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
• Pretests are provided at the beginning of each unit
to assess sudent prior knowledge.
• Lessons are delivered in multiple modalities to I want to learn better ways to help students who are
struggling because they lack prior knowledge. Current
better exlain the material and to reach more
teaching practices encourage supplemental resources and
students and their prefered learning style.
activities, but these extra exercies tend to overload and
• All students are provided with the same learning overwhelm students who are already buzy with their
opurtunities to learn, and extra assistance is provided standard course load.
in the form of one-on-one help during designated
times for the student.

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 was a mathematics major in college, not an
education major, soI know my material very well.
• I have studied the CCSS's extensively at multiple
grade levels, and I understand the progression
from one grade to another. This informs me what I want to develop more connections to other disciplines that
topics I have to cover for student success in future are not typically related to math, specifically for history and
grade levels, as well as be aware of topics the English.
students should have already mastered.
• I often connect my subject of math to other closely
related subjects, such as science, technology,
athelitics, and design.

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
5. Teachers Engage Students in the Learning Process

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 Three Examples of Proposition 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• I assign a variety of assignment that utilize
different learning techniques, including discussion
questions, multiple chose assignments, and
extended response questions.
• I use teaching stratigies that challenge students Teachers are held to expectations of the content we are
teaching through CCSS. I want to know more about how to
and their different skills, such as student lead
engage students in the learning process that is meaningful
instruction, classroom learning stations, and and productive.
interactive learning activities.
• I also structure my lesson for a variety of
collaborative learning structures, such as class wide
activities, group work, and individual assignments.

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
• Every year I design my curriculum map based on the
content I need to teach, the resources I have
available each year, and the experiences I had from
previous years, all to create a well paced plan that is
still flexabile and adaptable to new ideas and
unforseen circumstances.
I want to improve my documention of my experiences as a
• I send out end of the year surveys to my students
teacher.
each year so they can evaluate me and my teaching
methods.
• My school hosts weekly professonal development
every Friday, and we often bring in professionals
from outside of our school to instruct us about new
teahcing practices.

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 am the lead teacher of the 8 grade team at my
th

school.
• I often provide extra technical support and advise
to my collegues when we are learning a new
resource. I also help with technical resources that I want to develop and use my skills at a wider level across my
are common place, such as PowerSchool and the school.
CAASPP testing interface.
• I will often be called to participate with IEP
meetings, and I work with the other 8th grade
teachers to orginize group parent conferences.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

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 In summary, I believe that I am a successful teacher, capable to collaborating with other teachers and working with my
students. I know my content and I am able to teach my students the material successfully. My lessons, assignments, and
activities are impacful and meaningful for the students. I have many years of experience teaching, and my other years of
life before becoming a teacher have helped me to be a natural leader in my school.

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