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
I set up monthly meetings with my team and try to I want to improve upon creating trust amongst my
establish meetings that help everyone try to have a safe team. I think I have so much room for growth and
space to solve problems, make changes, and decisions improvement to make in that aspect.
as we need to as a team. I absolutely can’t wait to incorporate shared goals and
One of my favorite parts about my role is that I am able to collaborate with others about those goals. .
to use my knowledge, that is only growing, to try to
understand different backgrounds and cultures. I love
promoting different languages and opportunities for all
colleagues.
Still working on mediating between staff members and
creating meaningful professional learning. I’m still
working on setting up better opportunities for
everyone, but still need more work and organization
overall.

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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
C. I definitely feel like I support my team with I feel like the way in which I am delivering information
information about various other organizations engaged to my team can definitely be better. Will decide what
in educational issues. I feel like I provide numerous that method looks like, but know that what I am
opportunities and types of information. currently doing, is not good enough.
D. I feel like I’ve come a long way when it comes down
to providing information about what we do as a team,
as a school and what goals we have as a charter.
D. I provide my team with tons of information, still need
to work on providing the charter with information.

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
A. I feel like I have come a long way when working with We are absolutely still collecting data and working on
others like administrators when it comes to various best using the data to differentiate learning and
things relating to my department. Communication individualize student experience.
being the best and biggest area that I feel like I’ve There is so much more to improve upon when it comes
grown the most. to improving student learning, measuring results, and
D. Technology is now being used appropriately, but is maximizing opportunities.
still coming a long way when it comes to students. Professional learning needs to be more organized and
There is so much more to improve upon despite all of better quality overall for my team.
the growth made so far.
E. I absolutely work with others in various capacities to
accomplish quality learning.
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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
A. I feel like I am using every opportunity to improve I have so much to improve upon when it comes to using
curriculum, instruction, assessment, organization, what student work to drive change and effective teaching.
I’m most passionate about: culture. Using results as an indicator of what is going to be
D. I work very hard to serve as a leader, despite still worked on next.
needing to grow very much in that area. I sacrifice and I want to improve on a variety of resources.
work hard and believe my work ethic shows that.
F. Diversity is everything that I want to promote, and yet
feel like we have so much to improve on when it comes
to that and in a variety of ways.

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
A. I have been pushing my team to the limit to search I still have so much to improve upon when it comes to
and explore what we can in terms of teaching and it has building my team and creating opportunities for us as a
resulted in some really beautiful pre-assessment and team to engage and identify bigger issues.
informal results. As a team, I need to do a much better job of using data
A. As a team, we strive to use state materials, and to drive change.
everything that matches what state assessments look
like.

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 B. I work hard with my team to use everything we can
to improve our practice daily and push to provide the
best education possible.

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.
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 Growth
I feel like this domain is my most balanced out of all of I can still improve in every one of these areas and am
them. When it comes to culture, I feel like my team is improving little by little. I see a long term process that is
amazing at that as a whole. I don’t know if we care going to take some time, but I believe we can get there.
about students more than anyone else. We are very As a team, as a charter, and an individual, I believe we
passionate and fiery when it comes to culture. can all get better.
As a team, we are all completely invested in each and all Nothing makes me happier than developing
individual students. We go the extra mile for them at all comprehensive strategies to help all stakeholders.
cost.
I try to fit the needs of all students, go out of my way,
and try to create new activities all of the time.

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

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 A. I am very involved with what the state requires and My area of growth in this domain that stands out is
what compliance is. That being said, we try to be the definitely working with colleagues, as those
funnest we can with our students. I am all about having opportunities are currently being redone and I can’t
a positive and happy attitude that is contagious to wait to improve in every area when it comes to that.
students and conducive to learning. From organization, to activities, opportunities, and
C. I advocate for the rights of students in every way that everything in between.
I possibly can. I try my hardest to do everything I can for
students.
D. I’m definitely still interested in and still finding
different ways to collaborate, learn and improve in a
variety of aspects.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

I feel like overall, there are many more areas of possible growth for myself than I have strengths. That being said, I
think I have some strengths that I like and experience. I appreciate that I am very open minded enough to want to
improve in every way that I can. I feel like that is a huge strength of mine is to want to improve. I don’t feel like I’ve
mastered anything. Everything is a massive possible area of growth for me.

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