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 * From a Teaher to a Hero **


 * Being a good citizen in the society is all about being real.

As a teacher, I must display self confidence. I must control the classroom and the students know who is in charge. I must take pride in my work and strives for excellence. I must know what to teach and how to teach it. I must be a consumer of knowledge. I know the subjet material and I am always searching for new methods and ideas to use. I share my knowledge with my students and colleagues. I am also looking for ideas to develop myself professionally and personally. As a teacher, I must be prepared. I prepare my lessons and materials in advance. I follow a regular routing, is organized and has activities readily available. I also prepare for lessons that do not go as planned. I have bak up plans and I am willing to change my plans if needed. As a teacher, I must be a good listener. I listen to my students engage in conversations with one another and enourages my students to engage in conversation with me as well. I am tuned in when a student is having diffiulty understanding subjet material or when a student is having personal issues. I know when to step in and when to bak off. I motivate my students to learn and take on projects independently. I have enthusiasm that is contagious to my students and colleagues. I must be fair. I give all of my students a chance to succeed in my classroom even when the conditions at home are not favorable for the students. I allow students to do their best and recognize those that try. I must also have a sense of humor. I know when to laugh at myself and when to laugh with the class. Humor within the classroom can ease any frustration that the teacher or students maybe experiencing at that moment. Most of all, as a teacher, I must have a passion for teaching. Teaching is my number one priority. I talk, write and breathes teaching. I want to make a differene in the lives of my students even if it is just one and give my best in my classroom.

Anyone an be a teacher, but only few an become good teachers. The development of a good teacher is a slow,ongoing process. It requires dedication and discipline to the profession.**