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. #1: I allow students a lot of choice
and agency in their art projects. They Learn better ways to have broad
do self reflections at the end of accommodations that can help all learners
 projects that also help me to adapt and not just specific ones for IEP and 504
2. #3: I have a hard time when students plans.
have accommodations while others I am very gullible, forgiving, and lenient and
do not but might need the can be taken advantage of. I need a better
accommodations. balance while still being able to manage
3. #4: I focus a lot of my teaching on equitability.
PBIS and SEL
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. When a student is struggling with I need to do more PD to help deepen my
doing art, I ask them to show me how knowledge on some areas of art I am less
they are doing it. I will try to show a familiar with.
different way.
2. I post videos and tutorials on Google
Classroom for different ways to learn
the subject/techniques.
3. This is my first year teaching ceramics.
I know how to do ceramics but
struggle on how to teach it.

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. I have students self-assess and I I need to be more organized in record
assess them as well but struggle to keeping, resources, and lesson planning, so I
gain a broader picture on their overall can actually understand my broader goals
growth. I can acknowledge and see and the students overall growth.
growth in skill and their qualities like
perseverance, but I am bad at
showing that on paper.
 2. I show that I value student
engagement in the learning process
by asking for student feedback, giving
them choices, and caring about their
social and emotional wellbeing.
3. My photography students analyze a
photo visually, write it down, and
then we discuss it (what makes it a
good photo, elements and principles,
concept, etc.). They are tasked to take
their own photos and include the
knowledge of what makes a good
photo and how to communicate. This
way I can include many different
learning styles.

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)
1. I tried to have my Art 1 students do I would like to do more research and go to
self portraits and was getting a lot of art teacher conferences to learn more ways
push back and adapted to find a to improve and learn about current updates.
project that would better suit the
interests of the class.
2. I did more research on SEL and asked
to teach a yoga class last year.
3. I had to stop allowing one of my
classes to use clay until we reviewed
expectations and respect for
materials.

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. I co-lead our anti-bullying club with I need to have better communication with
another teacher families and the communities. I want to
2. The geometry teacher had students especially have more community
that were struggling with a concept involvement with things like art shows, sales,
and I was able to help explain using and fundraisers. I need to communicate with
the pottery wheel family members earlier if a student is
3. I participate in various department struggling.
meetings to discuss test scores,
behavior issues, and other topics.
Summary of Strengths and areas for growth
Organization is my main concern. I would be able to support my students more if I could plan
ahead and analyze their progress better. I could also communicate earlier with families and
plan events in the community.