Self-Assessment of Teacher Leader Qualities

Adapted from https://www.accomplishedteacher.org/

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)
I am very aware of the learning styles and Know Their Mission Transcends the Cognitive
differences of my students. I adjust my Development of Their Students. I would like to
instruction to support all my students explore what this looks like in my classroom.
including: pause for response time, using a
timer ensuring all students time to complete
prompts, instruction that covers multiple
teaching methods; demonstration based,
group and small group learning, game based
learning, peer: peer learning opportunities.
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)
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standards I am teaching to my 2 grade use for my small group’s Reading RTI. I
students. I have supported my own children worked for 3 years at an elementary site
successfully through the grade and also teaching small groups of struggling readers k-
worked in various positions for 8 years at an 5. I am very familiar with the structure of
elementary school in various classrooms successful Reading RTI and using curriculum
including 2nd grade. This is my third year to support students. My current job does not
teaching 2nd grade. For subtracting in provide set RTI curriculum but would allow
standard form I use catchy rhymes to support for me to expense purchasing my own.
students understanding to borrow. When we
explore arrays I use the kinetic methods of
rows (arms straight out at your side and sway
your body each way). Columns hands held
about 10 inches apart like you would begin to
clap then moved up and down to represent
the column. For my beginning readers that
need support I love to introduce the concept
of keeping your voice moving when sounding
vs. choppy sounding each sound alone. This
supports my beginning readers to move from
sounding each letter to sound words.

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 value my students engagement by providing I am always interest in new and innovative
multiple ways for my students to participate way to engage my virtual class in the learning
in every lesson. One method of engagement process.
that has been every popular is that I take a
screen shot of my students when they
complete a task. I then post the picture on a
google slide and give immediate feedback
and acknowledgement. I tell every student
with correct and incorrect answers that I am
proud of their effort. This also serves as an
excellent way for me to quickly assess the
entire class’s understanding. I engage
students in my class by offering student
choices. I will often let me answer “This or
That” for an exit ticket or I will often let the
students vote as a class for what we do for
warmup activities. Student choice creates
student buy in to our learning. I support my
students learning in varied group settings by
allowing opportunities for breakout room
collaborations. My break out room
opportunities can be quick prompts; discuss
this or do you agree or disagree why? My
Breakout rooms can also be project-based
learning opportunities where small groups of
students are creating to show their
understanding.

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)
When I see a student is not having expected I would like to join a professional
learning growth after interventions have organization when I finish the induction
been implemented, I make the decision to program. I feel this would support me to
reach out to the parent and address my continually improve my practice through
concerns. These are difficult conversations current news and research in education.
that require a high level of knowledge, and
ability to speak kindly while addressing
difficult subjects. I like to start with have you
noticed the lack of growth and retention?
Then I ask if anyone else in the family has
struggled with learning growth (usually more
specifically reading growth). Lastly, based on
the conversation I make a suggestions on
how parents can proceed; referral for SPED
assessment, implementing more
supports/interventions, requesting a Student
Study Team (offered at my school) that
precedes 504 or IEP but offers a professional
team to evaluate the students learning
progress.

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)
My school is unique in that my students learn I would like to explore how I could apply
from home. My families (students and point 3 to my teaching. In my current class I
parents) sign a contract at the start of every have students from 3 counties; Los Angeles,
school year outlining the expectations of San Diego, Maricopa. I am thinking our
success for the families and students. I let my community could be California. I could also
parents know my job is not only to support connect with each County represented in my
their student’s best learning growth in 2 nd class for resources. These counties will
grade but also to support the parent. Parents change each year.
know they can reach out to me any time text,
cell phone or email for questions regarding
curriculum or for educational resources. I am
aways sharing with my teaching team of 52
2nd grade teachers what worked well in my
classroom. I am also part of a team of 4
teachers that collaborate for PLC.
Summary of Strengths and areas for growth

The strengths I bring with me are 12 years of teaching experience. I have been very fortunate
to work in classrooms with many veteran, expert teachers. I pull from all these experiences
everyday in my teaching and techniques. I think I can continue to have growth professionally
with a focus on continuing education related to current news and research. Also, I can
continue to strengthen my teaching as I look for ways to be innovative by making my virtual
teaching engaging for a variety of student learning styles.