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
- I am the SST Coordinator at my site and support There are always places to grow as educators. I find a
teachers with collaboration on problem solving strength of mine to be inclusive with all students and
strategies and student challenges they face in their learners. However, there is still room to grow here and
classrooms. create a school community that is as inclusive as my
- Having my undergraduate degree in elementary ed
classroom.
and my masters degree in special ed, I take pride in
my inclusive classroom and focus on welcoming all
learners inside.
- One area I am continuing to learn from is using all
student backgrounds, ethnicities and cultures inside
the classroom for learning opportunities. This year I
have created supplemental activities and
assignments to combine our standards with
backgrounds from my own students which has been
very inclusive and inviting for families too.

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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
- I have a new teaching partner this year which I am a strong collaborator as I like to listen to others
gives me the responsibility to teach her how to and build off of their ideas. This provides the team
analyze student data and use it to support various ideas and ways we can support our students
classroom growth. inside and outside the classrooms.
- As the SST Coordinator, I teach many educators
how to collect data and analyze it to see
patterns and success in their students.
- One area I am continually growing in is
researching critical educational issues and
collaborating with team members on them.

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
- Every year I conduct a PD for my school that I love integrating technology into my daily lessons. This
explores SST, Sped, and examples of is a place I can support my students with growth in
intervention strategies to support our future technology. It is also an area I would like to grow in and
students that year. support my colleagues with the use of technology
- I work with all grade levels to create plans that inside the classrooms.
will effectively support their students and
collect meaningful data.
- I observe teachers once a month to ensure they
are providing effective intervention strategies
to kids in need.
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 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
- Some of our curriculum is new this year. Since it An area of growth for me is creating supplemental work
is new, I am learning the standards and content over the summer that aligns with our new curriculum
with the students and finding supplemental to support more growth in student learning.
activities that will support learning while
guiding them through the material.
- One requirement for teachers is to observe a
staff member each trimester. This allows us to
collaborate ideas and learn from one another.
- Many team members of mine come to me for
areas of growth and interventions to support
student engagement.

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
- Creating supplemental assignments supports I am always looking for collaboration opportunities to
student growth and success in the content. help other grade levels with analyzing data and
- Data tells us a lot about student success and collecting meaningful data.
areas to grow. This gives me the opportunity to
collaborate with colleagues on areas of
reteaching moments to support “gaps”.

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 - Since I have a new teacher as my co partner this
year, I am taking on the mentor role in
supporting her on how to successfully use data
and support her students in the content.

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
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
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
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 community.
e. Collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive
strategies to address the diverse educational needs of families and the community.
Three Examples of Domain 6 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

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
- My parent-teacher conferences are experiences With my experience in Special Education, I have a lot of
where I create and maintain relationships with knowledge on how to advocate for our students and
families to show my advocacy for their children. continue to support their development in school and in
- I continue to work even after hours to research childhood. I know how to effectively communicate to
and find new ideas to support student growth parents. I am a strong advocate for their child and
support their growth as much as the parents do.
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 when there are significant challenges in the way
of their learning.
- I am a strong advocate for teachers and
educators all around the world. This profession
isn’t for the weak and I want others to know we
are here to support our students and maintain
our society’s positive demeanor to create
successful future adults.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

In my 4 years of teaching, I have been given many opportunities to grow as an educator. I take pride in my
collaboration skills, organizational skills and effective support that provide techniques to colleagues to use inside
their classroom. I am always looking for areas to grow in which will support my classroom engagement and
inclusiveness.

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