While completing the post SBEC self-assessment and reflection, I realized that Domains
I and II, were my most “comfortable” domains, and Domain III is where I still lack the most knowledge. I didn’t respond to a lot of the competencies with an “I”, but I guess that was to be
expected; however, I would like to reflect on the competencies that I considered as strengths. I am nowhere near an expert, but I do have quite a bit of understanding of the following
competencies.
Domain I
-13 strengths versus 8 strengths in pre SBEC self-assessment
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Competency 1 Area:
Serve as an advocate for all children. In my last position, I worked with a very diverse group of students. I was always mindful of treating each and every one of them with the same love and attention. I also stressed the importance of their education to parents and stakeholders.
Model and promote the highest standard of conduct, ethical principles, and integrity
in decision making, actions, and behaviors. In my current position, my decisions have impacted the entire Pre-K – 2nd grade population.
Exhibit understanding and implement policies and procedures that promote district
personnel compliance with The Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
I am been in the field of education for 7 years now, and I make it a point to familiarize myself with this document.
Interact with district staff, students, school board, and community in a professional and ethical manner. Throughout my career, I have always had a great rapport with the mentioned above.
I am interested in building “communication bridges” with everyone that is a stakeholder
in a child’s education.
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Competency 2 Area:
Implement strategies for involving stakeholders in planning processes and for
facilitating planning between constituencies. I have worked with Lamar University to plan Cardinal Connection for our first graders. This program promotes reading and its advantages.
Recognize and celebrate contributions of staff and community toward realization of the
district’s vision. I am always mindful of acknowledging those that move an organization or school into the right direction.
Encourage and model innovative thinking and risk taking and view problems as
opportunities. This current position requires a lot of innovative thinking and risk taking. I
have learned to treat each experience as a learning situation.
Promote multicultural awareness, gender sensitivity, and the appreciation of diversity
in the educational community. As a curriculum coordinator, I planned activities to promote cultural diversity among the students. For example, I planned and implemented activities during Cinco de Mayo and Black History Month.
Understand and support educational programs for all student populations, including
students with special needs. I worked at a school that had a Life Skills classroom. I
would work with these students so that they felt as though they were a part of
the regular education student body.
Competency 3 Area:
Develop and implement an effective and comprehensive internal and external district
communications plan and public relations program. Beaumont ISD has an outstanding public
relations program. They are really good about communicating events and progress.
The superintendent is great at promoting positive news about BISD.
Establish partnerships with families, area businesses, institutions of higher education,
and community groups to strengthen programs and support district goals. I have worked with Lamar University to plan Cardinal Connection for our first graders. This program promotes reading and its advantages.
Communicate and work effectively with diverse groups in the district and community; i.e.,
social, cultural, political, ethnic, and racial group, so that all students
receive appropriate resources and instructional support to ensure educational
success. I have worked with a diverse group of students and teachers. I also worked with a large group of economically disadvantaged students, and I provided resources to ensure that
all student needs were met.
Develop and use formal and informal techniques to gain an accurate view of the
perceptions of district staff, families, and community members. Workshop attendees are encouraged to complete evaluation forms so that we may assess the needs of all parties involved.
Use effective consensus-building and conflict-management skills. I have worked with
principals to ensure that I am a support system for teachers. I also provide feedback to principals about teachers in need of assistance, and I also provide suggestions for the teacher.
Competency 4 Area:
There are still no strengths.
Domain II
- 8 strengths versus 3 strengths in pre SBEC self-assessment
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Competency 5 Area:
Use assessment to measure student learning, diagnose student needs, and determine
effectiveness of the curriculum to ensure educational accountability. During my years as a curriculum coordinator, I realized that data drives a district.
I was responsible for monitoring student performance and progress. Daily
walk-thrus were done to ensure that effective teaching methods were in place.
Facilitate the integration of technology into the school district curriculum to enhance
learning for all students. There were several different computer programs that I oversaw for an elementary school consisting of 586 students.
Ensure that staff members have a working knowledge of the accountability system and
are monitoring its components to increase student performance. I have trained several second grade teachers to use our online accountability system and Eduphoria. Second grade teachers are currently being monitored and held accountable for student success.
Competency 6 Area:
Apply knowledge of motivational theories and strategies to encourage staff, students,
families/caregivers, and the community to strive to achieve the district's
vision.
I have had several meetings with English Language Arts Liaisons to ensure that they were aware of strategies to promote quality learning for their students.
Facilitate the development of a learning organization that encompasses high student
engagement and learning with academic rigor through the use of effective
planning and lesson design. With the implementation of the new STAAR
test, I have met with and observed teachers to ensure that students were being
taught with rigor.
Apply knowledge of special programs to ensure that students are provided with
appropriate resources and effective, flexible instructional programs and
services. I monitor special education students to ensure that their English Language Arts
needs are met.
Competency 7 Area:
Improve teaching and learning by participating in quality relevant professional
development activities and studying current professional literature and
research. I am constantly attending workshops and conferences.
Deliver effective presentations and facilitate learning for both small and large
groups. Delivering presentations to a staff of 80 was part of my job description during my years as a curriculum coordinator. As a teacher, I used data to assist me in creating small groups and delivering whole group instruction.
Domain III
- strengths versus 0 strengths in pre SBEC self-assessment strengths
Competency 8 Area:
Manage one’s own time and the time of others to enhance district operations. I am constantly monitoring teachers at various campuses and attending mandatory meetings with my curriculum time. I have learned to map out my week and adjust my time accordingly. ·
Competency 9 Area:
There are still no strengths.
Competency 10 Area:
Encourage and facilitate positive change, enlist support for change, and overcome
obstacles to change in varied educational contexts. My position as a supervisor and the
implementation of STAAR and SCOPE has brought about a long of change. I am meeting with liaisons on a quarterly basis to enlist support for change and to overcome any obstacles that may arise.
