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
1. Through professional development, I work I would like to work on developing more skills and
alongside colleagues to make decisions to teaching strategies to support student learning.
support student learning.
2. I work alongside colleagues, specifically my
team teacher to support our students'
learning.
3. I get to know my students and families, to best
adapt to their needs and facilitate instruction.

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.

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 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. I use a school wide assessment, in class I would like to be able to collaborate with higher
assessments, and informal assessment as part education institutions or organizations to support
of student data. critical education issues. Recently, many schools have
2. I collect data and use data to support student reported students struggling with reading. I would like
learning and improve my instruction. to obtain strategies to support students.
3. I assist and work with colleagues to best
support student learning, including language
teachers who are working with my students.

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
1. I collaborate with my team teacher to plan I would like to be able to be in a position in the future in
instruction that best meets the needs of our which I could support new teachers/colleagues to
students. strengthen teaching practice. Specifically, I seek to be a
2. After collaborating with colleagues, I adapt mentor or support teacher for new teachers.
instruction/strategies to support student
learning.
3. I work with my colleagues to use appropriate
technology to support student learning.

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.

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 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
1. I use assessment data to discuss student After the completion of clearing my credential, I hope
progress and discuss the best approach to to rise to be a teacher leader. In doing so, I would like to
support their learning. improve on gaining skills and expertise to best support
2. I implement strategies including small groups, colleagues.
visuals, and songs to ensure individual student
needs are met through my instruction.
3. I use existing technologies, student
chromebooks to maximize student learning. I
adapt resources to facilitate student access.

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
1. I collaborate with colleagues to interpret data I would like to identify more assessment tools to track
and seek strategies to support student student progress. With younger learners, I often use
learning. informal assessment to check for understanding.
2. We create a climate in which colleagues feel However, I would like to have more assessment
comfortable sharing and identifying issues to resources that are easy for students to use and provide
best support student learning. quick feedback to support student learning.
3. I work with colleges to identify instructional
strategies including trainings to support
student learning .

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.
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 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.
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 work with families to understand what may I use class dojo to update families on what we are
be a student's need or assets coming into the learning and events that are happening in the
classroom. classroom. I seek to be better at communicating and
2. I communicate with families to work together facilitating communication so as to make it easier for
to best support student learning. parents to track student progress.
3. I develop an understanding along with my
colleagues regarding our students' diverse
educational needs and how best we can
support them.

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
1. I advocate for resources that students would I would like to more actively seek and connect with
benefit from, including coding programs that resources outside the classroom.
are appropriate from my K/1 learners.
2. I work with colleges and identify what may be
the best learning process for our students.
3. We are given opportunities to seek
professional developments that would best
support teaching practice or student learning.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

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 My strengths are working along with other colleagues and adapting learning to meet the needs of my students.
I value connecting with families, as this helps us work as a team to best support the needs of my students. I
would like to improve on connecting to outside resources to improve instructions. I would also like to improve
on collecting data more efficiently and further communicate student progress with colleagues.

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