Self-Assessment of Teacher Leader Qualities

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

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 x
Practice Accordingly
2. Understand How Students Develop and Learn x x
3. Treat Students Equitably Xx
4. Know Their Mission Transcends the Cognitive Development of Their x x
Students
Three examples of experience (i.e., if you Area of interest for growth
scored A or I, give examples)
-I am able to differentiate instruction to meet I am always looking for ways to improve my
the needs of my students teaching to support students in their diverse
-I am learning to understand learning learning styles
challenges of my students and how to
support them and their individual needs
-I have worked with an instructional coach to
better my teaching methods
End of semester: End of Semester:
I’ve grown in ways that I can be creative in I will continue to look for strategies to
meeting the needs of all students. I improve my teaching

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 x
2. Generate Multiple Paths to Knowledge x x
Three examples of experience (i.e., if you Area of interest for growth
scored A or I, give examples)
- As a new teacher in first grade, I -How can I enhance the learning
studied the curriculum over the development of my first graders
summer before I started the school
year. End of semester:
- I work closely with members on my I am looking forward to seeing what next
grade level team to fully understand year brings after my first year in this grade
content and ask questions when I
have them.
- Coming from teaching Kindergarten, I
understand the development of
students from Kindergarten to First
grade.

End of semester:
I do still feel like I am in between only
because I am new to this grade level, but
now that the year is almost over, I am more
confident in my skills and know next year will
be easier teaching new curriculum.

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 Xx
2. Support Student Learning in Varied Settings and Groups Xx
3. Value Student Engagement Xx
4. Regularly Assess Student Progress Xx
5. Engage Students in the Learning Process x x
Three examples of experience Area of interest for growth
(i.e., if you scored A or I, give examples)
-I follow our grade level testing windows and I am always looking for ways to engage
formally assess along with informal students in learning in unique ways.
assessments done regularly.
-I look for ways to promote student
engagement by using resources like End of Semester:
technology. How can I found multiple ways to engage
-I support students in whole and small group students at all academic levels
settings in reading and math.

End of semester:
Weekly meetings with grade level team on
instruction plans and alignment. We discuss
student progress and make adjustments as
needed.

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 Xx
2. Use Feedback and Research to Improve Their Practice and Positively Xx
Impact Student Learning
Three examples of experience Area of interest for growth
(i.e., if you scored A or I, give examples)
- I worked with our instructional coach I want to continue to learn from other
to develop my reading instruction teachers and professional development
- I participate in formal observations opportunities.
from my lower school director and
get feedback on my lessons End of semester:
- I worked with our technology coach Seek and plan PD’s on content that relates to
and finished my google certification learning disabbilities
End of semester:
Survey feedback from project was given to
administration and used to determine if
certain PDs should be offered
Proposition 4: Teachers are members of learning communities E A I
Accomplished Teachers:
1. Collaborate with Other Professionals to Improve School Effectiveness Xx
2. Work Collaboratively with Families x x
3. Work Collaboratively with the Community x x
Three examples of experience Area of interest for growth
(i.e., if you scored A or I, give examples)
-I work with families on how to support I would love to grow in working with other
students at home by suggesting books to teaching professionals and my community.
read or games to play
-I work closely with my room parents to End of semester:
share important classroom information I would love to collaborate with other school
-I collaborated with families to put on a professionals to improve effectiveness.
Hanukkah celebration for first grade

End of semester:
I work closely with families and community
to promote belonging and school
engagement

Summary of Strengths and areas for growth

Areas of strength include supporting students learning in the classroom, managing and
monitoring students learning. An area of growth would be working with a variety of learning
communities to continue to learn and grow as an educator.