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)
● I learn about my students through An area of growth includes staying up to date
our online learning platform tools with learning tools and technology that helps
such as the gradebook, data view, better support my students' learning.
and log. I provide student
accommodations based on 504 / IEP Understand how our mission trends us the
plans. cognitive development of our students.
● I provide students a variety of
resources to support their learning
 through our class message board.
Some of these resources include study
guides, lesson recordings, portfolio
directions, alternative portfolios and
more.
● I collaborate with other teachers to
learn about my students' learning
needs. I also learn about their
needs through student
communication. I provide
individualized support to students
through one-on-one appointments.
I also provide various
accommodations based on their
needs. Some of these include :
Alternative portfolios, extra time on
portfolios, guided worksheets,
study guides, LiveLesson
recordings + nearpod available.
Students can resubmit portfolios if
needed. Students are allowed to
complete portfolio corrections.

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)
● In my class I use Nearpod to present
my lessons. Nearpod allows me to An area of growth is to create links between
incorporate a variety of activities to art and other content areas students are
help students learn new content in learning.
engaging ways.
● I create tutorial videos to help
students learn art techniques. I also
create videos that demonstrate how
to complete art assignments.
 ● In my lessons I provide students with
a variety of examples that connect
our content to real life applications.
● Used my knowledge and personal
experience of Digital art to create
lessons and activities students will
participate in during our club
meetings.

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)
An area of interest for growth is developing
● In my class I use multiple methods to various opportunities to engage students in
meet my instructional goals. their own learning process and
examples include using nearpod to self-assessment.
present my content lessons, provide
students with live lesson recordings,
study guides, video tutorials, 1-on-1
appointments with students.
● I regularly assess student progress
through our online learning platform,
Connexus. I use the teacher
dashboard which identifies students
in alarm, and in need of support. I also
access students' progress through the
gradebook.
● During live lessons teacher and
students engage through Zoom chat,
microphone, nearpod interactive
activities.Outside of livelesson I
engage with my students through
 email, phone calls, and one-on-one
Zoom appointments.

● Improved student engagement

through learning more about my
students interest, and allowing
students to share and engage with
those interests in class.

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)
● I provide individualized feedback to An area of growth would be in making
students through grading their art difficult choices in my classroom.
projects. I also provide students
feedback during one-on-one
appointments. I allow students to
resubmit assignments in order to
practice and hopefully improve their
understanding of a concept.
● I occasionally have students share
topics they are interested in learning
to help me plan future Art Studio live
lessons. This helps make my lessons
more engaging and hopefully
positively impacts student learning.
● I occasionally will research art topics,
lessons, and techniques that will help
with my lesson planning. to create
lessons that are interesting and
engaging for students.
● Through developing our digital art
club I have the opportunity to make
some difficult decisions/changes.
Some of these changes were made
with improving student learning and
experience in the club in mind.
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)
● I meet with my PLC team every two An area of growth would be collaborating
weeks. As a team we often work with our school community. We are an
together to develop ways to improve online Public School that serves students
students' learning in our class. Statewide. This can make it difficult to work
● I regularly communicate with families within a single community. I have an interest
through a weekly update webmail. I in learning how to work within one of our
also contact families through phone local school communities.
calls to connect and check in with
students.
● I regularly communicate with my
home room cohorts. Through our
chats we review student progress and
develop plans to support struggling
students.

Summary of Strengths and areas for growth

My areas of strength include having knowledge of my content area and being able to use
multiple methods to reach my instructional goals. I have been able to use my knowledge and
personal experience with digital art to develop a new club for our school.

I have been able to effective forms of communication between myself, students, and
Families. Some of my areas of growth include developing various opportunities to engage
students in their own learning process and self-assessment as well as making difficult
decisions that test my professional judgment.