Self-Assessment of Teacher Leader Qualities

Directions: For each element, rate yourself in one of the following three categories. Then provide examples of your
experiences in the leadership domain. Finally, identify areas within each domain where you are interested in growing as
a teacher leader. 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 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/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/E A I/I
Learning
a) Utilizes group processes to help colleagues work collaboratively to solve problems, make
I
decisions, manage conflict, and promote meaningful change.
b) Models effective skills in listening, presenting ideas, leading discussions, clarifying, mediating, A
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 wisdom, build A
ownership and action that supports student learning.
d) Strives to create an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed in addressing E/
challenges. E
e) Uses knowledge and understanding of different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and E/
languages to promote effective interactions among colleagues. E

Three Examples of Domain 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

Example 1: [Domain 1:(A)] Createda teacher-led
workshop with optional blocks for teachers to attend
a teacher-leader.
Contributed to the learning of other educators
last year through PD on curriculum mapping
(and a Google Doc template I created for our
staff), integrating google apps into the
classroom to document reaching the standards,
and using adaptive apps to reach all levels of
learners during a blended learning workshop
model.
Interested in growing in Domain 1D: Strives to create an
inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are
welcomed in addressing challenges.
Interested in growing in Domain 1E: Uses knowledge
and understanding of different backgrounds,
ethnicities, cultures, and languages to promote
effective interactions among colleagues.

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 Example 2: [Domain 1:(D)] Reflective Conversation
among teachers of different ethnicities to see where
their concerns are for white teachers making sure
black/interracial/students of color are feeling
validated in the classroom.
I developed an awareness of a potential bias
that might influence teaching or affect student
learning - through a lack of representation of
cultures or BIPOC within my teaching.

I made an effort to attend Professional

development webinars with 2 prominent African
American teachers to further understand the
importance of representation in the curriculum
and in my classroom.

I incorporated authors of many ethnicities

throughout our entire year in Literature instead
of just focusing on them during “Black History
Month.”

I purchased products from them off Teachers

Pay Teachers and incorporated them into my
classroom. Students annotated a packet called
“Hidden Figures” about the first African
American females to work at Nasa. Students
then completed a writing project awarding
these women Time Magazine Person of the Year
and wrote a biography and award dedication.
I have since expanded our literature selections
to represent more diversity in our protagonists
and authors.

Domain 2: Accesses and Uses Research to Improve Practice and Student Learning E/E A I/I

a) Assists colleagues in accessing and using research in order to select appropriate strategies to I
improve student learning.
b) Facilitates the analysis of student learning data, collaborative interpretation of results, and A
application of findings to improve teaching and learning.
c) Supports colleagues in collaborating with the higher education institutions and other E/
organizations engaged in researching critical educational issues. E
d) Teaches and supports colleagues to collect, analyze, and communicate data from their E/
classrooms to improve teaching and learning. E

Three Examples of Domain 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

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 Example 1: [Domain 2:(B)] STAR Assesment Data &
Freckle Ed. App Differentiation Platform
Uses assessment data from STAR TEST results to
inform strategic grouping and differentiated
instruction in blended learning workshop
groups.
I am interested in growing in Domain 2 D: Supports
colleagues in collaborating with the higher education
institutions and other organizations engaged in
researching critical educational issues.

STAR data comes in September, January & May

to help see changes in growth or areas of need
as whole group or specific student.
Student groupings are changed each trimester
based on level, peer mentoring ideas, peer
tutoring ideas, or at random.

Example 2: [Domain 2:(A)] Trained fellow teachers to

use NEARPOD. Teacher centered and student-
centered NEARPOD activity – Interactive
presentations - that allow virtual reality experiences
for Ancient Civilization studies such as visiting the
tomb of Ramses II to attempt translations of
hieroglyphs.
Followed by interactive pop-up notes in Social
Studies notebooks and Google Forms exit ticket
with text-to-speech options for questions on
lesson and instant feedback on data collected
from exit quizzes

Example 3: [Domain 2:(B)] : Google Classroom &

Student/Parent Emailing
Uses Google Classroom & Google Drive (and
other g suite apps) so students have constant
access to materials and grades. Google
classroom allows batch emails to parents while
also adhering to privacy laws by BCC’ing all
messages.

Consistently communicate progress to students

and parents through: Letter grades, Diocesan
Achievement Guidelines, Rubrics, Report cards,
Test scores, Conferences Narrative descriptions,
Portfolios of student work with commentary, ALL
student work being graded with Comments

Domain 3: Promotes Professional Learning for Continuous Improvement E/E A I/I

a) Collaborates with colleagues and school administrators to plan professional learning that is A
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 colleagues A
by identifying, promoting, and facilitating varied and differentiated professional learning.
c) Facilitates professional learning among colleagues. A
d) Identifies and uses appropriate technologies to promote collaborative and differentiated A
professional learning.
e) Works with colleagues to collect, analyze, and disseminate data related to the quality of A
professional learning and its effect on teaching and student learning.
f) Advocates for sufficient preparation, time, and support for colleagues to work in teams to E
engage in job-embedded professional learning.
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 g) Provides constructive feedback to colleagues to strengthen teaching practice and improve A
student learning.
h) Uses information about emerging education, economic, and social trends in planning and E
facilitating professional learning.
Three Examples of Domain 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

Example 1: [Domain 3:(A)] : Attended CUE
Conference as my school representative.
Attended every GOOGLE APP Focused
presentation available to bring back to my
school & help my staff use Google Apps.
I am interested in growing in Domain 3F: Advocates for
sufficient preparation, time, and support for colleagues
to work in teams to engage in job-embedded
professional learning.

Example 2: [Domain 3:(C)] : Creation & Sharing of

Blended Learning worshop ideas with colleagues.
Blended Learning Workshop to help colleagues
create specific learner pathways in all major
areas of ELA, based off pretests and continous
testing, in alignment with the CCSS that are
reached through Blended Learning workshops
and leveled student groupings. I work with
students, reteach and resend activities they did
poorly on to take again, and work on skills that
are not being met as small groups.

Example 3: [Domain 3:(D)] : Collaborative Google

Calendar for Middle School Students
I created a GOOGLE CALENDAR added to by ALL
MIDDLE SCHOOL teachers on my campus to
streamline homework & project assignments for
our students. Middle School students see 7-10
teachers within a school week and have
assignments due in each class throughout the
week. While I mandate 6th graders write
homework in a physcial planner, 7th & 8th
Grade teachers encourage but do not check
planners. Students then rely on a GOOGLE
CALENDAR (Student view) to see what
assignments they have for the week.

I added each teacher as a contributor to the

google calendar and have streamlines homework
and project assignments for students and
parents.

Domain 4: Facilitates Improvements in Instruction and Student Learning E/E A I/I

a) Facilitates the collection, analysis, and use of classroom and school-based data to identify A
opportunities to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, school organization, and school
culture.
b) Engages in reflective dialog with colleagues based on observation of instruction, student work, A
and assessment data and helps make connections to research-based effective practices.
c) Supports colleagues’ individual and collective reflection and professional growth by serving in A
roles such as mentor, coach, and content facilitator.
d) Serves as a team leader to harness the skills, expertise, and knowledge of colleagues to E/
address curricular expectations and student learning needs. E

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 e) Uses knowledge of existing and emerging technologies to guide colleagues in helping students E/
skillfully and appropriately navigate the universe of knowledge available on the Internet, use E
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 classroom E
and ensures that individual student learning needs remain the central focus of instruction.
Three Examples of Domain 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

Example 1: [Domain 4:(D)] : Served as head writer
for our schoolwide accreditation document.
Along with vice-principal wrote 52 pages for our
7 year accreditation for Western Association of
Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Example 2: [Domain 4:(B)]: Along with senior staff,
developed structured subject-based benchmarks for
ELA and math with corresponding materials for
continuity across grade levels.
We saw a need to simplify the multitude of core
curriculum and supplemental programs used in
ELA and math over the years. With a core team
we Instituted discipline-specific grade level
meetings (PLCs), Reviewed materials and
resources in each classroom, and Surveyd grade
level teachers to determine basic skills
appropriate for their grade level.
I am interested in growing in Domain 4D: Serves as a
team leader to harness the skills, expertise, and
knowledge of colleagues to address curricular
expectations and student learning needs.
I am interested in growing in Domain 4E: Uses
knowledge of existing and emerging technologies to
guide colleagues in 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.
I am interested in growing in Domain 4F: Promotes
instructional strategies that address issues of diversity
and equity in the classroom and ensures that individual
student learning needs remain the central focus of
instruction.

Example 3: [Domain 4:(E)]: Created, shared with, &

trained staff in Student Conference Forms &
Portfolio Templates
Students assess goals within their classroom
environment, create SMART Goals (Specific,
Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely) and
share them with parents, students assess their
circle of influence and things they can control
vs. things they can't control, and share with
parents some inspirational quotes they think
relate to them.

These portfolio templates are easy to use and go

with the students to the next year to be added
on to.

Domain 5: Promotes the Use of Assessments and Data for School and District E/E A I/I
Improvement
a) Increases the capacity of colleagues to identify and use multiple assessment tools aligned to E
state and local standards.
b) Collaborates with colleagues in the design, implementation, scoring, and interpretation of A
student data to improve educational practice and student learning.
c) Creates a climate of trust and critical reflection in order to engage colleagues in challenging A
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 instructional E
practices or organizational structures to improve student learning.

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 Three Examples of Domain 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

Example 1: [Domain 5:(B)]: Reflective Conversation
among teachers of different ethnicities to see where
their concerns are for white teachers making sure
black/interracial/students of color are feeling
validated in the classroom.
I developed an awareness of a potential bias
that might influence teaching or affect student
learning - through a lack of representation of
cultures or BIPOC within my teaching.
I am interested in growing in Domain 5A: Increases the
capacity of colleagues to identify and use multiple
assessment tools aligned to state and local standards.
I am also interested in growing in Domain 5D: Works
with colleagues to use assessment and data findings to
promote changes in instructional practices or
organizational structures to improve student learning.

I made an effort to attend Professional

development webinars with 2 prominent African
American teachers to further understand the
importance of representation in the curriculum
and in my classroom.

I incorporated authors of many ethnicities

throughout our entire year in Literature instead
of just focusing on them during “Black History
Month.”

Example 2: [Domain 5:(D)]: Used standardized testing

data with PLCs to update educational plans.
As a team with Vice Principal, used
disaggregated STAR quartile data and analyzed
on an ongoing basis. Data was sent to all faculty
members via email by the vice principal. At
subsequent faculty meetings, teachers meet in
grade level and subject specific PLCs to closely
examine and analyze the data. Following the
discussion, teachers study student performance
in each quartile. Teachers then update grade
level educational plans for optimal student
achievement.

Example 3: [Domain 5:(C)] Assigned by my principal to

attend monthly PLCs with teachers outside of my grade
level to moderate and bring a different energy to a
group that struggled to get along.

Domain 6: Improves Outreach and Collaboration with Families and Community E/E A I/I

a) Uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and A
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 and other A
stakeholders focused on attaining equitable achievement for students of all backgrounds and
circumstances.
c) Facilitates colleagues’ self-examination of their own understandings of community culture and E
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 of E
families and the community.
e) Collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive strategies E
to address the diverse educational needs of families and the community.

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 Three Examples of Domain 6 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

Example 1: [Domain 6:(B)] Google Classroom &
Student/Parent Emailing
Uses Google Classroom & Google Drive (and
other g suite apps) so students have constant
access to materials and grades. Google
classroom allows batch emails to parents while
also adhering to privacy laws by BCC’ing all
messages.
Consistently communicate progress to students
and parents through: Letter grades, Diocesan
Achievement Guidelines, Rubrics, Report cards,
Test scores, Conferences Narrative descriptions,
Portfolios of student work with commentary, ALL
student work being graded with Comments
Example 2: [Domain 6:(D)] Asked for cultural
awareness training, diversity training, or teaching
tolerance initiatives to be implemented into our
professional development budget for the 2020-2021
school year.
I am interested in growing in Domain 6C:Facilitates
colleagues’ self-examination of their own
understandings of community 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.
I am also interested in growing in Domain 6D: Develops
a shared understanding among colleagues of the diverse
educational needs of families and the community.
I am also interested in growing in Domain 6E:
Collaborates with families, communities, and
colleagues to develop comprehensive strategies to
address the diverse educational needs of families and
the community.

Example 3: [Domain 6:(E)] Collaboration with admin

on google forms survey going out to parents about
representation in curriculum and diversity in
curriculum.

Domain 7: Advocates for Student Learning and the Profession E/E A I/I

a) Shares information with colleagues within and/or beyond the district regarding how local, E
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 learning A
processes that meet the needs of all students.
c) Collaborates with colleagues to select appropriate opportunities to advocate for the rights E
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 human and E
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. E

Three Examples of Domain 7 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

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 Example 1: [Domain 7:(B)] I participate in
professional development activities beyond those
required by my diocese and schooling programs.
For example attending CUE conference in March
and achieving my Level 1 and 2 Google
Certification. I attended conferences at Cue
that boasted aligning technology-driven
instruction with the standards.
Example 2: [Domain 7:(B)] - Contributed to the
learning of other educators last year through PD on
curriculum mapping (and a Google Doc template I
created for our staff), integrating google apps into
the classroom to document reaching the standards,
and using adaptive apps to reach all levels of learners I am also interested in growing in Domain 7D: Advocates
during a blended learning workshop model.
Example 3: N/A
I am interested in growing in Domain 7A: Shares
information with colleagues within and/or beyond the
district regarding how local, state, and national trends
and policies can impact classroom practices and
expectations for student learning.
I am also interested in growing in Domain 7C:
Collaborates with colleagues to select appropriate
opportunities to advocate for the 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.
for access to professional resources, including financial
support and 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.

I am also interested in growing in Domain 7E:

Represents and advocates for the profession in contexts
outside of the classroom.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

My area of greatest strength is in Domain 1: Fosters a Collaborative Culture to Support Educator Development
and Student Learning. My school administration has recently seen a lot of growth on our staff that has come
from collabotration through professional learning communities. We have grown as a whole because of many of
our teacher leaders and I would like to see this continue. I will continue to mentor, but also learn from these
PLCs.

The area of most needed growth for me is Domain 7: Advocates for Student Learning and the Profession. I
had a hard time even finding examples of my profieincy in any of the subdomains of domain 7. I will bring
this data to my admin and mentor teacher to better serve my school and my students.

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