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
 Teacher uses different formal and informal
assessment strategies to track student progress.
 Teacher creates a fun and comfortable learning I would like to gather resources on different informal and
formal assessments. I always use what I am used to, but am
environment where students love to learn and
open to other ideas that will ultimately help students to
partcicipate. succeed.
 Teacher gives students personal goals and lets
them know of her expectations.

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
 Teacher plans lessons so that struggling students
get more support and other students get I would like students to self reflect on their performance and
challenged if they need to. assessments. Although my kids are younger because they're
 Teacher gives differentiated exit tickets to match only in kindergarten, I think that I could execute an
student ability level. oversimplified version with them as long as I guide them
 Teacher also uses technology as another form of through each step.
assessment to reach all student learning modalities.

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
Three Examples of Proposition 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
 Teacher encourages class participation and My class this year loves to participate in lessons and are
highlights positive behavior for the whole class to eager to raise their hand to answer questions or volunteer.
see and follow. However, I would still like to use other motivators to engage
 Teacher formally assesses students at the them even further.
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 beginning, middle, and end of the year, and
informally assesses almost every day.
 Teacher provides engaging lesson openers,
motivators, and content so that students stay
engaged throughout the entire lesson.

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
 Teacher creates a list of classroom rules with the
students and let them know of her expectations.
 Teacher meets with her grade level department
team weekly to discuss teaching strategies,
I would like to research more benefical teaching methods
challenges they're facing, and discuss tips.
and strategies that can be useful to my students.
 While the teacher maintains a positive and loving
relationship with all student, the teacher also can be
strict when need be, especially if students were not
following directions or misbehaving.

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
 Teacher has a staff meeting weekly with the whole
school to discuss new ideas, fundraisers,
community events, etc.
I would like to implement a class project where the students
 Teacher sends out a weekly newsletter that keeps also get involved in the community. Right now, my class does
parents updated on what's going on in the a monthly walking field trip to the local library, but I would
classroom that week. Teacher also uploads pictures like to come up with a project that students can work on that
of the students at school or completing tasks so would benefit something in the community, like a business or
parents can see how they're doing at school. an individual.
 Teacher participates in school and community
events that benefits the school and the students.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

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 Strengths: I feel that my strengths are that I have fosted a good relationship and rapport with all of my students and their
parents. The weekly updates keep parents in good communication with me and the kids love coming to school because of
the safe, comfortable, and fun environment that I created.

Possible Areas of Growth: I would like to be more involved in the community and to have students be involved as well. An
idea I had is to implement a class project where students can participate or do something to give back to the community,
like to a local business or individual.

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