Self-Assessment of Teacher Leader Qualities

Directions: For each element, rate yourself in one of the following three categories. Then provide examples of your experiences in the
leadership domain. Finally, identify areas within each domain where you are interested in growing as a teacher leader. 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 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/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 Learning E/E A I/I
a) Utilizes group processes to help colleagues work collaboratively to solve problems, make decisions,
manage conflict, and promote meaningful change.
X
b) Models effective skills in listening, presenting ideas, leading discussions, clarifying, mediating, and X
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 wisdom, build ownership X
and action that supports student learning.
d) Strives to create an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed in addressing challenges. X
e) Uses knowledge and understanding of different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and languages to X
promote effective interactions among colleagues.
Three Examples of Domain 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1. I have led a breakout session during a professional - Most of my department colleagues are Spanish teachers. I
development day introducing a new tech tool to would love to learn more from them about hispanic culture
my colleagues. not only to help everyone develop culturally relevant
2. I collaborate regularly at department meetings and curriculum but also to connect more with my own hispanic
share ideas and suggest ways to solve problems. students
3. I have built strong connections with several of my
colleagues over the past few years, and have good - I have led a professional development breakout session
collaborative relationships within my department. before introducing a new tech tool, but I would love to be
able to lead a session for my fellow language teachers about
the new methodology I’ve been using in my classroom that
relies less on textbooks and more on using language
meaningfully in context

- While I feel I have many ideas, I am by far the youngest

person in my department. It can be intimidating to share new
ideas with established teachers who don’t always take me as
seriously because I’m not as experienced as them. I would
love to gain more confidence to show them I do know what
I’m talking about!

Domain 2: Accesses and Uses Research to Improve Practice and Student Learning E/E A I/I
a) Assists colleagues in accessing and using research in order to select appropriate strategies to improve X
student learning.
b) Facilitates the analysis of student learning data, collaborative interpretation of results, and application X
of findings to improve teaching and learning.
c) Supports colleagues in collaborating with the higher education institutions and other organizations X
engaged in researching critical educational issues.
d) Teaches and supports colleagues to collect, analyze, and communicate data from their classrooms to X
improve teaching and learning.
Three Examples of Domain 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

1
Self-Assessment of Teacher Leader Qualities (adapted from Teacher Leader Model Standards (http://www.teacherleaderstandards.org/)
 1. The French teacher from the high school across -I am interested in collaborating with my colleagues across
town and I collaborate with the French professor at languages more to look at data from our classrooms to
Fullerton College to support each other’s improve our teaching and learning
programs.
2. I have collaborated with other French teachers in
the district to learn about new strategies for
teaching language acquisition using CI, a research-
based method.
3. I often communicate with other French teachers in
the district to discuss student learning data and
how we can use it to improve.

Domain 3: Promotes Professional Learning for Continuous Improvement E/E A I/I

a) Collaborates with colleagues and school administrators to plan professional learning that is team-based, X
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 colleagues by X
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 differentiated professional X
learning.
e) Works with colleagues to collect, analyze, and disseminate data related to the quality of professional X
learning and its effect on teaching and student learning.
f) Advocates for sufficient preparation, time, and support for colleagues to work in teams to engage in job- X
embedded professional learning.
g) Provides constructive feedback to colleagues to strengthen teaching practice and improve student X
learning.
h) Uses information about emerging education, economic, and social trends in planning and facilitating X
professional learning.
Three Examples of Domain 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1. I have already led a break-out session during a -I would love to lead more professional development series
professional development day at my school site. and work with my school site’s administration team to help
2. I have attended professional development days plan future professional development days.
designed to align curriculum across the district
where I worked with the other French teachers in
the district.
3. I have worked with my department chair to give
feedback to administration about professional
development days and how we could more
efficiently use the time.

Domain 4: Facilitates Improvements in Instruction and Student Learning E/E A I/I

a) Facilitates the collection, analysis, and use of classroom and school-based data to identify opportunities X
to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, school organization, and school culture.
b) Engages in reflective dialog with colleagues based on observation of instruction, student work, and X
assessment data and helps make connections to research-based effective practices.
c) Supports colleagues’ individual and collective reflection and professional growth by serving in roles such X
as mentor, coach, and content facilitator.
d) Serves as a team leader to harness the skills, expertise, and knowledge of colleagues to address X
curricular expectations and student learning needs.
e) Uses knowledge of existing and emerging technologies to guide colleagues in helping students skillfully X
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 classroom and X
ensures that individual student learning needs remain the central focus of instruction.
Three Examples of Domain 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
2
Self-Assessment of Teacher Leader Qualities (adapted from Teacher Leader Model Standards (http://www.teacherleaderstandards.org/)
 1. I often reach out to colleagues to discuss student -I would love to have more leadership opportunities within
work and consider strategies that would work my department to serve as a mentor or coach.
better for students we notice similar challenges -I would like to have more opportunities to work as a team
with. with the rest of my department.
2. I have several social media accounts that I use as
an opportunity to be an example to my students,
and have shown colleagues how to set up social
media accounts as well.
3. I connect with other French teachers all across the
United States in a collaborative social media group
to discuss best practices and new instructional
strategies.

Domain 5: Promotes the Use of Assessments and Data for School and District Improvement E/E A I/I
a) Increases the capacity of colleagues to identify and use multiple assessment tools aligned to state and X
local standards.
b) Collaborates with colleagues in the design, implementation, scoring, and interpretation of student data X
to improve educational practice and student learning.
c) Creates a climate of trust and critical reflection in order to engage colleagues in challenging X
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 instructional X
practices or organizational structures to improve student learning.
Three Examples of Domain 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1. I have developed good relationships with my -I would love to encourage more sharing of assessment data
colleagues and am able to have discussions with among colleagues to identify similar areas of strength or
them about patterns I’ve noticed in student struggle among our students.
learning data to see if they have similar issues or if
they have ideas for what I could do more
effectively.
2. I have worked with a colleague from a different
school site to promote the instructional practices
we both use in our classrooms, even helping her to
coordinate bringing a guest speaker to our area to
give a seminar.
3. I have helped colleagues discover new formative
assessment tools they can use regularly in the
classroom.

Domain 6: Improves Outreach and Collaboration with Families and Community E/E A I/I
a) Uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and languages in X
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 and other X
stakeholders focused on attaining equitable achievement for students of all backgrounds and
circumstances.
c) Facilitates colleagues’ self-examination of their own understandings of community culture and diversity X
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 of families and the X
community.
e) Collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive strategies to address X
the diverse educational needs of families and the community.
Three Examples of Domain 6 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

3
Self-Assessment of Teacher Leader Qualities (adapted from Teacher Leader Model Standards (http://www.teacherleaderstandards.org/)
 1. I have collaborated with the families of students to -I would like to create more opportunities to interact with
put on the French 1 “Paris Night” event. the community and facilitate more cultural exchange events.
2. I have called upon my Spanish-speaking colleagues
to help with calls home so I can effectively
communicate with parents who do not speak
English.
3. I promote the Fullerton College Film Festival and
offer students extra credit to go and see the
college campus and engage in this community
event.

Domain 7: Advocates for Student Learning and the Profession E/E A I/I
a) Shares information with colleagues within and/or beyond the district regarding how local, state, and X
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 learning processes that X
meet the needs of all students.
c) Collaborates with colleagues to select appropriate opportunities to advocate for the rights and/or needs X
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 human and other X
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 have collaborated with teachers across the -I would like to have the opportunity to advocate more for
district to promote new teaching strategies that myself and my colleagues and to change the way the district
meet the needs of all students. sees World Languages. We are an underappreciated
2. I have worked with my department chair to department with zero budget.
request additional resources for our department.
3. I constantly speak to friends and acquaintances
outside of the classroom about the value of the
teaching profession.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

I believe my main areas of strength are in Domain 1 and Domain 4. I am constantly trying to improve my craft and love
sharing what I learn with my colleagues. There is a lot of room for growth for me, however, as I haven’t taken on many
leadership roles yet. I look forward to exploring more opportunities in the future.

4
Self-Assessment of Teacher Leader Qualities (adapted from Teacher Leader Model Standards (http://www.teacherleaderstandards.org/)