Self-Assessment of Teacher Leader Qualities

Directions:
● Save this file as LastFirstName_TLQInitial.docx (KnowlesBeyonce_TLQInitial.docx)
● For each element, rate yourself in one of the following three categories (E/A/I). Be honest. This is an
opportunity to document growth
● Provide examples of your experiences in the leadership domain
● Identify areas within each domain where you are interested in growing as a teacher leader.
● Summarize your strengths and areas of possible growth.
● Boxes will expand as needed.
Exploring/Emerging (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) - 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 A I
Learning
a. Utilizes group processes to help colleagues work collaboratively to solve problems,
X
make decisions, manage conflict, and promote meaningful change.
b. Models effective skills in listening, presenting ideas, leading discussions, clarifying, X
mediating, 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 X
wisdom, build ownership and action that supports student learning.
d. Strives to create an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed in X
addressing challenges.
e. Uses knowledge and understanding of different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, X
and languages to promote effective interactions among colleagues.
Three Examples of Domain 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
b. I work to advance shared goals, and model effective e. I would like to improve my involvement in the
listening and presenting of ideas in the middle school school's culture and community in connection with
elective team. I work with a group of teacher leaders to Arbor road Church. Many of the staff and students
help redesign the middle school elective plan and serve attend Arbor road church, and I would like to be more
as the secretary of the group, as well as lead the involved with the community to develop deeper
development of the art elective program. relationships with the students and my colleagues.

c. At the beginning of each year I facilitate the online

gradebook set up and make sure all elementary staff are
on the same page and understand how to set up the
digital gradebook.

e. I use knowledge of my schools Christan culture and

background to (occasionally) lead bible study on
Thursday mornings with the staff.
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 Domain 2: Accesses and Uses Research to Improve Practice and Student Learning E A I
a. Assists colleagues in accessing and using research in order to select appropriate X
strategies to improve student learning.
b. Facilitates the analysis of student learning data, collaborative interpretation of X
results, and application of findings to improve teaching and learning.
c. Supports colleagues in collaborating with the higher education institutions and other X
organizations engaged in researching critical educational issues.
d. Teaches and supports colleagues to collect, analyze, and communicate data from X
their classrooms to improve teaching and learning.
Three Examples of Domain 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
b. I work together with my grade level partener, to a. An area I could improve in is assisting colleagues in
analyze student data and compare teaching strategies accessing and using research. I am the only art teacher,
to better engage and support the students. so I am unable to assist with research for core content
matter, but I would like to support teacher in
c. I run a small cohort of educators who are trying to integrating creative projects into their curriculum.
earn their teaching credentials. I tutor my fellow
teachers on Mondays and Fridays after school to assist
them in completing their programs.

d. I help teachers to familiarize themselves with the

schoology and powerschool platforms so they can more
easily enter, and analyze their digital gradebooks to
monitor students progress.

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

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

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 a. I collaborate with colleagues and administration to
develop professional development linked to the schools
Christian Mission. The staff takes turns leading and
introducing different Biblical integration techniques to
use in the classroom.
c. I facilitate professional learning among colleagues by
supporting new teachers in obtaining their teaching
credentials and in obtaining their Christian ACSI
credentials.
g. An area of growth for me would be providing
constructive feedback. I am very good at launching
projects and programs but my follow up is a bit lacking.
More support and more teacher leader team members
would help me to better provide more consistent follow
up with my cohort of teachers.

f. I advocate for sufficient support for colleagues by

trying to start a larger cohort for professional
development and credentialing. I am working to involve
another teacher leader to partner in the credentialing
aid program to more effectively provide support for all
members.

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

a. Facilitates the collection, analysis, and use of classroom and school-based data to X
identify opportunities to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, school
organization, and school culture.
b. Engages in reflective dialog with colleagues based on observation of instruction, X
student work, and assessment data and helps make connections to research-based
effective practices.
c. Supports colleagues’ individual and collective reflection and professional growth by X
serving in roles such as mentor, coach, and content facilitator.
d. Serves as a team leader to harness the skills, expertise, and knowledge of colleagues X
to address curricular expectations and student learning needs.
e. Uses knowledge of existing and emerging technologies to guide colleagues in X
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.
f. Promotes instructional strategies that address issues of diversity and equity in the X
classroom and ensures that individual student learning needs remain the central
focus of instruction.
Three Examples of Domain 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
b. I frequently engage in reflexive dialogue with my a. I could more effectively facilitate the use of school
colleagues based on observations. My grade level data. I am one of 3 teachers in the school that teaches
partner and I have different schedules which allows us all students k-8. As such we have the rare opportunity
to easily observe each other's classes. On every other to see clear patterns in data and in student
Wednesday we meet to discuss different strategies we achievement as we see all students of all grades every
saw and provide constructive feedback. week. We could develop a team group to identify or
monitor school wide issues we see appearing and lead
c. I serve as a mentor and content facilitator for the a discussion school wide on how to address these
ACSI and Rightnow media professional development issues.
sites our school uses. I make sure the elementary staff
understand how to use Right Now Media and the ACSI

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 portals in order to proceed with professional
development programs.

e. I am one of the overall tech support teachers at the

school. Any technological issues my colleagues have I
work to solve. I also suggest different programs that
could be incorporated in the classroom.

Domain 5: Promotes the Use of Assessments and Data for School and District Improvement E A I
a. Increases the capacity of colleagues to identify and use multiple assessment tools X
aligned to state and local standards.
b. Collaborates with colleagues in the design, implementation, scoring, and X
interpretation of student data to improve educational practice and student learning.
c. Creates a climate of trust and critical reflection in order to engage colleagues in X
challenging 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 X
instructional practices or organizational structures to improve student learning.
Three Examples of Domain 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
a. I collaborate with colleagues and encourage them to d. An area of growth for me is to use assessment data
use creative projects as assessment tools. I help to to find and promote changes in instructional practices. I
design these assessments. see the whole school but rarely discuss with colleagues
school wide trends. I would like to work together as a
b. I collaborate with colleagues to design different school staff to identify large scale patterns across grade
modalities and methods of assessment to provide a levels to gain a wider perspective on where our school
more varied and accurate assessment of data. I do this is at, and our future goals.
by sharing the results of the creative assessments done
in my art class with the core content teachers.

c. I create a climate of trust with my colleagues by being

consistently available for them when they need
anything. I work based on their schedules in order to
support them in a manner that suits their needs.

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

a. Uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnicities, X
cultures, and 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 X
and other stakeholders focused on attaining equitable achievement for students of all
backgrounds and circumstances.
c. Facilitates colleagues’ self-examination of their own understandings of community X
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.
d. Develops a shared understanding among colleagues of the diverse educational needs X
of families and the community.

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 e. Collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive X
strategies to address the diverse educational needs of families and the community.
Three Examples of Domain 6 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
a. I use my knowledge of the schools Christian culture b. An area of growth for me is in modeling effective
and community to promote positive interactions by communication with families. I do not communicate
living a Christian life and conducting myself in a manner with families very often and need to be more involved
appropriate to and in line with the gospel of Jesus with the parents and families in general.
Christ.

c. I facilitate and engage in self- examination to discover

how we as a staff can more effectively and naturally
incorporate biblical principles into our teaching. We
take turns modeling our biblically integrated lessons for
each other to gain more ideas on how to integrate.

d. I work with my colleagues to obtain a clearer picture

of the diverse needs of families and students in the
school. I connect with lots of A Typical students in the
art room. My class is one of the few where they tend to
succeed and enjoy because of the more creative and
self expressive nature of the class. I share my findings
on how to support these students with my colleagues.

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

a. Shares information with colleagues within and/or beyond the district regarding how X
local, 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 X
learning processes that meet the needs of all students.
c. Collaborates with colleagues to select appropriate opportunities to advocate for the X
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.
d. Advocates for access to professional resources, including financial support and X
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.
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
c. I collaborate with colleagues to advocate for the a. I do not look much at state or national trends and
rights and needs of students. I share what I do to policies. I am very much stuck in the little LCS Christian
support my students with my peers and listen to their community bubble. It would be beneficial for me to
advice in order to better support the students. look outside of my community and much more deeply
at teaching practices outside of my community. .
d. I advocate for professional resources and more time
in developing a professional learning community by
starting a cohort of teachers who are earning their
teaching credential.

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 e. I advocate for the profession of Private school
teacher outside of the classroom by sharing with my
friends and local community the benefits of a private
school education.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

Two areas for possible growth for me are: Analyzing data as a school, and communicating with families and the
larger community. As a school we only spend 1 day a year looking at data from the whole school. I would like to
advocate more meetings set aside to look at and share school wide trends that emerge to gain a greater
understanding of our academic success rates. I would also like to work on communicating with the families more. I
do not often reach out to families or the community because I have no serious need. To involve the families I want
to start a volunteer program where parents can come and help in the art room as aids like they do in the core
classrooms. I need to establish more clear roles for parent involvement in my classroom.

My biggest strength is supporting teachers in professional development. I lead a cohort for credentialing and meet
frequently with my peers to support them. I also troubleshoot and lead ACSI professional development logistics
for the elementary staff.

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