Self-Assessment of National Board Standards

Directions:
● Save this file as LastFirstName_NBPTSInitial.docx (KnowlesBeyonce_NBPTSnitial.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)
Using multiple data sources and classroom I would like to grow in recognizing individual
observations, I adjust my instructions and difference in students and making
expectations to modify curriculum in order to modifications to support them.
better fit a students needs.
I would also like to learn how to treat
I make it a goal to make the classroom a safe students more equitably and understand
space for all students. Student behavior and better how they develop and learn.
academics are rewarded with a token
system.
I know that all students develop at different
paces. We should not see students being
below grade level as us failing them as long
as we did everything we can to offer them an
equitable education.
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)
I am the only 6th grade science teacher with I would like to better identify a students
a science background. As a result my path to knowledge and cater instruction to
colleagues usually look to me with questions better suit those in need.
about the curriculum/concepts and I try to
create real-world connections they can
utilize in the classroom.

Using multiple data points I realized that

this group of students is behind in academic
language and have catered vocabulary
activities to help them better understand
content

I use multiple methods of instruction in

order to reach all students such as
investigative activities, classroom
discussions, reading articles, modeling
concepts and note-taking.

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 enjoy utilizing student-based learning in the I would like to increase my tool box of
area of science. I believe that this allows instructional methods to better support
them to better understand the concept and students and learn how to group and provide
also the underlying scientific processes. accommodations as well. I regularly assess
students but do not always follow up on
I regularly asses students at the end of each analyzing the data immediately.
lesson with an exit ticket. This allows me to
identify students who struggled to pick up
the concept and who to provide support to.

Science concepts are often hard to visualize

and may either be too large or complicated
for some students to understand without
real-life analogies to compare them to. I
enjoy using relatable connections and
examples in learning to keep students
engaged.

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 collaborate with department teachers I would like to continuously grow in all
biweekly and often time readjust my aspects as I believe teachers should be life-
instruction in order to utilize some strategies long learners.
from other teachers in an effort to better
support all students.

I ask for students feedback often times for

projects and my instruction so I can modify it
to better suit their needs.

I often times have to readjust my instruction

period to period in order to reach different
groups of students

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 collaborate biweekly with teachers to I don’t have much experience working with
improve instruction and discuss supports for the community I work in or dealing with non-
students. responsive parents.

I regularly communicate with parents to

notify them of their students successes, areas
of need and possible plans we can implement
as a team, such as a check-in log

I also assist around the campus with clubs for

our gen ed and sped students.
Summary of Strengths and areas for growth
My strengths are my commitment to students and learning, understanding content
knowledge, and managing and monitoring student learning.

My weaknesses are working with the community and difficult parents.