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 working with colleagues we often I am looking to improve on my knowledge and understanding
collaborate on how to best support students in our of people of all backgrounds. This will allow me to better
classroom. We work through our list of students of support and understand these individuals.
concern and talk about how each of them and how
each course can support them.
- My colleagues and I also work to support student
at home and making sure to properly communicate
our work at school with their families at home.
- In history class, we discussed individual of all
different backgrounds. I am looking to improve my
ability of adding the voice of other who have
different background, even if they are not currently
present.

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 made a data analysis sheet for the math
department. We wanted to better track student I would like to grow in my ability to lean on scholarly articals
learning from lesson to lesson. Using spreadsheets, to learn from and grow from. Another goal of mine that goes
we are now able to use that data to better support hand and hand with this one is attending more professional
students individually. development opportunities.
- My colleagues and I have been discussing growth
mindset more lately. We have used a few articles
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- I was also able to teach my students how to
analyze their own scores in math class and how to
better understand their test score. Turning a score
from just a number to having meaning was
important to me.

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,
job-embedded, sustained over time, aligned with content standards, and linked to school/district X
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
- When in meetings with my colleagues, I do not hold
back when I want to share and idea or concern. My area of growth is surrounding technology. Being a STEAM
- When I find a resource or idea I want to try in my school, I feel like more training on specific ways to utilize
classroom, I share it with my teacher partners. Then technology would be very helpful to me and my students.
when I finish the lesson, I update them on what
went well and what I would change next time.
- I am always supporting my colleagues with their
online needs. For example, I have helped teacher
utilize TEAMs for online group collaboration. This
has been extremely helpful with group work,
especially when some students are in person and
some are online.

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
and appropriately navigate the universe of knowledge available on the Internet, use social media to X
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
ensures that individual student learning needs remain the central focus of instruction.
Three Examples of Domain 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
For this domain I do not have any experience that relates to
the items listed. For this domain I have lots to grow. Being the youngest
teacher at my school and only my second-year teaching, I
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leader. At my school, as far as I know there have not been
collection of school-based data or individuals who seek
technological resources.

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
- In my math team we are able to discuss
implementation and scoring. For example, we will Since I work at a private school and may one day hope to
discuss how many points we take off for each 5- work at a public school an area of growth for me would be
point problem. state and local standards. I do not have to teach the
- Having open dialogue with colleagues about standards currently, but I do value them and want to be
scoring and instructional practice allows us to following them more in my daily lessons. Even if I do not
equally be fair and just about our evaluations. For have support for this at my current school.
example, each history teacher at my school has
10% of the gradebook for homework and classwork
and 90% of the grade for assessments, projects,
essay, etc.
- From my experience, having colleagues you trust
goes a long way. When I need help finding a
solution to a problem, I can count on any of my
surrounding teachers and know that they have my
back. For example, I was having tech issues and
with one text I had a teacher down the hall ready
to support me.

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
the school community to promote effective interactions among colleagues, families, and the larger X
community.
b) Models and teaches effective communication and collaboration skills with families and other
stakeholders focused on attaining equitable achievement for students of all backgrounds and X
circumstances.
c) Facilitates colleagues’ self-examination of their own understandings of community culture and diversity
and how they can develop culturally responsive strategies to enrich the educational experiences of X
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
- When communicating with my international
families I first check in with our school translator An area of growth for this domain would be attending more
about the message I would like to send home. With community functions that allow me to get a better sense of
her support I am able to send a culturally the type of community I am servicing. At my school there are
appropriate and translated message to the family. many voices that are heard often and folks are aware of,
- In a recent training we discussed different cultural however, it is hard to balance that with also knowing and
perspectives and gender norms. We discussed how understanding the other part of our community that is not as

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 to best support the child and family when handling vocal with their thoughts, feelings and ideas.
any concerns.

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
of students, to secure additional resources within the building or district that support student learning, X
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
material resources, that allow colleagues to spend significant time learning about effective practices and X
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
- I work closely with our school counselor. She
supports me when I have a student in need. For An area of growth for me would be studying more
example, I had a situation with a few boys not information about how curricular patterns and trends are
being kind to one another. She supported me when occurring at the local and state level. I would like to join a
a few resources in order to connect with these teacher group to connect on items like this.
boys on why kindness matters and should be
valued.
- I have recently advocated for a new history
textbook. Our current one is a outdated and in my
opinion not as age appropriate in terms of the
more current textbooks display.
- I have shared with my principal about a student
who needs additional resources. I advocated for
her and her family to get more support from the
school before her academic progress suffers
anymore. Luckily the family has been very open
with us contacting her therapist outside of school
so that we know how to best support her daily.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

In summary, this reflection showed me how much I have to grow in the category of “teacher leadership.” At my school
although I do not carry any titles that represent leader, I feel that since coming to my school I have made an impact. I will
start reflecting more on the little interactions and actions I make on the daily basis that may mark me as a more “in the
background” leader. I am a very supportive but also vocal colleague, so I know my coworkers rely on me and hopefully
value my thoughts and opinions.

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