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 I
Practice Accordingly
2. Understand How Students Develop and Learn A
3. Treat Students Equitably I
4. Know Their Mission Transcends the Cognitive Development of Their I
Students
Three examples of experience (i.e., if you Area of interest for growth
scored A or I, give examples)
1. I ask parents to fill out a form at the I want to grow in finding out more information
beginning of the year that gives me about students earlier on in the year, especially
information about their child so I can their family backgrounds and any trouble they
know about strengths, interests, and any may be experiencing in their personal lives.
specific needs.
2. I give all students equal opportunities to
share their thoughts with the class.
3. I regularly shift my focus to the students’
emotional needs and strive to provide a
 safe environment for them to open up and
connect with each other.
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 I
2. Generate Multiple Paths to Knowledge I
Three examples of experience (i.e., if you Area of interest for growth
scored A or I, give examples)
1. I provide multiple methods of learning in I want to grow in identifying specific learning
the class, whether it’s whole-group, small styles in students and modeling these various
group, independent work, or collaborative methods for the class. I want students to learn
work. multiple ways of comprehending material so they
2. I know how to scaffold material as I teach don’t feel that their method is inferior.
a lesson.
3. I thoroughly model a new concept,
encourage student engagement, and allow
students to try the new concept on their
own to reinforce it. N

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 A
2. Support Student Learning in Varied Settings and Groups I
3. Value Student Engagement I
4. Regularly Assess Student Progress A
5. Engage Students in the Learning Process A
Three examples of experience Area of interest for growth
(i.e., if you scored A or I, give examples)
1. I support student learning in varied I would like to grow in assessing students more
settings by allowing quiet independent regularly and through various methods. I have
time, while also encouraging contemplated using technology to assess reading
collaboration amongst table groups at on a more regular basis.
other times.
2. I encourage student engagement by
calling on students to answer questions,
inviting them up to the board, and
participating in games/activities.
3. I assess student progress by testing
reading accuracy regularly and assessing
their progress each quarter.

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 A
2. Use Feedback and Research to Improve Their Practice and Positively A
Impact Student Learning
Three examples of experience Area of interest for growth
(i.e., if you scored A or I, give examples)
1. I regularly have to assess how to handle I want to improve in my professionalism when it
parent conflict, especially if I am comes to communicating with parents. I can’t
expected to believe a student over make everyone happy all the time, but I do want
another. to communicate in a way that is both down to
2. I leave room for flexibility during the earth, but also establishes my role as a
school day if I need to deal with students professional.
who get hurt, are experiencing conflict, or
need to talk to me privately.
3. I often research effective ways to teach
specific subject matter and gather helpful
tools to improve my lessons from the
internet.

Proposition 4: Teachers are members of learning communities E A I

Accomplished Teachers:
1. Collaborate with Other Professionals to Improve School Effectiveness E
2. Work Collaboratively with Families A
3. Work Collaboratively with the Community E
Three examples of experience Area of interest for growth
(i.e., if you scored A or I, give examples)
1. I collaborate with my fellow colleagues I want to grow in working collaboratively with the
by having on-going discussions about community and looking for opportunities to ask
ways we can better support our students. for support, while also giving support to the
2. I update parents about student surrounding community,
improvement and also areas of need.
3. I ask parents to help with support at home
when a student is struggling in a specific
area.
Summary of Strengths and areas for growth

Overall, I believe I know my students’ needs and have found effective ways to support their
learning. I have established routines and structures that make students feel safe and
productive. I am in regular communication with parents and work collaboratively with them
to support their children in their areas of needs. I would like to grow in assessing students,
doing my own research to improve my practice, and building my professionalism by
collaborating with colleagues more often.