Self-Assessment of NBPTS

Directions: For each element, rate yourself in one of the following three categories. Then provide examples of your experiences in the
area of the NBPTS. Finally, identify areas within each domain where you are interested in growing. On the last page, summarize your
strengths and areas of possible growth. Boxes will expand as needed.
 Exploring/Emerging (E/E) - a level of practice in which the teacher relies on ongoing assistance from more experienced colleagues for
support, guidance, and survival. The teacher is moving toward becoming more self-directed and independent in her/his practice.
 Applying (A) - a level of practice in which the teacher is able to provide independent instruction and easily applies what s/he has
learned about educational practice.
 Integrating/Innovating (I/I) - a level of development in which the teacher is fully skilled and confident. The Integrating/Innovating
teacher is contributing to the broader educational community through staff development, research, or publication in professional
journals.

Proposition 1: Teachers are committed to students and their learning. E/E A I/I
1. Teachers Recognize Individual Differences in Their Students and Adjust Their Practice Accordingly
2. Teachers Understand How Students Develop and Learn
3. Teachers Treat Students Equitably
4. Teachers Know Their Mission Transcends the Cognitive Development of Their Students
Three Examples of Proposition 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
 Counseling Master's Degree enables me to build
my students' cognitive, social, and emotional skills
as well as their academic abilities.
 All students in the classroom follow the same rules
Build more individualized learning opportunities for students
and have the same expectations unless they have
in the classroom to tailor lessons to individual needs.
plans that require adaptations.
 Classes in my credential and clearing programs have
provided a lot of background and research about the
development and learning skills.

Proposition 2: Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to
E/E A I/I
students.
5. Teachers Appreciate How Knowledge in Their Subjects is Created, Organized, and Linked to Other
Disciplines
6. Teachers Command Specialized Knowledge of How to Convey a Subject to Students
7. Teachers Generate Multiple Paths to Knowledge
Three Examples of Proposition 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
 Create cross-curricular activites to link writing to
other subject areas.
 Lessons provide multiple entry points to allow
students different ways to access information. Build more knowledge of subject area by attneding
professional development and subject specific training
 Writing content area is linked to all other subjects.
sessions.
I communicate with all other teachers to ensure
that writing assignments are building skills related
to other subjects as well.

Proposition 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning. E/E A I/I
1. Teachers Call on Multiple Methods to Meet Their Instructional Goals
2. Teachers Support Student Learning in Varied Settings and Groups
3. Teachers Value Student Engagement
4. Teachers Regularly Assess Student Progress
5. Teachers Engage Students in the Learning Process
Three Examples of Proposition 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

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  Utilize multiple strategies to introduce, teach, and
practice skills in the classroom to encourage and
promote independence.
 Student progress is assessed throughout the lesson Build more group learning opportunities to provide students
the ability to interact, learn from each other, and show
through questions, exit tickets, and other
expertise.
assessment types.
 Student engagement is built by explaining the
reasoning and purpose behind the lessons.

Proposition 4: Teachers think systematically about their practices and learn from experience. E/E A I/I
1. Teachers Make Difficult Choices That Test Their Professional Judgment
2. Teachers Use Feedback and Research to Improve Their Practice and Positively Impact Student Learning
Three Examples of Proposition 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
 Principle observes classrooms and provides
feedback regarding instructional practices,
classroom management, and overall classroom
environment.
 Mentor teacher provides constructive feedback to Utilize more reaserach based instructional practices to
help me improve my teaching to positively impact positively impact student performance.
student learning.
 Student behavior concerns need to be addressed
appropriately in order to best serve the entire
classroom.

Proposition 5: Teachers are Members of Professional Communities E/E A I/I

1. Teachers Collaborate with Other Professionals to Improve School Effectiveness
2. Teachers Work Collaboratively with Families
3. Teachers Work Collaboratively with the Community
Three Examples of Proposition 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
 Middle School teachers collaborate every Tuesday,
all staff collaborates on Wednesday, all schools in
the diocese meet twice a trimester.
 Families attend end of unit celebrations that Build more opportunities to collaborate with the community
support the confidence of each student. and bring that collaboration into the classroom.
 As the teacher representative for the PTO, I have a
lot of opportunity to give input and help work
towards building the school community.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

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 Strengths:
- Students are treated equitably in the classroom, and I work to build this equitablity using skills I developed in my
graduate program in Counseling.
- Collaboration opportunities are abundant. I work to positively contribute and build collaboration to better the school
community and improve teaching instruction.
- Students are provided with multiple opportunities to access information. Multiple entry points help improve student
engagement.
Goals:
- Incorporate more opportunities to work in groups.
- Build community engagement and bring the community into the classroom more.
- Tailor lessons to individual student needs.

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