There are certain qualities that distinguish professionals in teaching. The characteristics mentioned below are all traits that can be found within me. I am proud to say that I possess the necessary qualities that identify teaching professionals.
Responsibility
Always accountable for one's own decisions and actions.
Responsibility to students, co-workers, community, and myself to provide the best education as possible.
Maintain a classroom management plan to keep the students safe.
Respect
Always be respectful to others and their feelings.
Respect my classroom, my school, and do the best I can to continually improve it.
Demonstrate honesty, accountability, and trustworthiness—all qualities of a respectable person.
Professionals in teaching have a responsibility to have relational trust and respect with staff members and administration.
Initiative
Volunteer for events and organizations to better myself.
Take initiative to model the behavior I expect from my students.
Generate creative ways to enhance student learning.
Always set goals for the class and myself and then strive to reach them.
Efficiency
Organization and punctuality makes everything run smoothly.
Effectiveness in lesson plans and prep time.
Participation in all professional development meetings and opportunities to always better my craft.
Always remain knowledgeable of new teaching styles, methods, standards, and content.
Professionalism in Teaching
Responsibility
Respect
Initiative
Efficiency