
again. I am particularly interested in how students have
grow beyond the curriculum. I incorporate SEL changed (if they have) their learning behaviors due to
whenever I get the opportunity distance learning.
 I utlize different teaching strategies that supports all
learners in my classroom. My goal is to give students
various support systems so that they can achieve the
learning goal.

Proposition 2: Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to
E/E A I/I
students.
5. Teachers Appreciate How Knowledge in Their Subjects is Created, Organized, and Linked to Other
Disciplines
6. Teachers Command Specialized Knowledge of How to Convey a Subject to Students
7. Teachers Generate Multiple Paths to Knowledge
Three Examples of Proposition 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
 I create units that are data driven and designed to
support students to demonstrate mastery of the
material
I do want to develop "multiple paths to knowledge" more in
 I rely on my experiences in my content area to
the future. Ideally I would have multiple paths in all areas of
make learning rigorous and engaging for my my units not just a few assessments here and there.
students
 I do allow for some of my assessments to be
completed in various ways.

Proposition 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning. E/E A I/I
1. Teachers Call on Multiple Methods to Meet Their Instructional Goals
2. Teachers Support Student Learning in Varied Settings and Groups
3. Teachers Value Student Engagement
4. Teachers Regularly Assess Student Progress
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 5. Teachers Engage Students in the Learning Process
Three Examples of Proposition 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
 I utilize various strategies and activities to engage
students. For example, generally in the second
semester my students research a global issue of
their choice. Students enjoy being able to choose
their topic and give a presentation of their choice
to convey their findings.
An area of growth for me is to use more consistent methods
 I use many settings and groups in my classroom to
of meeting educational goals. Right now I don't have it in all
support student learning. Sometimes I use my units/lessons but as I seek to improve my repotoire I
cooperative learning to maximize student learning want to add more variety in my curriculum.
outcomes or we utilize the library that allows
students to work in individual quiet pods or in
group settings.
 I engage my students in the learning process to
check for understanding and to offer additional
support. For example,

Proposition 4: Teachers think systematically about their practices and learn from experience. E/E A I/I
1. Teachers Make Difficult Choices That Test Their Professional Judgment
2. Teachers Use Feedback and Research to Improve Their Practice and Positively Impact Student Learning
Three Examples of Proposition 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
 I integrate all areas of common core ELA standards
in the class so that they work together as opposed
to separate phenomena. For examples grammar
lessons and writing assignments come from texts One area of growth I have is this summer is to overlook my
that are assigned in class. units and lessons and try to improve/change them to so that
 I research new strategies and curriculum to better they integrate and build on each other more.
engage with my students
 I review data from my classes to inform my teaching
and make adjustments/changes based on the data.

Proposition 5: Teachers are Members of Professional Communities E/E A I/I

1. Teachers Collaborate with Other Professionals to Improve School Effectiveness
2. Teachers Work Collaboratively with Families
3. Teachers Work Collaboratively with the Community
Three Examples of Proposition 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
 I believe I work really well with my colleagues and
administration to review data and make action
One area of growth for me is to become more involved with
plans based on our data students' families and the community at large. Before
 I believe I work well with families to communicate enrolling in the induction plan I never really thought about
needs and concerns about students incoporating the community into my curriculum. One thing I
would like to try is to connect my students to other students
 I believe I work well in incorporating family history
in the local area and abroad for educational experiences.
and opportunities for family involvement in my
curriculum.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

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 As a teacher I believe my strengths are in collaboration, using time effectively, using data to drive my instruction, and
creating an inclusive and welcoming enviornment. As I progress in my teaching career I wish to continue to develop these
skills and help new teachers in this area. The areas of growth that I have is that I want to change my curriculum to be
more student driven and to have more community involvement. One thing that I learned from the previous semester is
that we should be empowering students to be a more active participant in their learning (ISTE standards) and I want to
adopt those recommendations more in my classroom.

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