Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits
Aspiring teachers should obtain as much teaching experience as possible as volunteers, student-teachers, or in other educational settings.
As a teacher, you should be able to deal with students at different skill levels and from different cultures, including some who might need to learn proper study habits or who do not speak English as their first language. This requires patience, as well as the ability to track the progress of each student. Good communication skills are essential; you must explain things clearly and answer questions completely.
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