Self evaluation — Professional behaviors and dispositions

Professional Ethics

I follow standards of ethical conduct including honesty and confidentiality.

Collaboration

I work effectively with my professional colleagues.

Commitment to the Profession

I value the profession of interpreting. I have a positive attitude towards my work,

my peers, and my clients.

Emotional Maturity

I respond to frustration and stress appropriately.

Professional Demeanor & Responsibility

I am prompt, am not unnecessarily absent, notify appropriate individuals when

absence is necessary, and follow through on commitments.

I dress appropriately for situations where I am working.

I am poised and professional in my demeanor.

I am flexible and able to make adjustments to changing client needs and

circumstances.

Professional Feedback

I am receptive and responsive to professional feedback incorporating suggestions into

practice.

Self-Reflection

I reflect on and evaluate my own behavior and work. I am willing to consider multiple

perspectives of my own performance. I am willing and able to recognize my own

difficulties or deficiencies and begin to develop potential solutions.

Student Focus

I recognize and respect clients as valued and unique individuals.

Commitment to Diversity

I value multiple aspects of diversity. I respect people of varied cultural backgrounds,

ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, social classes, abilities, political beliefs, and

disabilities.

Initiative

I am independent and go beyond minimum expectations.

Problem Solving

I am an active and effective problem solver.

Commitment to Learning

I am curious and interested in learning more about clients and content for which I

interpret.

I seek out and take advantage of opportunities for professional growth beyond the

minimum expectations of what is required.

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Engages in Engages in ethical

unethical behavior behavior at all times

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Does not work Actively contributes

effectively with others to positive group

functioning

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Displays negative Displays positive

attitude attitude

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Response to stress Response to stress

interferes with responsibility is appropriate

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Frequently fail to meet Consistently meet

professional responsibilities responsibilities

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Inappropriate dress Appropriate dress

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Unprofessional demeanor Professional, poised

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Demonstrates little flexibility; Demonstrates flexibility

Inappropriate response positive response

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Does not listen to feedback Listens to feedback;

responds inflexibly responds positively

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Limited self-reflection; Frequently reflective;

resistant to alternate ideas willing to consider

other perspectives

X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X

Treat clients without See client as

recognizing individuality individual

X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X

Demonstrates a limited Shows respect for

perspective, respect diversity, uniqueness

X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X

Dependent on direction Shows initiative

from others and independence

X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X

Ineffective problem solver Effective problem

solver

X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X

Shows little to no curiosity Demonstrates

or interest in learning initiative in learning

X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X

Does not go beyond minimum Seeks out opportunities

expectations for growth

Professional Behaviors And Dispositions > Self Evaluation Form

The purpose of this self-evaluation is to reflect on your own professional behavior and dispositions. Answer questions as you

think your peers may perceive you, not as you wish your answers to be. Be brutally honest with your answers.

Exploring and Applying Professionalism on the Job > Doug Stringham; Utah Valley State College 24 September 2004

Adapted from the College of Education, University of Nevada Reno; University of Eastern Michigan