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
 From block to block I will adjust my lessons in
between classes based on the feedback and
observations I make throughout the day.
 I take notes online after each lesson of ideas for My area of growth would be devleoping and applying a
specific mission that carries through each action I make in
change and motification for next year.
the classroom.
 When grading I do not look at students name when
evaluating an assessment. Unconscious biases are
real and can be prevented.

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
 In history class I have linked the content to science,
math, english and art. Students develop deeper
connections when ideas are presented cross-
curricularly.
 I do my best to research deeper than the words
given in the textbook. This allows my students to Using other resources than the textbook and the internet to
have a even more engaged experience with the show specialized knowledge.
text.
 In math class, I love to have two students with
different methods for finding the same answer to a
problem. This allows students to explore new ideas
or realized with one they connected with more.

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
 My biggest goal each day is to keep my students
involved and engaged. I like to switch up how
students will learn the content and display this
understanding to me and their peers.
 I have students work in groups for notes, I need to continue my work and application using the
projected, presentations, reading, comparing and learning process.
contrasting, analyzing and more.
 In a given week I will evaluate students with either
a pop quiz, a reading check, a map quiz, an exit
ticket, a test or more.

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 greatly appreciate feedback from my students.
For example, I sent out a questionnaire asking
which type of notes students prefer.
 When collaborating with my collegues, I also love
their advice with a lesson, rubric, handout or more.
I haven't faced difficult choices in my time teaching so far.
There experiences are a great help when making
This is an area of growth until I have had this experience.
decisions about a future lesson.
 Feedback from my principal is also very helpful. For
example, when walking by my classroom and
hearing excitement from my students my principal
had to come inside and hear what we were up to!

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
 The teachers at my school meet reguarly to discuss
student concerns. What I value at my school is the
attention we are able to pay to each and every one
our of students. If there is a need we are looping in
the family and talking with the student right away. Since covid it has been challenging in terms of collabrating
 Our school lives by the family mentality. We are all and productively working with our students' families. Some
here and ready to support one another. have been very supportive, others have been difficult and
 Emails between me and my students happen on a created a rocky relationship at times.
regualry basis. For example, I have a student that I
know meet with after school each week and email
his family each week in order to support their child
through a challenging time.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

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 As a teacher I feel strong about my abliilty to engaged and teach at a cross curricular level. I can support students when I
see a need occur or a student question emerges that shows a misconception I need to address whole group. I also strive to
continuously adjust my lessons in order to best support the students I have in the class, block to block. I need to improve
in my ability to pull from multiple resources. I need to branch out in my use of technology in the classroom. I use it every
day but mostly in the same ways daily.

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