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 ☒ ☐ ☐
2. Teachers Understand How Students Develop and Learn ☐ ☒ ☐
3. Teachers Treat Students Equitably ☐ ☒ ☐
4. Teachers Know Their Mission Transcends the Cognitive Development of Their Students ☒ ☐ ☐
Three Examples of Proposition 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
● I adjust deadlines, workload, and assessments
(timing and content) to fit the need of each of my
students. I will pursue more formal training on how to help students
● I have access to student 504s and IEPs. I adjust tests with anxiety and ADHD. Our population of students with
to help students with specific needs, but sometimes these needs is 3 times higher than the national average.
I have a difficult time modifying instruction to help
those with specific needs.

Proposition 2: Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to E/E A I/I
students.
5. Teachers Appreciate How Knowledge in Their Subjects is Created, Organized, and Linked to Other
☐ ☒ ☐
Disciplines
6. Teachers Command Specialized Knowledge of How to Convey a Subject to Students ☐ ☒ ☐
7. Teachers Generate Multiple Paths to Knowledge ☐ ☒ ☐
Three Examples of Proposition 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
● I attended the IfLT2018 - International Forum of
Languages Teachers
● We follow CI (Comprehensible Input) approach in I will like to attend other forums for languages teachers,
our language department. state and national ones.
● I have attended a one week seminar conducted by
College Board to teach AP Spanish

Proposition 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning. E/E A I/I
1. Teachers Call on Multiple Methods to Meet Their Instructional Goals ☐ ☒ ☐
2. Teachers Support Student Learning in Varied Settings and Groups ☐ ☒ ☐
3. Teachers Value Student Engagement ☐ ☒ ☐
4. Teachers Regularly Assess Student Progress ☐ ☒ ☐
5. Teachers Engage Students in the Learning Process ☐ ☒ ☐
Three Examples of Proposition 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth

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Self-Assessment of NBPTS (adapted from NBPTS (​http://accomplishedteacher.org/preface/​).
 ● I have an active Google Form where students
regularly provide feedback about anything related
to my teaching, class, and our school.
● I stay and provide additional student support during I wish I knew what type of data helps my students the most.
Currently, we only collect assessment data, which may not
lunch and outside of scheduled school office hours.
be the best way to help our marginalized students.
● The department meet and compare student data.
Our digital gradebook (Schoology) assesses that data
and we compare results across teachers.

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

● I was way more generous in my gradebook during

the first year of teaching. I often gave students
I have drifted away from current research over the last two
higher grades than they deserved. Now, I hold them
years. This summer, I need to get back into reading research.
to a much higher standard, even if the result is less
than optimal for their transcripts.

Proposition 5: Teachers are Members of Professional Communities E/E A I/I

1. Teachers Collaborate with Other Professionals to Improve School Effectiveness ☐ ☒ ☐
2. Teachers Work Collaboratively with Families ☐ ☒ ☐
3. Teachers Work Collaboratively with the Community ☐ ☒ ☐
Three Examples of Proposition 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
● Our school has Fridays dedicated to PD. Outside of
this window, I meet with my mentor, department
chair, and colleagues on a regular basis.
● I am continuously in contact with families through I wish I was better connected with professionals outside of
my own school. I wish to start this digitally in the coming
email, phone, and private meetings.
year.
● I called on the local community to come speak as
guests last year in my health and math classes.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

My teaching is very student centered. I am constantly seeking feedback from both my students and my colleagues. Also, I am
always actively checking on the needs of my students through 504, IEP, and ELD files. For every assessment, I want to make
sure that my students with specific needs have accommodated or modified exams. Furthermore, I have a strong dialogue
with many students and families as a means of better understanding student circumstances. In the future, I want to be more
involved with the professional community outside of my school. I also want to read more current research as a means of
better serving our marginalized students. Finally, I need to seek extra support on helping those with ADHD and anxiety.

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