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)
- As an educator, I strive to ensure that I I think I could grow in these areas by finding
adjust my teaching practice to all my ways to contribute my skills in the broader
students and their individual educational community. One way I can do
differences/needs. One way I do this this is by participating more as a leader &
is offering a variety of learning facilitator in professional development and
methods, such as visual & kinesthetic PLC meetings.
learning.
 - To treat my students equitably, I
ensure that my students have access
to all resources provided by myself &
the school.
- I take time to get to know my students
and how each of them develop &
learn. This allows me to meet the
needs of each each in my class.
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)
- When teaching math, I ensure that I I feel as if I can apply these skills successfully
provide a variety of methods to my in my classroom; however, I have not been
students for their success. I apply this able to integrate and innovate these skills in
well in my teaching practice. the larger educational community. I would
- I use my knowledge of my curriculum love to grow in the research of this domain to
and subject matter to teach skills see how I am able to use my skills in these
using a variety of learning styles to areas to the greater educational community.
convey subject matter to students.
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)
- Student engagement is very important I have worked hard to apply these skills & this
to me. I strive to ensure that my domain in my teaching practice. I have had
students are always engaged in lesson some opportunities to share in staff
content. I have worked with teachers developments. I would love to grow more by
in staff development meetings & stepping up and being willing to share more
shared ideas of how to actively with our staff about the ideas, activities, etc.
engage students in learning. that have worked for me & my students.
- I consistently assess student progress.
Through the use of different methods
such as Nearpod, whiteboards,
 Blooket, & thumbs up/down check ins
I assess whether or not students are
meeting learning goals set before
them.
- I have met with students one on one,
had small groups, and large group
LiveClasses to support all students in a
variety of learning settings.
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 am always willing to receive criticism I have not had a lot of opportunities to make
and adjust my teaching to improve my difficult choices that test my professional
teaching practice. judgment. In the few moments I may have had, I
- I have had many different people from have leaned on the support from my supervisor
different roles come into my to assist me. I would love to learn more about
how to move forward in those moments.
LiveClasses to observe my teaching. I
love to meet with them after in order
to hear their feedback and things I can
do better.
- I am regularly observed by my
supervisor and given feedback.
Proposition 5: 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)
- Through my monthly Elevate PLC days I can grow in the area of working
& weekly PLC meetings I collaborate collaboratively with the outside community.
with my colleagues regularly to As an online teacher, I feel that I have not had
improve school & teaching many opportunities for this. I would love to
effectiveness. research and find ways to involve and work
- Teaching at an independent study collaboratively with the community in my
school has provided me a lot of online class.
opportunities to work collaboratively
with families. I consistently call &
 support my families as needed to
ensure they are supported & students
are learning.
- Being on the state testing team, I have
had opportunities to share ideas on
how to support and work
collaboratively with families in regards
to state testing.
Summary of Strengths and areas for growth
Strengths: Overall, I think I do a great job at implementing most of these leadership skills in
my classroom and at my school. I feel confident in most of these areas to be able to have
independent leadership and easily apply what I have learned about leadership. I feel as if I
have adequate knowledge in the majority of these areas to support my teaching practices,
students, families, & colleagues.

Areas for growth: Most of these skills/domains, I find myself in the “applying” area. I would
love to grow to see how I can integrate and innovate these skills in my teaching practice & as
an educator. I would love to contribute to the greater education communities with these
leadership skills.