Teachers, as role models, model exemplary behavior, and they understand, respect and celebrate individual differences. They talk to students about character. Teachers exhibit moral purpose, common sense and emotional intelligence. Teachers have refined communication skills. Through the written and spoken word, they are able to make stimulating presentations that inspire, amuse, intrigue and engage their students.
Teachers love teaching, finding joy in others' learning.
Their dedication to the profession is apparent in their willingness to go beyond minimum expectations and in their pursuit of solving learning problems for all students. Teachers own the responsibility for student success and are willing to be held responsible for the quality of their teaching. Understand how they learn. Teachers know their own cognitive strengths and weaknesses and use strategies that allow them to learn effectively and efficiently. Teachers are able to conceptualize what they need to learn.