Self-Assessment of Teacher Leader Qualities

Adapted from https://www.accomplishedteacher.org/

Directions:
● Save this file as LastFirstName_TLQInitial.docx (KnowlesBeyonce_TLQInitial.docx)
● For each element, rate yourself in one of the following three categories (E/A/I). Be honest.
This is an opportunity to document growth
● Mark each box with an X
● Provide examples of your experiences in the leadership domain
● Identify areas within each domain where you are interested in growing as a teacher leader.
● Summarize your strengths and areas of possible growth.
● Boxes will expand as needed.
Exploring/Emerging (E) - a level of practice in which the teacher leader relies on ongoing
assistance from more experienced colleagues for support, guidance, and survival. The
teacher leader is moving toward becoming more self-directed and independent in her/his
practice. ​

Applying (A) - a level of practice in which the teacher leader is able to provide
independent leadership and easily applies what s/he has learned about leadership.

Integrating/Innovating (I) - a level of development in which the teacher leader is fully

skilled and confident. The Integrating/Innovating teacher leader contributing to the
broader educational community through staff development, research, or publication in
professional journals
Proposition 1: Teachers are committed to students and learning. E A I
Accomplished Teachers:
1. Recognize Individual Differences in Their Students and Adjust Their Practice X
Accordingly
2. Understand How Students Develop and Learn X
3. Treat Students Equitably X
4. Know Their Mission Transcends the Cognitive Development of Their X
Students
Three examples of experience (i.e., if you Area of interest for growth
scored A or I, give examples)
- Having my SPED degree helps me One area I want to continue to grow in is
create individual learning areas to inviting families into the classroom to share
support all student learners. This differences and celebrate our classroom as a
helps them learn at their own levels “family” that comes from all unique places
and successfully learn the content. and backgrounds.
- I am very inclusive and want all
members inside my classroom to treat
 each other equally and respect
everyone’s differences.
Proposition 2: Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach E A I
those subjects to students.
Accomplished Teachers:
1. Command Specialized Knowledge of How to Convey a Subject to Students X
2. Generate Multiple Paths to Knowledge X
Three examples of experience (i.e., if you Area of interest for growth
scored A or I, give examples)
- All students learn at different rates and are An area I can grow in here is supporting
different learners in content. I show various student engagement with content that can be
ways in solving problems or completing tasks uninteresting or not liked by most learners. I
to support all learners. want to engage all students in content and
- I am always looking for new ways to support connect it to their worlds to make it more
student engagement and learning. This interesting for all.
comes with the strive to support all learners,
regardless of their independent content
levels.
- I am a visual learner but understand not
everyone is like me. Therefore when I teach, I
provide multiple ways of learning the content
to support all learners.
Proposition 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring E A I
student learning.
Accomplished Teachers:
1. Call on Multiple Methods to Meet Their Instructional Goals X
2. Support Student Learning in Varied Settings and Groups X
3. Value Student Engagement X
4. Regularly Assess Student Progress X
5. Engage Students in the Learning Process X
Three examples of experience Area of interest for growth
(i.e., if you scored A or I, give examples)
- One area I really pride myself in is With new curriculum, I am looking for new
student engagement. I love to make ways to make the “boring” standards more
learning fun and exciting to engage engaging for my students.
my students in the content and
standards.
- DIBELS is our new reading
assessments and I find ways to fit in
progress monitoring to track student
progress and data collection.
- I like to help students take pride in
their learning and their assessment
 scores. This helps them take
responsibility in their learning and
want to be successful.
Proposition 4: Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn E A I
from experience.
Accomplished Teachers:
1. Make Difficult Choices That Test Their Professional Judgment X
2. Use Feedback and Research to Improve Their Practice and Positively Impact X
Student Learning
Three examples of experience Area of interest for growth
(i.e., if you scored A or I, give examples)
- I like to review test scores and data I look for critiques as areas to grow. I like
with students to help them achieve getting observed by admin and staff
success in their learning. members to continue learning from others
- One area I am always looking to grow and becoming a stronger educator every day.
in is making difficult choices to
support students and team members.
Since I collaborate with everyone, I
sometimes have to support difficult
choices and share news with
parents/families that can be hard to
hear.
Proposition 4: Teachers are members of learning communities E A I
Accomplished Teachers:
1. Collaborate with Other Professionals to Improve School Effectiveness X
2. Work Collaboratively with Families X
3. Work Collaboratively with the Community X
Three examples of experience Area of interest for growth
(i.e., if you scored A or I, give examples)
- Collaborating with families is one I have started new after school programs for
thing I am really passionate about. I students to join as supplemental learning.
want to support families in knowing This gives me opportunities to collaborate
the “good, bad and success”. with all grade level families and build
- I collaborate with all team members relationships with them to support our school
at my school through SST. community.
- Our school community is small and I
take pride in showing up to events to
support families through all areas of
growth.
Summary of Strengths and areas for growth
As an educator, I am always learning. This can be from students, colleagues, families and the
outside world. It is incredible that we have the opportunities to teach young students how to
be successful in society in their own unique ways. All students are different and I strive to
support their differences and include their interests in our everyday learning.