Introduction. As An Educational Leader, It Is Important

This past school year I have been social chair of Nursing Students Without Borders. I have organized, implemented and hosted social events throughout the Fall of 2016 and the Spring of 2017. This past year the leadership of NSWB has worked to make NSWB community focused which is why the position I held was added this past year. I have been able to mentor a pre-nursing student through NSWB. I was able to answer the questions honestly from a pre-nursing student and provide support during the application process. I have been able to participate in leadership meetings and have learned how to plan well and how to improve event planning.

It was higher than my score on the conceptual skills. This was interesting because I have always considered myself to be more of a visionary than a “technician.” Though it was only one point different, I would have assumed that my score in conceptual skills would have far outweighed my score in technical skills seeing as I tend to think and speak with the big picture in mind. As I perused the items on the survey, I noticed that the items designated for technical skill were very ambiguous. For example, one stated, “I understand how to do the basic things required of me.” This is very vague, so I how the ambiguity could have skewed my

Throughout this semester we have read and discussed instructional leadership styles on what to do and what not to do. We have also applied these styles during in-class scenario sessions. During the last few weeks we have focused on the evaluation process of instructional leadership. Whether you are a teacher, nurse, military personnel, or janitor, you will have formal evaluations throughout your career, but few of us truly understand and become proficient at the process. Thus, DiPaola and Hoy (2014) discuss in chapter eight why, how, and what we evaluate personnel on, while chapter nine discusses the actual process of conducting evaluations.

During the first week of the course, my idea of leadership has changed. When I look back at the idea of teacher leadership I have always thought of “assigned, delegated, officially sanctioned leadership based on the authority of a formal position” (Dr.Ausburn, 2016a, lecture 2, slide 4). I did

In order for someone to be an effective leader, one would have to bestow certain skills and characteristics or some can be obtained over a period of time. Various assessments and questionnaires are designed to measure and give insight on certain skills or traits an individual may have. Some of those assessments include the skills inventory, leadership trait questionnaire, style questionnaire, leadership questionnaire, least preferred coworker, path goal, LMX, and the authentic leadership self-assessment. By conducting these questionnaires and assessments, not

Background After years of working in different types of careers with many different populations. The population that intrigued me the most was the at risk adolescent population. Even when trying different routes to different careers to become efficacious this desire to help the school aged and adolescent population kept reminding me of the purpose for my life. Although, I have taken a different educational fields to Educational Leadership I still feel that my background qualifies me for the Doctorate Educational Leadership program. I started at Lonestar Community College (2009), where I was able to work as a part time student mentor.

My philosophy of education is correlated to my vision of education and my role as an instructional leader. Excellent administrators possess personal characteristics of exemplary leadership talent in analysis of data, organizational constructs, leadership decisiveness, oral and written communication, technological confidence, personal motivation and educational integrity within school systems. Educational leadership is a vital position in which I persistently evaluate every decision I make on behalf of students; what is the educational value? Will all students benefit? Is it fiscally responsible? How do we sustain success? In order for students to be competitive locally, nationally and internationally, I am committed to providing effective,

I am seeking admission to Concordia University-Chicago’s Educational Leadership Doctoral program. Currently I am an Instructional Leader with the Rockford Public School District. I would like to pursue a Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership to further my knowledge of the required leadership traits, essential skills and educational systems, practices and laws so that I may ultimately become a contributing member of a school district’s administrative cabinet.

As I am now in a place of solaced reflection within my doctoral studies, I often see the transcendence, parallels, and even the unfortunate problems that stem from establishing teacher leadership. Granted, I can go forever and a day about what I observed and the leadership skills I cultivated while teaching public middle school music. However, the chance to view some of the scenarios and transformative events as explained the various texts, articles, and other resources has allowed for different points of relevancies and epiphanies during the course. Specifically, aspects of my views on the constructs of school reform, the promotion of a cohesive learning environment, and the overall definition of school leadership have changed or have at least been impressed upon by the contents of this class. The presentation of these constructs will allow for a brief view of the changes that took place in my wonderments in teacher leadership.

For this assignment, I have decided to use the leadership trait, skills and style questionnaires. For this questionnaire, I asked 5 different people that know me in different contexts in life, such as personal, school, and work environments. For the majority, I rated myself higher on the traits than my fellow colleagues. On some of the traits however, I was rated higher than what I thought. Overall, I averaged a 4/5 which means that everyone agreed with the traits that were given. For the style questionnaire, I found out that I place more emphasis in building relationships rather than completing tasks. Finally, the skills questionnaire, my leadership skills are in the high range for technical skills, and my human and conceptual skills are in the moderate range.

After reviewing "Seven Habits Profile", I realized that maintaining a balance in the emotional bank account section is necessary for a leader. My first weakness as a servant leader I'm too kind; therefore, some people might take advantage of my kindness. My followers might see me as catering to their needs excessively; therefore, I might lose my authority. Liden, Wayne, Liao, and Meuser (2014) claimed that servant leadership isn't limited to create a pleasant work atmosphere because this form of leadership directly influences the performance level. Judge, Bono, Ilies, Gerhardt (2002) also argued that agreeable individuals tend to be seen as passive and compliant, it makes sense they would be less likely to emerge as leaders. The human nature

Create a personal, professional mission statement summarizing philosophy, knowledge and skills of instructional supervision from which to guide future leadership actions.

What impact do you think these skills could have on your role as a leader? (1pt.)

Those who learn to be instructional leaders acquire many characteristics that are beneficial to their schools and communities. The writer concurs that Instructional leaders exhibit a clear sense of direction for their schools and prioritize and focus attention on the things that really

The concept and practice of teacher leadership have gained momentum in the past two decades. Teachers are assuming more leadership functions at both instructional and organizational levels of practice. Empirical literature reveals effects of teacher leadership practice, teacher leader characteristics, and conditions that promote and challenge teacher leadership.