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__**Characteristics of an effective teacher**__
__personality__ understanding be a leader interesting funny creative weren't Nazis (or Chrisolini) passionate about their subject do not create their own drama don't contribute to the gossip chain be human true to self consistent supportive willing to go above and beyond if needed believing in fairness practice what they preach

__classroom management__ disciplinary can control their classroom keep everyone awake trust students' maturity, recognized lack of maturity and could deal with it on time don't get off track every 2 seconds keep a balance between work and personal life come prepared

__teaching skills__ change the way they teach--use different methods--don't always do the same thing every day change with the times can carry out a good tempo make sure students understand and are following--that they grasp the concepts before moving on can't hold back everybody (if you need extra help, come see me) capture a teachable moment describe it, show it, give an example make learning fun don't overload your students with work/ have reasonable expectations/ flexible (but not too flexible) accessibility aren't biased (about content or students or anything), if they are biased, they're honest about it willing to go above and beyond if needed knows the boundaries of the student/teacher relationship--how far they can push know how to make students successful being fair take things full circle

__content knowledge__ study--know your subject, be able to answer the questions, keep current

__everything else__ certified in CPR

__undecided__ view each student as an individual takes ideas personally--makes the classroom more personal to him/herself respect students want to be there no busy work don't make up the answer be honest believe in your students inspire instill desire don't take everything personally know how to handle different situations pick your battles don't stress to the level of being incapacitated don't be afraid to ask other teachers for help be organized a sub can take over dedication

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