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
 Seating charts are arranged strategically so there is
a student in each group that can help others - Being okay with addressing students who I feel can move
succeed and learn on, try the challenge problem or do extra work. I primarily
 Engage in professional development in how use them to help other students in their group with
questions which help them know the material better
students are developing
- Learn from colleagues what students have needed in the
 I am fair and try to be equitable to students who past to support them equitably
may need extra support. I supply extra office hours
to accommodate them.

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
 Explain to students neccessity to take certain levels
- Work on developing the relationship between math and
of math classes to succed in other classes other humanities classes (ie. writing in english)
 I appreciate how the topics are connected across - Ask tips from learning specialist with how to help specifc
all levels of math or from first semester to second students succeed
semester - Trying to challenge students to think of new ways to
 Provides multiple ways to solve problems understand and learn mathematics

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
 Tries to explain material again or in a new way - Assessment could go beyond the chapter tests or quizzes on
a few sections at a time. Engage in reflections of students
when students have questions
from each day to understand learning process
 Homework review groups are utilized along with - Continue implementing new tools to help teach material
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 partner sharing when generating solutions to
problems before me
 Praise students when they include others or work
as a team

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 make decisions based on my standards and what I
value for student learning and at a college
preparatory school - I could engage in more research in how to improve student
 I have engaged cases where students compromise my teaching practice
the integrity of an assignment and make the call of - Solicit more advice and hear from other colleagues
giving a zero or retake experiences to help for my future difficult choices
 Feedback helps push me forward and validate my
practice along with challenges how I teach material

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
 During professional development, we are engaging
in school accredidation. I help with the mission and
value of the school and how it is shown on our
campus every day. - Continue to inspire students to speak up for themselves and
communicate with home about their day's events
 I invite parents to reach out or follow up on any
-Engage with community efforts that support education
questions regarding progress reports
 I support educators and their interests in helping
our school community develop

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

I am committed to finding ways to support student learning. This is done by extra collaboration time and pairing some
with a strong student who could work on explaining their thinking. I should research or lean on colleagues regarding
common pitfalls of students regarding certain topics. I do reflect on the order of lessons and how well students grasped
material on quizzes which influence tests. I should engage in more reflection of my students level of learning especially
that of my PCH students as they are asking for feedback to take Calc AP. I should work on reflecting on specifc lessons to
make them more engaging. I do engage in professional development to help improve on my professional community.

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