Self-Assessment of NBPTS

Directions: For each element, rate yourself in one of the following three categories. Then provide examples of your
experiences in the area of the NBPTS. Finally, identify areas within each domain where you are interested in growing.
On the last page, summarize your strengths and areas of possible growth. Boxes will expand as needed.
• Exploring/Emerging (E/E) - a level of practice in which the teacher relies on ongoing assistance from more experienced
colleagues for support, guidance, and survival. The teacher is moving toward becoming more self-directed and
independent in her/his practice.
• Applying (A) - a level of practice in which the teacher is able to provide independent instruction and easily applies what
s/he has learned about educational practice.
• Integrating/Innovating (I/I) - a level of development in which the teacher is fully skilled and confident. The Integrating/
Innovating teacher is contributing to the broader educational community through staff development, research, or
publication in professional journals.

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

1. Teachers Recognize Individual Differences in Their Students and Adjust Their Practice
Accordingly X
2. Teachers Understand How Students Develop and Learn X
3. Teachers Treat Students Equitably X
4. Teachers Know Their Mission Transcends the Cognitive Development of Their Students X
Three Examples of Proposition 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• Differentiating instruction and assignments
based on the needs of my students 
• Students learn and grow in different ways
and at different speeds- pace material      - realizing we as educators have a more important
according to assessments and needs of job then getting the content across, we can help them
students     become better humans
• Assignments/ tests/ assessments are created to test the
ability of students depending on where they are in
their own learning journey creating equality

Proposition 2: Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those E/E A I/I
subjects to students.
5. Teachers Appreciate How Knowledge in Their Subjects is Created, Organized, and Linked to
Other Disciplines X
6. Teachers Command Specialized Knowledge of How to Convey a Subject to Students X
7. Teachers Generate Multiple Paths to Knowledge X
Three Examples of Proposition 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

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Self-Assessment of NBPTS (adapted from NBPTS (http://accomplishedteacher.org/preface/).
 • I am a history major and know the content
being taught very well. I also recognize how
History can be closely tied to English and
Science       I could grow in the area of generating more paths for
• I attend many conferences and trainings my students to succeed in understanding the content
throughout the summer and school year to being taught. I use multiple strategies per day but
command specialized knowledge (AVID, could incorporate new and improved interactive/ group
curriculum rollout, EL trainings)  lessons.
• I use many different types of teaching methods for
one lesson to make sure ALL students are gaining the
knowledge

Proposition 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student

E/E A I/I
learning.
1. Teachers Call on Multiple Methods to Meet Their Instructional Goals X
2. Teachers Support Student Learning in Varied Settings and Groups X
3. Teachers Value Student Engagement X
4. Teachers Regularly Assess Student Progress X
5. Teachers Engage Students in the Learning Process X
Three Examples of Proposition 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
• I use many different types of strategies such
as gallery walks and stations to mix up
student learning     
• I teach respectful group behavior and support  Although I do regularly assess student learning and
progress, I could collaborate more with my department
partner/ group work on assignments/ projects to see how my students are doing comparatively to
      theirs then adapt lessons/ assessments accordingly
• I actively demonstrate and show examples of
writing assignments, projects or worksheets
to help with student understanding     

Proposition 4: Teachers think systematically about their practices and learn from
E/E A I/I
experience.
1. Teachers Make Difficult Choices That Test Their Professional Judgment X
2. Teachers Use Feedback and Research to Improve Their Practice and Positively Impact Student
Learning X
Three Examples of Proposition 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

• I take risks in the classroom with my lessons-

for example incorporating technology that I
have not used before           I could research more on my own different
teaching strategies and lesson to better my students
• I am always asking my department/ mentor knowledge
for feedback on lessons/ students to better
my students progress in my class      

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Self-Assessment of NBPTS (adapted from NBPTS (http://accomplishedteacher.org/preface/).
 Proposition 5: Teachers are Members of Professional Communities E/E A I/I

1. Teachers Collaborate with Other Professionals to Improve School Effectiveness X

2. Teachers Work Collaboratively with Families X
3. Teachers Work Collaboratively with the Community X
Three Examples of Proposition 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

• I heavily collaborate with other professionals      I could make more of an effort to collaborate with
to improve school effectiveness through my students families and community to ensure the
being a part of the PBIS team, AVID team and success of their kids/ my students in my own
being the EL coordinator      classroom.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

     Over all my strength lie in my content area (history) and my ability to differentiate instruction to meet
the needs of my students.

My areas of growth are in seeking advice and collaborating with co workers and the community to ensure the
success of our students.

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Self-Assessment of NBPTS (adapted from NBPTS (http://accomplishedteacher.org/preface/).