Personality and Personal Growth:
​Important Education Career Traits

If you want a career in education, you have to first make sure that this is something you will enjoy and be good at. There are several traits that all aspiring teachers need to address in order to have a successful career. Knowing these traits will help you determine if you have the personality type for teaching. It will also help you to determine if your personal development goals are on target.  This is one of the #1 most comprehensive Psychology Books ever written, and it's free on Kindle (Get a copy, because it's like a Masters Degree wrapped-up into a single book).  However, I recommend that you upgrade to the Print edition, because that copy comes with images.

You Are Humble

All good teachers are humble and they speak simply. When they stand in front of their class, they do not try to use their knowledge to impress. They get everything they need to be fulfilled by simply sharing their knowledge with others. Being modest about what you know will serve you best in this career field.

You Are Patient

You will work with students of all ability levels and backgrounds. You have to be patient with them, especially when they are not quickly grasping the material. This will help you to give your students everything that they need to be successful. It will also help to ensure that you are completely fulfilled with your career.

You Show Respect

​You know that every student you work with, as well as your coworkers, deserve respect. You are kind to everyone and you know that everyone has their own worth. You always take great pride and making sure that everyone around feels confident in everything that they are able to do. This will lead to you getting respect naturally without ever having to demand it.

You Are Enthusiastic

If you are enthusiastic about what you are learning, it is easy to get attention from your students. You can take any subject and turn it into something that is fun and interesting. This is important for all subjects because there will always be students who simply do not like various subjects for a number of reasons. If you can make learning fun, you can easily teach students of all abilities and interests successfully.

You Show and Not Tell

You know that when it comes to learning, you have to demonstrate everything that you explain. This helps to ensure that the subject matter that you are teaching is something that everyone is able to grasp. It will help students of all learning styles to hear what you are saying and known how to apply it in the real world.

You Love to Learn

Since many subjects are constantly evolving, you have to love to learn to be a truly successful teacher. You also have to know that your students can teach you something new each day as long as you are willing to keep an open mind. Great teachers are quick to acknowledge the fact that they do not know about everything. They love when a student asks questions or recommends a new way of doing things. They are never threatened by a student or coworker having knowledge that they do not have.

You Love to Smile

All great teachers believe in themselves and they know that they have something to offer. They know that smiling is a great way to encourage other people and to keep people in a positive frame of mind. They also know that staying positive creates a more effective learning environment.

You Engage Your Students

You cannot just speak at your students to ensure that they learn. You have to be able to really engage them and make sure that they are enjoying the learning environment. You have to be able to draw your students into what you teach.

You Have High Expectations

You expect all of your students to excel and will do everything in your power to make this happen. You also believe that everyone deserves a high-quality education. You know what your students are capable of and you push all of them to achieve.

We All Mistakes

When people are learning something, mistakes are inevitable. Good teachers never make someone feel bad about mistakes. They help their students to take their mistakes and turn them into an opportunity to learn. This ensures an environment that is welcoming for all of your students.

Now that you know these traits, you can determine if your personality type is ideal for teaching. Use these traits and your personality type to create your personal development plan. As you go further in your personal development, you will learn which traits are the most beneficial for your career aspirations.

References:

http://www.gordon.edu/teachertraits

http://leadlearner2012.blogspot.com/2015/05/26-traits-of-terrific-teachers.html