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
 I pride myself on understanding my students'
differences from different backgrounds. For
example, I acknowledge certain holidays that arise
that their families may celebrate and teach the
class about it.
 I try my best to provide them with
accommodations in order for them to be
successful. If they need a translation app because I am interested in understanding more about how students
develop and learn, since I majored in Liberal Studies and not
they speak another language, I ensure that they
Child Development.
get an iPad from the Media Tech to utilize in the
classroom.
 I understand that students develop and learn
differently, especially when they are identified as
Special Education. With the assistance of the SPED
teacher, we do what we can to bring the student as
much up to grade-level as possible.

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
 During math, I teach students multiple ways of I am interested in learning how to better convey a subject in
getting the answer to a problem and allow them to interesting ways to students to keep them interested and
choose which method works best for them to engaged.
complete their homework.
 Teaching social studies is like telling a story. The
issue is that students lose interest quickly if the
information is not conveyed to them simply
through a textbook.
 Reading a story and completing novel studies

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 teaches students how to be an effective writer
when writing narratives themselves.

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
 When teaching a reading or math topic, I call on
multiple methods to teach it. For example, I will
give direct instruction, where students take notes,
then possibly show a video clip to further their
knowledge.
 Students have choices throughout the year to I am interested in learning more methods on meeting my
complete an assignment or project individually, in instructional goals and engaging students in the learning
partners, or in groups. process.
 To check for understanding, I will have students
give me an honest thumbs up, thumbs sideways,
and thumbs down on how they comprehended the
lesson. From here, I will form my small groups or
one-on-one groups.

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
 Sometimes, I realize that I have to go back and
teach a lesson because students did not
comprehend it the first time. Although it may push
me back on my teaching schedule, I find it to be
worth it, as it is useless to continue moving
forward if the students are not understanding the To be honest, I am not interested in growing in this area. I
topic. feel that I am competent enough to be aware of my own
 After students take their iReady Diagnostic, I will professional judgement to not impact student learning any
look at what they generally received low scores in. further.
From here, I will dive deeper into the topic and
teach it more. 
 If the majority of students do not get a question
from the lesson correct, I will typically go back and
reteach the lesson as a whole class.

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
 I collaborate with the Special Ed teacher, I am interested in working collaboratively with the Brea
Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, and Community to find resources that my students can benefit
Behavioral Therapist at my school to effectively from.
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 assist specific students.
 I have a check-in/check-out system with specific
students, where I make sure that their agendas
have their homework written down, that they have
all of their assignments, and I sign it. At home,
once they complete their homework, their parents
or guardians will sign it to show that it was
completed at home.
 My school works with a program called Phoenix
House that provides restorative programs for the
school as a whole.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

I noticed that I my strengths lie in thinking systematically about my practices and learning from my experiences. If my class
does not understand something, I am very self-aware and ensure that I reteach as necessary, even if it means getting
behind on my curriculum.

In terms of growth, I noticed that I am not very aware of what resources our community provides for us. I would love to
better connect in the area that my students live in and help them get connected as well.

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