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 Accordingly x
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. We have IEP and 504 meetings for - I would like to grow in finding ways to
specific students. We also have COST treat more of my students equitably.
which is based on recorded data and Though I try to be mindful with all of my
observations that target specific students students, I can’t help but feel like I strive
and the gaps that they may have in their to treat everyone fairly and not equitably.
learning.
2. We hold consistent discussions on virtues
to have students think about how they
continue to grow outside of being a
 student in the academic environment.
3. Each year, I am making adjustments to
how I assess or teach specific lessons to
meet the different learning needs of my
students. I have incorporated more hands-
on science experiments because I have
more students that learn from
manipulating or touching the objects they
are learning about.
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)
1. I majored in Theater Arts as an undergrad - I would like to grow in finding different
and have been able to utilize my ways to convey a subject to students. I
knowledge of literature to help students have gotten very comfortable with how I
develop comprehension skills. teach but I know there are other ways to
2. I have also been able to use my acting reach different students. I do not want to
skills to bring History to life. get complacent.
3. To support all students, I have found
ways to incorporate different tasks for
students to learn in different ways. For
math, that may be whole-class instruction,
partner work, and working with
manipulatives.
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. Each year, I have tried different ways to - An area I would like to grow more in is
teach different lessons and reach the goals regularly assessing student progress. I feel
that I have placed on myself. like I have there are easier ways to do so
2. I have different reading groups, than what I am doing right now, which
depending on the students’ lexile levels, does stress me out a little bit.
and pull different small groups depending
on needs.
3. I find ways to have students engage with
the content, like cold calling,
 presentations, and discussions/seminars.
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 Student Learning x
Three examples of experience Area of interest for growth
(i.e., if you scored A or I, give examples)
1. I have had to make decisions on when I - I have a hard time making some difficult
need to change whole unit instruction decisions and will often time stick with
because the results did not match what I things because I don’t feel like it is
believed the students actually learned. I completely necessary, when in fact it is.
had to restructure and reteach a Grammar
unit because most of the class did not do
well on the assessment.
2. I use MAPS data and summative
assessments to address where my students
are and determine whether or not they
actually learning the content. If the
feedback is not great, I make adjustments
to the delivery of that lesson.
3. I have done research on class
management to find different ways to
engage students and make the learning
environment more conducive to real
learning. I have changed my transitional
time to incorporate math fact practice or
poetry to have students stay focused and
on time.
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)
1. I work with my peers to find ways to help - Our school is a choice school and have
improve school effectiveness. We have many students that are not from the city
regular needs assessment meetings where that we are located. As a matter of fact,
I am able to share different ideas that I most of the community around us do not
have to help the school. like our school but I would like to change
2. I invite families to come to the classroom that. I want the community to know that
to volunteer or read aloud. I message we are there to serve all students and not
parents with updates on students and just a certain demographic.
encourage parents to get involved with
what the students are learning in class.
3. I speak with all students to find different
 ways to support each student. For
example, I will often times make behavior
or academic plans with parents to create
consistent expectations both at home and
in the classroom.
Summary of Strengths and areas for growth
Since becoming a teacher, I have shifted a lot of my focus on student learning and making
sure they feel comfortable and confident in the classroom. I like to try new things and see
what works but I will often forget certain things and do not commit to different
methods/strategies long term. I will think back on the effectiveness of those strategies but
may feel like I did not give it enough time or do it consistently enough to clearly determine
whether or not it worked.