Self-Assessment of Teacher Leader Qualities

Adapted from https://www.accomplishedteacher.org/

Proposition 1: Teachers are committed to students and learning. E A I

Accomplished Teachers:
1. Recognize Individual Differences in Their Students and Adjust Their X
Practice Accordingly
2. Understand How Students Develop and Learn X
3. Treat Students Equitably X
4. Know Their Mission Transcends the Cognitive Development of Their X
Students
Three examples of experience (i.e., if you Area of interest for growth
scored A or I, give examples)
1. I provide a choice board to students as a final
project because all students have different strengths
and should be assessed keeping this in mind. I require
students to pick three assignments to demonstrate
proficiency. The assignment is tailored so that it allows
students to pick an assignment they feel comfortable
with and one that will challenge them.

An area of growth I am interested in is learning to

2. Certain students struggle more than others as
provide differentiation in my class by developing more
Arabic is not their first language. I provide small group
resources to accommodate more needs and levels in
instruction to the students who struggle as well as both Heritage and Non-Heritage sections.
scaffolding.

3. Not only are teachers responsible for teaching

language, but they are also responsible for developing
student character. Keeping this in mind, I have
implemented Arabic journal prompts in my class which
allow students to examine their beliefs and develop
their characters using the Arabic language.
Proposition 2: Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach E A I
those subjects to students.
Accomplished Teachers:
1. Command Specialized Knowledge of How to Convey a Subject to Students X
2. Generate Multiple Paths to Knowledge X
Three examples of experience (i.e., if you Area of interest for growth
scored A or I, give examples)
I would like to gain a deeper understanding of the
1. My first language is Arabic, and I have taught Arabic complicated grammar in the Arabic language. I will
in three different countries for different age levels achieve this by exploring some Arabic literature and
which help me to possess a unique understanding of Grammer books or other resources.
how my subject is created and organized.

2. In my educational experience, I’ve taught students

how to analyze both primary and secondary authentic
materials in the Arabic language to master the
communication skills writing, reading, listening,
speaking, and comprehension.

3. I use a variety of instructional tools to help my

students attain knowledge such as multimedia
presentations, primary sources, secondary sources,
videos, interviews, and newspapers, and Arabic shows,
etc.

Proposition 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring E A I

student learning.
Accomplished Teachers:
1. Call on Multiple Methods to Meet Their Instructional Goals X
2. Support Student Learning in Varied Settings and Groups X
3. Value Student Engagement X
4. Regularly Assess Student Progress X
5. Engage Students in the Learning Process X
Three examples of experience Area of interest for growth
(i.e., if you scored A or I, give examples)
I would like to continue engaging students in the
learning process.
1. In my teaching approach, I prioritize student choice
by allowing them to select projects aligned with their
interests and needs, fostering ownership and
motivation.

2. I engage students through interactive learning tools

like Kahoot and Quizlet games, promoting
collaboration and critical thinking.

3. Additionally, I employ diverse assessment methods,

including formal evaluations and informal strategies,
to gauge student progress comprehensively and tailor
instruction accordingly.

Proposition 4: Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn E A I

from experience.
Accomplished Teachers:
 1. Make Difficult Choices That Test Their Professional Judgment X
2. Use Feedback and Research to Improve Their Practice and Positively X
Impact Student Learning
Three examples of experience Area of interest for growth
(i.e., if you scored A or I, give examples)
I would seek student feedback to assess contributing
I set annual goals at the beginning of the school year to continuous professional development and
which helps me track professional progress effectively. improving my teaching practices.

I actively participate in observing colleagues' classes

and collaborating on lesson planning.

Proposition 5: Teachers are members of learning communities E A I

Accomplished Teachers:
1. Collaborate with Other Professionals to Improve School Effectiveness X
2. Work Collaboratively with Families X
3. Work Collaboratively with the Community X
Three examples of experience Area of interest for growth
(i.e., if you scored A or I, give examples)
1.I actively seek out mentorship to improve my I would invite community members to school events
teaching methods. and work with them toward enhancing students
learning.
2. I am part of a professional learning community with
other teachers in the middle school department. We
communicate with families and the community to
provide the best education for our students.

3. I connect with other world language teachers across

a variety of platforms to work on incorporating higher-
level thinking into my curriculum.

Summary of Strengths and areas for growth

My strengths lie in lesson planning. I use a variety of techniques in my instructional strategies to accommodate
different types of learners.

I also provide scaffolding to my students in order to help them reach their learning goals.
In addition, I use a number of different assessments to assess student learning, from tests to choice boards.

Setting clear annual goals at the beginning of each school year helps me track my professional development
progress effectively.

Areas for Growth:

I plan to incorporate self-reflection as a regular practice to deepen my personal insights and identify areas for
improvement independently.
I aim to improve my communication and collaboration efforts with parents and community members to create a
more inclusive learning environment.
I plan to establish regular communication channels to keep parents informed about their child's progress and
involved in the educational journey.