#2: What are your strengths?

I get along really well with people, and my ability to empathis with a person is great. I can really walk in anothers shoes and know what they are feeling, and be able to see past that and find a solution. As a teacher that is wicked important, because most students won't be able to really express what they are feeling, you are going to have to figure it out. I can relate to people, and I don't often have a big problems with people. Of course that isn't true all of the time, but I am also able to keep my interactions with people professional.

I can also explain different ideas and rules to people in a way that is understanable. That is essential in teaching high school kids the different types of writing, and explaining styles of classic or contemporary authors. I plan on using that in my classroom every day. I want to be able to explain to the students why something is so exciting, and help them get excited about it too.

Another good point is that I'm realistic. I realize that not every student is going to be my friend, and I shouldn't get offended when someone just isn't as excited about english as I am. I want to help students understand, but I get that some people just don't want to understand. I am also wicked organized, so when those students don't do their work I'll know it!