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
 use differentaited instruction to provide equitable
education to my students
 allowing for students to solve math problems in I want to continue to find better ways to differentiate lessons
ways they feel most familiar/comfortable with. so that they are more accessible to all of my students.
 scaffold instruction and utilize spiral review in
order to strengthen conceptual understanding

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
 I work closely with the ELA teacher in order to
make connections for our students (especially
when it comes to science and writing)
 I always encourage students to use any solution I want to better familiarize myself with the standards and
they feel most familiar/comfortable with. curriculum to be find more connections across subjects.
 I get to know my students and their learning styles
in order to better present lessons that can be
understood and accessed by all.

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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  I use a variety of resources online and offline
 I am constantly rotating and adding things into I try to rotate resources and the way I introduce lessons or
what we do each day to keep them engaged. the exit tickets I give to keep things fresh while also keeping
things consistent so they aren't lost.
 students are regurlarly assessed during discussions,
exit tickets, checkpoints, etc.

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
 I am constantly reviewing the day and revising my
next day lessons accordingly.
 The difficult decision to remove things from the I want to practice looking for things that I can take out or
curriculum that do not serve my students. replace in order to better serve my students.
 I am constantly asking my students for feedback
through surveys, polls and open discussions.

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
 My school has many opportunities for teachers to
voice their opinions, ask questions, etc.
 I keep my families and students informed of all
assignments, extracurriculars, etc on a variety of
I want to be better about collaborating with others.
sites (ClassDojo, ParentSquare, SeeSaw).
 Being new to the community I go in person to pass
out things on holidays to get better acquainted
with the community.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

Strengths: Differentiating my lessons and the curriculum in order to make it more accessible to all students. Using
feedback to keep my students involved and engaged in their learning. Using assessments to see which students need help
and which are ready to move on.

Growth Areas: I would like to improve on collaborating with others including the community (which I think is often
forgotten by me). I would also like to improve on familiarizing myself with the curriculum and standards.

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