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 contributing 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
1. Every Friday, our middle school team meets up I want to work on personally leading the conversation
and discusses plans for the upcoming week, myself. I am great at working with my colleagues,
plans for the future, and plans for students who sharing my opinions, and respecting others as they
are in need of extra assistance from us. We share, but I want to work on leading a group discussion
work together very well to make sure that all on something that is meaningful to me.
students’ needs are met. We are very great
problem solvers as a team, and I always
participate in these discussions.
2. Currently in our middle school department
meetings, we are working together on a new
program to implement the teaching of different
character traits to our middle school students.
In this development, our coworkers trust each
other and we encourage each other’s different
opinions.
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 3. When my middle school math department
meets, I lead the discussions. We discuss
different ways we can improve our curriculum.

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
1. In our current work to implement a character I need to work on different ways to collaborate with
traits curriculum into our middle school, we higher education institutions and other organizations.
read a book together and completed research As a middle school teacher, it would be beneficial to
to help us build our curriculum together. look into ways I can work with nearby high schools.
2. When our group discusses struggling students,
we brainstorm different ways to assist the
students. We implement these different things
and assess if they are working or not. We
discuss the results and make changes if needed.
3. I have been able to show my coworkers
different ways that I use technology in my
classroom that I have found to be very effective.

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.
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

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 1. I work really well with my middle school I have never facilitated my own professional learning for
department. We meet weekly, and we my colleagues. That is something I would like to try and
collaborate very well. We use information we do.
have learned from research to improve our
middle schooler’s needs.
2. When I meet with my math department, we
talk about different things we are doing in our
classrooms. We give each other constructive
feedback to help strengthen our teaching
practice.
3. Fortunately, our school gives our team a good
amount of time throughout the year to meet
and participate in professional learning
opportunities.

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
1. This year, I have been given the opportunity to I would love to observe more of my colleagues to learn
act as a mentor to the new middle school math from them. Also, I am great with working with
teacher. I have been able to assist her with our technology in my classroom, but I am sure that I can do
school policies and procedures. better at learning more and sharing this information
2. I lead my math department group to make sure with my colleagues.
we are meeting our students’ needs.
3. I am always meeting the students’ individual
needs in my classroom with the appropriate
instructional strategies. I implement multiple
types of instructional strategies to cater to each
learning style.

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.

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 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
1. My math department meets together to talk I would love to take more time to discuss with my
about our math assessment data. We help each colleagues about different assessment tools and
other make a future plan based on our strategies they use in their classrooms. I do not believe
assessment scores. that is something we discuss often.
2. My math department is a great group to have
hard conversations with. We discuss challenges
we face frequently.
3. Our middle school department is very
trustworthy and engaged. I am fortunate to
have a team that truly cares about doing what
is best for our students. We are always having
challenging conversations about students who
are in need of more attention and intervention.

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.
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
1. My department is very good at collaborating I know that I can always improve with implementing
with families, communities, and colleagues. more ways to incorporate culturally responsive
Since we are at a smaller private school, we are strategies in my classroom. Also, I am sure as a group
able to have a closer bond with the families at we can work together to all improve in this.
our school.
2. My department is very respectful of the
backgrounds of the different families within our
school. We are always respectful when
communicating.
3. We really pride ourselves with how we face
challenges with specific students. When we
notice that a student is falling behind or having
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 a hard time, their specific teachers get together
for a meeting with the family of that student to
work together and create a plan to meet the
students’ personal needs.

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
1. I am always working with my colleagues to I do not discuss how local, state, and national trends
advocate for specific needs of students. We are and policies can impact classroom practices very often.
always in communication with the This is something I can improve on. Also, I do not
administration of our school to make sure we branch out very often and advocate for the profession
can do what needs to be done for success. outside of the classroom.
2. We are currently using the research we have
found to create new learning processes that
meet the needs of our students.
3. Fortunately, our school does give us many
professional resources, such as financial
support and classroom materials, to allow us to
improve the experience in our classrooms.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

After completing this self-assessment, I have realized that although I have strengths, there are many different ways
that I can improve in teacher leadership. I understand that I am fortunate to have a department who works really
great together to meet the individual needs of all students. We work hard to meet with the families of struggling
students and create a plan to best meet the needs of that particular student. I do need to work on being more of a
leader in my group. I need to work on being the one to lead important conversations.

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