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A good teacher should be understanding of the students situations and lives; however, also be understanding that as a teacher making hard decisions come with the job.

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A good teacher is fluent and is able to move in multiple directions. A teacher should be able to teach in multiple different ways to accommodate all the different students learning style.

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A good teacher is confident in his or her abilities to provide the students with  the proper tools and information to be successful in that particular subject.

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As a teacher, you're life experiences may help a student through their experiences. Your transparency presents a moment to be supportive as well as a teachable moment

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High and positive energy are contagious. As a teacher, you set the energy level in your classroom. Your students will feed off of your energy. Positive energy = positive learning environment.

Rae'Lyn Morgan-Pegues

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Being an effective communicator is a major role in a teacher's career. When signing up to be a teacher you do not only sign up to deal with students but with faculty and parents also. Having bad communication skills will limit a teacher's growth and destroy trust as well.
-Nekeia Anderson

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Good teachers try their best to find common interest to connect with their students. Even if there is no common interest a good teacher still shows that they are intrigued in what their students interests are and connects with them to create a good classroom environment.
-Nekeia Anderson

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A teacher should always challenge their students and themselves. Because growth is the main goal at the end of the day right? We are equipping future leaders in our society meaning we must shift our thinking and make learning fun while creating challenges that will not only develop students as individuals but broaden their love for learning new subjects even though it may seem impossible to them.
-Nekeia Anderson

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A teacher's job is not simple, it has early hours and late nights. Sometimes it continues on into the weekends and holidays, it is ever changing and teachers are prepared to teach something new every day.

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Able to respect yourself, your colleagues, students, and parents - Kendra Gossett

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To be able to professionally communicate with others ideas and topics that may be difficult, including accepting constructive criticism. - Kendra Gossett

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Teachers should be realistic with students. Students in todays generation know when teachers are being real with them. Students understand and know and will tell you the truth so it is only right for teachers to be real and upfront with students too.
Ja'Quez Taylor

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Teachers should be firm but understanding with students. Many students who come from Urban communities come to school to get structure and discipline from their teacher. Ja'Quez Taylor

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Teachers/educators must have a crazy passion for the field of education and the students that walk in and out of their classrooms. Teachers don't make "big bucks" so they have to love what they do or in some educators terminology enjoy it. Ja'Quez Taylor

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Just because we are teachers, does not mean we know everything. I have always believed that you can learn from anyone, big or little, young or old. Always be open to ideas and suggestions.
-Shauntay Butler

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As a teacher, you must be open minded. You can not predict every situation that will be presented in your classroom. You must embrace many personalities, backgrounds, situations and many other variables.
-Shauntay Butler

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When children enter your classroom, you must treat them as if they are your own. You must be sure that that child feels they are in a safe environment. You must be sure that no one is singling out an individual because of their differences.
-Shauntay Butler

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A teacher who is accessible to parents is important because when it comes time to communicate about a students performance you want to make sure that you are readily available to do anything that your class may need.
-Jourdan Lisbon

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when a teacher is able to have a good sense of community it means that the classroom environment will be more inclusive.
-Jourdan Lisbon

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It's important to be able to manage time well when being an educator because sometimes classes can get off topic or you decide that you need to delve more into certain topics.
-Jourdan Lisbon

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Every teacher should have patience because all students work at their own pace. If you are pushing a topic on a child who hasn't grasped the first topic - then that is not being patient. Being patient is a virtue. - Jakyia Millner

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A teacher who can communicate is a VERY good teacher to have. I know growing up, I would have only a few teachers that could communicate with me on my level and help me understand my problems in that classroom. - Jakyia Millner

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Teachers need to be trustworthy because for one, they are working with someone's children everyday and I know, if I was a parent, I would like to know if my child's teacher is trustworthy. You can go far if you are trustworthy because people will trust you and rely on you to tell them if anything regarding them and their kids, is going south. - Jakyia Millner

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Teachers should strive to inspire their students to become successful students, learn as much as they can, and to either continue with school after high school or go into the workforce prepared and be victorious in anything they attempted.
-Atalie BRanton

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Teachers should be passionate about not only what they are teaching to their students, but also about the student learning to the best of their ability. The teacher needs to show the student that they are interested in the material in order to draw the interest of the students.
-Atalie Branton

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Teachers should always encourage their students to reach their highest potential. Not only in class but in anything they decide to do in life.
-Atalie Branton

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Expert in both verbal and nonverbal communication

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Expert in both verbal and nonverbal communication

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The ability to tell what is going on with your students whether they say it or not is a great skill.  It allows the teacher to know if a student is having an off day or they don't understand the material and are not asking for help.

Robert Weaver

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A teacher must be a subject matter expert on the material being taught. This means preparation and furthering ones own knowledge to ensure educated on the most up to date information.

Robert Weaver

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Passion as a teacher is essential. A teacher must not only be passionate about the subject they are teaching but also about teaching itself. There are many teachers that are passionate about one but without both students will not receive the highest quality education in which they deserve.

Robert Weaver

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As a teacher, you have to of course like being around children, however you also have to love your students. In the little bit of teaching experience, I have had it is so much easier to relate and understand your students when you have love for them.
-Taylor Edwards

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There is no need to make things hard on you students be clear and straight forward with everything from directions to teaching a lesson.
-Taylor Edwards

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Always being open with everybody. Students, parents, and coworker's a like you have to keep it open so they know where you are coming from
-Taylor Edwards

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School isn't fun for most students and often times they get discouraged and lazy. Having a sense of humor and having a good time while learning will allow your students to relax and feel comfortable. I would rather my students talk behind my back a say, "I really learn from Ms. Stanley and she always makes class fun," Rather than "I dread going to Ms. Stanley's class, she is so strict and I hate listening to her."

-Sawyer Stanley

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I often times find teachers who assign hard work and expect great quality without showing their determination for students to improve. Being a great teacher requires you to be a great leader. Instead of expect your students to succeed by themselves, try to encourage them by showing them how far you will go to help them.

-Sawyer Stanley

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Some students have problems learning in traditional classrooms. Being a good listener can help you accommodate your lesson plans according to your students. Also, many students struggle with other things outside of the classroom. Sometimes being a good listener can make students feel more comfortable with you and your class

Sawyer Stanley

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Always doing the right thing even when know one is looking.  Fits in with being a role model in students lives.

Amanda Knight

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Setting a great example for kids to follow. Being totally present in school activities.

Amanda Knight

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Finding energizing way for a group to question and answer there way to the correct response.  Role play and encouraging rewards for full class participation.

Amanda Knight

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An effective Teacher may not have to make all her assignments or classes fun but for some students to keep them engaged and even to retain the information you are giving them learning needs to be fun. There needs to be some teacher student interaction.

Quandicia Lash

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Adaptation

This quality is effective for Teachers because everyday will not be the same,every student will not be the same and at a moments notice sometimes you have to be able to switch gears to accommodate the needs of the children on that day or at the moment.

Quandicia Lash

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When a teacher is confident in him or herself they recognize the goals they have for the students. The only thing left is to figure out a plan to accomplish those particular set of goals. When a teacher is confident in themselves the confidence they have in their students will come to light in the students eyes because they will present ways and opportunities for them to accomplish the goals set out for them . A confident teacher will create goals that are feasible for their students.

Quandicia Lash

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a well balanced teacher will be able to multi task, switch tasks and maintain a proper climate based on the students in the classroom. A balanced teacher is effective because her methods are beneficial to her and he students.

Quandicia Lash

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Always be willing to think outside of the box. Students do not all learn the same and thus you need to be able to think of new was to make learning fun and achievable.

-KayLee Blevins

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As a teacher students need to be able to count on you to be there when they need you. A reliable teacher shows up on time, is where they say they will be, and will get back to students with information as soon as possible.

-KayLee Blevins

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As a teacher students are relying on you to help them reach their goals. It is important that you do not slack on them. You maybe the person to help them achieve their dreams.

-KayLee Blevins

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If you have a goal for a class it is important that you achieve this goal. A goal will not always be easy to reach but with determination you and your students will get there.

-KayLee Blevins

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It is important that students have teachers who support them, both, in the & out of the classroom. Students don't care about what you know until they know you care. Sometimes that means staying after school to see a student play in a basketball game or following the robotics competition to see where your student's team placed. Once a students knows that they have your support, they become more receptive to what you are teaching.

Rae'Lyn Morgan-Pegues

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Students need teachers who bring new ways of learning. The lecturing style is becoming less effective. It is imperative that teachers provide a lesson that appeals to all learning styles.

Rae'Lyn Morgan-Pegues

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It's extremely easy to bore a classroom. If they aren't paying attention they aren't learning. Being able to stimulate a student's mind will allow inspiration to follow.

Alicia Pickett

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Since learning styles vary, an educator should be able to incorporate all ways in the classroom so every student has the equal chance to learn. This can be tricky, therefore a teacher should be resourceful with their lesson plans.

Alicia Pickett

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It's important to have the ability to stand your ground. Students should know when they are crossing the line and have respect for the limitations and rules you set.

Alicia Pickett

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If you don't have a love for teaching it is not something you can just do as a job. To educate successfully you must care about what you're teaching and enjoy doing so.

Alicia Pickett

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An effective teacher should have a thorough knowledge of the subject they are teaching. They should also not be afraid to research the things that they don't know

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An effective teacher would be dynamic when catering to students, offer multiple methods for understanding, and adapting to the situation at hand.

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A teacher should always be working to uplift their students. Pushing them to greater heights academically and personally.

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A teacher is someone who can communicate well with others and is able to understand what others are saying. They should be able to clarify things when needed and give examples to any problems that arise.

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being prepared is important when dealing with students. making sure everything is order, like lesson plans will make class go by smoother. having objectives and keeping the course understandable and better to understand will also help students.

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It is important to have a teacher that seems like they love what they do; makes it seem like they enjoy teaching; gives an aura of self-confidence

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There is going to be times when dealing with students or parents of said students that will test every level of your patience. A real test of a teacher is how they will handle the talking back or an irate teacher.

Tyler Childress

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It is very obvious when someone doesn't love their job. When teachers don't like their job the students suffer. When they love teaching all the students are able to see that.

Tyler Childress

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It is important that a teacher remain full of energy. This was always my biggest concern with teachers was whether or not they were going to help me pay attention by being full of  energy

Tyler Childress

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Teachers should hold their students at high standards.  Teachers should never limit a students abilities.  Being a challenging teacher, allows students to have high expectations for themselves.  When students feel challenged they will most likely be less bored and even more excited about learning.

-Symone Dotson-Lassic

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When talking about effective teachers, love is often one quality that always seems to be left out.  It is important for teachers to love their students, love what they do, and love themselves most importantly.  Students can sense when teachers have a loving attitude towards them.  Some students come from a home where they don't receive love from their family.  It is vital to show these children love so that they know someone truly cares about their success in this world.

-Symone Dotson-Lassic

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Teachers must be professional with parents, administrative staff, and others.  In order to retain a certain level of respect for students and colleagues,  demonstrating professionalism is key.  First impressions and communication mean everything.  Having professionalism in appearance and interactions are important.

-Symone Dotson-Lassic

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This can be one of the most difficult aspects for a teacher to conquer.  Intense planning and organization can ultimately make teacher's jobs less difficult.  No matter how well you plan there will always be surprises.  However, being proactive can cut down on these surprises tremendously, thus making you more effective overall.

-Symone Dotson-Lassic

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Always have an open mind when it comes to developing new teaching methods that are best for your students. Perhaps open the floor to them and allow them to come up with ideas that could better help them understand a subject.
-Jocelyn Wade

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Each educator should be truly passionate about the topic they are teaching or just the act of teaching in order to be effective. If you aren't interested in what you're teaching you can't expect your students to feel that way.
-Jocelyn Wade

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For an effective teacher, there should always be fun, new, refreshing ways that your students are gaining interest into the content that you are teaching. Creativity is big when it comes to keeping your students intrigued.
-Jocelyn Wade

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An effective teacher should have such a personable attitude that every student feels comfortable asking for help, or expressing their confusion regarding a topic or assignment.
-Jocelyn Wade

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It always good to be able to show compassion and show that you. You never know what a child is going through at home or just simply when a hug is needed.

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Teaching is not an easy profession so you really have to love what you do. In order for your children to reach their fullest potentials you have to come ready everyday to be the best teacher you can be!

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Teaching is not an easy profession. In order for your children to reach their fullest potentials you have to come ready everyday as the best teacher you can be.

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In order to connect personally with your students they have to be willing to let you in, and they won't do that if they don't trust you.

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After reading through some of the Characteristics, I must say that a part of me fits into all categories. but the one thing that stand for me is "Organization." Being in the classroom already and as long as I have, I have found that organization is basicalyl the foundation to all of the characteristics of a good teacher. If you are not a person that has good organization skills, to me it throws an imbalance to everything else

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After reading through some of the Characteristics, I must say that a part of me fits into all categories. but the one thing that stand for me is "Organization." Being in the classroom already and as long as I have, I have found that organization is basicalyl the foundation to all of the characteristics of a good teacher. If you are not a person that has good organization skills, to me it throws an imbalance to everything else

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Angelette Willis

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Teachers should be able to get along with students, parents, and faculty. By showing yourself friendly makes a positive atmosphere at school.

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A teacher should have their lessons planned a head of class time. This will help the teacher be prepared for the week.

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A teacher should treat every student the same in every situation and not show favoritism toward a certain student or group of students,

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A teacher with a sense of humor could relieve tense classroom situations and also make the class enjoyable for the students. A teacher with a sense of humor make the students look forward to coming to class.

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An effective teacher will be resourceful. You might not be in the best or richest area, but if you use your resources, then your children can still benefit.

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A good teacher is organized because there is no way that you can ask your students to be on top of and keep up with their work when you can't. You need to set the example from a young age.

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A good teacher is forgiving. Teaching is not an option, and you cannot hold a grudge on your student or their parents.

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An effective teacher is adaptable. You must be willing to change because you never know what your students are going to throw at you. You might have an entire lesson plan planned out, but if your class isn't understanding like you want, you will need to stay on the same topic as opposed to moving on.

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Positivity is key and cannot be stressed enough in any environment especially a learning one. Negative energy flows throughout the classroom if the teacher is emitting it and can cause lots of problems throughout the classroom. Although good days everyday are nearly impossible, showing positivity and having a positive vibe while in the classroom is essential to a happy classroom and enriched learning.
-Azaria Kelly

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Teachers need to be happy and interested in their jobs. Showing that you are passionate about your job gives a great atmosphere for the students which is key to learning.
-Azaria Kelly

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Teachers need to hold leadership as they are a leading example to their students. They need to show a positive image of being a leader not only because they are in charge but also because students might not always have that in their lives.
-Azaria Kelly

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Although being educated seems like a given I am sure we have all encountered an uneducated teacher. I feel as if you need to be avid about your educational career and enthusiastic about it as well because if not it shows in your teaching and how you teach, being uninterested may come off as uneducated about current material to some students in some cases or you may just come off as a bad teacher.
-Azaria Kelly

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students can always sense when their teacher is tense and that causes for a tense learning environment. they always know when something is wrong so you have to know how to check yourself at the door on some days.

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This is probably the most important quality. you can't move on to another topic of discussion if there is not 100% understanding and for some it may take longer to understand things than others.

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a teacher should never make up information. it is imperative to always let your students know when you don't know something. It gives them a sense of your humanity and it could be a good teaching moment.

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always being aware of others feelings and knowing how to accommodate those with differences

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An effective teacher must be able to properly articulate what they expect of their students. They must be able to properly convey subject material in a way that all students can grasp.

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An effective teacher should be someone that students, parents, and colleagues can respect. They should always present themselves properly and behave professionally at all times.

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An effective teacher should be able to transcend every demographic present in the classroom. They should take the time out to get to know all of their students personally to better understand their backgrounds.

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An effective teacher comes into the classroom excited and ready to teach. Having a heightened level of enthusiasm sets the tone for the day and gets the students excited about learning.

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teachers are bold because we stand up for what is right. We are bold because we refuse to see our students fail. We are bold because we will do everything we can to see our student be great in life. Our boldness is what makes us stand out to our students and help them develop a level of trust.

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We as educators develop a certain level of patience to help our students understand the things that they need to know and we become patient to help them grow and prosper no matter what they may be battling in life.

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We educators have a certain level of patience because of the job that we love. We learn to adjust our attitudes to help better understand and help our students.

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As teacher we are to work hard to educate our students and instill in them the knowledge and the key facts about what they need to know to learn and grow from it.