Self-Assessment of Teacher Leader Qualities

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
 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 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. Being head of the PLC Algebra 1 team this I would like to find ways to have meetings where
year has helped me to lead meetings and all the PLC teachers are able to attend and share
present ideas to the teams. We set their input. I think they all have valuable insight
professional goals and discuss lesson into teaching this subject but finding time for them
planning and pacing for our students. all to meet together has been hard this semester.
2. I work with colleagues to help them I would like to work with these teachers to learn
communicate with each other to better how to better understand different backgrounds
improve our teaching to the students. and cultures to promote effective interactions
3. During these meetings I am open to hearing among my colleagues.
from experienced teachers for ways to
teach the students. Knowing that I am new
to this in different areas, I rely on other
teachers and their input during my
meetings.
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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
1. This year my colleague went out on maternity I would like to collaborate more closely with all the
leave, and I have been working with the long teachers in the PLC at the same time. But due to
term substitute to show him where to find the teachers being involved in the athletics
student data on homework through our online program, I do not get to see the more experienced
platform. teachers that much. So, I am limited to only two
2. This year I am gathering data from other teachers that I can ask advice on.
teachers in the PLC to find out students’ data
on assessments. We share our class
percentages on Quizzes and Tests to compare
how our students are doing.
3. With another newer teacher to the PLC this
year, I make sure to chat with her about
teaching and lesson planning. I want us both
to improve our lessons for our students so
that both classes are getting the best
education.

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 X
quality 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 X
planning and facilitating professional learning.
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 Three Examples of Domain 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1. This year we pushed the Algebra 1A/1B This semester has been hard to gather my
course from two years into one year. I have colleagues in a room to work together in teams. I
worked closely with the head of the need to meet with my head of the department or
department, the AP of Academics and the another PLC lead to figure out how to get us all
placement counselor to make sure the back together to meet and collaborate best for the
end of this program has transitioned upcoming units.
smoothly for the families and staff at the
school.
2. We are using our new platform REVEAL and
online platforms that help students practice
the material. These formal and informal
platforms help students engage with the
material in different ways.
3. My team in the PLC have shared with me
their assessments that may be different
than mine for their classes. I have asked
questions and made suggestions on what
could be done to improve upon their
assessments and have really liked the
outcome.

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 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
1. This year with the use of the new textbook, I am not always privileged to the work of the
REVEAL, I have learned to incorporate students from other teachers. I would be curious
worksheets from the online platform to to see what the other student show for work. I
give to our students for practice. have seen the review material from the other
2. I would with the team members to harness teachers and have been frustrated because other
skills and knowledge across the PLC. This is teachers in my PLC seem to only by teaching to the
helpful from experienced teachers. assessments and I know I teach to the
3. Using project-based learning in the understanding of the unit as a whole.
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 classroom to help promote understanding
of the material to all the students. Through
guided activities, the students work with
each other to better understand how and
when to use the material their have
learned.

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. When I work with other members of my team We have not used the data from the Summative
on creating assessments, we always work to assessments to improve student learning. As we jump
make sure that our assessments have similar into the next unit, it is hard to go back and review the
rubrics in grading. This way we can show the material with the teachers. Finding the time to meet
data of the students to admin. and coming up with ideas on how to improve has been
2. Through sharing lesson plans, we support each challenging this semester.
other and trust in the insight that we all
provide in the PLC meetings. Having teachers
that teach different levels, also helps to
improve the engagement of the teachers.
3. The input of the data from assessments has
shown that the rigor of the assessments needs
to be more far to all learners. We are
improving the assessments to make sure they
are appropriate for the material taught.

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 Interest in Growth

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 1. Although I teach math, the students and I Not being able to meet with my colleagues and
also chat about the daily situations discuss our personal lives limits my ability to help
happening around the world and in the promote their understanding of the community
community. I like to share my insight on around them. We are all so busy with our own
the world from an adult and someone who lives that it is hard to come together and share
loves to learn about others. advise.
2. I work with families to connect them with
other teachers, tutors, and counselors to
best help the students through their
personal lives.
3. I collaborate with other teachers to help
them understand the diverse needs of our
students. Teaching the lower math classes
leads me to have more learning needs in
the classroom. I am happy to share
thoughts and ideas of how to best help
these students and communicate with
families to show our support from all side.

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 meet with other teachers to hear about I do not reach out to local, state, or national
their PD trips and to learn about what trends/policies to help improve upon my teaching.
other teachers are doing to improve their As I am in my third year of teacher a new subject in
teaching in the classroom. math, I feel that get my baring’s first would help. I
2. I work with other teachers to make sure plan to expand upon this next year.
that all students have additional resources
to support their learning. This is mainly
provided by the research I find free online.
3. I am provided with information from other
staff members about the support given at
our school. Finding out who to ask has
been the biggest challenge but I know to
reach out to certain people with questions
about staff protocol and educators needs.
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 Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth
Meeting with colleagues this year has been my biggest challenge and reward as the PLC lead for Algebra
1 being able to lead the meetings and collaborate with other teachers has brought me inside into
teaching this level or freshman. Sharing assessments and student data shows me that my lesson
planning and teaching is comparable to others at the school. I am proud of my growth as a teacher and
know that I still have much to improve upon.
Working with a specific PLC teacher that is the other Algebra 1A/1B teacher has showed me that lesson
planning ahead of time can be helpful in planning assessments and activities for the students. Our
strategies that we develop in working together has been so very helpful and rewarding. I have also seen
our students learning and organization improve upon this year. Students and families have seen it as
well.
I know communicating with other teachers in other departments and families to best help my students
and their path in high school is something I must work for all year long. While this has been a new
experience for me this year, I still find challenges to meet with busy experienced teachers in my field.
Learning from these teachers could give me insight into the specifics in my own classroom.
I want to be able to explore different PD experiences that are provided to my school and expand my
knowledge of teaching for my students. I plan to reflect at the end of each semester to see how to best
improve my teaching practices and my forms of communication with colleagues and families.

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