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,
mediating, and identifying the needs of self and others in order to advance shared X
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
1. Once a month, we meet in PLCs to discuss I would like to collaborate more frequently with upper
data, analyze trends, and discuss ways to grade levels, namely 1st grade, to gain insight and
support our students and one another. knowledge from them, and to learn how I can better
2. I meet regularly with my Kinder grade level equip my students to be fully prepared for the following
partner, as she is new to our school. I act as a year.
leader/mentor to her and help her out in any
way I can.
3. I work closely with other colleagues to discuss
current strengths and areas of growth of our
school collectively.

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.

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 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
1. On a daily basis, I work with my grade level Applying and analyzing data from grade levels above
team to collaborate on ways to improve and below Kinder would improve and inform my
student learning. We work closely to discuss instruction for my current students and future plans.
strategies and build upon each others’ skill
sets.
2. I work closely with our SPED team and support
staff to ensure that IEP/504 students in my
classroom and my partners’ classroom have
the modifications and accommodations they
need in order to thrive at school.
3. I support other teachers by offering resources,
such as behavior plans, and instruct them on
how to use the plans with their students.

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

a. Collaborates with colleagues and school administrators to plan professional learning
that is team-based, job-embedded, sustained over time, aligned with content X
standards, and linked to school/district improvement goals.
b. Uses information about adult learning to respond to the diverse learning needs of
colleagues by identifying, promoting, and facilitating varied and differentiated X
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
1. I collaborate with teachers in my grade level I would like to help plan professional development for
band (TK-K) on a consistent basis to help them teachers at my school, based on the needs of our
with their practice, give them ideas to support students.
specific students, or how to reteach the whole
class.
2. I develop technologically-based slideshows to
enhance PBL units and subject curriculum,
which I then share with my colleagues for
future reference.

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 3. I commit to grade level prep times to ensure
that I am checking in with my team to plan or
talk through various things. I save my personal
classroom duties and grading for times that we
devote to independent work time, such as
before school or during recess.

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
identify opportunities to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, school X
organization, and school culture.
b. Engages in reflective dialog with colleagues based on observation of instruction,
student work, and assessment data and helps make connections to research-based X
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
helping students skillfully and appropriately navigate the universe of knowledge X
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 ensures that individual student learning needs remain the central X
focus of instruction.
Three Examples of Domain 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1. I create and facilitate content for my grade I would love nothing more than to serve as a leader in
level team, especially as the more experienced mentorship at our school. In particular, I would love to
teacher this year. mentor incoming teachers/teachers new to the
2. I teach my students to use technology profession. I have a lot to offer after my years of
appropriately and ensure they understand experience, and would love to share that with others.
their roles as students. Students and their
parents sign technology “contracts” at the
beginning of the year, and I hold them
accountable to that.
3. Staff development and meetings take place
each week. We discuss management and
strategies in order to learn and support each
other in whole group/small group settings.

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.
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 Three Examples of Domain 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1. Teachers input scores and data on shared I would like to study trends and data from other local
spreadsheets to keep track of progress across schools and compare them to our school’s
grade levels and students’ personal scores. performance. Sharing this data with colleagues would
Teachers also share a “watchlist” of students give us significant insight.
who need to be closely monitored, whether
that’s for academic or behavior reasons.
2. There is a strong level of trust between
teachers and I when we have conversations
about other students.
3. In PLCs we discuss MAP data and DIBELS
scores to determine students that are at risk
and need to be added to the watchlist.

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

a. Uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnicities,
cultures, and languages in the school community to promote effective interactions X
among colleagues, families, and the larger community.
b. Models and teaches effective communication and collaboration skills with families
and other stakeholders focused on attaining equitable achievement for students of all X
backgrounds and circumstances.
c. Facilitates colleagues’ self-examination of their own understandings of community
culture and diversity and how they can develop culturally responsive strategies to X
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.
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
1. I understand the culture of our school and get I would like to understand the culture and backgrounds
to know my students and families through of my colleagues in upper grades to enrich the
Kinder Roundup, Back to School Night, and collaboration between teachers.
Meet the Teacher Night.
2. I meet with the grade level teacher below me
to learn about the backgrounds, cultures, and
strengths/weaknesses of the incoming
Kindergarten students.
3. I communicate with my parents consistently
through ParentSquare messages, Friday posts,
and weekly newsletters which includes what
we’re learning in class, reminders, upcoming
dates, a note from the teacher, and photos
from that week.

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
local, state, and national trends and policies can impact classroom practices and X
expectations for student learning.

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 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
rights and/or needs of students, to secure additional resources within the building or X
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 material resources, that allow colleagues to spend significant time X
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. During professional development, teachers I would like to support other teachers by doing what I
share techniques that work for them and can to share resources and give away resources that I
watch examples of teachers in action. no longer need/am not using. I would love to continue
2. We get together as a staff to discuss the needs speaking highly of my profession, and to advocate for
of students and determine next steps in SEL my students and colleagues.
support.
3. Three times a year, we devote time to discuss
test scores (MAP and DIBELS). We talk about
next steps and compare/track progress and
analyze trends.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

Strengths: I have a close relationship with many of my colleagues, both inside and outside the classroom. We
communicate regularly and are very open with each other. We have a strong SST team and SPED team, and I
have consistent and strong relationships with my students’ families. I get to know my students well to
determine their needs through a BOY parent survey, classroom discussions, and SEL activities that include
learning about each child. I create and find content that enhances my units and curriculum with instructional
materials designed by me, and share my work with other teachers to support the learning of all students.

Areas of Growth: I would like to observe more teachers in their element to support and learn from them. I want
to mentor new/incoming teachers and attend SST meetings to provide ideas, support other teachers and
families, and learn of academic/behavioral goals of students in different grade levels.

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