Self-Assessment of NBPTS

Direc ons: 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, iden fy 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 prac ce 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 prac ce.
• Applying (A) - a level of prac ce in which the teacher is able to provide independent instruc on and easily applies what s/he has
learned about educa onal prac ce.
• Integra ng/Innova ng (I/I) - a level of development in which the teacher is fully skilled and con dent. The Integra ng/Innova ng
teacher is contribu ng to the broader educa onal community through sta development, research, or publica on in professional
journals.

Proposi on 1: Teachers are commi ed to students and their learning. E/E A I/I

1. Teachers Recognize Individual Di erences in Their Students and Adjust Their Prac ce Accordingly X
2. Teachers Understand How Students Develop and Learn X
3. Teachers Treat Students Equitably X
4. Teachers Know Their Mission Transcends the Cogni ve Development of Their Students X
Three Examples of Proposi on 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• I use a ipped classroom model to provide
di eren ated instruc on for students. Students are
able to go at their own pace and revisit instruc on as
needed. When students arrive in class, I can then
provide them with di eren ated prac ce that meets
their learning needs.     
Some areas of growth are learning how to be er di eren ate
• I understand how students develop and learn and learning and curriculum for students, learning how to grow in
always try to arrange content that best helps them to pedagogy so that instruc on matches how students develop
build their understanding and connect learning with and learn, and learning how to meet student needs beyond
previous knowledge.      cogni ve development.
• I know that my job as a teacher goes beyond their
cognitive development and that I am there to support
their social and emotional learning needs as well. As
a result, I regularly have conversations with my
students about how they are doing and about life in
general.

Proposi on 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 X
6. Teachers Command Specialized Knowledge of How to Convey a Subject to Students X
7. Teachers Generate Mul ple Paths to Knowledge X
Three Examples of Proposi on 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

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 • I appreciate how knowledge in math is created and

as someone who has two subject creden als, I like to
see the integra on of di erent disciplines.     
• Through observing master teachers and experienced
mentors, I have learned new ways to convey a
Some areas of growth is learning more about the links of my
subject to students and ways to help students learn
subject to other disciplines so that students can see greater
and remember content. When we learn about
value in what they learn, learning more strategies to convey
asymptotes, I talk about Finding Nemo, when we subject ma er and help student achieve higher levels of
learn about ra onal exponents, I talk about plants learning, and learning how to create more paths to
and photosynthesis, when we learn about absolute knowledge that meets student needs.
value inequali es, I talk about dumbbells and oars of
a boat.
• I use a variety of instructional methods in my class,
through small group instruction, direct instruction,
and discovery activities.

Proposi on 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning. E/E A I/I

1. Teachers Call on Mul ple Methods to Meet Their Instruc onal Goals X
2. Teachers Support Student Learning in Varied Se ngs and Groups x
3. Teachers Value Student Engagement X
4. Teachers Regularly Assess Student Progress x
5. Teachers Engage Students in the Learning Process X
Three Examples of Proposi on 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• I use a variety of methods to meet instruc onal goals
such as small group instruc on, direct instruc on,
partnering ac vi es, discovery ac vi es, and group
ac vi es.    
• I support student learning in varied se ngs and
groups such as small groups, partners, random
grouping, go-at-your-own-pace prac ce, Some areas of growth are developing more methods to meet
instruc onal goals and support student learning. I can also
di eren ated prac ce, and more.
grow in learning how to engage students more in the learning
• I value student engagement by using partner
process.
ac vi es, group ac vi es, cold-calling, call and
response, think-pair-share, and others. I also
regularly assess and engage students through warm
ups, whole class prac ce, small group prac ce,
partner prac ce, individual prac ce, and classroom
observa on.  

Proposi on 4: Teachers think systema cally about their prac ces and learn from experience. E/E A I/I

1. Teachers Make Di cult Choices That Test Their Professional Judgment X

2. Teachers Use Feedback and Research to Improve Their Prac ce and Posi vely Impact Student Learning X
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 Three Examples of Proposi on 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• I regularly have to make choices on what best to do
for students. In situa ons like that, I regularly ask
knowledgeable colleagues, counselors, experts such
as school psychologists and therapists, case carriers,
and resource teachers for advice.  
An area of growth is to do more research on how to improve
• I consistently use colleague feedback to improve my
teaching prac ce and to posi vely impact student learning.
teaching prac ce and to posi vely impact student
learning.
• I also use student data and student feedback to
improve my teaching prac ce to posi vely impact
student learning.

Proposi on 5: Teachers are Members of Professional Communi es E/E A I/I

1. Teachers Collaborate with Other Professionals to Improve School E ec veness x

2. Teachers Work Collabora vely with Families x
3. Teachers Work Collabora vely with the Community x
Three Examples of Proposi on 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• I regularly collaborate with other teachers,
counselors, school psychologists and therapists, case
carriers, resource teachers, and administrators to
improve school e ec veness. This is done through
PLC me, sta mee ngs, IEP/504/STI mee ngs, and
An area of growth is to work collabora vely with the
other impromptu conversa ons.     
community. Currently, my collabora on with the community
• I regularly communicate and collaborate with
outside of the school is non-existent.
families regarding student progress and how to best
meet student needs.
• I also a end district mee ngs where I collaborate
with other teachers in my content area on how to
improve teaching prac ces.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

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 Areas of Strength: I use a ipped classroom to provide di eren ated instruc on for students as they are able to go at their
own pace and revisit instruc on as needed. I provide mul ple paths to learning through small group instruc on, direct
instruc on, partnering ac vi es, discovery ac vi es, random grouping, go-at-your-own-pace prac ce, di eren ated prac ce,
and more. I understand how students develop and learn and arrange content that helps to build student understanding and
connect new knowledge with previous knowledge. I maintain posi ve rela onships with my students so that I can help them
beyond their cogni ve development. I appreciate how knowledge is created and through observing experienced teachers, I
have learned how to convey content to students in a way that helps them learn and remember content. I value student
engagement and regularly assess students. I regularly use feedback to improve my teaching prac ce and regularly collaborate
and communicate with colleagues and families to improve teaching prac ce and meet student needs.

Areas of Growth: I need to learn how to be er di eren ate learning and curriculum for students to be er match their
development. I need to learn more about the links of my subject to other disciplines and learn more strategies to help
students learn be er. I want to learn more ways to engage students in the learning process. I need to do more research on
how to improve teaching prac ce. I need to grow in collabora ng with the community.

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