Self-Assessment of Teacher Leader Qualities

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

Domain 1: Fosters a Collaborative Culture to Support Educator Development and Student Learning E/E A I/I
a) Utilizes group processes to help colleagues work collaboratively to solve problems, make decisions,
X
manage conflict, and promote meaningful change.
b) Models effective skills in listening, presenting ideas, leading discussions, clarifying, mediating, and X
identifying the needs of self and others in order to advance shared goals and professional learning.
c) Employs facilitation skills to create trust among colleagues, develop collective wisdom, build ownership X
and action that supports student learning.
d) Strives to create an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed in addressing challenges. X

e) Uses knowledge and understanding of different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and languages to X
promote effective interactions among colleagues.
Three Examples of Domain 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

● When we meet as a Pre K team, I put forward my ● I would like to grow more in using my knowledge
ideas and thoughts when curriculum planning or and understanding of different backgrounds to
solving problems with students behavior or promote effective interactions among colleagues.
academics. ● I also want to be able to point out areas in our
● I use materials and visuals that represent different curriculum where I believe we can be more diverse
cultures and backgrounds of students. We also talk and inclusive.
about different holidays when the time of year
comes up and different traditions we practice at
home.
● I am in a comfortable place where I can insert my
opinions even if they are different from those of my
colleagues - I used to be too shy to share if my
viewpoint was different.

Domain 2: Accesses and Uses Research to Improve Practice and Student Learning E/E A I/I
a) Assists colleagues in accessing and using research in order to select appropriate strategies to improve X
student learning.
b) Facilitates the analysis of student learning data, collaborative interpretation of results, and application X
of findings to improve teaching and learning.
c) Supports colleagues in collaborating with the higher education institutions and other organizations X
engaged in researching critical educational issues.
d) Teaches and supports colleagues to collect, analyze, and communicate data from their classrooms to X
improve teaching and learning.
Three Examples of Domain 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

● I help out with assessing our students and recording ● I feel like I do not do enough research from outside
the data in order to be read easily. resources to improve my teaching for student
● I use the data to determine next steps in my Phonics learning.
lessons - I am able to see the areas that we need to ● Even though I am the only teacher teaching Phonics,
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 focus on and areas where we can take the next step.
● I also communicate data findings to the other Pre K
teachers who teach other subjects so that they can
also differentiate their lessons to meet the needs of
the students in my class.
I want to collaborate with my colleagues about my
lessons to see if they have any further thoughts or
ideas.

Domain 3: Promotes Professional Learning for Continuous Improvement E/E A I/I

a) Collaborates with colleagues and school administrators to plan professional learning that is team-based, X
job-embedded, sustained over time, aligned with content standards, and linked to school/district
improvement goals.
b) Uses information about adult learning to respond to the diverse learning needs of colleagues by X
identifying, promoting, and facilitating varied and differentiated professional learning.
c) Facilitates professional learning among colleagues. X
d) Identifies and uses appropriate technologies to promote collaborative and differentiated professional X
learning.
e) Works with colleagues to collect, analyze, and disseminate data related to the quality of professional X
learning and its effect on teaching and student learning.
f) Advocates for sufficient preparation, time, and support for colleagues to work in teams to engage in job- X
embedded professional learning.
g) Provides constructive feedback to colleagues to strengthen teaching practice and improve student X
learning.
h) Uses information about emerging education, economic, and social trends in planning and facilitating X
professional learning.
Three Examples of Domain 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

● As a Pre K team, we try to meet once a week, but if ● I know that I can grow in areas of my own
we are not able to, I initiate asking for a meeting professional development - whether that is taking
time to ensure that we are all on the same page. courses, attending seminars/webinars, or even
● Out of our Pre K team, I am the most comfortable learning bytes that my school offers.
with technology, so I am able to teach my
colleagues various ways to integrate technology in
lessons and activities.
● I teach in a time block with the math teacher, so I
am able to watch her lessons and give constructive
feedback after to let her know my thoughts on what
worked and what did not work.

Domain 4: Facilitates Improvements in Instruction and Student Learning E/E A I/I

a) Facilitates the collection, analysis, and use of classroom and school-based data to identify opportunities X
to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, school organization, and school culture.
b) Engages in reflective dialog with colleagues based on observation of instruction, student work, and X
assessment data and helps make connections to research-based effective practices.
c) Supports colleagues’ individual and collective reflection and professional growth by serving in roles such X
as mentor, coach, and content facilitator.
d) Serves as a team leader to harness the skills, expertise, and knowledge of colleagues to address X
curricular expectations and student learning needs.
e) Uses knowledge of existing and emerging technologies to guide colleagues in helping students skillfully X
and appropriately navigate the universe of knowledge available on the Internet, use social media to
promote collaborative learning, and connect with people and resources around the globe.
f) Promotes instructional strategies that address issues of diversity and equity in the classroom and X
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 ensures that individual student learning needs remain the central focus of instruction.
Three Examples of Domain 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

● I do feel that technology is one of my areas of
strength - I am able to be a tech resource in
troubleshooting issues that my coworkers face on a
daily basis.
● By integrating technology during my Phonics
lessons, I am also teaching kids how to maneuver
their iPads and when to ask an adult for help instead
of pushing random buttons.
● As mentioned before, I also am able to notice when
we could use more diversity in our curriculum to
match the diversity of our students.
● An area of growth for me is taking on more
leadership in the school. I am part of the Faculty
Council, where I represent our entire Pre K team. I
bring up questions, concerns, or ideas to the head of
school during our meetings.
● I also take notes during these meetings to relay
important information back to my Pre K team.

Domain 5: Promotes the Use of Assessments and Data for School and District Improvement E/E A I/I
a) Increases the capacity of colleagues to identify and use multiple assessment tools aligned to state and X
local standards.
b) Collaborates with colleagues in the design, implementation, scoring, and interpretation of student data X
to improve educational practice and student learning.
c) Creates a climate of trust and critical reflection in order to engage colleagues in challenging X
conversations about student learning data that lead to solutions to identified issues.
d) Works with colleagues to use assessment and data findings to promote changes in instructional X
practices or organizational structures to improve student learning.
Three Examples of Domain 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

● After assessing kids, or even after progress ● An area of growth for me here is to do research
monitoring during a math or phonics lesson, I am about assessment tools that we can use and insert
able to bring up concerns in some students with my input or ideas.
other colleagues and we talk about what strategies
may help them further.
● I also started making changes to my instruction
based on assessment data, and I encourage the
math teacher to do the same.
● I collaborate with my colleagues on the assessments
we use, how we use it, and I lay out the data on
spreadsheets so that they can be easily viewed.

Domain 6: Improves Outreach and Collaboration with Families and Community E/E A I/I
a) Uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and languages in X
the school community to promote effective interactions among colleagues, families, and the larger
community.
b) Models and teaches effective communication and collaboration skills with families and other X
stakeholders focused on attaining equitable achievement for students of all backgrounds and
circumstances.
c) Facilitates colleagues’ self-examination of their own understandings of community culture and diversity X
and how they can develop culturally responsive strategies to enrich the educational experiences of
students and achieve high levels of learning for all students.
d) Develops a shared understanding among colleagues of the diverse educational needs of families and the X
community.
e) Collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive strategies to address X
the diverse educational needs of families and the community.
Three Examples of Domain 6 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

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 ● Teaching such young kids, I am in constant ● I know and understand the importance and
communication with the parents - some email and necessity of being inclusive in the school
some texts. community, but I do not feel that I do my part in
● We work together with some moms who like to hold taking the initiative to make something happen.
cultural events at our school so that students can
learn about other holidays like Diwali and Lunar
New Year.
● Being an Asian American, I took some time in my
classroom to talk about Lunar New Year with my
students. It was even neat that some of my Asian
students were able to share what they do at home
to celebrate Lunar New Year.

Domain 7: Advocates for Student Learning and the Profession E/E A I/I
a) Shares information with colleagues within and/or beyond the district regarding how local, state, and X
national trends and policies can impact classroom practices and expectations for student learning.
b) Works with colleagues to identify and use research to advocate for teaching and learning processes that X
meet the needs of all students.
c) Collaborates with colleagues to select appropriate opportunities to advocate for the rights and/or needs X
of students, to secure additional resources within the building or district that support student learning,
and to communicate effectively with targeted audiences such as parents and community members.
d) Advocates for access to professional resources, including financial support and human and other X
material resources, that allow colleagues to spend significant time learning about effective practices and
developing a professional learning community focused on school improvement goals.
e) Represents and advocates for the profession in contexts outside of the classroom. X
Three Examples of Domain 7 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

● As a Pre K team, we collaborate to advocate for our ● I would like to learn more about how local and state
students and their needs. We often have to trends impact classrooms. I feel like I’m in my little
advocate for big purchases like toys or independent school bubble, I do not really know
manipulatives. what goes on outside of here.
● Our school is amazing at providing teachers with
additional resources and the funds to use them.
● Outside of school, in random conversations, I
sometimes have to advocate for teachers when
people share unpopular opinions or stereotypes. I
love what I do, and I would stand up for teachers
anyday.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

● I would like to grow more in using my knowledge and understanding of different backgrounds to promote effective
interactions among colleagues.
● I also want to be able to point out areas in our curriculum where I believe we can be more diverse and inclusive.
● I feel like I do not do enough research from outside resources to improve my teaching for student learning.
● Even though I am the only teacher teaching Phonics, I want to collaborate with my colleagues about my lessons to
see if they have any further thoughts or ideas.
● I know that I can grow in areas of my own professional development - whether that is taking courses, attending
seminars/webinars, or even learning bytes that my school offers.
● An area of growth for me is taking on more leadership in the school. I am part of the Faculty Council, where I
represent our entire Pre K team. I bring up questions, concerns, or ideas to the head of school during our meetings.
● I also take notes during these meetings to relay important information back to my Pre K team.
● An area of growth for me here is to do research about assessment tools that we can use and insert my input or
ideas.
● I know and understand the importance and necessity of being inclusive in the school community, but I do not feel
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 that I do my part in taking the initiative to make something happen.
● I would like to learn more about how local and state trends impact classrooms. I feel like I’m in my little independent
school bubble, I do not really know what goes on outside of here.

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