Self-Assessment of Teacher Leader Qualities

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

ASHLEY PARADISO
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
 Mark each box with an X
 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
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 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. The students in my classes come from I want to improve upon my ability to know
different backgrounds and experiences. I their mission and help them transcend the
have students from our SOAR program Cognitive Development of the students. With
and Learning Center. This means that the core subject of math, some of the
these students have classes for their material does not relate to the students’ day
mental or learning disabilities. I work to day lives. I am trying to make relevant
with the teachers of these classrooms to connections to the material to items or
help build my lessons to better
careers they would understand. This can be
 accommodate each type of student. done by word problems or explanations of
2. When building lessons throughout the what professions would use this material.
unit, I make sure to incorporate the To better explain these uses to my students, I
development and understanding of my also need to become better familiar with
students. With guided notes and spiral what they are interested in.
review, I can help build my students
connections through the lessons.
3. With different types of learners in my
classroom, I use time to meet with them
one-on-one to help build up their
confidence. I am equitably
communicating with each type of student
to make sure they feel seen and
understood.
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)
1. In my classroom, this is the 3rd year I I would like to expand my knowledge in
have been teaching Algebra 1. I have teacher techniques that relate to more
also taught Algebra 2 and the middle modern and relatable areas of the students’
school levels in years past. This helps lives. Some of the examples that we have
give me a better understanding of what from our textbook and online platform are
the students should know and where they dated and hard for the students to connect
are going in their mathematical with.
knowledge path.
2. I work with another teacher at the school
closely to better find teaching techniques
specific to lessons and material. With
this knowledge, I am able to help teach
the material to the students in a manner
that they will best connect with and
understand.
3. Because math can sometimes be taught in
different ways, I am able to use different
paths to help the students find the answer.
I let the students choose which path
makes the most sense to them. It is
interesting to see which ones they prefer.

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 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)
1. I help manage student learning in I would like to have student participate in
group settings. I sit the students in more projects in the classroom. However,
groups of 2, 3, or 4 each unit. This with our pacing for the year and our time
way they get to work with different crunch in class, it is hard to find time to show
students and interact with different the students how to complete a project. We
learners. will be trying this at the end of this year.
2. I encourage student participation in
explaining their work or answers
during lessons.
3. Students can work in pairs or groups
in around the room activities or
Scavenger Hunts. This way they can
work with each other to better
understand the material. Or if they
like, they can come to me to ask for
him.
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)
1. I am working with other teachers in I want to create a midway survey for my
different PLCs to learn to gather students that help them build a voice in how
informal assessment data from my they want the classroom to run. This can be
students. Then trying to use this data specific or general and can help me see what
to help perfect my teaching. works for them and what needs to be
2. I am speaking with other teachers in changed. I have yet to try and create this
other departments to make choices in survey form.
the classroom that will improve my
practice.
3. I need to gather feedback from
students to help improve my teaching
Proposition 4: 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 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 am not able to work with all the families I want to be able to reach out to all the
of my students, I do work with some to students outside mentors, coaches and
help build a better support system for the directors to help understand the students
students. Through suggestions and
information, I am able to show families outside activities that they are involved in.
how to use our tools provided to the Better understanding the students as a whole
students in the best way for academics. will help improve their focus in the classroom
2. I collaborate with other Professionals at and help me build a better learning
the school to improve effectiveness in environment for my students.
communication with the families. I
would closely with the head of the
department, the AP of academics and the
counselors to improve communication
across the board.
3. I would with sport coaches to help
improve academic expectations for my
students. Coaches and teachers work
together to make sure the student is well
rounded as a whole academic learner and
person.
Summary of Strengths and areas for growth
This year teaching has helped me to not only better understand my students and their
community, but I have been able to work and collaborate with other teachers, coaches and
parents to improve my classroom. From working with coaches on academic expectations to
communicating with parents, I have been able to improve my students’ academic success in
their freshman year.
I am still exploring and relying on other teachers’ advice and experience when faced with
new situations. This could be from teaching new material to student to how to handle parent
involvement situations. Making sure that all my answers and responses have the students’
best interests at heart.