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 X
Practice 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)
1. Students dictate the pace of the class. I go I want to grow in how accomplished teachers
at my student’s pace. know their mission transcends the cognitive
2. All students learn differently, so I try to development of their student.
show what we are learning in multiple
ways.
3. Like stated above, students learn at
different capacities. So, I liked to
diversify the way I showcase things.
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)
I would like to grow in how teachers can
1. DESMOS activities command specialized knowledge of how to
2. Math Medic Lessons – Discovery convey a subject to students.
3. Paper assignments / DeltaMath

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)
1. DESMOS activities I would like to grow on how teachers engage
2. Math Medic Lessons – Discovery students in the learning process. I think that this
3. Paper assignments / DeltaMath will benefit most if not all of my students.

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 X
Impact Student Learning
Three examples of experience Area of interest for growth
(i.e., if you scored A or I, give examples)
n/a Both make difficult choices that test my
professional judgement and use feedback and
research to improve my practice that positively
impacts student learning.

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)
1. PLC time with my department All sections a little more (collaborating with all –
2. PLC time with the schools in the district professionals, families, and the community).
3. Content specific meetings
4. Coaching different sports

Summary of Strengths and areas for growth

My strengths are for the kids. I like to facilitate discovery and applications of what we are
learning. I like to make sure that ALL my students understand what we are learning. So if a
lesson does not go the right way, I modify it or extend it so that we can make sure I can get
more students on the same page.