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 assess my students at the beginning of the school
year to determine where their needs are and so
that I can develop my curriculum to fit their needs.
 Equal is not the same for everyone. I am always
trying to make sure that my lower students are
getting what they need as well as my higher
I am applying my skills, but I don't feel that I am contributing
students and that those at level do not feel left
to the broader educational community as much as I would
behind. like, so I do not feel that I am innovating.
 Sometimes I need to go back to help my students
learn what they should've learned in the prior grade.
For example, when I was teaching 5th grade, we were
getting started with decimals, but they had not been
taught decimals in 4th grade. I had to take the time to
teach them those skills before moving forward.

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 taking credential classes, master's classes, and One are of the curriculum that I could always improve on is in
clear credential classes, I have gained a knowledge the area of math. Ensuring that I feel comfortable in this
on how to convey the different subjects to my area can only help my students in their comfort.
students.
 In working with my mentors throughout my years
and within this program, I have learned strategies
to help my students and improve on my
curriculum.
 I have to adjust my teaching based on the different
students tha I have in my class such as those with
special needs, the lower, middle, high level learners
in order to insure that they are all receiving the
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 education that they deserve.

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
 Recently I have become more comfortable with
incorporating technology as a method to help my
students in their learning. One that they have
come to love is Google slides.
 My students work in pairs, groups, centers, in the I can work toward involving my students more in the learning
classroom, and in the courtyard. process.
 I assess student progress with both formative and
summative assessments. A great tool is using exit
tickets. I am able to see what students understand
and where I need address misconceptions.

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
 Some examples of my using research is when I have
had students with special needs. I worked hard to
see how I could best help them in their needs. I do
this by doing my own research as well as
collaborating with specialists, such as the LA Unified
Liason.
 I collaborate with a reading specialist and
I am not sure that I have had to make difficult choices that
educational leader who has retired from LAUSD.
test my professional judgement.
She has been a great resource to me when I am in
need of socratic dialogue and feedback.
 Sometimes a difficult choice, is not being able to
move forward or get to as much as I want to in my
curriculum, because I have to go back and review
work that students are not proficient in especially
after Covid.

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
 An example from this year on working
collaboratively with a family, is with a student who I am in the unique position of living in the same community
has ADHD and is having trouble with phonics. His as the school. As such, I am looking forward to expanding
mother and I have worked on brainstorming ideas involvement in connection to the community. For example,
together to help him in his learning. our school was involved in the community Christmas parade.
 I have worked collaboratively with our church
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 community. I have been working with the priests
to bring Adoration to the students to build on their
Catholic faith.
 I work with other professionals, such as my
colleagues in my school to prepare for WASC and
with the WASC team as they prepare to come to our
school and evaluate our school's effectiveness.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

I am committed my students learning in all areas. I feel that I am working towards the goal of being a leader in my school
as I have been in the past. I am also looking forward to being more involved in our school community as well as the
outside community.

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