My results for this survey reflects both my strengths and weaknesses, areas where I could make improvements. When it comes to working with other staff members, I’m pretty open to learning about my colleagues and how they conduct their practice, in and out of the classroom. Being aware of the skills and standards that they uphold themselves gives me an idea of what is expected of myself and how I could build opportunities for collaboration. For example, when there are professional development days, I seek out all the various options and see what my colleagues have to say about the ones they’ve gone to and what they intend to do for their day. We share our learning and when possible, I participate in the meetings that they’ve volunteered to host themselves in sharing their knowledge and interest.
Furthermore, due to the nature of my position as a Night School Supervisor and running adult studies at the high school, I need to be fully aware of any extracurricular activities or meetings held outside of regular school hours. I meet many visitors coming to the school and must therefore represent the best of the school’s image. I’m certified to perform first aid and I act as the authority figure continuing to maintain the safety for all those in the school. On other days, I’ve sponsored, coached, and participated with students in various events and sports; which has also allowed the opportunity to work with different colleagues.
I believe that if I was put in the place as a school leader, I would naturally practice the required role that includes making a full effort to improve in all these areas pinpointed in the survey. Consistently, through my career it has been necessary that I be adaptable and flexible in the progress of change. My greatest shortcomings is the lack of familiarity of working with data. However, I have already been using my own collected data through quantitative and qualitative evaluations in my classroom to make improvements to my own lesson plans, and I will be happy to work with school, district, and nation wide data. I also know that with my goal to succeed in this Masters program in Educational Leadership, I will be able to learn how.
Resources:
Cheryl, James-Ward et al. (2013). Using Data to Focus Instructional Improvement. ASCD.
Robinson, Viviane. (2015). Dimensions Of An Effective Leader. Imaginative Minds Ltd. Retrieved from http://www.teachingtimes.com/articles/dimensions-of-an-effective-leader.htm
Wayman, Jeffrey et al. (2012). Using Data to Inform Practice: Effective Principal Leadership Strategies. AERA. Retrieved from http://edadmin.edb.utexas.edu/datause/papers/Wayman%20Spring%20Lemke%20Lehr%20Principal%20Data%20Use%20Strategies.pdf
Furthermore, due to the nature of my position as a Night School Supervisor and running adult studies at the high school, I need to be fully aware of any extracurricular activities or meetings held outside of regular school hours. I meet many visitors coming to the school and must therefore represent the best of the school’s image. I’m certified to perform first aid and I act as the authority figure continuing to maintain the safety for all those in the school. On other days, I’ve sponsored, coached, and participated with students in various events and sports; which has also allowed the opportunity to work with different colleagues.
I believe that if I was put in the place as a school leader, I would naturally practice the required role that includes making a full effort to improve in all these areas pinpointed in the survey. Consistently, through my career it has been necessary that I be adaptable and flexible in the progress of change. My greatest shortcomings is the lack of familiarity of working with data. However, I have already been using my own collected data through quantitative and qualitative evaluations in my classroom to make improvements to my own lesson plans, and I will be happy to work with school, district, and nation wide data. I also know that with my goal to succeed in this Masters program in Educational Leadership, I will be able to learn how.
Resources:
Cheryl, James-Ward et al. (2013). Using Data to Focus Instructional Improvement. ASCD.
Robinson, Viviane. (2015). Dimensions Of An Effective Leader. Imaginative Minds Ltd. Retrieved from http://www.teachingtimes.com/articles/dimensions-of-an-effective-leader.htm
Wayman, Jeffrey et al. (2012). Using Data to Inform Practice: Effective Principal Leadership Strategies. AERA. Retrieved from http://edadmin.edb.utexas.edu/datause/papers/Wayman%20Spring%20Lemke%20Lehr%20Principal%20Data%20Use%20Strategies.pdf