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,
A
make decisions, manage conflict, and promote meaningful change.
b. Models effective skills in listening, presenting ideas, leading discussions, clarifying, A
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 E
wisdom, build ownership and action that supports student learning.
d. Strives to create an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed in A
addressing challenges.
e. Uses knowledge and understanding of different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, A
and languages to promote effective interactions among colleagues.
Three Examples of Domain 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
● I led our teacher group for one of our One of my areas of growth is being able to manage all
assignments during PD: took the lead and of my taks better. I would like to have a better work life
helped provide examples and lead the balance. I see teacher leadership skills as an extra task
discussions. outside of our everyday tasks. Therefore, my facilitation
● I make an effort to use the knowledge I know skills to meet with my fellow teachers to collaborate
about Korean culture and language and since and develop our collective wisdom are lacking.
most of my colleagues are ethnically Korean, I
use that knowledge when we have meetings,
discussions, or interactions.
● During various meetings, I listen to others and
their ideas. I am respectful and listen to to
other perspective and ideas even if they differ
from mine.

Domain 2: Accesses and Uses Research to Improve Practice and Student Learning E A I
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 a. Assists colleagues in accessing and using research in order to select appropriate E
strategies to improve student learning.
b. Facilitates the analysis of student learning data, collaborative interpretation of A
results, and application of findings to improve teaching and learning.
c. Supports colleagues in collaborating with the higher education institutions and other E
organizations engaged in researching critical educational issues.
d. Teaches and supports colleagues to collect, analyze, and communicate data from A
their classrooms to improve teaching and learning.
Three Examples of Domain 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
Our school has quite a few new teachers this year. One area of growth would be to become more
Therefore, I assisted some of the teachers in being familiarized with the current educational research
able to read the data of the NWEA Map. myself. I do not think I could help colleagues of mine in
this area without first having knowledge in this area.
One of the teachers is a first year teacher who will
actually be doing the induction program starting this
fall. I spoke with her on the various ways we can
collect data for our classroom and how that data can
inform our teaching.

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

a. Collaborates with colleagues and school administrators to plan professional learning E
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 E
colleagues by identifying, promoting, and facilitating varied and differentiated
professional learning.
c. Facilitates professional learning among colleagues. A
d. Identifies and uses appropriate technologies to promote collaborative and E
differentiated professional learning.
e. Works with colleagues to collect, analyze, and disseminate data related to the quality E
of professional learning and its effect on teaching and student learning.
f. Advocates for sufficient preparation, time, and support for colleagues to work in E
teams to engage in job-embedded professional learning.
g. Provides constructive feedback to colleagues to strengthen teaching practice and E
improve student learning.
h. Uses information about emerging education, economic, and social trends in planning E
and facilitating professional learning.
Three Examples of Domain 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
During PD days, I have taken the lead in the group
discussion and communicating what we discuss with
the entire group.

I have spoken with the principal about adding more

professional development opportunities. Last year we
had a PD opportunity offered to us, but this year there
haven’t been any external PD opportunities offered or
any PD budget available.

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 Our current principal has been great in utilizing google
docs, sheets, and forms to communicate and keep
track of all the various events. I utilize these tools to
inform myself and keep myself up to date on due dates
and upcoming events. At times I have volunteered to
help with managing some these tasks.

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 E
identify opportunities to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, school
organization, and school culture.
b. Engages in reflective dialog with colleagues based on observation of instruction, A
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 E
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 E
to address curricular expectations and student learning needs.
e. Uses knowledge of existing and emerging technologies to guide colleagues in E
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 E
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
I engage in reflective dialogue with my 2nd grade co to take more of a leadership role in the next school year
teacher next door. I speak with her about assessment in terms of sharing and discussing ways we can improve
data and we discuss ways to support our students and our school curriculum, assessment and school
how to interpret that data. organization.

I share my limited knowledge on ways that I use

technology in the classroom with my colleagues. We
discuss different apps that may be good to try out or
could recommend to administration for the next
school year.

I have assisted one of my colleagues who is a first year

teacher a bit. We have discussed this program and
different instructional strategies as well as classroom
management strategies that I have used in my
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 E
aligned to state and local standards.
b. Collaborates with colleagues in the design, implementation, scoring, and A
interpretation of student data to improve educational practice and student learning.
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 c. Creates a climate of trust and critical reflection in order to engage colleagues in A
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 E
instructional practices or organizational structures to improve student learning.
Three Examples of Domain 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
Again, I would say that I have collaborated with I would like to collaborate more with my colleagues by
colleagues in interpreting the NWEA MAP scores. taking it a step further and suggest instructional
strategies that are backed by research.
Some of my colleagues and I engage in reflection
about student learning and how we can provide
support to some of the issues we see in the classroom.

I have helped some of the new teachers that work

with the older students on how to utilize the SAVVAS
website and the online tools. There are some features
that will work well with the older grades and help save
a lot of time for teachers.

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

a. Uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnicities, A
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 A
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 E
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 A
of families and the community.
e. Collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive E
strategies to address the diverse educational needs of families and the community.
Three Examples of Domain 6 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
I use my knowledge of Korean culture to make sure I One area of strength would be being able to help my
am effectively communicating with parents and my colleagues think about how they approach different
colleagues who are mostly Korean. situations. I think the more experience and confidence I
get as a teacher, I will be able to explore this area more.
My colleagues and I often talk about culture. Certain
situations arise that may seem a bit strange to me, but
I utilize my colleagues as a resource and they help me
in learning more about Korean culture in terms of
schooling.

I have collaborated a bit with some of my students'

families. I have spoken in detail about their child and
my concerns and shared how I will approach the
situation and ways they can help at home.

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 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 E
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 E
learning processes that meet the needs of all students.
c. Collaborates with colleagues to select appropriate opportunities to advocate for the E
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 E
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. A
Three Examples of Domain 7 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
I think I lack the most in this domain. I would say that I Be more confident and push for things like resources
have shared with colleagues information that I have that I believe are necessary in a 21st century classroom.
learned from this program and how it has helped me Maybe work on my approach to advocate for these
and suggested they try certain ideas. things.

I communicated with a fellow teacher about concerns

of a student we both shared. We both expressed our
ideas to the principal and the administration did not
agree with our decision. This is why I believe we could
have been stronger advocates.

I have advocated for resources that would benefit

teachers by communicating this to the principal and
taking the initiative to contact one of the services I
wanted to acquire and even got a quote.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

I believe domain 7 is my weakest area and would like to grow in this area throughout this semester. I think my
strengths would be that I can be a leader in small group situations and help lead or facilitate communication
between us.

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