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)
A teacher should have the ability to Being the only history teacher at my site, I
understand how students develop and learn. have a total of 170 students (6th-8th). One
These past two years, I’ve been Implementing area of growth is “Recognize Individual
a variety of teaching techniques such as Differences in Their Students and Adjust Their
visual aids, group activities, and hands-on Practice Accordingly.” Having this many
experiments to accommodate various students makes it a bit challenging to really
learning styles. Students also develop understand each of their individual difference
socialemotionally so I find activities that in order to accommodate appropriately.
encourage peer interactions and provide a
supportive environment to enhance
emotional well-being, leading to better
learning outcome for my students
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)
History teachers need to understand their I’d like to develop more essential questions
content knowledge and subject matter in for students to dive into. I think instead of
order to provide just, equitable, and inclusive going through the entire “textbook”, I should
education to their students. I have presented have students focus in on one question for a
knowledge in a lecture style to introduce week or two in order to better grasp
vocabulary and key historical figures. I’ve historical concepts.
allowed students to interact with the content
material themselves each time they
collaborate and complete group work. Finally,
I have had students create artistic 3-D items
to demonstrate their historical understanding
in a hands-on and artistic matter.

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)
I need to be able to have students be willing
Regularly assessing student progress is crucial for to engage in class discussions without much
educators to track their students' growth and prompting from me. I currently cold call on
understanding. Here are some common examples students as a way to get them ready to
of how I assess student progress: participate.

1. Quizzes and Tests: to measure their

content knowledge regarding geography
or vocab terms.
 2. Homework Assignments: on a daily basis
3. Class Participation: Observing students'
participation in class discussions

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)
Other than test results, I need to implement
I have collected feedback from students, more formative assessments that really
colleagues, and assessments, as a way to identify measure out their content retention of that
areas for improvement in my own teaching day or the week.
practices. I have also read academic articles on
how to incorporate translanguaging in my class to
make the environment more inclusive. Finally I
review student test results.

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)
To improve school effectiveness, I work I need to find more ways to collaborate with
with other professionals, such as school the greater community surrounding the
counselors, speech therapists, and special school. I’d like to organize a community
education teachers. I also communicate service project where students work with
regularly with parents to discuss a student's local organizations to address social issues.
progress and academic needs. I have also set
up extracurricular activities with parents
outside of school.
Summary of Strengths and areas for growth

Overall, I need to develop more essential questions for students to dive into. These questions
allow me to slow down and dive into interesting and relevant topics. I also need to be able to
have students be willing to engage in class discussions without much prompting from me.
Students need to feel comfortable enough to want to participate in class. Most importantly, I
need to find more ways to collaborate with the greater community surrounding the school.