Self-Assessment of Teacher Leader Qualities

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
● 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 contributes to the broader educational
community through staff development, research, or publication in professional journals. ​

Domain 1: Fosters a Collaborative Culture to Support Educator Development and Student

E A I
Learning
a. Utilizes group processes to help colleagues work collaboratively to solve problems,
X
make decisions, manage conflict, and promote meaningful change.
b. Models effective skills in listening, presenting ideas, leading discussions, clarifying, X
mediating, and identifying the needs of self and others in order to advance shared
goals and professional learning.
c. Employs facilitation skills to create trust among colleagues, develop collective X
wisdom, build ownership and action that supports student learning.
d. Strives to create an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed in X
addressing challenges.
e. Uses knowledge and understanding of different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, X
and languages to promote effective interactions among colleagues.
Three Examples of Domain 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
California online public school Is a large school with
● I meet with my Art PLC Team every 2 many teachers each with diverse backgrounds. An
weeks. During our meetings we discuss identified area of growth is understanding the different
our students progress, goals, and any backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and languages to
issues that may arise in our class. We promote effective interactions among my colleagues.
collaborate together to find a solution
to any issues and develop ideas to
improve student learning.
● I am currently leading our PLC
meetings. I create the agenda with the
topics for discussion and share with
my colleague before our meeting.

● AS PLC Lead I facilitate our meetings by

guiding my team members through
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 each topic, providing time for
discussion, listening, and providing
clarification.

● I collaborate with my team to solve

any problem with our SMART Goal to
make sure our goal and data gathering
is efficient and may improve student
learning.

Domain 2: Accesses and Uses Research to Improve Practice and Student Learning E A I
a. Assists colleagues in accessing and using research in order to select appropriate X
strategies to improve student learning.
b. Facilitates the analysis of student learning data, collaborative interpretation of X
results, and application of findings to improve teaching and learning.
c. Supports colleagues in collaborating with the higher education institutions and other X
organizations engaged in researching critical educational issues.
d. Teaches and supports colleagues to collect, analyze, and communicate data from X
their classrooms to improve teaching and learning.
Three Examples of Domain 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
● I collaborate along with my PLC team to An identified area of growth for me would be to
develop a SMART Goal. I participate in engage in researching critical education issues
gathering student data and interpreting the specifically for my grade level and subject, Middle
results of our goal. school Art
● Teachers in our school Department teams
share teaching strategies, learning tools, and
tips to support student learning and improve
our lessons.
● I collaborate with my PLC team to research
and develop appropriate intervention
strategies. We present our findings by sharing
data and interpreting our results. I then utilize
the information to share with our school
though the SMART GOAL reflection form at the
end of the cycle.
● I collaborate with my colleagues and Peers in
the CSUF Induction program to research and
discuss critical educational issues.

Domain 3: Promotes Professional Learning for Continuous Improvement E A I

a. Collaborates with colleagues and school administrators to plan professional learning X
that is team-based, job-embedded, sustained over time, aligned with content
standards, and linked to school/district improvement goals.
b. Uses information about adult learning to respond to the diverse learning needs of X
colleagues by identifying, promoting, and facilitating varied and differentiated
professional learning.
c. Facilitates professional learning among colleagues. X
d. Identifies and uses appropriate technologies to promote collaborative and X
differentiated professional learning.
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 e. Works with colleagues to collect, analyze, and disseminate data related to the quality X
of professional learning and its effect on teaching and student learning.
f. Advocates for sufficient preparation, time, and support for colleagues to work in X
teams to engage in job-embedded professional learning.
g. Provides constructive feedback to colleagues to strengthen teaching practice and X
improve student learning.
h. Uses information about emerging education, economic, and social trends in planning X
and facilitating professional learning.
Three Examples of Domain 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
● Every year our school undergoes teacher Identified area of growth: working with colleagues in
evaluations. We are provided feedback from school administrators to plan professional learning
our supervisors and admin with notes on how opportunities that pertain to our subject area and team
we can improve and strengthen our teaching. goals.
● Our school provides teachers professional
development training throughout the school
year. This training often targets teaching
strategies and tools that can help improve our
teaching and increased student learning.
● Our school provides teachers sufficient time
for preparation of lessons, Meetings with
colleagues, 1-on-1 appointments with
students, and professional development.

Domain 4: Facilitates Improvements in Instruction and Student Learning E A I

a. Facilitates the collection, analysis, and use of classroom and school-based data to X
identify opportunities to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, school
organization, and school culture.
b. Engages in reflective dialog with colleagues based on observation of instruction, X
student work, and assessment data and helps make connections to research-based
effective practices.
c. Supports colleagues’ individual and collective reflection and professional growth by X
serving in roles such as mentor, coach, and content facilitator.
d. Serves as a team leader to harness the skills, expertise, and knowledge of colleagues X
to address curricular expectations and student learning needs.
e. Uses knowledge of existing and emerging technologies to guide colleagues in X
helping students skillfully and appropriately navigate the universe of knowledge
available on the Internet, use social media to promote collaborative learning, and
connect with people and resources around the globe.
f. Promotes instructional strategies that address issues of diversity and equity in the X
classroom and ensures that individual student learning needs remain the central
focus of instruction.
Three Examples of Domain 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
● I engage in reflective dialogue with my I would like to grow in knowing how to address issues
teacher mentor. Our discussions will be of diversity and equity in my classroom. I would like to
focused on observation of instruction and learn more about instructional strategies I can use in
student assessment data. my own classroom to address these issues.
● Through the teacher induction program
assignments I have researched and learned
about technological tools. I use these tools and

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 share with my colleagues to help improve our
livelessons.
● I lead and facilitate my PLC team to develop a
SMART Goal. I participate in gathering student
data and interpreting the results . As a team
we reflect on our shared data and next steps.

Domain 5: Promotes the Use of Assessments and Data for School and District Improvement E A I
a. Increases the capacity of colleagues to identify and use multiple assessment tools X
aligned to state and local standards.
b. Collaborates with colleagues in the design, implementation, scoring, and X
interpretation of student data to improve educational practice and student learning.
c. Creates a climate of trust and critical reflection in order to engage colleagues in X
challenging conversations about student learning data that lead to solutions to
identified issues.
d. Works with colleagues to use assessment and data findings to promote changes in X
instructional practices or organizational structures to improve student learning.
Three Examples of Domain 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
● I work with my PLC team to develop a SMART An area of growth would be to work with my colleagues
Goal. We gather and review assessment data and engage in challenging conversations about student
with the purpose of improving student learning data and lead to solutions to identify issues.
learning.I then utilize the information to share
with our school though the SMART GOAL
reflection form at the end of the cycle.
● Our electives Department team has created a
very supportive and trusting environment.
During our meetings we share instructional
practices and class experiences. We develop
Solutions to any identified issues as a team.
● I work with my team to design and implement
rubrics for projects such as portfolios and extra
credit projects.
● As a team we use multiple assessment tools:
Nearpod, Google forms, Kahoot, Padlet,
Guided Portfolio worksheets ect.

Domain 6: Improves Outreach and Collaboration with Families and Community E A I

a. Uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnicities, X
cultures, and languages in the school community to promote effective interactions
among colleagues, families, and the larger community.
b. Models and teaches effective communication and collaboration skills with families X
and other stakeholders focused on attaining equitable achievement for students of all
backgrounds and circumstances.
c. Facilitates colleagues’ self-examination of their own understandings of community X
culture and diversity and how they can develop culturally responsive strategies to
enrich the educational experiences of students and achieve high levels of learning
for all students.
d. Develops a shared understanding among colleagues of the diverse educational needs X
of families and the community.

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 e. Collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive X
strategies to address the diverse educational needs of families and the community.
Three Examples of Domain 6 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
● I collaborate with colleagues and other subject I am interested in understanding the different
areas, students and Families during Progress backgrounds, ethnicities, and languages of students in
Monitoring meetings. We share student my classroom In order to help promote effective
progress and work with families to develop interactions and positive learning experiences.
strategies to help students succeed
academically. Learn strategies that I can use to better support
● I work with my homeroom cohorts to learn students from different backgrounds, ethnicities, and
about our students. We are aware that many languages.
of our students come from different
backgrounds, ethnicities, and cultures. We try
to find appropriate support and solutions for
students and families who speak other
languages.
● During progress monitoring meetings and
1-on-1 appointments with students and
Families, teachers model appropriate use of
our online learning platform, how to locate
resources, and provide families tips for
student success.
● Recently our school administration has
collaborated with staff to share the diverse
educational needs of our families and
communities especially those with different
backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and
languages.

Domain 7: Advocates for Student Learning and the Profession E A I

a. Shares information with colleagues within and/or beyond the district regarding how X
local, state, and national trends and policies can impact classroom practices and
expectations for student learning.
b. Works with colleagues to identify and use research to advocate for teaching and X
learning processes that meet the needs of all students.
c. Collaborates with colleagues to select appropriate opportunities to advocate for the X
rights and/or needs of students, to secure additional resources within the building or
district that support student learning, and to communicate effectively with targeted
audiences such as parents and community members.
d. Advocates for access to professional resources, including financial support and X
human and other material resources, that allow colleagues to spend significant time
learning about effective practices and developing a professional learning community
focused on school improvement goals.
e. Represents and advocates for the profession in contexts outside of the classroom. X
Three Examples of Domain 7 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
● I work with my art team to research and find I would like to learn more about how local state,
appropriate curriculum for our upcoming National Trends and policies can impact practices in
school year. our own class. I also like to learn more about steps in
advocating for our profession outside of the classroom.

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 ● As a team we identify the needs of our class
and students and advocate for resources when
needed.
● Our school provides teachers access to
professional development resources. Our
administrators provide teachers sufficient time
to engage in professional development. Our
school also provides financial support for
programs such as the teacher induction
program for new teachers.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

During my time teaching at Connections Academy I had the opportunity to work with various teams such as my
homeroom cohort, electives Department, and PLC team.

This year I have had the opportunity to grow as a leader, as the lead of my PLC team. I facilitate our meetings by
guiding my team members through each topic, providing time for discussion, listening, and providing
clarification. My PLC team members collaborate very well together, we focus on trying to improve our lessons
and overall student learning.

Our school provides plenty of opportunities for professional development and growth. Some identified areas of
growth improving my knowledge of cultural backgrounds in order to better support my students and promote
effective interactions with my colleagues.

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