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. I know my students on an individual basis I would love to grow in my abilities to
and assist by supporting their individual personalize my lessons even deeper in order
needs. to reach all student understanding.
2. 2. Students need to have a strong
foundation of building blocks before they
are introduced new concepts.
3. 3.My mission is for students to grow in
my classroom on many levels and most of
all feel safe and secure while with me.
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. The teacher is capable of completing I would like to learn how to better take
the objectives that are presented in notes in a digital form for the students and
multiple fashions to ensure all learners then teacher them how to utilize these tools
are exposed in the way they learn best.
2. 2. The teacher can use personal in order to be efficient and helpful.
knowledge on how to memorize or
better understand key factors like steps
or vocabulary.
3. 3. The teacher provides a wide variety
of tools with visuals and audio support,
as well as notes to help the students
best understand key concepts.

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 would love to better understand how to
1. Teacher creates multiple visuals, audio, implement quick and effective assessments
and notes with key elements to the that can be used for each concept to check
concept being taught. for understanding.
2. The teacher groups students by level of
understanding to best support each
student.
3. The teacher uses discussions to engage all
students in learning.

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)
I would love to grow in how to best
1. The teacher uses active scores to adjust communicate with families. Especially with
small groups. students who are sowing below grade level
2. The teacher uses new and innovative and do not engage.
information to form lessons to cater to
students’ best understanding.
3. The teacher uses data to adjust lessons
daily.

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. Shares lesson plans and ideas with grade How to work collaboratively with the
level team. community.
2. Works actively with PLC team weekly.
3. Respectful and open communication with
families on a weekly basis through
newsletters and phone calls.
Summary of Strengths and areas for growth

Organized, data focused, student driven, and great with communication and support but
would love to grow in communicating with unengaged parents and to get more support from
my superiors.