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)
1. I make sure to cater to each individual I know that I can always improve in the ways
students’ needs. I make sure to that I differentiate for my students. There are
challenge students who are ahead, times when it is difficult to cater to
and give one-on-one time with everyone’s specific needs, but I know with
students who need extra help. more research and practice I will get better at
2. I prioritize strong relationships with it.
my students. It is important to me to
not only teach them math, but to help
 them mature and prepare for life to
come.
3. I make sure to assist students with
accommodations when needed. For
example, all students with IEP and 504
plans in my classroom are given the
accommodations they need to be
successful in the class.
4. I understand how students develop
and learn by making sure to review
topics that are a stepping stone for
the new material before teaching
more and building on that material. I
understand what to teach when in
order to best teach my students.
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)
1. In math, it is very important to teach I want to work on giving my students more
multiple solution methods. I teach the choice in the assignments they complete. I
students different ways to solve am really fond of the idea of giving students
problems to give students with multiple ways to master a concept and have
different learning styles a chance to them decide which activity they would like to
pick which method works best for participate in.
them.
2. I have a strong knowledge of the math
I teach to my students. I gained strong
math knowledge from my Bachelor’s
degree in math, and I also learned
effective ways to teach math from my
teaching credential classes.
3. I prioritize giving my students a strong
explanation on how everything works
and why it works that way.

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)
1. I use a lot of different strategies in my I want to do more of splitting students into
classroom to keep students engaged. I groups based on their current understanding
have them write down notes, I call on of the material. I think this would be a great
students to answer questions, and I way to differentiate and help specific
relate the math to things they already students at different times.
know in an enthusiastic way. I also
allow them to work with other
students through partner and group
work.
2. I assess students’ understanding in
many ways. As they complete
assignments daily, I assess their
progress. I also walk around the room
as they work to informally assess how
they are doing. I listen to their
conversations and check over their
work. I also give a formal assessment
each chapter to see how well they
understood the material.
3. I make sure to engage visual learners,
auditory learners, and hands-on
learners in my lessons. I use many
types of visual representations of the
math at hand, I explain the math
verbally thoroughly and repetitively,
and I give students the chance to
work on hands-on activities in groups.
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)
 1. I am always researching different ways I want to work on trying more new things to
to improve on what I am currently continue to grow in my teaching practice.
doing in my classroom.
2. I have tried to implement different
hands-on projects and activities to see
if they are engaging and effective for
students. I have given a few
assignments where through trial and
error, I have learned from my mistakes
and have improved them for future
use.
3. After trying something, I always make
sure to assess the student’s overall
performance to see if it was effective.

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)
1. I meet with my department weekly to I need to improve in ways to collaboratively
make sure we are meeting the needs work with the community.
of all students. We discuss current
issues and brainstorm different ways
to solve them.
2. I make sure to contact parents when I
notice a trend in a student’s missing
assignments or behavior. I work with
the parents as a team to make sure to
assist the student with their struggles.
I am also always updating parents on
current events happening in my
classroom.
3. I continuously work with parents who
have students with IEP and 504 plans.
I am continuously in contact with
them to make sure their specific
needs are being met.
Summary of Strengths and areas for growth
Overall, I was really proud of my results. For the most part, I am in the Applying and
Integrating stages of each proposition. I am very strong with collaborating with professionals
at my school, student engagement, regular student assessment, and strong student-teacher
relationships. I want to focus on continuing to grow in working collaboratively with the
community, differentiation, and giving students choice.