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
 I provide one on one support for struggling
students.
 I make accomodations for students taking into
consideration their learning needs and also things I would like to try different instructional strategies to support
they might be struggling with outside of the student learning.
classroom (mental health needs, illness, death)
 I create opportunities for my students to succeed
in the classroom.

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 ask veteran teachers on best practices to teach
students difficult concepts.
 When reteaching students how to simplify radicals,
I had students in my class go up to show their
method and then I discussed with students the
various ways they could simplify radicals. I need a deeper understanding of my content.
 Before teaching a new standard, I ensure that
students have the appropriate background
knowledge or skills before doing so. For example:
teaching how to simplify radicals before teaching
the pythagorean theorem.

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 am trying more group learning activities such as
posting questions around the room and assigning
students to groups to work through the problems
together.
 I play a basketball review game where students
work in groups to solve a problem. They get a point Involving students in the learning process. I would like to add
a reflective component to my teaching practice where a
if they solve it correctly and they get to shoot an
student can understand what their assessment results mean.
extra point. It is a great instructional strategy and
the students are very engaged!
 Blooket, Kahoot, Desmos, and Delta Math are
technology pieces that I like to incorporate into my
teaching practice to engage students in learning.

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 did not like a section in the textbook and knew a
majority of my students would not understand the
concept, so I found a different way to teach it so
that they were successful.
 There was one time I handled a situation with a
student poorly. After reflection, I talked with the
student and apologized for letting the situation get I need to trust myself more. I know my students and I know
out of hand. what's best for them, so I need to make those choices to best
 For this last Unit test, I was absent a few days so I support and advocate for my students.
was starting to fall behind the other teacher. As a
result, I cut down on the number of days of review.
This has resulted in my students not mastering the
content. I should have pushed my test back instead
of trying to rush through to stay on pace with the
other class.

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 working with admin to create girls' flag
football on our school campus.
 I work with Special Education Teachers and
families to best support students with special
I would like a leadership role on campus.
needs.
 I reach out to businesses in the community to
support our AVID program and our schools' softball
team.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

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 I am exploring/emerging in most of these standards except in proposition 3 where I selected applying for many of the
qualifications. I feel like as a new teacher I focus very heavily on content and how to teach students. I am always trying to
find different ways to engage students in learning and make it fun. I enjoy trying new technologies, games, and activities to
teach students.

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