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 Learning E/E A I/I
a) Utilizes group processes to help colleagues work collaboratively to solve problems, make decisions,
x
manage conflict, and promote meaningful change.
b) Models effective skills in listening, presenting ideas, leading discussions, clarifying, mediating, and x
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 ownership x
and action that supports student learning.
d) Strives to create an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed in addressing challenges. x

e) Uses knowledge and understanding of different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and languages to x
promote effective interactions among colleagues.
Three Examples of Domain 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1) I regularly take the initiative to open conversation -I want to improve in my understanding of different
with the math department head, mentor, and my backgrounds to not only interact better with colleagues but
fellow teachers to discuss things I have been also apply the same knowledge to my students and lessons
struggling with or to check up on how they are
doing. -Improve in utilizing group processes amongst colleagues as I
2) Allow and celebrate different approaches to logic do this a lot within the classroom but not with my fellow
and problem-solving during class teachers and administrators
3) Contribute to discussions during faculty meetings
and develop rapport with colleagues

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 improve x
student learning.
b) Facilitates the analysis of student learning data, collaborative interpretation of results, and application x
of findings to improve teaching and learning.
c) Supports colleagues in collaborating with the higher education institutions and other organizations x
engaged in researching critical educational issues.
d) Teaches and supports colleagues to collect, analyze, and communicate data from their classrooms to x
improve teaching and learning.
Three Examples of Domain 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1) Worked with a fellow math teacher to -the math conference was very interesting and informative
collect/analyze data regarding grades of students and I would love to collaborate with my colleagues to
in current and previous math courses to better participate in more of these kinds of research
determine course placements
2) Collaborate with math teachers to come up with a
variety of strategies to teach concepts, especially -I want to further collaborate with my colleagues when it
the ones identified to be harder for students to comes to data collection and analysis as I believe it can
understand inform teachers on important decisions
3) Attended math conference with some colleagues
to learn about various techniques taught in
workshops

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 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 team-based, X
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 by X
identifying, promoting, and facilitating varied and differentiated professional learning.
c) Facilitates professional learning among colleagues. X
d) Identifies and uses appropriate technologies to promote collaborative and differentiated professional X
learning.
e) Works with colleagues to collect, analyze, and disseminate data related to the quality of professional X
learning and its effect on teaching and student learning.
f) Advocates for sufficient preparation, time, and support for colleagues to work in teams to engage in job- X
embedded professional learning.
g) Provides constructive feedback to colleagues to strengthen teaching practice and improve student X
learning.
h) Uses information about emerging education, economic, and social trends in planning and facilitating X
professional learning.
Three Examples of Domain 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1) Advocate for differentiated instruction and -learn more about adult learning in order to be constantly
universally designed lessons to my colleagues improving as a professional
2) During conversations and meetings with my
colleagues, I am honest and provide my opinions -continue sharing new strategies with colleagues in order to
on issues they may be facing keep lessons up to date and modern
3) Inform my coworkers as well as receive
information regarding new technology that may be
useful in math lessons

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 opportunities X
to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, school organization, and school culture.
b) Engages in reflective dialog with colleagues based on observation of instruction, student work, and X
assessment data and helps make connections to research-based effective practices.
c) Supports colleagues’ individual and collective reflection and professional growth by serving in roles such X
as mentor, coach, and content facilitator.
d) Serves as a team leader to harness the skills, expertise, and knowledge of colleagues to address X
curricular expectations and student learning needs.
e) Uses knowledge of existing and emerging technologies to guide colleagues in helping students skillfully X
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.
f) Promotes instructional strategies that address issues of diversity and equity in the classroom and X
ensures that individual student learning needs remain the central focus of instruction.
Three Examples of Domain 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1) The mentor teacher discussions have greatly been -take on more leadership roles during faculty meetings
useful in terms of reflection and discussion
between colleagues -use more data readily available in order to inform important
2) I promote differentiated instruction that applies to decisions and general lesson making
students both with and with learning disabilities to
my colleagues
3) Share with my colleagues the technology and
strategies I have used/found that have been useful
in my class (i.e. Desmos)

Domain 5: Promotes the Use of Assessments and Data for School and District Improvement E/E A I/I
a) Increases the capacity of colleagues to identify and use multiple assessment tools aligned to state and x
local standards.
b) Collaborates with colleagues in the design, implementation, scoring, and interpretation of student data x

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 to improve educational practice and student learning.
c) Creates a climate of trust and critical reflection in order to engage colleagues in challenging x
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 x
practices or organizational structures to improve student learning.
Three Examples of Domain 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1) Discuss with colleagues, different forms of -I want to continue using assessment data to inform
assessments that are able to gauge lesson mastery decisions beyond lesson planning, such as potentially
of students while appealing to their strengths switching courses
2) Build trust between colleagues by engaging in
casual conversation and being reliable -utilize more student data such as surveys to give teachers
3) Mentor teacher and I will look at assessment another means of self-reflection
results and talk about what can be done to
improve the areas of weakness

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 languages in x
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 x
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 diversity x
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 families and the x
community.
e) Collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive strategies to address x
the diverse educational needs of families and the community.
Three Examples of Domain 6 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1) Talk to my colleagues about the demographic and -learn more about the different backgrounds in order to
cultures of the school so I can be respectful and not apply that knowledge to my lessons
insult anyone on accident
2) I consistently reach out to parents to inform them -collaborate more with families to create teaching strategies
of the status of their children for both positive and that suit the students’ needs
negative updates
3) Talk to fellow math teachers regarding parents
they have interacted with to learn tips and helpful
strategies to use when I talk to them

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, state, and X
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 processes that X
meet the needs of all students.
c) Collaborates with colleagues to select appropriate opportunities to advocate for the rights and/or needs X
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 other X
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. x
Three Examples of Domain 7 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1) I talk to my friends and family about the pros and -want to continue sharing information I learn regarding
cons of teaching as well as the amazing experience education even after credential courses are finished
it can bring to people in the field
2) I will share strategies I learn during my credential -want to play a bigger role in schoolwide improvement plans

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 classes with my mentor teacher as well as my
fellow colleagues both within the math
department and other subjects as well
3) I will listen to the math department head when she
discusses a potential opportunity to help students
and support it at faculty meetings if I agree with
her

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

Strengths: Based on these 7 domains, it has made me realize that my strengths are focused around discussion with my
colleagues especially within my department. We regularly collect and analyze data together (maybe because we are math
teachers) and use the information gained to try and improve our instruction.

Growth: I am not as active outside of my department as I would like and although I go to every meeting, a lot of times I
contribute only when called on due to the fact that I feel a bit nervous being a new teacher. Additionally, I want to
continue to improve my relations with families in order to further be a better teacher towards their children.

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